Master Film Maker "Enid Zentelis Film School" Comes to "The Downing Film Center" in Newburgh, NY--- the "Heart of Hollywood on the Hudson".

"Making an Independent Film Workshop" taught by Enid Zentelis at "The Downing Film Center" Saturday April 14, 2007.

Have you ever watched a movie and felt inspired to make your own film one day? If you are interested in film and film making then RUN don't walk to any classes and workshops taught by Master Film Maker Enid Zentelis for the treasure trove of insider film making information that Enid will share with you is priceless.

I sat in on Enid's fascinating 2 hour interactive film making workshop today at the "Downing Film Center" (thank you Brian Burke Family http://www.downingfilmcenter.com), where Enid shared about her film making journey with her film "Evergreen" [http://www.evergreenthemovie.com/castcrew/].

Enid is both writer and director for her film Evergreen which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Currently her original screenplay "Grasping the Sparrow's Tail" is being produced by Bridget Johnson Films ("As Good As It Gets" & "Bottle Rocket"). Enid recently directed and produced a short film for former President Bill Clinton and The Clinton Foundation (Radical Media). Also to her credit are music videos for major recording artists: Eric Clapton, 3 Doors Down and Wilco to name a few. Enid received a BA from Hampshire College and a Masters in Film from NYU Graduate Film Program where she was the W.T.C. Johnson full-scholarship recipient. Zentelis is represented by Untied Talent Agency and BenderSpink Management.

Enid's workshop presents how she took her film Evergreen through all of the stages of film production from idea - to screenplay - to funding - filming and screening - combined with key information to empower a first time film maker to be able to take a few shortcuts -specifically what approach to take if your first time film doesn't have a huge production budget and what resources are available to first time film makers that they might not already know about. It was interesting to note that many of the 'students' in this workshop were people who already have a background or career in film and media.

If you want excellence in content, Enid's workshop over-delivered on information for inspiring film makers how to get started immediately making their own films. Thank you very much Enid for presenting such an in-depth workshop on film making.

To contact Enid, call the "Downing Film Center": 1-800-974-8592 or 845-561-3686. Rating of this workshop= ********** 10 stars. [out of a possible 10].

Marla LaRue, editor for "Hollywood on the Hudson Blog".

Downing Film Center Events: Month of April 2007

*Enid Zentelis was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. EVERGREEN marks Enid Zentelis' (Director & Writer) feature film directorial debut.

Enid was selected to participate in the prestigious Sundance Institute Writer's Lab in 2000. In addition, EVERGREEN was selected for a Sundance-produced live reading as well as extensive production support from Kodak, Panavision and Deluxe. EVERGREEN also won Zentelis a 2002 NYFA Grant in screenwriting.

Zentelis' original screenplay, GRASPING THE SPARROW'S TAIL, is being produced by Bridget Johnson Films (AS GOOD AS IT GETS, BOTTLE ROCKET). Other screenplays in development include MAKE LOVE NOT WAR and FAUNA AND FLORA. In addition, Zentelis recently directed and produced a short film on President Clinton and THE CLINTON FOUNDATION for Radical Media, as well as directed videos for major record labels on ERIC CLAPTON, 3 DOORS DOWN and WILCO among others.

Zentelis received a BA from Hampshire College and an MFA from the NYU Graduate Film Program, where she was the W.T.C. Johnson full-scholarship recipient.

She is represented by United Talent Agency and BenderSpink Management.

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EVERGREEN (2004)
Rated PG-13
87 min

Directed and Written by Enid Zentelis (City of Newburgh Resident)

Starring: Cara Seymour, Mary Kay Place, Noah Fleiss, Gary Farmer, Lynn Cohen, Addie Land, Bruce Davison .

A young girl seduced by a boy's affluent, seemingly idyllic family, goes to extremes to gain acceptance and escape her poverty-stricken homelife.

Five out of five stars: “Observant, touching, funny and smart.”
—ORLANDO SENTINEL
Best Director, Narrative Feature: 2004 Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Official Selection: 2004 Sundance Film Festival Dramatic Competition