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HAYEK AND CRUZ, AMERICAN 'BANDIDAS' Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz, two of the most beautiful and acclaimed young actresses on the film screen today, team up for a wild adventurous romp through the Old West in Bandidas. The comedy Western also stars Steve Zahn, Dwight Yoakam, and Sam Shepard. Budgeted at $30 million, the film is currently shooting in Durango, Mexico and is being helmed by the directorial team of Norwegian-born filmmakers Espen Sandberg and Joachim Roenning in their first theatrical feature film outing. Bandidas also features Ernesto Gomez Cruz, Ismael East Carlo, Audra Blaser, Joseph D. Reitman and Dennis Arndt, with original screenplay by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, Bandidas is produced by Luc Besson and Ariel Zeitoun. Film revolves around two women from opposite sides of the tracks -- Sara Sandoval (Hayek), a landed gentry, and Maria Alvarez (Cruz) a peasant farmer’s daughter -- team up to rob banks and avenge the murder of their loved ones. http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?chid=5&schid=1330&secid=3981&cid=368676 _________________________________________________________________________________ MAYA & MIGUEL GET POST-PRODUCTION HOME New York, NY - hsr/ny has been awarded the audio postproduction assignment for the new, original animated TV series Maya & Miguel, from Scholastic Entertainment in New York, NY the media and entertainment division of Scholastic Inc., the global children's publishing and media company. Maya & Miguel chronicles the adventures of 10-year-old Latino twins, Maya and Miguel Santos, as they figure out how to leave their stamp on the vibrant world around them. The daily strip, comprising 65 half hours of animated programming, began airing early October on PBS Kids. The comedy, which features the voice talents of Candi Milo, Elizabeth Pena, Lupe Ontiveros and Erick Estrada, among others, revolves around Maya’s well-intended meddling in her family’s and friend’s lives, ultimately leading her to create new problems to solve. While every episode will take humorous twists and turns, the underlying message is the importance of “doing good” for the family and community, and the philosophy that shared happiness is greater than personal gain. http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/flash.html |
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LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2004) - Latino Public Broadcasting is proud to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual 2004 Open Call, a competitive process where projects addressing Latino themes or issues of particular interest to Latino-Americans are chosen for funding. Sixteen projects have been selected out of one hundred-three applicants from across the United States. LPB Chairman, Edward James Olmos comments, "The extraordinary proposals we received this year are proof that there is a sense of urgency in the Latino community to tell our stories and make our voices heard. It is my pleasure to congratulate this year's winners." Through proactive outreach, a large number of highly qualified applicants with remarkable and compelling proposals applied for funding, allowing LPB to increase the number of projects awarded from the previous year. "The quality of this year's awarded projects is a direct result of an artistic film community that is dedicated to showcase the most relevant aspects of the Latino culture," says Executive Director Luca Bentivoglio. Every year LPB hosts an open call process for independent filmmakers to submit proposals for funding at various levels including research and development, production, post-production and outreach. LPB is especially interested in programs that provide thoughtful dialogue and impact-full stories, giving voice to those not normally heard or seen. Once proposals are submitted, a group of professionals working in public television and independent film reviews and critiques the proposals. The highest rated proposals are then brought before a panel that makes the final selection for funding. This year's panel was comprised of public television executives, local station managers and directors, academics, and other funding organization members. Open Call awarded funding to 16 filmmakers and 63% of winners were women. California filmmakers dominated this year's open call with 50% of awarded submissions, followed by Texas (18.75%), New York (12.5%), Florida (6.25%), Massachusetts (6.25%) & Illinois (6.25%). Submissions from other states and territories included: Arizona, New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, Minnesota, Kansas, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico. The 2004 awarded projects (alphabetically) are as follows -- **Denotes NALIP Member: Al Otro Lado The Calling Crossing Deadly Waters: The Last Hope for the American Dream The Devil's Miner First Voice: Latino Literature in the U.S. God Willing Latinos: Beyond Black & White Letters from the Other Side Masked Men Nuestra Familia/Our Family Orozco: Man of Fire Rebel A Texas Correction Visions of Aztlan When the Tide Comes In CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the winners!!! _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL FOR 2004 DOCUMENTARY DGA AWARD NOMINATIONS In order to submit your film, or nominate another's, please call Lorraine at the DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA at 310 289 2038. _________________________________________________________________________________ TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS WORKSHOP
When: November 17, 2004 Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler St. Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: 956- 423-5440 Fax: (956) 425-3870
The Chamber will host a Texas Commission on the Arts workshop on grant funding opportunities. Mia Marison Buentell-Andrade, Administrator of Community Development and Rural Services, will be leading the presentation. The workshop will cover the grant programs and resources the Texas Commission on the Arts offers to non-profit art organizations, schools, and infividuals. The workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registratin is required. For info, call Delia Martinez at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce. _________________________________________________________________________________ HUMAN INTEREST MAGAZINE SHOW, “STORIES DE LA FRONTERA”, EXAMINES REALITY OF LIFE AND CULTURE ON THE U.S. MEXICO BORDER
San Diego, CA – Press Pass International is breaking language and cultural barriers with a new, cutting-edge, English language 30-minute series, "Stories de la Frontera.”
“Stories de la Frontera” is a half hour program hosted and produced by award- winning journalist and NALIP member, Laura Castañeda (formerly of Channel 4, KGTV). The show features the work of a team of talented journalists and photographers including: Jody Hammond (NBC News, formerly of KFMB-TV) Carmen Escobosa (Correspondent, Univision Los Angeles) and Sandra Torres (formerly of WB).
The first episode unveils an exclusive look at the Pulitzer Prize photos which capture the life of a young Honduran boy destined to find his mother in the United States. Only “Stories de la Frontera” takes you to the scene of “Hells Alley”, a tough neighborhood south of the border where young children are exposed to life, most children only see in movies. We also show you how two businessmen are cashing-in on the Mexican coffee craze.
Each 30-minute episode showcases original art, documentary film, and music. See works by Nuvia Cristol Guerra, Berenice Badillo, Andrew Gottich, Roberto Rios. Documentary filmmaker Laura Irene Arvisu’s award- winning piece, “Cruces/Crosses” will be highlighted, and music by local Artist (Israel Maldonado). “Stories de la Frontera” debuts on KPBS-TV, Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Don’t miss it! http://www.spanix.com/html/ShowNews.asp?ID=1241&PG=1 _________________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL “SANTIAGO ALVAREZ IN MEMORIAM” CALL FOR THE YEAR 2005 The documentary film in today’s world
The Cuban Institute of Arts and Film Industry, the Cuban Institute of Radio and TV and the Provincial Division of Culture in Santiago de Cuba province, are inviting documentary film-makers from all the over the world to attend the 6th session of the International Documentary Festival “SANTIAGO ALVAREZ IN MEMORIAM” to take place in Santiago de Cuba province, March 5-8, 2005.
Devoted to render homage to Santiago Alvarez, one of the greatest docu-mentary film-makers, and a model of creativeness and commitment with any just cause, the International Documentary Festival is fostering the promotion of productions devoted to the greatest issues in contemporary world as well as to reflect about the role of documentaries in our present times.
Competition
Film-makers from all the over the world are able to participate in the competition bringing works in 35 mm, 16 mm or video, that have been finished prior to the year 2002. Video copies of works done in 35 or 16 mm are also accepted. All works shall be either in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles. In exceptional cases works with English dialogues or with English subtitles might be accepted as long as they bring its list of dialogues in Spanish. Video prints shall be in NTSC or PAL system, in VHS, DVD or DVCAM format (this last one only in NTSC). Copies in BETACAM shall not be accepted. Registration and sending of works for the competition.
Registration period shall end on November 30, 2004 and deadline for sending works is January 10, 2005. The registration form is attached to the call or might be downloaded and answered from the official Web site: http://www.cubacine.cu/festival/santiago.html The works accepted in the competition will be informed prior to January 31, 2005.
The registration of the documentary is free of charge. The accreditation of film-makers presenting works and for non-competition participants is 50.00 Cuban pesos for Cuban nationals and US$50.00 dollars for foreigners. The credential of the event grants access to all film showings, participation in the Theoretical Seminar and it is also the invitation for other meetings.
Registration forms and the works shall be send to:
Oficina “Santiago Álvarez” Edificio ICAIC Calle 23, No. 1155, entre 10 y 12 Vedado, Ciudad Habana 10400, CUBA
For any additional information please send a message or get into contact with:
Oficina “Santiago Álvarez” Telephone: (53 7) 830 1548 E-mail: salvarez@icaic.inf.cu
Contact persons: Ms. Lázara Herrera or Ms. Teresita Herrera. For air ticket reservations and hotel booking in Santiago de Cuba, please refer to HAVANATUR Agency, the Official Tour Operator for the Festival.
HAVANATOUR contact person: Evelio Amaro
Telef: (53 7) 2039187 Fax : (53 7) 2039230
HAVANATUR contact person in Santiago de Cuba: Luis Armando Pérez Mario Sánchez Tamayo
Telef: (53 22) 642219 687280 643603 _________________________________________________________________________________ Los Angeles-- FREE MOVIE SCREENING: JESUS THE DRIVER Voted Best Narrative Feature Lake Placid Film Festival 2004
Jesus the Driver The passionate comedic journey of Jesus Hernandez: Desperate to earn enough money to pay for a fine wedding for his beloved Rosa, Jesus hooks up with Lance and Jerry who are running from the law, smalltown boredom, and themselves. Things take a turn for the worse as they smack into the alien lifestyle of Palm Springs and the Latino culture of Southern California. A License to Kill... A License to Drive... He Doesn't Have Either One. FREE SNEAK PREVIEW/TEST SCREENING: Sneak Preview/Test Screening of Jesus the Driver scheduled for this Friday, November, 20th @ 7:30 pm at Paramount Studios Theater #5 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA. OR visit: www.jesusthedriver.com _________________________________________________________________________________ CONGRATULATIONS NALIP MEMBER: CRISTINA KOTZ CORNEJO Congratulations to NALIP member Cristina Kotz Cornejo who's latest short The International Premiere of LA GUERRA QUE NO FUE will be at the Festival of National and International Short Films at Cusco, Peru November 13, 2004 at 5:30pm |
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STARTING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKSHOP Edinburg, TX, November 15, 2004 - 'Starting a Nonprofit Organization Workshop will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at the International Trade and Technology Building on the University of Texas-Pan American campus. The workshop will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the International Room. The fee is $20 per person. This workshop will be conducted by The University of Texas-Pan American's Southwest Border Nonprofit Resource Center (SBNRC), a CoSERVE unit under the Division of External Affairs. If you are thinking about starting a legally recognized nonprofit organization, this class will walk you through the required IRS forms, board questions, legal issues, and many other critical topics. It is designed to provide basic information on establishing a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. For more information or special arrangements 10 working days prior to event, call the SBNRC at 956/292-7566 or visit us online at www.coserve.org/nrc . CONTACT: |
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