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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind co-writer/director Michel Gondry lands hot star Gael Garcia Bernal for his upcoming The Science of Sleep. The logline is being kept under wraps because of revisions currently underway in Gondry's script, but it is known to switch back and forth from dreamlike sequences to reality.
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'LA LLORONA' COMES TO HOLLYWOOD

Mexican Ghost Tale 'La Llorona' to Haunt Ricardo Montalban Theatre

for Día de los Muertos 10/30/04

(Tale of the Wailing Woman to Play One Night Only in Hollywood)

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (Oct. 8, 2004) -- The centuries-old Hispanic ghost tale of the wailing women, La Cuento de la Llorona, will haunt audiences this Halloween and Día de los Muertos for a one-night only performance at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday evening, October 30.

Tickets for this hauntingly exciting traveling production may be purchased online at www.tix.com.  The performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Montalban Theatre, 1615 N. Vine Street in Hollywood.

The story is brought to life by the non-profit arts organization Matraka, Inc. (the noisemaker) based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which has toured the production extensively throughout the state as well as part of a Smithsonian festival in Washington, D.C.

The story of La Llorona comes from Hispanic folklore and variations of the spooky tale have been told and retold for centuries.  One of the most widely known versions of the story comes from eighteenth century Santa Fe, New Mexico, where La Llorona is not a disembodied ghost, but rather a supernatural being that never dies.  The Wailing Woman, La Llorona is claimed to be a tormented spirit who appears in the darkness of night, wandering, shrieking, searching.  She yearns for those who dare to go out alone at night.  She needs them.  She wants them.

The story is told in the form of a spectacular stage play with music, song, dialogue, and dance that captures the very essence of Spanish Colonial traditions, heritage, culture and history in the Southwest.  The play is
presented in English with songs in Spanish.

Rosa Maria Calles, artistic director for Matraka Inc., wrote and produced the thrilling play, which features a cast of talented New Mexican actors. The play has attracted rave reviews from critics throughout New Mexico, and is supported by the state's governor, Bill Richardson, as well as noted actor Edward James Olmos.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO-- TINA MODOTTI: DREAM OF REVOLUTION

"TINA MODOTTI: DREAM OF REVOLUTION"

Taking place on Sunday, November 7th at Highways

At the 18th Street Art Center- 1651 18th Street, Santa Monica

(For Directions visit www.highwaysperformance.org)

Exiled from her adopted Mexico in 1930, the famous Italian Photographer, sex symbol and political activist battles the powers of racist Europe in her dramatic search for a new home.

In January of 1930, the government of Mexico expelled Tina Modotti from her adopted home, beginning a twelve-year odyssey of exile. Seen through the eyes of her old friend, Pablo Neruda, from many years later, the drama follows Tina's journey across Europe, through the turbulent decade of the 1930's. Along the way she becomes a photographer in Berlin, a translator in Moscow, an operative for Soviet Red Aid in France, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland, a battle nurse in Spain during the Spanish Civil War and finally, one of many refugees returning by sea voyage to long abandoned homes and dimly remembered lives.

Using characterization, slides, sound effects, music and voice-over, "Un Sueño de Revolución" combines the talents of a company of artists to tell the story of Tina's exile in two plots. The first follows Tina's struggle to survive after her deportation. The second, told in a series of flashbacks to Tina's youth and young adulthood, explores the question of why Tina made such great sacrifices for what history would eventually judge to be lost causes.

Starring: Výktor Emilio Arce, Carolina Barcos, Yvonne Caro Caro, Kadina de Elejalde, Sean Everett, Nico Guilak, Michelle Hanner, Salome Jens, Mike Kindle, Geno Silva Seats are limited. Get your tickets now at 310-315-1459. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for group sales of 10 tickets.

NOSOTROS AMERICAN LATINO FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Hollywood, Ca., October 22nd, 2004 - Ricardo Montalbans' vision continues to materialized as NOSOTROS hosts the 1st annual Nosotros American Latino Film Festival (NALFF) on November 5th through the 7th.

The film festival will take place at the theatre recently named for the legendary actor, the Ricardo Montalban Theatre, in the heart of Hollywood at 1615 N. Vine St., Hollywood Ca., 90028, formerly known as the James A. Doolittle Theatre. The three-day celebration is open to the general public and will showcase over 35 films and will include parties, live entertainment throughout, celebrities appearances and more.

Feature films include a special screening of "El Matadero." Some call it the "Latino Blair Witch Project". In an international spotlight, the festival will host a benefit screening of the big budget box office hit "Matando Cabos" one of the highest grossing films in Mexico history. The film was produced by Billy and Fernando Rozvar Diez Barroso, the grandchildren of the Azcarraga Dynasty in Mexico. Monies raised will be donated to Nosotros and the Ricardo Montalban Foundation.

The festival will also showcase short films, and will host educational workshops and open forums with professional filmmakers. Special programs include an "Acting Essentials" seminar with Golden Eagle Award Winner Mike Gomez, sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild, and an open forum with Josefina Lopez, co-writer of "Real Women Have Curves."

FEATURE FILMS (*Denotes films directed by a NALIP member)

Robbing Peter - Friday, November, 5th @ 6pm

*Los Angeles Now - Friday, November, 5th @ 8:15pm

Farmingville - Saturday, November, 6th @ 6:15pm

Matando Cabos - Saturday, November, 6th @ 9pm

5ive - Sunday, November, 7th @ 10:30am

*You Are So Going to Hell - Sunday, November, 7th @ 4pm

El Matadero - Sunday, November, 7th @ 6:15pm

Workshops:

Mike Gomez

Friday, November 5th @10:30am

Josephina Lopez

Saturday, November 6th @ 12:30pm

A complete schedule and ticket purchases can be found online. Interested parties should continually reference the website for developments. Press and industry passes are available.

NALFF is produced by Henry K. Priest and Shawna Baca. For press and media stories and interviews please contact Rafael O. Calderon at 323-842-0403. Or contact the festival directors:Henry Priest 213-739-3385 or Shawna Baca 310-980-8906. Also visit: www.Nosotros.org

Ricardo Montalban's Nosotros Sponsors include: The Screen Actors Guild SiTV Latino Public Broadcasting Latin Heat Entertainment LatinoLA.com Spanix.com Creative Handbook UrbanInsider.com KUCI Radio - Muy Sabroso Radio Show The Chicano Radio Network Hot Jamz 92.3fm Radio - Josefa Salinas Community Review - Sundays 8am-9am

AFI FEST 2004

Presented by Audi and ITS LATIN CINEMA SERIES line-up

142 FILMS FROM 42 COUNTRIES

18 WORLD PREMIERES

9 NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERES

28 US PREMIERES

...and more than 23 Latino Films

AFI FEST 2004 will for the third consecutive year be headquartered at ArcLight Hollywood (Sunset & Vine) which will house the "AFI FEST Village" that includes a separate AFI FEST 2004 Box Office; a Cinema Lounge for press, filmmakers and pass holders; "The Loft," a space for film receptions and other related events; five dedicated festival screening rooms; and entertainment and live music in the ArcLight courtyard.

Beginning this year, AFI FEST 2004 and the 2004 American Film Market (November 3 - 10) have established a strategic alliance creating a formidable festival/market combination‹the only one of its kind in North America‹which will dramatically deepen the well of cultural and commercial possibilities for participants at both events. For more information on AFM, visit www.americanfilmmarket.com.

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

LATIN CINEMA SERIES:

LA MALA EDUCACION (BAD EDUCATION) (Hollywood Premier) Two kids, Ignacio and Enrique, discover love, cinema and fear in a religious school at the start of the Œ60s. Father Manolo, the school principal and their literature teacher, is witness to and part of these discoveries. These three characters meet twice again, at the end of the Œ70s and in the Œ80s when they must confront the past DIR/SCR Pedro Almodóvar, PROD Agustín Almodóvar, Spain, 2004,35 mm) *Director Pedro Almodóvar and Gael García Bernal expected to attend.

MAR ADENTRO (THE SEA INSIDE): (US Premier) This is the true story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought for 30 years in favor of euthanasia and his own right to die with dignity. Two women enter his life, and, instead of changing his life, their own lives are changed in the process. This beautifully rendered film tells of Sampedro¹s poignant fight for dignity, showcasing Javier Bardem¹s extraordinary range as an actor DIR/SCR/PROD Alejandro Amenábar, Spain/France, 2004,35 mm) *Director Alejandro Amenábar and Javier Bardem expected to attend.

DIAS DE SANTIAGO (DAYS OF SANTIAGO): ‹(North American Premiere) Told with a unique visual style and emotional depth, director Josue Mendez' film DIAS DE SANTIAGO tells the story of 23-year-old war veteran Santiago Roman, who is back in Lima after spending six years fighting terrorists, the Peruvian drug mafia and a nationalist war against Ecuador. He belongs to a lost generation obliged to pay for the government's mistakes. DIR/SCR Josué Mendez, PROD Enid Campos, Peru, 2004,35 mm) *Director Josué Mendez expected to attend.

VOCES INOCENTES: (INNOCENT VOICES)‹(US Premiere) Director Luis Mandoki returns to his gritty, political filmmaking roots with INNOCENT VOICES. Weakened by two years of fighting, the army of El Salvador has been forced to replenish its ranks with the nation¹s young boys, most of who are kidnapped in sudden and terrifying village raids. INNOCENT VOICES is a resounding celebration of the small acts of resistance performed by ordinary citizens. (DIR Luis Mandoki, SCR Oscar Torres, Luis Mandoki, Mexico, 2004, 35 mm) *Director Luis Mandoki expected to attend r.

As well as : MACHUCA, MALACHANCE, O OUTRO LADO DA RUA (THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET), EL CONEJO EN LA LUNA (THE RABBIT ON THE MOON), LA FAMILIA RODANTE (ROLLING FAMILY), SECUESTRO EXPRESS, ASTRONAUTAS (Astronauts), TEMPORADA DE PATOS (DUCK SEASON), MUSICA CUBANA, LA TOMA (THE TAKE), CRIMEN FERPECTO (FERPECT CRIME), AND INDOCUMENTADOS from NALIP member Leonardo Ricagni!

And the SHORTS that will be in the International Short Competition: LIMPIO (CLEAN)- World Premiere, USA/Spain, DIR David Palmer. PHYSICS II- North America Premiere, Spain, DIR Daniel Sanchez Arevalo, GENESIS 3:19 -México, DIR Dany Saadia, UN FIN DE SEMANA AL MES (ONE WEEKEND A MONTH)- World Premiere, USA, Eric Escobar. EL GLOBO (THE BALLOON)

ALMODOVAR RETROSPECTIVE

TODO SOBRE MI MADRE (ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER) (1999) with CELILIA ROTH and MARISA PAREDES; CARNE TREMULA (LIVE FLESH) (1997) with JAVIER BARDEM and PENELOPE CRUZ, MUJERES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE NERVIOS (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (1988) with CARMEN MAURA and ANTONIO BANDERAS, and HABLE CON ELLA (TALK TO HER)(2002) with JAVIER CAMARA, DARIO GRANIDETTI and ROSARIO FLORES.

WHAT'S NEW AT CRESCENDO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Exciting things are happening at Crescendo Entertainment Group, including a full-service screenplay development consulting division, a new production company that's seeking material, and a newsletter to keep you in the know. Read on to learn more about how to put Crescendo to work for you. Click here to find out more: http://www.crescendoentertainmentgroup.com/consultinglaunch.htm Marc Hernandez Managing Partner/Literary Manager CRESCENDO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Tel: +1 (323) 276-6600

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS WANTS YOUR 'EXTREME' HOME MOVIES

National Geographic Television is producing a series called Most Amazing Moments that features the most unforgettable moments ever caught on video and film and is seeking the Latino Entertainment community for help. The program will premier on the National Geographic Channel in 2005 and will be distributed worldwide.

Do you have an amazing moment caught on tape? If so, please contact Denise Prichard with a description of your footage at dprichar@ngs.org or 202.857.7091 as soon as possible. In general, we are looking for: - extreme nature and weather (earthquakes, avalanches, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, etc.) from Latin America or elsewhere - predators and amazing animal behavior - adventures gone wrong - amazing rescues - amazing stunts and record-setters - amazing cultural rituals - amazing discoveries

Depending on type and amount of footage we will pay a license fee for material used in the final broadcast.

ANNUAL DV FEST COMES TO LOS ANGELES

The 5th annual DV Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles to run concurrently with the Digital Video Expo West conference and exhibition. It will be held at the Los Angeles Center Studios and will run from Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9, culminating with the Closing Night Gala at the Los Angeles Center Studio's Flix Cafe on Friday, December 10.

Sponsored by Avid and Panasonic, the DV Film Festival's mission is to celebrate and support undiscovered emerging independent filmmakers using digital video and high-definition to achieve their artistic visions and creative dreams. The festival has built a reputation of showcasing digital films with intriguing subject matters, robust scripts and foresights that push the digital envelope.

Visit www.dvexpo.com/west for additional details, including screening and Closing Night Gala admission information.

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Alex Mendoza will be away on semi-vacation until early November--as he is currently shooting a film on-location. Any questions and or news/postings should be emailed to me directly.

Thank you.

Co-Editor

Jose Murillo

NALIP

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