2 DAY FILM SCHOOL RETURNS TO HOUSTON:The world famous 2-Day Film School-essential education for aspiring independent filmmakers returns to Houston the weekend of September 27-28, 2008. Considered by many alumni including Quentin Tarantino, Baz Luhrman and Guy Ritchie-to be their springboard to moviemaking success, the course is taught by Hollywood Film Institute founder Dov Simens. Class runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, covering everything you need to know to create a successful indie project-financing, budgeting, scheduling, selecting cast and crew, shooting, directing, post-production, festivals, distribution, and more. One of the select courses endorsed and co-sponsored by Indie Slate Magazine, details and registration at www.indieslate.com or call 832-593-0405, toll-free outside of Houston call 877-463-4375. Texas-based Indie Slate is the only North American newsstand magazine for independent film which operates outside of New York.