Latinos In The Industry eNewsletter

Friday, February 20, 2004

Gregory Nava to Attend 20th Anniversary Screening of El Norte at NALIP Conference V

NALIP is pleased to announce that Conference V participants will be treated to a very special 20th Anniversary Screening of EL NORTE, the Oscar-winning film by acclaimed Latino filmmaker Gregory Nava. A presentation of PBS in association with UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and the Center for Chicano Studies – UCSB, the screening will be held on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 9:30 PM in the Paseo Nuevo Cinema located at the Paseo Nuevo Mall, 8 de la Guerra, 700-800 State St. in Santa Barbara, California. The screening is followed by an exclusive "Conversation with…" moderated by Dr. Chon Noriega, Co-Chair, NALIP Conference V and Director of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and featuring special guests Gregory Nava and actor Tony Plana.

El Norte tells the story of Guatemalan Mayan Indians who leave the repression of their homeland in search of a better life in California. This film earned Mr. Nava and his co-writer Anna Thomas an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Mr. Nava’s film and TV credits include: “American Family,” “American Tapestry,” Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Selena, Mi Familia/My Family, A Time of Destiny, The End of August, The Haunting of M and The Confessions of Amans. Mr. Nava was also one of the writers of the Oscar award-winning film Frida. For further information call 310.857.1607 or visit: www.nalip.org

ON THE SCENE ®: Miami International Film Festival, a Warm
Mellow Magnet for Filmmakers and Ibero-Americans (by Brian
Brooks, February 20, 2004)

"Now I understand the appeal of Florida," I told a friend after traveling south from freezing New York to warm and mild South Beach for the Miami International Film Festival, which began January 30th. Having grown up in Southern California, winter holidays to Florida were never high on the agenda, but after three winters in NYC, especially after this year's Arctic blast in the northeast, images of the beach, Mai Tais, palm trees, and standing in a queue for a film in short sleeves sans the penetrating winter chill excited me, despite having just returned from the nonstop adrenaline high of Sundance only a few days before.

Of course, Mai Tais and sun are all good and well for the state's huge tourism industry, which -- along with retirees -- is Florida's biggest economic mainstay. But the city also grabs headlines as one of the few remaining flashpoints in the cold war. During the first weekend of the MIFF, the Miami Herald ran headlines of a 5-hour speech made by Fidel Castro accusing the Cuban exile community in the city of plotting with the Bush administration to kill him. The stand-off with Cuba, and the memories of the Mario boat lift in the '80s, in which thousands left the island nation for Miami, are preserved in the Freedom Tower, a MIFF volunteer explained to a van-load of festgoers en route to the Hector Babenco tribute at the Gusman Theater in the city center. The tower, which is essentially Miami's equivalent of Ellis Island, was purchased for $4.1 million by Cuban-American Jorge Mas Canosa and restored after it fell into decay following its abandonment by the federal government.

Read the Full Story @ indieWIRE.com
http://www.indiewire.com/onthescene/onthescene_040220miff.html

Univision up 62%
Univision Communications Inc. said Thursday profits increased 62% in the fourth quarter as strong viewership drove advertising sales at the Spanish-language media conglomerate's television networks.

NALIP-NY Pre-Conference Mixer/Networking Session

NALIPsters,

It is our pleasure to invite you to NALIP-NY's Pre-Conference Mixer and Networking Session. This is a "casual" opportunity to come together, unwind and share a beer and talk about our projects, goals and life (that little things that occurs between projects). Let's break the ice here in NYC before we land in Santa Barbara, so we can hit the ground running!! (and we won't keep you up late -- we know you work on Wednesday)

Tuesday, February 24th
6-10PM

KEYBAR
432 E. 13th St. (East Village)
Between First Ave. and Avenue A
212-478-302
http://www.keybar.com/core.htm

Take the L train to the First Ave stop. Walk down 1 block to 13th & turn left. Keybar is mid block on the right side.

DANZANDO con el FUEGO

Dancing with the Fire

Friday, March 5^th, 2004!

EVENT TO FEATURE MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, VISUAL ART, FILM, POETRY, VENDORS, FOOD AND MORE!

Mujeres de Maiz and Tongues Magazine present "Danzando con el Fuego/Dancing" with the Fire, a multi-media benefit show on Friday, March5^th at 7pm with visual art, film, performance, music, vendors and food at Self Help Graphics located at 3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue at Gage Avenue in East Los Angeles, CA 90063. Entrance is $10.00 benefiting the documentary titled “Women Who Remember.” For more information call Claudia Mercado 323.276-0322 or email coatluchxic@yahoo.com.

Danzando con el Fuego/Dancing with the Fire celebrates International Women’s Day with the annual Mujeres de Maiz herstorical one-night exhibit and performance show in East Los Angeles. Through its all-encompassing edu-tainment line up, Danzando con el Fuego is where urban indigenism meets experimental tongues. Pioneers of the L.A. underground art scene will perform a variety of acts in various genres, styles, and mediums. Theatre performance by D-LO, Paulina Sahagun, ardent words by Marisela Norte and Claudia Rodriguez, bringing the coastal sounds of Veracruz, Mexico is the all female Jarocho group Candela, poetry and song by the Xicana indigenous collective In Lak Ech, flamenco and belly-dance by Briseyda Zarate and Rosalba Jasso.

This powerhouse event and not to be missed show also includes four short films by Womyn Image Makers and a group art exhibit featuring the unearth sculptures by Gina Aparicio, paintings by experimental atelier masters Yreina Cervantez and Diane Gamboa, cutting-edge digital art by Alma Lopez, photography by Sandra de la Loza, paper mache by Marisol Torres, papel picado by Quica and other emerging artists.

The event is sponsored by various Los Angeles organizations and groups including Casa del Pueblo Coop, Chrysalis Project, Echo Park Film Center, La Red Xicana Indigena, indigenousmarketplace.com., Mujeres de Maiz, Proyecto Jardin, Self Help Graphics, Tongues Magazine and Womyn Image Makers. All proceeds

THE 11TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL: DISCOVERY AND CELEBRATION: MARCH 11 21, 2004

* Purchase your FILM PASS on-line at: http://www.presaleticketing.com/customer/510762180158/show_event?event_id=2276

* Over 100 films, celebrities, Gala Celebrations, workshops, 30 live bands (Quetzal), y mucho mas!

* Become an 'Aficionado de Cine Latino' member today by visiting: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/member.html

* Travel to the festival! Click here: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/travel.html

The Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce the March 11-21, 2004 San Diego Latino Film Festival with more than 100 films from Mexico, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain and the U.S. This prestigious and internationally recognized film festival is the longest running Latino festival in Southern California. With a projected audience of over 17,000, SDLFF is also one of the largest. Attending filmmakers and fans will see over 100 films including: Nicotina (Mexico) starring Diego Luna, Sexual Dependency (Bolivia), and Kill Me Tender (Spain). In addition, as part of SDLFF¹s "Guest Director" series, screen legend Arturo Ripstein (The Virgen of Lust, No One Writes to the Colonel, Deep Crimson) has curated a series of 35mm classics that influenced his career. Click here for a complete list of the line-up: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/films.html

All screenings will once again take place at Madstone Theaters Hazard Center (7510 Hazard Center Dr. in Mission Valley). This year¹s SDLFF program includes even more opportunities for the public to share the spotlight with over 100 guest filmmakers and actors on-site. Highlights include: workshops on Film Financing, Distribution, Screenwriting and Producing for T.V.; "Para la Familia" events (with musician and children¹s educator Jose Luis Orozco); the annual "Cine Cubano" Sidebar (Roble de Olor); SDLFF¹s "Top Ten to Watch"; a "Latinos in T.V." showcase; and celebrity tributes to acclaimed industry professionals like actor John Leguizamo (Moulin Rouge!, Empire), director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu (21 Grams, Amores Perros), and soap star Eduardo Palomo (El Misterio del Trinidad, Kingpin, Corazon Salvaje).

After-hour Galas at the luxurious Westgate Hotel, ¡Arte Latino! Exhibits (with world renowned artista Alma Lopez & Jose Ramirez), and ¡Sonido Latino! Concerts @ the Fest (w/ over 30 live acts), will round out evenings with a touch of glamour, culture and rhythm.

Confirmed celebrities include: Freddy Rodriguez (6 Feet Under), Patricia Velasquez (The Mummy, Zapata), Adam Rodriguez (CSI-Miami), Roselyn Sanchez (Rush Hour, Chasing Papi), Rene Lavan (El Nominado, Enamorada, One Life to Live), Nicolas Gonzalez (Anaconda, Spun, Resurrection Blvd.), Fernando Sariñana (Amarte Duele, Todo el Poder), David Valdez (Open Range), Gregory Nava (Selena, American Family, El Norte) and the cast from American Family.

The 2004 San Diego Latino Film Festival is excited to announce the following affordable tickets packages:

1. Group Sales:

We offer great group discounts for all shows, groups of 10-20 people will receive $2 off per ticket, 20-40 people will receive $3 off per ticket, and 40+ people will receive $5 off per ticket. Call Helen Guzman at 619-230-1938 or email her at tickets@mediaartscenter.org for details.

2. $70 FILM PASS -- Click here to purchase on-line: http://www.presaleticketing.com/customer/510762180158/show_event?event_id=2276

(includes entrance to 11 films, no waiting in lines, festival souvenir poster, and VIP seating. The Festival Pass is fully transferable and may be shared among friends and colleagues.) - an $88 value

3. $175 FESTIVAL PASS -- Click here to purchase on-line: http://www.presaleticketing.com/customer/510762180158/show_event?event_id=2275

(includes OVER 100 programs, 1 festival t-shirt, festival souvenir poster, no waiting in lines, VIP seating, 4 workshops, 1 year FREE "Aficionado del Cine Latino" membership, and entrance into Opening Night - March 11th, Centerpiece - March 18th, and Saturday Night - March 20th Gala Celebration and Awards Ceremony. The Festival Pass is fully transferable and may be shared among friends and colleagues. ) - an $875 value

NEW THIS YEAR! The Festival Pass and FILM PASS are both available in advance for purchase at the Madstone Theater Hazard Center box office (12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.). Passes can also be purchased in advance on-line or via mail order at: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/tick.html

Tickets to individual films are $8 General Admission and only $6 Students, Seniors and 'Aficionados de Cine Latino' members. Become an 'Aficionado de Cine Latino' member today by visiting: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/member.html

For additional information visit the San Diego Latino Film Festival website at http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/films.html or call (619) 230-1938.

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO

Exhibition // Youth Media // Filmmaker Resources

* San Diego Latino Film Festival * Teen Producers Project * Cinema en tu Idioma * Cine Mexicano Film Series * Monthly Open Screening Night * Fiscal Sponsorship Program * Film/Video Workshops * Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers - San Diego Salon *

Media Arts Center San Diego Inc., 921 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102, TEL: 619-230-1938, FAX: 619-230-1937, sdlff@mediaartscenter.org, www.mediaartscenter.org

Hi Everyone,

This is Jose Torres from NYC and I just wanted to let everyone know, if you didn't know already, that I will be conducting the Sound Workshop at this year's NALIP conference. It's called - Production Sound Workshop: Demystifying The "Dark Art." [full blurb below] I worked the workshop at the last conference and I got some pretty good feedback, so I thought I'd give it another try.

Last year, I was given a list of questions from some folks who would be attending the conference dealing with sound issues. If anyone has any PRODUCTION sound questions, please feel free to send them in to me atsoundguy@jtrainaudio.com. I ask that only those who plan on attending the workshop send in questions, as I'll only be replying to them DURING
the workshop. It would be kind of difficult to answer 200 questions in the short amount of time they'll give me for the workshop. Again, send in your questions ONLY if you're attending the workshop. I won't be sending replies to any e-mails.

Thanks for your time and I look forward to seeing many of you at the conference.

Sincerely,

Jose Torres
www.jtrainaudio.com

PRODUCTION SOUND WORKSHOP - Demystifying the "Dark Art"
Saturday, February 28th from 9:30 - 11:00AM -- Santa Rosa Room [Fess Parker Hotel and Resort]

Sound is an equal partner with your visuals in any attempts to tell your story and deepen your themes, whether it be narrative or documentary. Producing bad audio can have a serious impact on your work. Neglecting it can be disastrous...and simply avoided.

N.A.L.I.P. producers and directors are invited to attend this workshop, which will be taught by Jose Torres (J Train Audio Productions). The class will feature simple field sound mixing and recording techniques and equipment in an attempt to demystify the "dark art." Though this
workshop is not intended as a crash course en route to becoming a sound mixer, it is intended as a step towards answering the most common questions faced by producers and directors when facing the dilemmas faced when recording field sound.

8th Annual International Latino Film Festival-San Francisco Bay Area
Co-presenting with the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

MY OWN TELENOVELA
Directed by Jorge Weller

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 7:30pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street at 3rd Street, San Francisco
Admission: $7; $6 YBCFA members
Tickets and info: Yerba Buena Box office at 415/978-ARTS (415/978-2787)
Web: www.sfjff.org

MY OWN TELENOVELA is a rich and intimate exploration of an Argentine family torn apart by political forces. Jorge and his sister Ines emigrated from Argentina to Israel as teenagers 22 years ago. They left behind their parents and two sisters: Graciela, who has become the family caretaker and Clarisa, who is developmentally disabled. Now they are faced with reuniting their family in Israel or Argentina, or accepting the distance that has grown imperceptibly with the passage of time.

(2001, Israel, 67 minutes, Spanish and Hebrew with English subtitles, Beta)

Latino Film Festival San Francisco Bay Area is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This email is for informational purposes only and Latino Film Festival is not the organizer for this event. Please contact the organizers directly for more info about this event.

Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area
in association with Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA
P: (415) 454-4039
F: (415) 454-4613
www.latinofilmfestival.org

EMERGENCY CASTING - ALL LATINO CAST

UNTITLED LOWRIDER COMEDY

NON-UNION, 16mm Film, NO PAY, Copy/Credit

GREAT EXPERIENCE!

(The crew has several Union and Non-Union projects in development)

LOCATION: LA Area

Distribution deal secure - Straight to video

PRODUCTION CREW:

Director – Ryan Combs (Director of “Straight Out of Compton”)

Producer – Sevier Crespo / David Betances

Casting – Henry K. Priest

SHOOT DATES: 2/25 – 3/08

SUBMISSIONS:

All headshots and resumes must be received by: Friday, February 19, 2004. 3:00pm

Mail or DROP OFF headshots to:

James A. Doolittle Theater

Attention: Henry K. Priest

1615 N. Vine St.

Hollywood, CA 90028

CAST BREAKDOWN - ALL LATINO CAST

1. SKEETER – WHACKED OUT DRUGGIE, WITH A LITTLE MILAGE. MALE. AGE: 25 – 30
2. HONEY – VOLOPTUOUS, NIA LONG TYPE, SWEET, ARTICUALATE, SEXY WITH A STREET

EDGE. FEMALE. AGE: 25 - 30
3. G-MA – GANGSTA GRANDMA, SHOULD LOOK IN HER FIFTIES. FEMALE. AGE: 40 - 60
4. SHUGA MAN – LATINO HUGGY BEAR, NOT SINISTER, BUT HE RUNS THE SHOW. MALE.

AGE: 25 - 30
5. ECHO – SHORT, ANNOYING TAG ALONG FOR SHUGA MAN. MALE. AGE: 25 - 30
6. BIG SNOT – SHUGA MAN’S ENFORCER, BIG BUT NOT BRIGHT. MALE. AGE: 25 - 30
7. EARWAX- SHUGA MAN’S ENFORCERS, BIG BUT NOT TO BRIGHT. MALE. AGE: 25 - 30
8. PIERRE – FLAMBOYANTLY GAY DANCE INSTRUCTOR WITH A PUT ON FRENCH ACCENT,

SHOULD LOOK LIKE HE HAS BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK FOR A WHILE. MALE. AGE: 25 - 30
9. ROBERT’S MOTHER – SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS WOMAN, ELEGANT AND ARTICULATE.
FEMALE. AGE: 25 – 30

NO PHONE CALLS

NO EMAILS

UCLA Graduate Production
Director PATRICK PEREZ seeks 1 Boom Operator and 2 PA's for his film THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD about the break up of a Latino family. Marquee latino actors are attached. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY for these positions. Shooting February 26-29, 2004 in the LA area. We are seeking motivated, fast learners for this terrific opportunity. COPY CREDIT MEALS provided. Join our UCLA crew and be part of the future of Latino Hollywood.

email pperez2000@yahoo.com
or call (213)926-6571

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Film Arts Foundation (www.filmarts.org)is a nonprofit membership organization serving over 3,400 independent film and videomakers, primarily throughout Northern California. Film Art's services are in the areas of centralized information, low-cost equipment access, training and education, funding, exhibition and distribution. Its educational programs (seminars, workshops, panel discussions, equipment orientations) cover the art, technical aspects, and business of independent film and videomaking.

Responsibilities:
• Supervise Associate Director of Education, House Manager, Instructors and Interns.
• Create a balanced schedule of educational programs that addresses the needs of a diverse independent film community. Particular attention paid to emerging technologies. Over 200 classes programmed annually.
• With Associate Director of Education, hire and evaluate instructors, approve and evaluate class curriculums, assess class and department’s equipment and space needs.
• Attend a selection of evening and weekend programs.
• Develop and monitor the annual education budget; maintain financial records related to program.
• Purchase department supplies.
• Develop and implement a publicity strategy for the education department including writing press releases and outreach materials, creating fliers, postcards, and brochures, generating ads, creating animations for the website, coordinating mailings, maintaining and utilizing email lists.
• Write and edit the monthly calendar of classes that appear in Release Print.
• Serve as liaison between education and other departments. Work particularly closely with Release Print editor, Facility Manager.
• Work with other community organizations to co-present events.

Skills and Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in coordinating educational programs and/or special events.
• Prior experience supervising employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work well with a small staff, instructors, volunteers, and Film Arts membership.
• Familiarity with independent film and videomaking community and their needs.
• Experience with the following software: Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Pagemaker, Quark or Illustrator, Quicken, Final Cut Pro, Flash & After Effects. Familiarity with FileMaker and Excel.
• Valid California driver's license and automobile for program-related errands.

Hours: Full Time, Exempt, mostly Monday through Friday, 10 am-6 pm, plus occasional evening and weekend programs.

Send/fax resume and cover letter to:
ATTN: [Director of Education]
Film Arts Foundation
145 9th Street, #101
San Francisco, CA 94103
Fax: 415-552-0882
tbd@filmarts.org
No Calls Please

Film Arts Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM MANAGER
Independent Television Service, Inc. (www.itvs.org) is a nonprofit organization created and chartered by Congress to make unique, provocative, compelling programs for public television by independent producers. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for managing programming initiatives through all phases of review, evaluation and selection. The position manages and coordinates program development projects including the Diversity Development Fund.

Job Functions:
·Oversees the creation, evaluation and improvement of guidelines and application materials for program development programs and the Diversity Development Fund
·Assists department head to evaluate and recommend program and development proposals
·Evaluates proposals and application materials
·Provides telephone feedback to producers for all programming initiatives
·Works with production and business departments to create agreements and contracts for program development projects
·Coordinates and leads programming meetings, panels and outreach events (forms agenda, coordinates schedule and logistics and moderates discussions)
·Participates in conferences and events in the media arts field for outreach to producers and to represent ITVS
·Reviews programming for special initiatives and Independent Lens

Qualifications:
·BA Degree
·Detail-oriented, hands-on administrator with demonstrated managing and coordination skills
·3 years minimum experience in film/tv and/or media programming, production or administration
·Strong verbal and written communication skills

·Demonstrated knowledge of public television system and the independent producing community desirable
·Ability to work independently and in small groups
·Enthusiastic team player

Send/fax resume and cover letter by March 5, 2004 to:
Aimee Bruederle, Office Coordinator
Independent Television Service, Inc.
501 York Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Fax: 415-356-8391
No phone calls or emails, please.

Alex Mendoza

Alex Mendoza & Associates

8835 Las Tunas Drive

Temple City, CA 91780

626-614-8277

alexmend@aol.com

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