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February 2019
Author Visit – Pathways for Children, Gloucester MA
GET YOUR STORYTELLING HATS ON! Elinor will be visiting the Gloucester branch of Pathways for Children on the afternoon of Thursday, February 21 (1 PM-2 PM) for some school vacation silliness! In her interactive "How to Create a Story" presentation, she'll be using ideas & suggestions from Pathways kids to show them how to build a plot. Together, the audience will create a main character, an exciting quest, and suitable villains. A few lucky volunteers will also get to face…
Find out more »March 2019
Virtual Visit – Berwyn North 98 Public Schools
Elinor is thrilled to be conducting a virtual author visit with 4th & 5th graders in the library book club at Berwyn North 98 Public Schools! On Friday, March 29, she'll be answering questions about The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin and the silliness of a writer's life. About the Book Roald Dahl meets The Penderwicks in this quirky, humorous, whimsical, and heartwarming middle grade debut about two siblings who run away from home to escape working in the family…
Find out more »December 2019
Rockport Holiday Book & Author Fair
Mark your holiday calendars! On Saturday, December 7—the same day as Santa's Arrival by Boat & Tree Lighting in Rockport—Literary Cape Ann is hosting a Holiday Book & Author Fair at Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant on 25 Main Street. Book-lovers of all ages can meet some of this region’s talented local authors and purchase autographed copies! Choose from New England history, mysteries, poetry, children’s books, cookbooks, and much more. Everyone who buys a book will be eligible to win one of…
Find out more »May 2020
Smack Dab in the Middle – A VIRTUAL Middle-Grade Author Event
Join a host of super-cool middle grade authors for a FREE virtual event on Saturday, May 16! This Zoom-based event will include two panel discussions with Q &A opportunities and some special guest speakers. Explore the bios & books of all the authors below and register on EventBrite. Roster of Participants: Kick-Off Reading & Q&A: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Grace Lin (Separate Event Registration: Register Here) Smack Dab Greetings & Keynote Remarks: 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM Tui Sutherland…
Find out more »October 2020
Gloucester Public Schools Workshop #1 – How to Write a Movie
Lights, camera, action! Elinor is thrilled to be leading the first of two virtual workshops for Gloucester Public School kids (Grades K-5) on How to Write a Movie. Kids will learn how to: Format a screenplay Create a main character Put together a thrilling plot Brainstorm exciting scenes At the end, they'll be able to write their own movie! All kids will need is paper and a pencil/pen (or their computer page) for this Zoom workshop. We'll also be viewing…
Find out more »Gloucester Public Schools Workshop #2 – How to Write a Movie
Lights, camera, action! Elinor can't wait for the second of two virtual workshops for Gloucester Public School kids (Grades 2-5) on How to Write a Movie. Kids will learn how to: Format a screenplay Create a main character Put together a thrilling plot Brainstorm exciting scenes At the end, they'll be able to write their own movie! All kids will need is paper and a pencil/pen (or their computer page) for this Zoom workshop. We'll also be viewing short clips…
Find out more »January 2021
NATPE Virtual Miami 2021
After enjoyable stints at AFM and Chicago International Film Festival Industry Days, Elinor will be attending NATPE Virtual Miami from January 19-22, 2021. Connect with her via LinkedIn or Twitter to meet up at the networking events. The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) is a professional association of television and emerging media executives. The agenda for NATPE Virtual Miami experience includes: Daily Channels Revenue (Investment, Advertising, & Subscription) Audience (Research, Marketing & Promotion) Content (Acquisition & Distribution Sales)…
Find out more »March 2021
SXSW Online 2021
Elinor will be attending SXSW Online from March 16-20, 2021. Connect with her via LinkedIn or Twitter to meet up at the networking events. The SXSW Online experience includes: Conference Keynotes & Featured Speakers Mentor Sessions & Workshops Film Festival Screenings & Events Film Festival Exclusive Premieres Music Festival Showcases & Events Comedy Festival Content Online Exhibitions Networking Meet Ups and Other Opportunities Featured speakers include Samantha Bee, Sir Richard Branson, Nicholas Britell, Dave Burd (aka Lil Dicky), The Chainsmokers,…
Find out more »June 2021
Makers Pop-Up: Virtual Conference 2021
From June 9-10, Elinor will be attending makers pop-up. Organized by FOCUS, this 2-day virtual conference explores the merger of technology with storytelling. Connect with her via LinkedIn or Twitter to meet up at the networking events. Speakers include legendary SFX wizard Doug Trumbull (2001 A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner), Paramount Pictures Futurist Ted Schilowitz, Director/Writer/Producer David France (Welcome to Chechnya), three-time Academy Award winner Rob Legato (Titanic, Hugo, The Lion King), and panelists from DNEG, Entertainment Technology Centre, Rewind,…
Find out more »July 2021
Marché du Film Online: Cannes Film Festival 2021
Elinor will be attending Marché du Film Online from July 6-15, 2021. Connect with her via LinkedIn or Twitter to meet up at the networking events. The online version of the Cannes Film Festival Market includes: Access to Marché du Film Online screenings Access to the Marché du Film Online platform 1-year free subscription to Cinando Professional contact details in Marché du Film publications Thematic speed meetings REGISTER NOW
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