ORANGE COUNTY LATINO FILM FESTIVAL--TODAY, October 21-24, 2004

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.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2004/07/18/sections/local/local/article_172208

NALIP MEMBER: JONISHA RIOS BOOKS NATIONAL TV SHOW ON SiTV

Los Angeles (October 18, 2004) – Beginning its second season on October 18, Sí TV’s The Drop, a music variety show that features live in-studio performances by some of today’s hottest acts, artist interviews, and a unique video mix created by The Drop DJ’s, welcomes two new hosts to its ranks.

Jonisha Rios and José Antonio will join returning hosts Jelynn Rodriguez, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr. and resident DJs Romeo and DeJai, a.k.a. "Tha Goodfellas," L.A.’s Power 106 top-rated drive-time personalities, on the set of The Drop to give viewers a special insider sneak-peek into today’s hot Latin and urban culture. This season, The Drop kicks it up a notch with guest appearances from such smash acts as Yerba Buena, Gorilla Black, Cuban Link, Jae P, and Pitbull.

Jonisha, a NALIP member who travels between her home town (the Bronx) and her new home in Los Angeles, recently gained critical acclaim for her one-woman, sold-out show, "Nude in New York." A graduate of The American Music and Dramatic Academy in NYC, Jonisha has written three plays, starred in various independent films, and has written, starred, and co-produced her own sketch comedy TV show.

Airs:
4p ET/PT Monday - Friday on SiTV
(check the Schedule for weekend showtimes)

TUNE INTO NEW EPISODES STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 18

CONGRATULATIONS JONISHA!

Location: New York, New York
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:         

To co-ordinate all schedules of production and to manage the progress of the projects from conception to delivery with all production teams, both in "development" and "programming and production" depts.
 

• Attends meetings to stay on top of shows in development and production
• Incorporate regular updates from Executive Producers and Supervisors into expanded development and production calendars
• Keep calendars of show start and end dates, working with Supervising Producer and new Assistants to asses need for & place freelancers
• Collect one sheets and deliverables for all projects upon completion
• Collect and organize materials for upper management level meetings
• Collect and organize materials for other dept projects (off-air creative, promos, etc)
• Project manager, identifies road blocks and trouble shoots solutions to completion of projects. 
  Required Qualified Skills:
• Will be an aggressive, organized manager who knows how to multi-task.
• Must have incredible communication skills as this is one of the people who co-ordinates production with everyone from - press to promotion to off-air to third party productions.
• Must be able to interact with producers and keep up-to-the-minute production schedules.
• Must have knowledge of production delivery guidelines and the ability to pull those requirements together for internal purposes as well as external resources.

For full details, point your web browser to:  www.mtvncareers.com

LEARN TO BE A PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ON FILM PROJECTS!

Streetlights, Hollywood's leading crew diversity program, is currently accepting applications for it's January class.

On Friday, October 29, at 2:00 pm, Streetlights will conduct a 1-hour Open House and Information session for persons interested in working as PA's on feature films, TV shows, commercials and music videos.

If you have clients or other parties that want to attend, please have them call us and reserve a seat
(323) 960-4540.

For more information, visit us on the Web at:
http://streetlights.org

This is a great program that teaches people how to work in the film industryr as a Production Assistant.

P.S. Please tell them that Henry K. Priest referred you...he is a NALIP member.

AFI eTV SEEKS MARKETING MANAGER

AFI Enhanced TV seeks digital enthusiast to oversee marketing, communications, and events planning. Qualified candidates should have some marketing experience (ideally involving print production), strong writing skills, polished communication skills, and comfortable computer and web skills. Ideal candidate will have events planning experience. Interest in and facility for digital innovations in entertainment a must: experience in a related digital field a bonus.

For a detailed discription of the requirement and duties, point your web  browser to (PDF file):

 http://afi.com/Docs/about/jobs/etvmktgman.pdf

See full job description at AFI.com -- go to "Jobs".

Send resume for review after Nov 1 to enhancedtv@AFI.com

Kind regards,
 
AFI eTV team

CREW NEEDED FOR MULTIPLE SHORT FILMS

Crew Needed - multiple short films (some with Latina/o directors)
Call Carlos - ASAP - 310/ 391- 7623

We could really use a few more P.A.'s, GRIPS, GAFFER, Make-Up, Script Supervisor, Wardrobe, Camera dept, etc.   -  if you or someone you know is interested, please call asap.

DATES: Oct. 25th - Nov. 21st

Experience is NOT necessary for all positions these are Grad film projects at multiple schools - UCLA, USC & Chapman University formats for the different projects will include 35mm and 16mm (sync sound).  These are all very interesting & fun projects that you will enjoy working on.

THERE IS NO PAY - THESE ARE STUDENT FILMS - THERE IS NO PAY
FYI - the directors of several of these projects are Latina/os. The cast & crew are also primarily Latina/os & Chicana/os. Bilingual crew would be great, but not necessary :)

Especially seeking P.A.'s, GRIPS &/ or Gaffer & possibly Make-Up/ Hair artists, Script Supervisor, etc. Regardless of when you're available, please still call ASAP if you'ld like to help out (even if you're not availble until some time in November). This is a crew call for multiple projects that will be filming over the next month or so. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please call ASAP. This is a great opportunity for anyone (especially students) looking to gain experience in whatever area of filmmaking they might be interested in or for people w/ some experience to add to their resume in general and work with a fantastic hardworking & creative production team (that will definitely remember everyone &/ or refer them for future work when pay is possible).

WOMEN & PEOPLE OF COLOR (especially Chicana/os or Latina/os) are highly encouraged, but interest/ availability from anyone (regardless of gender/ethnicity) is definitely welcome & appreciated, so please call ASAP. ANY involvement would be helpful, even if it's just one day, a few days or only on the weekends, etc. Commitment to a film's entire shoot is NOT necessary. Everyone is very talented, friendly and each shoot will be very fun!!!

Again experience is NOT necessary for all crew positions, so if you know someone who might be interested in any way, please do pass this on and urge them to call ASAP. And if you have any questions don't hesitate to call.

Thanks,

Carlos
310/ 391- 7623

MTV DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN

Overall Responsibilities: Perform as overall assistant for the Spike TV Original Series department as well as assisting the Creative Executives/EIC and Managers with administrative needs and specific production responsibilities. Manage all administrative activity including travel, expenses, calendars, phones, mail, copies, faxed, etc.  Track, file and distribute all production and story material, outlines, scripts, tapes and final delivery of live action and animation development and current series projects as assigned by the Creative Executives/EIC. Log and maintain development submissions log.  Flag incoming development projects so that the individual development execs can respond in a timely manner. Write coverage, or read in coming
writing samples, spec scripts or incoming development projects.

Additional Departmental Duties: 

1. Tracking all production schedules.
2. Tracking titles. 

3.Tracking formats.

4. Tracking festivals.

Job initially comprises of (80% Administrative, 20% Project Work)

Must have at least 1 year experience in TV Development and passion forMen's television. Heavy administrative abilities is KEY! (i.e. -working in Outlook-(Calendar), answering heavy phones, etc.) Strong PC Skills-Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven ability to work with all levels of management. Experience supporting more than one individual simultaneously. Must be able to shift gears quickly, anticipate needs and showcase strong professionalism. In addition, ideal candidate will have experience problem solving, working around deadlines and working in a fast paced environment. Must use excellent judgment, strong written and oral communication skills. Must be flexible with overtime!

Qualified Candidates Apply via www.mtvncareers.com
EOE/M/F/D/AAP

For more info, contact:  resumix18@mtvstaff.com

Alex Mendoza

Alex Mendoza & Associates

8835 Las Tunas Drive

Temple City, CA 91780

626-614-8277

alexmend@aol.com