- "I've read all the
books and went through a whole screenwriting
certificate program, but none of it touched
what I learned with Heather Hale in just a
few short weeks. Heather is so insightful
and she gives all her heart and soul to her
students and their work - it's so obvious
how much she cares. The greatest thing about
a class with Heather is that you walk away
a better writer."
- Keren LeClaire-Green
- Screenwriting Student (Three Classes) - Heather is an awesome
teacher who is most interested in helping
you become a better writer. She doesn't just
focus on theory but on getting to the heart
of the story. Her structural techniques are
very helpful and give writers a solid foundation
for a sound story with all of the elements
in a successful screenplay.
Lia
Screenwriter
Van Nuys
- "The amount of detail
provided by the consultation service was vastly
superior to any that I have used before and
I will not hesitate to contact Heather on
my next project. She tore the script apart
and gave indispensable advice on every topic
from structure to formatting issues that strengthened
every aspect of my script. I am confident
that by heeding her advice on this project
I will generate a strong rewrite but more
importantly, I will begin my next script a
better writer in general."
Jay Lancaster
Screenwriter
When I finished my script I asked Heather Hale to read it and give me advice. This was the best thing that I could have done, because her comprehensive evaluation was invaluable. She understood my story concept and worked with that. She gave me many good ideas to help make concepts clearer. Heather also, indicated what was good as well as what needed work, which is something that is often overlooked in evaluations. She followed this up with two phone calls where she listened and discussed my script with me. She included little things that I thought I had correct but didn't. Using her comments to guide me through the re-write process, I am already seeing a much better script. I will, without a doubt, ask her to help me with my next script.
Judy Kelly
Screenwriter
- A completely enjoyable
and informative class. I utilized what I learned
from Heather that very evening! An excellent
investment of my time and money!
Learning Annex Student - “I didn’t even see Heather speak, but I learned a ton as an audience member by proxy. I edited the DVD of her presentation to the NorthWest Screenwriters Guild and while not a writer, I'm an up and coming filmmaker (a techie/shooter) and she answered all the questions that were at the forefront of my thoughts - and I wasn't even there to ask them! I appreciate what it is to network and "schmooze" but I had no idea (until watching the raw footage of her) where to start and how it all worked. We all know that the Indie has to "do it all" - or at least understand the various aspects of the industry in order to gather friends, co-workers and fellow filmmakers to fill in with strength the areas you know and accept as your own weaknesses. I really enjoyed and appreciated all that she said during her appearance (on my editing system) - just watching it was thanks enough for my editing favor. Truly, it was exactly what I was looking for."
Remarkable person. Three
hours was just the beginning...she seemed ready
and able to go on for another three at least.
Impressive and generous... possibly the two
qualities that make her an ideal networking
expert. Would recommend her to anyone.
Learning Annex Student
H.
Rochelle (Roach) Crystal
Editor/Shooter/Videographer
Roach's
Realm Productions
Redmond WA
"Heather’s "Power Networking"
presentation was insightful and fun - the highlight
of the Great American Pitch Fest weekend for
me. And just days after the pitch fest, she
actually got my sitcom pilot directly into a
couple of Show Runner’s hands!”
- Serge LeBlanc, Valencia, CA
“ I just wanted to thank you for the networking workshop, which I thought would be a waste of my time because I hate all that I think "networking" usually means - but you were great. You reconfirmed that making movies is about building relationships not just passing out business cards.”
Meghan Ciana Doidge
Vancouver CANADA.
Heather’s FAB PowerNetworking
seminar was a fun, gentle kick in the you-know-what,
to keep me out there with renewed vigor.
Her energy and awesome social skills really pumped
it up a notch. There is no shame in my game now.
She reinforced a lot of things I already do (but
felt a bit undercover about), plus tossed a scad
of new techniques into the mix. I really appreciate
it and will employ it with my win-win philosophy.
Make no mistake, Heather has a real talent for
schmoozing and teaching -- and has a better network
than Sprint!
Bever-leigh Banfield
Actress/Writer
PowerNetworking was so useful. It provided me with ideas, new networking techniques and the impetus to think more strategically about who I want to meet, when and why. I've already started setting up an excel database of talent and others to cross-reference who is connected to my "dream team."
Elizabeth Dell
Writer/Producer B-Girl http://www.bgirlmovie.com
PowerNetworking is the
class I've always wanted to find. I thought Heather
handled it superbly from beginning to end. In
fact, many of the questions I came there specifically
to ask were answered during the course of her
talk. Now when I get shy or nervous meeting people
I just think "Pull a Heather Hale!"
and all of a sudden I hear myself talking. It's
a great feeling!”
Adrienne
Art Model, Dancer, Actress, Author
adrienne@2rm.net
Heather’s networking class was very informative as well as entertaining. I loved all her funny stories and thought she was hilarious!
Ilana Rogel
Yoga Instructor/Motion Capture Actor for 3-D cartoons
"I really enjoyed the class. Most of what was discussed I 'know' but making knowledge into habit is always a challenge. In my opinion, focusing on developing networking habits for three hours is an invaluable investment for either seasoned professional or a fresh-faced beginner. I was really impressed by the organizational ideas and new research tools you covered - not to mention your dedication to networking. Really impressed."
- Brian McCarthy, President, Alameda Writers Group
"Your class at the Screenwriters Expo was positively inspiring! Your presentation was both informative and dynamic."
Karen Kallis
England
- Heather
possesses a keen understanding of how the
entertainment industry operates. She was invaluable
in helping me construct a game plan to define
and reach my target audience in the most efficient,
effective manner possible. Not only did Heather
demystify the art of schmoozing, but she also
provided me with the tools to overcome my
fear of cold calling industry folks."
Jennifer Rosen
Actress/Writer One Woman Show: Tall Girl
New to LA, as a former New York CEO, Heather helped me hit the ground running here and filled my calendar with fun and interesting worthwhile ways to discover all the opportunities here and meet great new people along the way (VIP events, exclusive venture capitalist cruises, social and educational events). She knew all the people, where the hot spots were and who and what would be worth my time. She really accelerated and enhanced my networking at the right level on a new coast – and saved me a lot of time.
- Andrew Warner
"I watched dozens of speakers last year and Heather's class was one of the best."
Andrew Warner
Entrepreneur/Investor
"I enjoyed Heather's presentation enormously. She was very informative and has a great sense of humor."
Vasilis Papoutsis
Producer
We
all know this is a relationship business and in
my work as a producer and educator, I have so
many times found myself in the small-world scenario
that converges on one name: Heather Hale. As a
meta-networker myself, I have never met anyone
as lightning quick on the speed dial as Heather.
Heather's site has drawn together people from
every zip code in the zeitgeist that is LA (ie:
networking is a verb and we are its henchmen).
In between throwing parties, readings, giving
workshops, writing, developing and a thousand
other tasks, Heather finds time to keep her site
hopping and humming with up to date news and ideas.a
sort of Craiglists meets Friendster meets IFP
meets...well TheIndustryLA. It's where all roads
meet and interesting people and ideas and minds
meet to spark and realize projects and relationships."
Gabrielle Kelly
Producer/Writer/LA Film School professor
I have never met Heather Hale. In fact I live
ten thousand miles away at "the end of the earth"
in Australia. Yet Heather's friendship, support
and network have been invaluable to me. I have
secured a Hollywood manager through her site,
I have "met" key industry people through her site,
and now my first US launch has been secured I
am heading over to Los Angeles later this year.
Lynn Santer
Author/Screenwriter
(Who later met Heather at her US book signing
and Press Party)
I admire Heather Hale as a friend, writer and
a great party event planner. She offers so many
fun events through her website, TheIndustry.LA.
I had no idea that when I attended her Oscar Party
on Feb. 29th, 2004 at The 9000 Lounge in Beverly
Hills (with about 600 of Heather's friends!) that
I would walk away with a wonderful new friendship
with Jeff Iorio, a Producer, Writer, Director,
and Investor from New York who has proven to be
an amazing mentor to me since then.
Leslie Susan Berger
Actress, Stand Up Comic
Heather: Though we have never met, I have received email from you several times and really enjoy hearing from & about you and your goings on. As a singer/songwriter, stuck here in the "ol' Southwest, I Thank You from the bottom of my heart for keeping me informed of things in the Industry. It has always been a passion of mine. Please keep up the good work and someday we'll cross paths.
- A Friend in Tucson Arizona
Tommy Joe Myers
Hi Heather!!!!!
This is a cool trend me sending you Thank You's every month.
I just heard back from (Name and Co removed) and my (A list Performer removed) comedy got a grade of CONSIDER and was passed along to the director. (He) also went on to mention that my script was one of only two that received that grade.
How How How in the name of God do I thank you?
Your genuine belief in my talent and my commitment to making this dream happen stuns me beyond words. Your kindness and passion for our craft is like a beacon that will guide so many to realize their dream and I am truly blessed to have been given the honor to know you........I am speechless.
Among the many people I MUST pay homage to for this journey that defines my life, your name is so at the top of the list.
Thank you for just being Heather Hale....
And I believe we are up to three bottles of Merlot.
:)
James Moorer