FEATURED PIECES: ONE OF THE GUYS by Margaret Heidenry & James Heidenry DYING TO GET MARRIED by Michael King LOCK JAW by Daniel Green Industry Guest to be announced! WHY THE RAW WORD? The event was started as a result of a need spotted by the committee. Rarely do actors, writers, filmmakers and industry executives join together to review potential material. The Raw Word attempts to do just that. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE RAW WORD? Each month The Raw Word organizes a reading. Three screenplay excerpts (10-12 pages each) are performed by up and coming actors. The excerpts are all new material which the writers are seeking to test in front of a live audience and an experienced film executive. One hour before the event, talented actors are provided the material and rehearse. After each piece is performed, the film executive host provides critical feed-back on the work. After all pieces are performed, the film executive is interviewed by one of the committee members. WHO ORGANIZES THE RAW WORD? We're all writers, IFP members and in one way or another involved in the film business. Daniel Green Born in New York and living in Williamsburg , Brooklyn, Daniel has been working on independent films in varying capacities for the last 12 years. He co-wrote and directed "Light Bends" an official selection in the 2004 IFP Market. Daniel is currently working on his fifth screenplay. When not writing or directing films, he's a key player in the interactive media space. Daniel graduated with an MBA from Penn State University and a BSM from Tulane University in New Orleans. Kevin Davidson Born and raised in New York City, Kevin has worked on independent films and theatre since the 1990s. A graduate of SUNY Purchase, Kevin studied film production and screenwriting, and completed several screenplays and short film projects that have run the festival circuit-including Journey Thru Space! and Light Bends. He also co-created the graphic novel project The Zero Heroes, and is a skilled graphic designer. Jared Moshe Currently a Partner at Sidetrack Films, Jared previously worked at the Film Sales Company where he was closely involved in the domestic and international sale of over seventy-five films including My Architect; CSA and Oscar Winner Born Into Brothels. He is an Associate Producer on Destricted directed by Larry Clark, Matthew Barney, Gasper Noe, which premiered in official selection at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. He previously worked in development with Robert Downey, Sr. and at Magnet Entertainment during the productions of The Truth About Charlie and Adaptation. He graduated from Amherst College with a degree in English and a concentration in film. PAST HOSTS: Charles Puglese, Killer Films (Boys Don't Cry, One Hour Photo, Happiness) Jeb Brody Big Beach Films (Everything is Illuminated, Little Miss Sunshine) Ben Stambler Magnolia Pictures (The Smartest Guys in the Room, The War Within, The Fastest Indian, Pulse, Bubble) Wendy Sax Former Artistic Director, IFP Market Moving Stories Inc. David S. Cohen Writer Pee Wee Playhouse. Twice Emmy Nominated.