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ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER NALIP LATINO MEDIA RESOURCE GUIDE SECOND EDITION Another friendly reminder, if you have not submitted your update to us, PLEASE DO SO ASAP, we could sure use it. If you have, we appreciate your prompt attention. NALIP is currently producing the Second Edition of NALIP's Latino Media Resource Guide (LMRG.) We are looking for your information to include in our guide. This is our Member Directory, full of film credits and current contact information. The new guide will also include Latino Production Companies, Film School Programs, Funding and Production Resources, along with information on Diversity Initiatives. This year we will add Distribution Companies for independent films, shorts, TV and documentaries, plus credits on recent Latino films. The LMRG is only as good as the information it contains. PLEASE HELP US BY INCLUDING AND UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION TODAY. You may have already received an email from our office containing the Data Collection Form. You may also download the form from our website: www.nalip.org. Return the completed form via Fax, Mail or Email by the DEADLINE--December 5, 2004. The new LMRG will debut at Conference VI, and will be distributed to all NALIP members, Studios, Networks, Agencies and Production Companies. Our commitment is to promote more employment and funding for you and your projects. ***Respond Today -- Don't be left out*** |
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GUADALAJARA FESTIVAL TO FOCUS ON LATIN CINEMA Mexican festival expands reach to focus on Iberoamerican films 'BAD
EDUCATION' GETS NC-17 RATING CUARON SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH WARNERS "Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron has signed a three-year, first-look production deal with Warner Brothers, Variety magazine reports. The deal will allow him to work not only on big-budget 'mainstream' films, but also on smaller Spanish-language pictures," The Guardian reports on the article... [posted to indieWIRE Insider] http://blogs.indiewire.com/insider/archives/002204.html
LOS MUERTOS' TAKES TURIN FESTIVAL BY STORM Argentinian director Lisandro Alonso's film wins festival's 25,000 Euros award. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/awards/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000725271 A
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LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE, DIOS INANTZIN Latino Theater Company in association with Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral Presents La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin One performance only-- Friday, December 10, 2004 at 7:30pm Bring the whole family! This performance is a holiday gift from the Latino Theater Company and Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral to the City of Los Angeles! For information: 213 489-0994 BANDIDO INC. / NALIP Los Angeles Film opens December 10th www.bandidodesperado.com Print this article and present it upon arrival to theatre-- this will admit you + one guest to the FREE screening!!! More than a decade after his incredible debut, the original El Mariachi returns in his first feature film in BANDIDO, opening December 10. Carlos Gallardo, the original creator, producer and star of this landmark independent film, has not been seen on screen in the US since his small role in 1995's "Desperado," the American remake of "El Mariachi' that starred Antonio Banderas in Gallardo's former role. BANDIDO is an action adventure film starring, produced and production designed by Gallardo **Theatre is overbooked to ensure capacity and we strongly recommend that you ARRIVE EARLY. At the theatre, seating is on a first come, first served basis. Passes and RSVPS DON NOT guarantee seating. No one will be admitted without this email and no one will be admitted after the screening begins. Nubia Flores LATINA STYLE BUSINESS SERIES TAKING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Whether you are a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, you and your business will benefit enormously from the most successful ongoing business development program for Latinas in the nation. At this unique event, you will be able to actively participate in seminars specifically designed to address the major issues you face in running your business. Among the issues discussed will be: You will also have the opportunity to network with peers, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations in our Exhibit area! R.S.V.P. at www.latinastyle.com or call 1(800) 651-8083 L.A. FREE SCREENING-- 'A LANGUAGE OF PASSION' Hi Everybody, #1 - A Language of Passion will be screening on Wednesday Dec 1, 2004 in Washington DC, as part of the huge art festival - Artomatic 2004. Screening will be held at the Visions Theatre located at 800 3rd Street NW (4th floor). Independent Documentary Night begins at 6pm. #2 - I have been approached for video/DVD distribution - I will update everyone when the time comes to look for A Language of Passion at your local "Blockbuster." In the meantime, you can still check it out for free (showcase section) at Video Journeys - corner of Griffith Park Blvd and Hyperion in Silver Lake (in Los Angeles). #3 - A Language of Passion has been included in the following video
collections (pretty impressive, if I do say so myself): Happy Holidays to everyone. Patricia Cunliffe www.joiedevivreproductions.com WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - "WORKING THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT" Wed., December 1, 6:30pm Trying to get some attention for your incredible, groundbreaking documentary or independent feature? Don't quite have that distribution deal locked up and are wondering how to get some exposure? Film festivals may be part of the solution. Join us as Patricia Finneran, Executive Director of the highly successful SILVERDOCS Film Festival, documentarian Erica Ginsberg, Producer of "Crucible of War," and Diana Ingraham of Old Hat Marketing share their festival experiences and discuss how working the festival circuit can lead to success. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost: FREE FOR WIFV MEMBERS (no RSVP necessary) and $15 for nonmembers. Jennifer Nycz-Conner BOYLE HEIGHTS LATINA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL B.H.Life To Celebrate Latina Vision+ (Los Angeles, CA) Josefina Lopez, author of ‘Real Women Have Curves’ and Courage Productions invite you to celebrate the voices and visions of Latina filmmakers to the first annual Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza (B.H.LIFE). The mission of the festival is to build a network of Latina filmmakers and a body of work that will be a powerful statement against the stereotypical portrayals of Latinas in Hollywood. The Extravaganza will take place at Casa0101 Theatre 2009 East First Street in the City of Boyle Heights – December 10, 11, 12, 2004. Announcing, Lupe Ontiveros to be the recipient of the B.H.LIFE Goddess Award -- in recognition of her contribution to the transformation of the Latina image on screen. The film festival program also includes the following: Short Film titles include: “Por Un Amor” by Diana Contreras, “White Like the Moon” by Marina Gonzalez-Palmier, “The Duel” by Nicole Sacker and more+ Documentaries include: “Oaxacan Hoops” by Olga Rodriguez. An awards show will take place Sunday at 8pm, where prizes will be given to the Best Writer of a project, Best Director, Most Original Piece, Best Short and Best Documentary project. For more information regarding the program and ticket sales, please
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When you're searching for production job openings, why search monstrously generic web sites, that aren't specific to the production industry? We've designed a job board just for you. The nationally recognized ProductionHUB Job Board was created to bring industry jobs to a central location that's both free & easy to use! Updated daily, you will always find fresh jobs that are never more than 30 days old. Whether you're looking to fill a job or find a job, the ProductionHUB Job Board is the only one you'll ever need. Search for jobs in: Narrow your search by: To post a job click here To search jobs click here SEEKING PA FOR PAID POSITION ON INDIE FEATURE - ASAP! "East Side Story", a romantic comedy set in East Los Angeles, is seeking a Production Assistant for a three week shoot starting immediately (Nov.29 thru Dec.18). The feature is produced & directed by CARLOS PORTUGAL - producer of "La Cenicienta" (the hit reality telenovela), "Los Beltran", and "Sola En America" --- all for Telemundo. Compensation is $50 a day, Monday thru Saturday. Prospective candidate should be bilingual (Spanish/English), creative, and trustworthy individual who is willing to bust their ass to get the job done. Contact La Pocha at: 714.417.0073 or email pochioux@aol.com SEEKING TELENOVELA FOOTAGE FOR INDIE FEATURE - ASAP "East Side Story", a romantic comedy set in East Los Angeles, is seeking TELENOVELA-STYLE FOOTAGE ON VIDEO OR DVD for key scenes. The feature is produced and directed by CARLOS PORTUGAL - producer of several series for Telemundo. Footage should visually represent the Telenovela genre in it's use of shots and pacing. Maker should own all rights to material and actors performances. Maker would receive credit reading "Telenovla segments provided by _________" in this indie feature. This is a great opportunity to have your work seen in a quality feature helmed by a well-connected and respected producer in the business. For more info, contact Pocha at 714.417.0073 or email pochioux@aol.com |
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THINGS I LEARNED, OR WAS REASSURED OF, WHILE FILMING THE DEVIL
INSIDE Estimados Compinches, Well, for those that didn’t read the previous issue of Latinos In The Industry (LITI) allow me to give them a short catch-up: I have just returned from a month filming an independent film, THE DEVIL INSIDE, in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico, produced by Danny Rodriguez, Written by Robert Shaw and Joaquin Perea, Directed by Perea, Starring Danny Trejo, Sara Downing, B Real, Elika Crespo, Carla Sanchez, Joey Medina, Dyana Ortelli and Carlos Victorica. It also has performances by Alex Quinn and Richmond Arquette. I have threatened all of you with a series of articles on what I believe a unique and valuable learning experience: that of being able to see a film go from the very first idea all the way to final distribution. My friend and hermano (and later you will see why I consider this important), Danny Rodriguez, after having a tour of a 300 room Baja resort closed to the public, since it is being sold (that I happen to have unencumbered access to it), told me “Pinche Alex, WE MUST MAKE A FILM IN HERE.” That was more than two years ago, and so the story beginnings… During principal photography, I had great fun under what, by nature, will always be hard and stressful work. I helped the production, at one time or another, as Associate Producer, Location Manager, Chef, Catering and Craft Coordinator (failing miserable on these two, more on that later), Safety Coordinator and Tit Wrangler (yeah, no typo there, and more on that also later.) So here are the things that I learned, or was re-assured of (and you will never know which is which) while filming THE DEVIL INSIDE: 1. IF YOU HAVE THE PASSION, DETERMINATION AND RESILIENCE TO REJECTION, you have a good chance to succeed, not guaranteed, but your chances will be that much greater. You need to love - un verdadero mucho - what you do. If not, choose another path, since the pain and frustration are not worth it, if at the end of it all you didn’t have fun. Keep your focus and efforts going, even if they are in auto pilot, don’t loose your target and have on you a good dose of me-vale-madre-if-you-don’t-like-it at the ready for all those people that do not understand your vision. Remember that is easier to say NO than to say yes, especially when money is involved. 2. IT IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW…, (and against popular belief) is not who you know, damn, is not even who knows you (as I used to believe), is…, WHO LIKES YOU! When you are an independent filmmaker, more than the knowledge, talent or even the financing you may have, what will be making or breaking your effort, is your availability of friends. True friends, those willing to go the extra mile for you, to use their own time, knowledge, talent and networks on your benefit and those willing to cover your back. Danny is very lucky of having built a great network of friends that went to bat for him. Without trying to exclude anyone, I can name a few that I know for a fact that he has enjoyed as friends for long: Robert, Chris, the Carlos, and many others too many to count and certainly many more of which I am not aware. One, very important added benefit to having your best friends around, is that when new people come to the effort, they will be impregnated by the respect, admiration and love that you enjoy from your friends. A mentor of mine once told me, “When you are playing God, creating the illusion of reality, you better have many of your good friends helping you. You don’t have enough money to pay the Big Man to come and do it for you, it is good to have him on your side, but you will need all the help you can get from your closest friends.” Meet them, hook up with them, find common ground, but most important of all, nurture them, give more to them that they give to you. These are BIG arguments in favor of my insistence to all of you to attend the events where you will be building that network of relationships that in the future will allow you to put in play your knowledge and talent. LALIFF, NALIP’s Conference (shameless plug here), NOSOTROS workshops, Special Screenings and Premieres, Parties, even online chat rooms and IM, can help you do all that. Be out there, not to be seen, but to meet people that are more knowledgeable, experienced and talented that you are (Not to mention the opportunities to have a good taco-de-ojo.) Every minute you spent developing these relationships will pay great dividends in the future, but you need to be patient. They take time in paying back, but they certainly will. 3. BE READY WHEN THE RABBITT JUMPS OUT! Have your shotgun at the ready when opportunities come. Yes, Diosito keeps throwing opportunities at us, but most of them we don’t consider them as being so, since we are not ready for them, or dismiss them as being unreachable, or worst, we jump at them hoping that somehow we will pull them out and end up just looking like fools. Do your homework; study your chosen craft, gain experience and pay your dues, but not forget… is not what you know (see above point). 4. YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH?... TELL HIM ABOUT YOUR PRE-PRODUCTION PLANS. Again, against popular belief, it doesn’t matter how much pre-production planning you do, no matter how smart this one is… SHIT HAPPENS! In a production more than anywhere else. Now, having said this, if you are not careful and conscious in your pre-production planning, not only shit will happen, but you will not make it to see the first dailies. A good, time consuming and well thought out pre-production will allow you to be able to deal with the many unforeseen circumstances that you will face, including those created by your own pendejes, while you were doing those so well thought out plans. Remember that the Ooops! factor is unavoidable, but it is your job to be ready to deal with it, and like hangovers, the less the merrier. Now, not to aburrirlos mas, allow me to continue these ramblings in future issues. And I have great news for you. Danny Rodriguez (I guess to cover his colita on what I may say here) has agreed to join me on these articles, so starting with the next issue it will be… Things WE learned (or were re-assured of) while WE were filming THE DEVIL INSIDE. This will give us a unique insight on the pains and tribulations of producing a film, while we also share in the joy of actually making one. So, no le cambien al canal, ahornita guelvo… Alex Mendoza |
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