Latinos In The Industry eNewsletter

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

NEWS

'MCALLEN NATIVE DEBUTS FIRST FEATURE LENGTH FILM @ CINESOL
The Monitor Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:03 AM PDT
J.D. Mata frantically finished editing his film Pan Dulce six days before it premieres locally on Sunday as part of the CineSol Latin Film Festival at Cine El Rey in downtown McAllen.

http://www.cinesol.com/cinesol2004/outreach.html


LATINO FESTIVAL OPENS WITH A STAR
Holland Sentinel Fri, 24 Sep 2004 10:19 PM PDT
Actor-producer Steven Bauer walked through the doors of the Huntington National Bank office on Adams Street Friday night and was met with raucous applause, kicking off this year's Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival.


FILM ABOUT VALLEY ONION STRIKE ANNOUNCED
Brownsville Herald Sat, 25 Sep 2004 10:23 PM PDT
McALLEN, September 26, 2004 CineSol Latino Film Festival experienced a first this year as it entered its second decade of bringing documentaries, independent features and Latino stories to the Rio Grande Valley.


CRITICS DOWNBEAT ON LOPEZ-GERE 'DANCE' FLICK
The trade papers turn thumbs down to the ballroom romance Shall We Dance, opening Oct. 15   Go To Story>


ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LOCAL LATINO WOMAN FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY
The Holland Sentinel
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 4:12 AM PDT
Lupita Reyes' accomplishments are many and she's hoping that her life story will send a message to Holland youth.


FOX NABS LATIN AMERICAN RIGHTS TO 'SEA INSIDE'

Sogepaq sells all of Latin American rights to the Amenebar directed, Javier Bardem starring flick to Fox; Germany only major territory left unsold.


BIZ: SELF-DISTRIBUTED "GUIANA 1838" SHATTERS BOT RECORD; "MOTORCYCLE DIARIES" ALSO B.O. TOUR de FORCE (by Brian Brooks, September 29, 2004)

Releases ranging from well-known specialty titles from the mini-majors to self-distributed films playing at one location dominated the indie box office over the weekend, with debut films filling the top 10 places on the iW: BOT, as ranked on a per screen basis, for the first time in recent memory. Director Rohit Jagessar's self-distributed "Guiana 1838" invaded the list in the number one position with the highest per screen average recorded since this column began nearly a year-and-a-half ago, after opening in one Queens, NY cinema, while Focus Features' "The Motorcycle Diaries" raced into second place also with a stratospheric per screen average. "Diaries" also outperformed previous debut record holders for 2004, including "The Dreamers," "The Passion of the Christ" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," but other weekend openers fared more modestly.

Read the Full Story @ indieWIRE.com
http://www.indiewire.com/biz/biz_040929boxoffice.html

Full indieWIRE:BOT Chart
http://www.indiewire.com/boxoffice/040929.html

More "Box Office" Coverage @ indieWIRE.com
http://www.indiewire.com/boxoffice/


HAYEK SITTING PRETTY WITH 'BETTY LA FEA'
Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News Wed, 29 Sep 2004 7:36 AM PDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Salma Hayek is returning to her telenovela roots with a one-hour project for ABC, an American version of the phenomenally successful Latin American soap opera "Betty La Fea."


HOBNOBBING WITH 'HOUSEWIVES'
Elite TV Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:35 AM PDT
They burn down houses, sleep with the hired help, mow the lawn in the middle of the night, and make sure their guns are finely polished before they raise them to their temples. These Desperate Housewives aren't the mothers and spouses you remember from your childhood in the suburbs.


UPN GROWING WITH 'KEVIN HILL'
Tennessean Wed, 29 Sep 2004 1:22 AM PDT
When Kevin Hill airs today it will bring hints of redemption and recovery. People can change; so can networks. Sometimes a baby or a show can nudge that.


FELICITACIONES: EMILIA ANGUITA HUERTA
 
CONGRATULATIONS to fellow NALIP member Emilia Anguita Huerta for the success of the 1st ANNUAL CHILEAN FILM FESTIVAL in Miami.  It was held at the University of Miami from September 16 to the 19 and it was a great event.  The movies were terrific and the theater was full at all times. Extra kudos to Emilita as she came up with the idea for the festival and took it upon herself to organizing what I hope will be the first of many Chilean Film Festivals in Miami.

 

From


ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13th, SAG, NALIP & TOTALAXIS INVITE YOU TO

 A JAM PACKED NIGHT WITH (3) BACK TO BACK EVENTS IN ONE LOCATION!


7:00 PM - Cocktails & Dinner
7:30 PM - Diversity Panel
9:00 PM - Special one-hour Screening
10:00 PM - Networking


The evening will begin at 7:00 PM with cocktails followed by a 90 minute panel on how to get in touch with the Diversity Departments of the Guilds, Networks and Studios and what they are doing to help position people of color within their systems.

This panel will be hosted by:

Angel Rivera
Director of Diversity, SAG

CONFIRMED GUESTS INCLUDE:
Efrain Garza Fuentes
Director of Diversity for The Walt Disney Company
Marc Hirschfeld
Executive VP, Casting, NBC

Following the panel will be a screening of a documentary (Los Angeles Now) by Phillip Rodriguez, a NALIP member at 9:00 PM. After the panel and screening, networking session will follow; an after event to have the participants mix and mingle. The viewing will take place in a highly state of the art digital screening room provided by our friends at CineSpace. (www.Cine-Space.com)

The Preferred Seating Deal: Since there are only 150 dining seats with an additional 100 spots in the screening area, and a total capacity of 600+. The venue is being offered for free; we will offer those members who make dinner reservations, preferred seating. We encourage you to come dine with us and watch a free movie and make new contacts. You must make dinner reservations directly with CineSpace by calling 323-817-3456. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis.

You must RSVP to this email FLIX@TotalAXIS.com for seating only. Entry is FREE but you are responsible for your own food and drinks.
 

CINESPACE
6356 Hollywood Blvd. (2d Floor)
(1 block east of Vine)
Hollywood, CA 90028
(Main Entrance on Hollywood Blvd. / Self and valet parking)


ORANGE COUNTY LATINO FILM FESTIVAL

 

The Orange County Latino Film Festival is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a venue where the story of Latin culture is told to through the art of filmmaking.

The festival was organized in 2004, with the inaugural dates running October 21-24, 2004. Twelve feature and documentary films originating from several Latin countries will be showcased at the Cine Fiesta Theatre in downtown Santa Ana, CA.

The programming, and location of the festival, is intended to represent the broad diversity of the Orange County economy and it’s people. Movie viewers, filmmakers, talent, and business and community leaders will gather together in one place to experience the rich story telling of the Latino experience.  Along with entertainment, and cultural significance, the festival provides a platform for filmmakers who are seeking a theatrical outlet in the United States. The viewing public will be exposed to subjects and experiences they would simply miss, if it were not for the festival.

The OCLFF is only made possible through grants, donations, and contributions. Companies both large and small, as well as individuals, are providing funding, goods, and services to the festival. The goodwill that is generated by these sponsors is made evident through use of their logos on all festival materials, through product placement, and through the public relations and promotions associated with the festival.

We are very proud about our opportunity to include businesses and individuals, like you, to support the arts, and to improve the communities where we work and live.  We hope you will receive great enjoyment from the festival, and will consider it a beneficial and nurturing experience.

 

Please contact Manny Saldivar, our Festival Director, to learn more, and to get started. He can be reached at (800) 218-7888 or by email at mannysaldivar@yahoo.com

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR--
Manuel Saldivar
mannysaldivar@yahoo.com


PITCHING TO THE INDUSTRY ONE ON ONE

      
A two day event that will give writers an opportunity to convince those on the inside to read their material.
Guests from the offices of James Cameron, Richard Dreyfuss David Foster, Ron Shusett Prod and 16 more companies. Also free pitching feedback for all enrollees.

Saturday Oct 2
(11am-5pm)
Burbank Hilton
2500 Hollywood Way
and
Sunday Oct 3
10am-5pm
Sony Studios Atrium.

$145 for both days if you say Jeff Gund sent you (normally $165!).

Sherwood Oaks Experimental College
(323) 851-1769
http://www.sherwoodoakscollege.com 


OCTOBER NY/LA HOUSE SWAP

 

Hola fellow Nalipsters,

I am traveling to New York October 11 to 22, to do interviews and research for my film on the Cuban artist Ana Mendieta.  I am in search of the following:

EITHER (1) someone with a place in Manhattan who needs to come to LA and wants to do a swap (I have a wonderful, cozy 1 BD/1 BA cottage on a charming walk street in Venice, four blocks from the Pacific Ocean, light and airy and filled with books and music--for N/S only)

OR (2) someone with a place in Manhattan who will be gone and needs a housesitter (I am super-responsible, neat and great with houseplants and cats).

If you know anyone who might be interested in a mid-October housing swap or needs a housesitter, please pass this on, or forward me their contact info and I will get in touch.  Muchisimas gracias!!

Cheers,

Diana Rico
ph 310.428.4412

 


FREE WRITERS GROUP NEAR VENICE BEACH

 

Beyond Baroque has a free writers group for documentary filmmakers?
YES, a writers group for documentarians. NALIP Members are Invited to the first & only:
 
"D4Docs Thursdays"
7:30-10 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Beyond Baroque (Literary Foundation)
681 Venice BL, Venice, CA (1.5 miles from the beach).
 
Very fun script workshop. Actors read the drafts out loud. We entertain ideas for better movies.
 
Yours sincerely,
Peter Coogan

AFI's 2004 FILM FESTIVAL

 

NALIP'sters/LATINOS IN THE INDUSTRY:

I would like to introduce myself (Juan Pacheco) and send you this, our First Press Release of this years AFI Film Festival. I feel very proud as the Latin Cinema Series' Coordinator to send you this invite/information about the Festival Galas and the Tribute to PEDRO ALMODOVAR, including the Hollywood premier of his film LA MALA EDUCACION (Bad Education) (2004), and
his Homage, the next day. (Almodovar will attend both days)


Juan Pacheco
Coordinator, Latin Cinema Series
American Film Institute
AFI FEST
vox: 323-512-8867
fax: 323-462-4049
juanpa@comcast.net
www.AFI.com
AFIFEST 2004, November 4 - 14
AFM 2004, November 3 - 10

AFI FEST 2004 PRESENTED BY AUDI ANNOUNCES SIX GALAS

(ALSO ANNOUNCED: A TRIBUTE TO PEDRO ALMODÓVAR)

Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Zhang Yimou, Ziyi Zhang, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Pedro Almodóvar, Gael Garcia Bernal, Michael Radford, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Audrey Tautou, Alejandro Amenábar and Javier Bardem are among those scheduled to attend.

OPENING NIGHT GALA:
US PREMIERE OF KEVIN SPACEY¹S BEYOND THE SEA

CENTERPIECE GALA
MICHAEL RADFORD¹S THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

CLOSING NIGHT GALA:
US PREMIERE OF ALEJANDRO AMENABÁR¹S THE SEA INSIDE

OTHER GALA PRESENTATIONS:
PEDRO ALMODÓVAR¹S BAD EDUCATION
ZHANG YIMOU¹S HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET¹S A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT

AFI FEST 2004 also announced a Tribute and Retrospective of Academy Award®-winning and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. As part of the Tribute, AFI FEST 2004 will include a Gala Presentation of BAD EDUCATION.

This year, the AFI FEST's LATIN CINEMA SERIES , has the Almodóvar and Amenabar films but  also has an excellent selection from Latinoamerica and Spain like: CRIMEN FERPECTO (Ferpect Crime) by Alex de la Iglesia (Spain); VOCES INOCENTES (Inocent Voices) by Luis Mandoki (Mexico); FAMILIA RODANTE (Rolling Family) by Pablo Trapero (Argentine/Spain); TEMPORADA DE PATOS (Duck Season) by Fernando Eimbcke (Mexico); O OUTRO LADO DA RUA (Other Side of the Street) by Marcos Berstein (Brazil); MACHUCA by Andres Wood (Chile); CONEJO EN LA LUNA (Rabbit on The Moon) by Jorge Ramirez-Suarez (Mexico/UK); DIAS DE SANTIAGO (Santiago's Days) by Josue Mendez (Peru); ASTRONAUTAS (Astronauts) by Santi Amodeo (Spain); MALACHANCE (Bad Luck) by Gerardo Naranjo (Mexico/USA); INDOCUMENTADOS (Illegas) by Leonardo Ricagni (Uruguay/USA) and SECUESTRO EXPRESS by Jonathan Jakubowicz (Venezuela). There is also a short film selection that will compete in the International Short Competition program

For Festival ticket sales and information, please call 1.866.AFI FEST or
visit the AFI FEST Web site at www.AFI.com.


FEATURE FILMS SOUGHT
New Video Distribution Label; with output deal with a major studio is looking for finished feature length films with some names (talent, cast, director, etc) attached, great stories or very commercial product, any genre, any budget.

 

Please send an e-mail to bellavicent@aol.com including synopsis, cast list, production talent list and website if available. If interested we will then respond with a Submission Waiver Form and instructions where to ship screeners.


INVESTORS SEEKING FILMS

 

I am involved with a company that has money to invest in various businesses, and I am trying to help them put some money into films. I am especially dedicated to Latino made films (I am the treasurer of NALIP), and would like to see more films made by Latino filmmakers.

The criteria for investment include: a minimum of $500,000 complete documentation, including business plan, pro forma revenue projections, financial statements, etc. complete budget, list of attachments, any other relevant information.

If you could spread the word it would be greatly appreciated. I may be reached at the number below.

Alex Rodriguez, CEO
Omega Capital Company
T: 310-460-0126
F: 888-560-1686


KCET TV OCTOBER LINEUP

NALIP'sters,

For those of you in the KCET broadcast area (CA), check out this week's edition of Visiones, featuring my segment on San Diego's Taco Shop Poets.  It's on Sunday, Oct 3 at 10:30 pm.

Visiones: Latino Art & Culture
is a landmark television series that features the rich cultural and artistic expressions of Latinos in the United States.

EPISODE FIVE
Sunday, October 3,2004 10:30 PM EST/9:30 CEN
(Check local listings at pbs.org)
Visiones, through a unique collaboration of Latino producers from around the country, captures the very heart of Latino art and culture.

Tune in this week:
Sunday, October 3,2004 10:30 PM EST/9:30 CEN

 

FOR MORE ON VISIONES, GO TO GALANINC.COM

 

Paul Espinosa
Espinosa Productions
4452 Park Blvd. Suite 215
San Diego, CA  92116
Tel: 619-220-6893
Fax: 619-220-6895
espinosa@electriciti.com
www.EspinosaProductions.com
join: www.aivf.org


8TH INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL-SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
San Francisco-San Jose-San Rafael-Larkspur-Berkeley-Sonoma-Belmont
November 05-21, 2004
www.latinofilmfestival.org
October 2004 Monthly Screenings
All films with ENGLISH SUBTITLES

*2004 Int'l Latino Film Festival Preview featuring
THE ACCIDENTAL DIVA
Chile, 2003, Dir: Lydia Bendersky, 58 mins. SF Bay Area Premiere
Preceded by:
A GREAT ACTRESS (UNA GRAN ACTRIZ)
Dir. Paloma Aznar "Vampirella", Spain, 22 min, Spanish w/English Subtitles
Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 7.30pm
Berkeley:  La Peña Cultural Center

** 2004 Int'l Latino Film Festival Preview featuring
CELESTE & ESTRELA
Dir. Betse de Paula (2003, 96min, 35MM) Brazil, Portuguese w/English subtitles.
San Francisco: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 7:30pm
Larkspur: Lark Theater, Wednesday, October 27, 2004, Time TBD

*** WITHOUT A TRACE (SIN DEJAR HUELLA)
Dir. Maria Novaro,  MEXICO 2000,  120 min., In Spanish, with English subtitles
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 7.00pm
Richmond: Richmond Public Library

****2004 Int'l Latino Film Festival Preview featuring
DIRT
Dir. Nancy Savoca, USA 2003, 91 mins.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 7.30pm
San Francisco: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

Int'l Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area
in association with Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
P: (415) 454-4039
F: (415) 454-4613

http://www.latinofilmfestival.org



Jobs



PROFESSOR & CHAIR POSITION
:

Department of Cinema & Photography

College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale


Professor and Chair of Department of Cinema and Photography:  Ph.D. in film, media studies, or related field; credentials commensurate with appointment as Professor, record of effective teaching, significant research/creative activity in cinema or media studies, and relevant academic administrative experience required.  Responsible for the development and coordination of teaching, research, and service programs of the Department, including but not limited to: intellectual and creative leadership of the Department; active engagement in teaching and research/creative activity; recruitment, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff; commitment to building a climate of diversity in all aspects of the Department; academic program development; representing the Department’s programs and faculty to various constituencies; coordinating and enhancing the Department’s grant activities; alumni relations; and fiscal management and administration.  Application Deadline: November 15, 2004 or until filled.  Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to: Chair Search Committee, Department of Cinema & Photography, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University—mail code 6610, Carbondale, IL 62901-6610.  Fax: 618-453-2264. Phone: 618-453-2365. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

 


 

SiTV SEARCHING FOR LATINA MUSIC HOST

 

Hey all ... SiTV continues our search for a Latina host in her 20's who is VERY strong with music knowledge, past hosting experience, reading teleprompter, and interview sills.  If you know someone you can recommend, please have them contact Mark Bracero at 323-256-8900 x 113 regarding "The Drop" -- you can see a clip of this show which we're bringing back for a second cycle on our website at www.sitv.com.  We need to book this person by Tues the 21st ... so get us in contact with us ASAP!

 

Thanks so much!  Dolly Josette Espinal

 


 

BILL COSBY WRITERS WORKSHOP: APPLICATION DEADLINE OCT.15

 

Excellent workshop for writers in need of exposure and professional input on your scripts.  You may apply for the workshop if:

  1. You are not currently enrolled in a film/TV degree program at a university, college or community college.
  2. You have not been previously hired as a professional television or film writer.
  3. You are not a member of the WGA.
  4. You are 18 years of age or older.
This workshop is not suitable for novice writers. We are primarily seeking intermediate and advanced level writers.  Log on to http://www.cosbyprogram.com for full eligibility information.
 

 
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR FILMS ABOUT LATIN MUSIC
 
Berklee College of Music in Boston will be hosting LATIN WEEK from Nov 15th to Nov 19th.
 
Latin Week is an event that brings Latino musicians such as Paquito d'Rivera, Ray Barreto, Claudia Acuna, Michel Camilo and many more to do clinics and performances.  This year's main guest will be Juan Luis Guerra.
 
Latin Week is accepting submissions for films about Latin music in any genre of music from all of Latin America and the U.S. The screenings will be held throughout the campus where the films will be screening all day throughout the 5 days.
If interested please email:
 
Please include a name, contact number, synopsis, and screening formats (only VHS or DVD).
Unfortunately there is no monetary compensation for the screenings.

 


 

AUDITION CALL
Seeking:

LEAD--Rogelio ( Yemaya Okuti archetype ) Athletic-type baseball player, very photogenic (male, Puerto Rican or Cuban, should look like can be late teens-early 20's)

LEAD--Yolanda ( Yemaya Asesu archetype ) Extremely attractive and wholesome-looking, highly artistic painter (female, Puerto Rican, should look like can be late teens-early 20's)

FEATURED--Jahíra ( Oya archetype ) Very athletic & extremely sexy, runs track (Puerto Rican, Cuban or Dominican, should look like can be late teens-early 20's)

SUPPORTING--Carmen ( Oshun archetype ) Strong-willed, opinionated & sexy (Puerto Rican, Cuban or Dominican, should look like can be late teens-early 20's)

SUPPORTING--Young Boy (Puerto Rican, Cuban or Dominican, should look like can be around
age 10) must be able to ACT!

Also needed non-speaking EXTRAS to play:

2 Spiritual Clients
Latinos or African Americans, over 30
Several Friends any ethnic background, should look like can be around late
teens-early-20's (Latin Salsa dancers a plus)

Family Members Puerto Ricans or Cubans of various ages at a gathering (Latin
Salsa dancers a plus)
High School Kids any ethnic background, should look like can be around late
teens for 1 shot

Union Status: Non-Union, Non-SAG/AFTRA
Send all headshots/resumes to
cypha21@verizon.net



TOMMY LEE JONES DIRECTED INDIE SEEKS ACTORS IN TEXAS

An independent feature (The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada) directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones shooting in West Texas from September to November is seeking paid EXTRAS and featured EXTRAS of all ages and ethnicities (preferably Hispanic) living in the Van Horn, Lajitas, Terlingua, Cibolo Creek and Presidio areas.

Send photos to:
Extras Casting
Attn: Kira Burns
P.O. Box 277
Van Horn, TX 79855-0277


NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS LOOKING FOR STORYBOARD ARTISTS

For job descriptions and information on how to apply call the Job Hotline at 818.736.3673.

Katie Fiedler-Garcia

Nickelodeon Animation Studios

Human Resources

818-736-3522

katie.fiedler@nick.com


DREAMYARD, LOOKING FOR FILM/VIDEO ARTISTS

DreamYard, a respected arts education organization working since 1994 with schools, social service agencies, and juvenile justice programs in the Bronx, has begun new and exciting out-of-school initiative that piloted the summer of 2004.  Currently, we are looking for a professional film/video artist with a background working with high school aged youth and experience in doing community-based work in New York City for an innovative and challenging arts-based community building and civic engagement project
for young people living in the Bronx.

The paid position is for a year-round (Mid-October to end of April) Saturday program based in the Bronx running from 10am-3pm.  The artist will be working intensively with a group of approx. ten young people to design and implement an arts project that is issue and community-based.  The program began this summer with a five week intensive at Lehman College.  This is a new program and we are looking for artists who are interested in being part of a collective and are excited by the challenge of creating something new.  This program is implemented through the collaborative efforts of artists, young people, partner organizations and DreamYard staff.  We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

If you are interested please send a cover letter and resume to Tanya Gallo, DreamYard, Director of the A.C.T.I.O.N. Project (Arts Community Teams In Our Neighborhoods) at (212) 828-9512 ext. 6 ,
tgallo@dreamyard.com.

For more information about DreamYard and the A.C.T.I.O.N. project, go to www.dreamyard.com, http://www.dreamyard.com/, or www.dreamyardactionproject.org.



'TORTILLAS AGAIN' CASTING

An independent digital feature shooting in San Antonio in October is seeking the following deferred payment cast: HISPANIC bilingual males and females, age 40-45 ("heavyset" is a plus), willing to shoot on weekends. Send headshots and resumes to:
Lobo Video Productions
P.O. Box 690492
San Antonio, TX 78269
lobovideoprod@yahoo.com


From

 

 

Alex Mendoza

Alex Mendoza & Associates

8835 Las Tunas Drive

Temple City, CA 91780

626-614-8277

alexmend@aol.com

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