Have you seen the leaders and best that will be reviewing the winning scripts?  Opportunities for this kind of coverage are rare for even the most networked screenwriter!  We invite you to review the screenwriting competition and participate! 

The University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition is holding an annual Screenwriting Competition. Our goal is to showcase the most talented emerging University of Michigan screenwriters and introduce them to prominent industry professionals who will be reading the winning scripts.

2006 entries are closed.   Please submit your script in late 2007!

During our recent visit to Ann Arbor, UMEC executives met with several key individuals to continue discussions to formalize UMEC as a University of Michigan Club.  Ann Arbor is paying attention to our growth and progress.  Even President Mary Sue Coleman commented on our growth and encouraged us to keep going!

University President Mary Sue Coleman with UMECers Jacques Habra and Jane Krull

Entertainment Career Day 2006 Highlights

A group of UMECers shared their insights and counsel on a variety of entertaintment topics with over 160 students from a wide range of disciplines.

From left to right, Jonathon Kadin, Heather Kadin, Steve Yanovsky, Ronda Haralson, Jane Krull, Emily Agress,
Jacques Habra, and Andy Stabile.  (When you click the next page, please scroll down for photos)

As you all already know, Michigan crushed Notre Dame 47 - 21 last Saturday.  Several UMECers
were on hand at this season's game gathering spot:  Hollywood Billiards.

Hollywood Billiards is located at
5750 Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, California 90028

Acclaimed Author Brad Meltzer is making several southern California appearances including Los Angeles and Pasadena with live readings of his new book, "The Book of Fate."  Brad has extended a personal invitation to all UMECers.  If you can make it, this should be very engaging. 

You can learn more at:  http://www.bradmeltzer.com/appearances.php