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Join us for an evening with Nia Vardalos (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING ) and Diablo Cody (JUNO). They'll describe how they broke into the industry, the creative process, and the story behind Vardalos's New York Times bestseller INSTANT MOM. They'll also reveal their techniques for creating some of the most memorable characters in entertainment history. Find inspiration and get advice on how to make your scripts or essays equally irresistible. Windex not included.
Friday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 (Includes a personalized copy of INSTANT MOM. And beer, wine and snacks!)
About Nia Vardalos:
Nia Vardalos is the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated actress and writer of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." Her NY Times bestselling memoir, "Instant Mom" a hilarious and heartfelt bumpy-road-to-parenting story was published in April 2013 by Harper Collins. An alumnus of The Second City comedy theater, she also starred in and wrote many films such as "Connie and Carla", "I Hate Valentine's Day" and "My Life In Ruins." She also co-wrote "Larry Crowne" with Tom Hanks. Nia donates "Instant Mom" proceeds to adoption groups worldwide and is currently writing the 'anti-romantic comedy' "Leftovers" which she is producing and starring in for Paramount Studios.
About Diablo Cody:
Diablo Cody is the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of the indie sleeper "Juno" as well as the dark comedy "Young Adult" starring Charlize Theron. She was also the creator of the Showtime Emmy Award winning series "The United States of Tara" and is contributing to the upcoming film adaptation of the YA series "Sweet Valley High." In addition to her work as a screenwriter, Cody is the author of the best-selling memoir "Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper". Her directorial debut, "Paradise," was released in October 2013 and she is currently writing pilots for Oprah Winfrey's production company and FOX.
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