About the Event
Do you have a film concept that you'd like to be considered by a major producer, production company, film studio or distributor? Would you like to know what elements of a script or movie concept attract a producer to fund and produce a film? Do you want to know how to get hired as an actor, director or below-the-line talent on a major film production with A-list talent? If so, this is an intimate event that you do not want to miss! All participants will have an opportunity to ask candid questions directly to the speaker!

NOTE: The event will be recorded. So if you're unable to attend, you can receive the private video link. But you must register below as an attendee by selecting "Send Me The Video." You'll be emailed the link soon as it's available!

About the Speaker
Dominique Telson is the Senior Vice President of Development and Production at Astute Films, LLC, the Los Angeles-based privately-funded motion picture financing and production company. Telson is a producer on Astute Film's "The Best of Enemies," currently in post-production, starring Academy Award-nominee Taraji P. Henson and Academy Award-winner Sam Rockwell, set to be released in the US by STX Entertainment. She is also a producer of Welcome to Pine Grove!, currently shooting and featuring an all-star cast led by Academy Award-winner Ellen Burstyn and Academy Award-nominee James Caan. Prior to joining Astute Films in 2015, Telson served as a consultant for Canadian producers Chelser/Perimutter Productions. She was instrumental in developing C/P's holiday movies, which were some of the most watched films on Hallmark Channel and Lifetime Movie Network, including the record-breaking "The Christmas Cure," "Sound of Christmas," and "Merry Matrimony."

Prior to being an independent producer, Telson was the longtime Vice President of Original Programming for Showtime Network, where she oversaw the development and production of various award-winning and critically acclaimed Original Movies and Series. Ever pioneering to create opportunities for minorities, Telson was instrumental in the creation of Showtime's Black Filmmaker Showcase, which featured short films from several previously unknown filmmakers, such as Malcom Lee. In 2003, Telson received Multichannel News' prestigious "Wonder Woman of the Year" award in recognition of her outstanding achievements as a leader in the cable television industry. Telson's wealth of industry experience and relationships makes her a priceless part of the Astute team.

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Founded in May 2005, BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Admission cost is tax deductible. Upon receiving your RSVP, a confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours. Acceptable payments for the event include Check/Credit/Debit via the Paypal link above OR via Money Order payable to "Breaking into Hollywood" and send to 9595 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

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