NALIP members attending the March conference are invited to apply for admission to:
THE NALIP PITCH AND STORY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS AND PRODUCERS
~A special Addition to the Conference Program: Prepare your Latino Writers Lab piece~
Workshop hours:
March 4th, 5-8pm
March 5th, 5:30-8pm
Twelve NALIP members attending the March conference will be selected to develop stories from pitches for film and television in a workshop setting. Admission is competitive and applicants are asked to submit resumes and/or a list of credits. Each workshop participant comes to the workshop with 2-5 pitches for film and/or television projects, having written 3-5 sentences describing each proposed film or television idea on a sheet of paper. Each of the 2-5 concepts are discussed for viability. One of the 2-5 concepts is then chosen as most viable, and is workshopped for storyline, story structure, and characterization. The workshop is intended to jump-start each writer and each producer in his or her attempt to develop a next viable movie or television project. Pitches can be based on original ideas or come from underlying literary material such as a novel or short story to which participant holds film and television rights. Relative to the March 4th session only, workshop director is open to working well beyond the 8pm finish time.
Conducting the workshop is Harrison Reiner: Staff Story Analyst, CBS Movies of the Week and Mini-Series; Instructor of Screenwriting, UCLA School of Film and Television Professional Programs; Instructor of Story Development, Entertainment Studies Program, UCLA Extension; Visiting Screenwriting Lecturer, Scottish Screen (Glasgow, Scotland); Visiting Lecturer, Master's Producing Program, Napier University (Edinburgh, Scotland).
To APPLY, email resume to NALIP Membership Office, membership@nalip.info, with Conference VI Writers Workshop in the Subject Line. Deadline: Feb 22.
Space is limited!!!
ShowTime's 6th Annual Latino Filmmaker Showcase
The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2005
ShowTime proudly announces its 6th Annual Latino Filmmaker Showcase. We are committed to supporting up-and-coming Hispanic talent, and are now seeking 15-30 minute short films from which 3-5 finalists will be selected. One winner will be selected among the finalists to receive a $30,000 grant to produce an original short film that will premiere exclusively on ShowTime. To receive an entry form e-mail Sandra.Avila@Showtime.net.
Please send all submissions along with the entry form to:
ShowTime Networks, Inc.
Latino Filmmaker Showcase
10880 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite #1600
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Attn: Sandra Avila
Call-For-Entries: ACV / AAWIC (NY)
Asian American International Film Festival 05
Deadline: Friday, February 11, 2005
The 05 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) call for entries deadline has been extended to February 11th. You have ONE MORE WEEK to submit your work!!! Postmark your entry by February 11th to be considered for the 28th AAIFF. To download a complete entry form or review entry rules, please visit www.asiancinevision.org/festival.html for more details.
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8th Annual African American Women In Cinema Film Festival (2005)
March 24th - 26th, 2005, New York City
Deadline extended to February 14th.
African American Women In Cinema Annual Film Festival 2005 is seeking features, documentaries, shorts and animation by women of color who are of African, Latino or Asian Diaspora. Please visit http://www.aawic.org/events/filmfest2005/ff2005.submit.html for AAWIC FILM FESTIVAL (2005) SUBMISSION FORM. Submission deadline extended to February 14th. Indicate you are a NALIP member and include your NALIP membership number on application form.
‘THE DEVIL INSIDE’ WRAP PARTY
F2 Entertainment in association with MacAfrica, BellaVic Entertainment, Danny Rodriguez, and Geno Taylor, cordially invite you to join the cast and crew this Thursday night for the official wrap party of the feature film, "The Devil Inside" at the hottest club on the Sunset strip, "CHI"! Come party the night away with all the stars and producers of this feature film! Plus..TLC's hit TV show, "Faking It" will be filming the party for an upcoming episode which will star F2 Entertainments very own, Frank Fontana! It is going to be a rocken night!!! Don't miss it!
About The Event
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The Devil Inside
When & Where
How to RSVP
The Devil Inside
5 Years ago...There was a terrible attack at a Baja Resort...Until now. No one has dared to come near it.
THE DEVIL INSIDE - Starring: Danny Trejo(Spy Kids, Desperado) B-Real (Cypress hill) Sara Downing (Roswell), Joey Medina (Latin Kings of Comedy), Elika Crespo, Carla Sanchez, Dyana Ortelli, Alex Quinn and Richmond Arquette PRODUCED BY:BellaVic Entertainment, Danny Rodriguez, and Geno Taylor. For more info on the movie visit the website @ www.devilinsidethemovie.com
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When & Where
WHEN: Thursday, February 3rd, 2005
EVENT TIME: 8:00pm - 2:00am
WHERE: CHI- Inside The Hyatt on Sunset- 8401 Sunset Blvd., Between Kings Road & La Cienega Rd. on Sunset
Valet parking and street parking will be available
How to RSVP:
To RSVP for the F2 complimentary guest list, simply email us with your full name, the amount of Guests, and a contact number before 6pm on the day of the event to: Events@F2entertainment.com.
NOTE: Please RSVP to this email ASAP and you will be auto-matically placed on the free guest list and receive a confirmation from F2! If you are RSVP'ing for Dinner please specify so in the message box!
email: events@f2entertainment.com
voice: 818.980.2096
web: http://www.F2entertainment.com
LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INVITE YOU TO A FREE WORKSHOP
Independent Producers and PBS Executives speak about how to access all funds available to produce feature documentaries and series for public broadcasting. Learn about project submission, the development process, editorial content and technical specifications.
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
Navigating through the Public Television Funds
When: Friday, February 11th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: The Tower Theater, 1508 S. W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135
Join Rick Tejada-Flores (Producer of Race is the Place), Raymond Telles (Producer of Race is the Place), Gustavo Sagastume (Vice President of Programming, PBS) and Luca Bentivoglio, (Executive Director of Latino Public Broadcasting) as moderator.
To RSVP by February 4, please contact Gabriela Gonzalez at: 323.466.7110
For more information, visit the festival website at: www.miamifilmfestival.com or visit the Latino Public Broadcasting website at: www.lpbp.org
P.O.V. & MS. Magazine Celebrate The Legacy Of Shirley Chisholm Ms. Magazine and PBS's P.O.V. series are proud to honor the memory of Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005)
Join us for a private reception and screening of P.O.V.'s new documentary chronicling her historic 1972 campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
"CHISHOLM '72 - Unbought & Unbossed"
Screening and Discussion with filmmaker Shola Lynch,
Ms. Magazine Editor-in-Chief Elaine Lafferty, and
P.O.V. Executive Producer Cara Mertes
Friday, February 11, 6:30-9:00 pm
at Ms. Magazine
433 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For more information, visit: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2005/chisholm/
Dan Guerrero is Gaytino!
Amigos!
You've known him for years as a great producer, a marvelous friend and a really funny guy...Come and see what made him that way! Don't miss his absolutely poignant and terrifically hilarious One Man Show!
DAN GUERRERO IS GAYTINO!
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th Street
Santa Monica, Ca 90404
@ the 18th street Arts Center
From Mariachi to Merman, Sondheim to Cesar Chavez.
The Journey of a gay Latino in story and song. East LA in the 50s, New York and Broadway in the 60s & 70's and back to Hollywood.
¡Ay, Chihuahua!
www.gaytino.com
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30 PM
February 3rd, 4th & 5th
Tickets: $18
RESERVATIONS: 310.315.1459
www.highwaysperformance.org
If you saw the show at any of the "readings" last summer, this is a new experience!
Nancy De Los Santos
213-926-4345
Artists of Cuban Lineage Invited to Apply for Cintas Fellowships (Austin, TX)
Deadline: February 18, 2005
The Cintas Foundation awards fellowships annually to creative artists of Cuban lineage who are currently residing outside of Cuba.
Administered by the Institute of International Education (http://www.iie.org/), Cintas Fellowships are intended to acknowledge outstanding creative accomplishments and to encourage the further development of creative talents in the fields of architecture, literature, music composition, and the visual arts and photography.
For the 2005 program, the Cintas Foundation invites applications for fellowships in the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, installation art, design, video art and photo-graphy, and filmmaking. Eligibility is limited to artists of Cuban citizenship or direct descent (having a Cuban parent or grandparent) who do not live in Cuba. Cintas Fellows are free to pursue their artistic activities as they wish in the United States or in other countries approved by the foundation.
Fellowships are awarded annually in the amount of $10,000 and are paid in quarterly stipends, beginning in September, for twelve consecutive months.
Visit the IIE Web site for complete program and
application information. http://www.iie.org
Holly C. VanScoy, M.S.W., Ph.D.
Academic Research Associates (a division of Syzzyggy, Inc.)
500 South First Street
Pflugerville, TX 78660
512-252-0985 voice
512-857-0330 fax
512-689-5677 cell
¡Viva Tu Cine! film series to open “BENDITO INFIERNO” February 4, 2005 in Los Angeles Theatres
Los Angeles – January 19, 2005 – ¡Viva Tu Cine!, the Spanish-language film series, will release the comedy “Bendito Infierno” (Blessed Inferno) on February 04, 2005 in Los Angeles for a limited theatrical run. “Bendito Infierno” is a Mexican-Spanish co-production with an all-star cast featuring Spain’s Penélope Cruz and Victoria Abril, and Mexico’s Gael García Bernal and Demián Bichir.
With a screenplay written especially for Penélope Cruz and Victoria Abril, award-winning Spanish writer/director Agustín Díaz Yanes (“Nadie Hablara de Nosotras Cuando Hayamos Muerto” / “No One Will Speak of Us When We’re Dead”) pits the two actors against each other as angels, one good and one bad, sent to Earth to compete for the very questionable soul of a boxer.
Yanes’ story begins in Heaven, where the last ten years have been nothing but tough times, with Hell winning the battle between good and evil. So when Heaven's managers finally have the opportunity to win the soul of a boxer (Demián Bichir) and shift the balance of power, they send their best angel for the job (Victoria Abril). When Hell’s Chief Executive (a show-stealing Gael García Bernal) gets wind of this, he counters by sending their most experienced operative to Earth (Penélope Cruz). The battle between Heaven and Hell is on!
Distributed by Casa Nova Films in collaboration with First Look Entertainment, the film was nominated for 11 Spanish Academy Awards (Goyas) and garnered accolades from the Spanish Cinema Writer Circle and the European Film Awards. “Bendito Infierno” is a co-production of Spain’s Flamenco Films, Tornasol Films and Mexico’s Altavista Films (Producer of “Amores Perros”).
About the ¡Viva Tu Cine! Film Series
The unique ¡Viva Tu Cine! film series, which began last September, has the mission of bringing Spanish language films to high-density Hispanic neighborhoods in Los Angeles on a regular basis, something that hasn’t happened in Los Angeles since the 1970’s. The series is sponsored by GMC auto-dealers of Southern California and by SBC Communications. The following theatres around Los Angeles have been selected to participate in the program:
Laemmle One Colorado – Pasadena, CA
Loews Universal City – Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA
Mann’s The Plant – Van Nuys, CA
Edward’s South Gate El Paseo – South Gate, CA
Pacific’s Commerce Theatre – East Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan’s Twin – Huntington Park, CA
Regency Valley Plaza – North Hollywood, CA
For the official press website please go to http://www.vivatucine.com/press
CONTACT:
Casa Nova Films - Joshua Gabel - (310) 593-4178 - joshua@casanovafilms.com
Women in Film & Television International and Women in Film & Video of Washington, DC present:
CELEBRACION LATINA NIGHT
WHAT:
CELEBRACION LATINA NIGHT and presentation of the 2005 Women In Film and Television International Humanitarian Award for Global Vision
An evening dedicated to promoting the Latin American film and television community, Latin American awareness and cross-cultural relations by honoring an Hispanic woman who exemplifies global vision. The CELEBRACION LATINA cocktail party, featuring the cuisine, music and dance of Latin America, will be attended by notable filmmakers, diplomats, celebrity guests and members of the global film & TV industries. WIFTI Chairwoman, Fiona Milburn
of Auckland, New Zealand, will make the award presentation.
HONOREE:
Cristina Saralegui, host and executive producer of “The Cristina Show”, the #1 US-produced talk show on Spanish-language television in America, with an estimated audience of 100 million viewers worldwide; and AIDS activist.
WHEN:
Thursday, February 24, 2005
7-10PM (VIP Reception 6-7PM)
WHERE:
The Great Hall of the historic City Museum
(formerly the Carnegie Library) at Mount Vernon Square, 801 K Street NW, Washington, DC– between 7th and 9th Sts. (phone: 202-383-1800)
TICKETS:
Call WIFV-DC at 202-429-WIFV (9438) or www.wifv.org
--VIP Reception - $100
--WIFV/WIFTI Members - $50
--General Public - $75
ATTIRE: Festive!
HOSTS:
Women In Film and Television International (WIFTI) and Women
In Film and Video of Washington, DC. (WIFV-DC)
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This was the first year NALIP gave out scholarships to Sundance, and I encourage everyone to apply next year. I'd never been to Sundance and was thrilled at the prospect of heading to Park City to arguably the pre-eminent film festival in the U.S. I prepared my bags carefully– after all, a modern Ecuadorian from the tropics would never head to the Utah mountains without polartec, goose-down and long underwear. I needed none of those, actually - this year it was pretty warm and sunny and what I should have packed was aspirin and sunglasses (for all the late-night parties).
Day 1- Kathryn Galan our fearless leader has made arrangements for us before arriving at the festival. By late afternoon we are gathered at our designated meeting place to meet her, pick up tickets, and register for the festival, all of which has been done under Kathryn's name. But Kathryn and Octavio Marin are stuck en-route, in Fresno, with no plane in sight. No worries, Cristina Kotz Cornejo, Alex Castillo, Carrie Lozano and I put on our producer's hats and decide we're not going to miss out on our Sundance experience just because some pesky airplane can't land in the fog. We march into the registration office and sweet-talk the office into giving us our credentials at half-off. Then we convince the ticket office to fork over $800 worth of movie tickets under Kathryn's name without either her person, her license or her credit card in hand. (Have we missed our calling in other, more lucrative careers - perhaps bloodless bank robberies through friendly chats with the bank tellers?) Another call to Kathryn and Octavio confirm they have landed, only they're in Idaho, having been diverted from Utah's airport by impenetrable fog. At this point, the opening film is starting and Robert Redford is there to greet the festival goers. Unfortunately, we attend the second screening and are instead privy to a long-winded speech from the mayor of Park City thanking an endless list of sponsors. Midnight, and we're headed straight to the Festival Headquarters bar - where Kathryn and Octavio have finally materialized in Park city. At one a.m. Kathryn suggests perkily that we all have a strategy meeting, but we've up for about 24 hours at this point and can't keep up. Later we'll figure out that no matter how much sleep we get, Kathryn will still run circles around us with her unflagging energy.
Day 2 - Movie showings begin at 8:00am and since most screenings are sold out, this is a great time to catch those films to which you couldn't get tickets. People who go to Sundance have the best intentions, but often miss the early morning screenings for which they have already paid their tickets, and fifteen minutes before the start of every film at the festival, people on the waitlist are allowed to buy last minute tickets. At a morning screening, you're almost guaranteed a seat. Back at festival headquarters, the filmmaker's "guest services" lounge has free drinks, snacks and wireless connections. It's a great place to meet the Sundance filmmakers. Free transportation shuttles festival-goers to the many theaters scattered throughout the city from 7am until 3am. The Filmmaker's Lodge and the Digital Center hold seminars all day throughout the festival, and it seems every film organization out there is hosting a party. One usually has to be on a guest list for these, but the odds are someone you meet will usually have tickets and bring you along. It turns out more seasoned festival-goers have finagled their invitations way before the festival. A tip - if you belong to any organization - AIVF, N.Y. Women in Film, etc., etc., they are likely to be hosting a party. Call them up in advance and get on the guest list. I meet one enterprising New York producer who whips out her grid, carefully labeled with a myriad of parties all night, every night of the festival. This evening's PBS party is an acronymic tongueteaser - a who's who of PBS V.P.'s, E.P.'s and V.I.P.s. Kathryn gathers us to make introductions to people, and suggests a double espresso for my blinding headache (from altitude sickness – an all-too-common Sundance ailment). I excuse myself from the party before I throw up on any dignitaries, and slip out for a medicinal Starbucks. Astonishingly, that jolt of caffeine works, and I find myself at a midnight screening of another film.
Day 3 -By now I've learned that the festival movie descriptions sometimes have nothing to do with the films themselves. A "color saturated" jewel of a film consists of mostly over-exposed mini-dv footage which, when projected on a large theater screen looks like abstract pixel patterns. I sit through the film politely, trying to imagine myself at a Warhol experience, but wondering about the programmer's criteria at Sundance. But then the next film blows me away, as so does the next one. There are enough fabulous films - original, gripping, aesthetically daring films - to remind me of why I'm still struggling in this business.
Day 4 - The whites of my eyeballs resemble a map of red highways, and so do everyone else's. A friend who edited my last film happens to be a juror at the festival and hands me tickets to films he recommends. I attend them all religiously. Each new original voice is inspiring, and I re-confirm my commitment to hitting my head against the brick wall until it goes through (that's my metaphor for film fundraising). This evening, I hit the Writer's Guild party – this is one I am actually invited to! There are first time filmmakers, and show runners, and Hollywood heavy hitters all mingling happily in somewhat informal apres-ski attire. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, everyone is very friendly and open.
Day 5 - It's my last morning. I've checked out digital cameras with Glen Close, spent a cozy hour discussing film history with Leonard Maltin, hung out with a few old friends and met a bunch of new ones. I'm tired, but have set up one last meeting before my plane heads out. Even my uncomfortable airline seat on a red-eye back to Boston doesn't stop me from getting my first full night of sleep since I arrived at Sundance. The best thing about Sundance? It's better than free goodies from the parties, better than star-gazing and meetings mucky-mucks. It's the inspiration.
Thanks, NALIP.
Diary of a NALIPster at Sundance '05
by Maria Agui Carter
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January 21, 2005 – The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) has issued an open call for Production Assistants (PA’s) interested in taking their careers to the next level. The MOFTB is developing a free seminar for PA’s which will cover skills and strategies for managing successful shoots on location throughout the five boroughs.
Attendees who successfully complete the course and maintain friendly relations within neighborhoods will be placed on an official list of PA’s kept by the MOFTB. Interested in attending? E-mail your resume to Elias Scoropanos at the MOFTB, escoropanos@film.nyc.gov.
Please let them know that you received this via NALIP
LINE PRODUCER NEEDED FOR MEXICO SHOOT
We are hiring a Line Producer for a feature film entitled, "Mexico City--The Movie." It is the true story of a youth from Mexico City who was set up for the murder of a nephew of a presidential candidate in the 80's. He and his friends were arrested and tortured for 1 1/2 years before being released. We are leaving for Pre-Production in Mexico City in April and the duration of the job is 30 weeks. We are looking for someone who is bilingual and or has worked in Mexico City before. Please only respond if you have 5+ years of experience as a Line Producer or UPM and can speak Spanish. Pay is DOE and familiarity with Mexico City locations, vendors, etc. Cast and other details will be provided later. Thanks.
Job location is VeniceCompensation: $2000-$6000 per week DOE, all expenses included Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. --Please, no phone calls about this job!--Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.--Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
Contact: wrightifilms@macconnect.com for more information.
INDEPENDENT STATION LAUNCHING—NOW ACCEPTING FILM SUBMISSIONS CINEWOLF PRODUCTIONS is now accepting submissions for possible international broadcast. CINEWOLF PRODUCTIONS is consultant and program supervisor for up-coming Independent Satellite-, Hotel- and Internet-On-Demand-TV-Station. We are collecting materials for the launch of an Independent Station. Your films will be selected for a program-database and in case it is selected for broadcast, you will be contacted and we send you a contract.Payment will be viewer-dependent. Submit your:*) Films*) Short Films*) Art movies*) Commercials*) Trailers*) Concert recordings*) Home Videos*) etc. Send submissions to: Wolf Zoettl, MFACINEWOLF PRODUCTIONS"TV-Submission"Margaretenstr. 146A-1050 ViennaAUSTRIAEurope Please include:*) Project description*) Project syllabus*) Production dates*) Dates of public screening/airdates*) Complete Cast and Crew list*) Press Materials*) Waiver stating that you hold all the rights to the presented materials*) 5 EUROS or 10 USD Any incomplete submissions can not be processed.If you have any questions contact wolf@cinewolf.com Please spread the word. Sincerely Wolf Zoettl, MFACINEWOLF PRODUCTIONS
www.cinewolf.com
First AD & DP Needed DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
We are currently in development of a Movie-of-the-Week (International Co-Production), and we are looking for a film industry professional who will be overseeing operations as director of photography. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the director, 1st Unit DP and camera operator on creative aspects, before principal photography commences. Director of Photography:Experience with all film creative aspects Knowledge of pre-production, production, continuity lighting, studio process Knowledge of all shooting procedures (indoor, outdoor), on location Knowledge of lighting design, lenses, filters Experience working with performers and collaborating crafts Background in features, shorts, MOWs and commercials an asset
We welcome both union and non-union applications. International applications (USA/overseas) welcome. We are looking for an established industry professional. This position is fully compensated. ALSO... FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
We are currently in development of a Movie-of-the-Week (International Co-Production), and we are looking for a film industry professional who will be working as first assistant director. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the director and second assistant director, before principal photography commences. First Assistant Director:Experience with all film creative aspects Knowledge of pre-production, production, Unit Production Experience with film crew, Timing, Final Footage Estimation Knowledge of script breakdown, bit player and extras requirements Experience in preparatory shooting, roughing out, background arrangements We welcome both guild and non-guild applications.International applications (USA/International) welcome.
We are looking for a TAD (Trainee Assistant Director) or established industry professional. This position is fully compensated. If you are interested, please submit a resume of your past work experience and cover letter. All applications should be sent via email directly to: brosmediajob@yahoo.com John-Paul TrutnauManaging DirectorBrosmedia Entertainment Our company website:http://www.brosmedia.com/ Jason CareyPersonal Manager
407-435-1154
PO Box 141603
Orlando, Florida 32814
Casting Three Roles for Non-Union 5minute Short in Los Angeles
We are still looking to cast the following three roles for our Feb. 19th-20th shoot. I can say that I have the best cast/crew in town.
There is no pay. Copy, credit and meals provided.
Description:
MARTA (mother) - Latina: Attractive. Early forties. Must have strong presence but appear humble. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
WOMAN (victim) - Caucasian or Asian: Slim. Twenties. Must be comfortable with partial nudity. In the scene the character is inside the tub. No private parts will be exposed/shown at any time.
MARKIE (crime partner) - Latino or African American: Twenties. Fit. Must appear callous and malicious.
Serious inquiries only please. Mail your headshot/resume and *full body shot (*not necessary). If you are a beginner actor and don't have a resume built up yet, you can still submit just include a paragraph about yourself. All levels will be considered. All submissions must be received no later than Saturday February 5th, 2005.
WRITE EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS BELOW ON THE ENVELOPE
The Sins of Eve
1514 N. Formosa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Thank you and success,
Casting
CASTING CALL - UT GRAD FILM (Austin, TX)
Project #1
Casting for a 5-7 min. short that will be shot in Austin on the weekend of Feb. 26-27. I'm searching for the following non-paid cast:
-LATINA ACTRESS (19-24), sort of tough/sassy, a bit rough around the edges.
Must be available for 3-4 rehearsals (including the night of Tuesday, Feb 22nd) and 2 days of shooting. Please email me headshots/ resumes so we can schedule an audition. Project #2
TEEN LEADS wanted for UT GRAD FILM
Casting for a short (5-7 min.) 16mm film that will be shot in Austin during the week of Spring Break. The film's about 2 best friends and their last night together, before circumstances separate them. I'm searching for the following non-paid cast:
-YOUNG GIRL (13-14), smart, introspective, average-looking clean cut kid. -YOUNG GIRL (13-14), wise, rebellious, independent, arty type of kid.
** Younger/older actors are welcome to audition, they just need to be able to look about 13 or 14 since they are in Junior High. Must be available for 3-4 rehearsals and 3 days of shooting during Spring Break.
Please email me headshots/resumes so we can schedule an audition.
Contact:
Naiti Gamez
marielita@earthlink.net
917.415.8070
CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM (bilingual applicants only)
"Soledad Is Gone Forever" explores the long lasting psychological effects of warfare through one woman's poignant journey. As an artist and daughter of a missing Chilean during the Pinochet era, Soledad struggles to reconcile the events of the past with the present. This riveting short will be submitted to film festivals and to attract investors that may interested in financing a feature length version.
"Soledad Is Gone Forever" will be directed by Mabel Valdiviezo. She is the director of the short film "The Water's Muse" and the editor of the feature length narrative "Counting The Days." Mabel works as a television producer of "Talk Back" a TV show in development at PCTV in Oakland and has been employed by media companies such Beyond Pix, Filmcore, BAVC, Point 360, ITN Media Services, Academy of Art College, UC Monterey Bay, among others. Mabel's feature length project, "Soledad Is Gone Forever" was a semifinalist in ITVS Open Call last August and participated in the prestigious NALIP Producers Academy in Tucson, Arizona.
Shooting days: TBD, 2 weekends in early April 2005.
Shooting Locations: San Francisco
Pay: Small stipend/Local transportation, meals, a copy of the short for your reel, festival exposure. Willing to go SAG under the experimental agreement.
Audition Date: February 2, 2005 Wednesday, 1-4 pm
Audition address: Laney College Theatre ( Across the street from Lake Merritt Bart station. On the corner of Fallon Street and 9th Street)
http://www.peralta.cc.ca.us/laney/laney-maps/Laney-maps.htm
Send headshot and resume ASAP via email to haikufilms@aol.com for audition appointment. Please include a phone number that you can be reached at. You info should be sent as jpeg and word file attachments only. Please don't include it in the body of the email. You can also snail mail to: 1290 Jackson St. # 4, San Francisco, CA 94109; attn: Mabel Valdiviezo.
* Both union and non-union actors are welcomed to apply *
Currently seeking 3 roles for short film:
SOLEDAD GONZALEZ LEAD ROLE
Latino. Late 20's to early 30's. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Raised in the States as a child refugee. She's an accomplished Fine Arts photographer enjoying a successful career in San Francisco. Seemingly stable and strong, she is emotionally traumatized as a result of witnessing the violent death of her father at the hands of the Chilean military when she was eight. Her workaholic habits help her repress these traumatic memories and a sense of guilt that she carries. And although she is socially aloof, she is clever, elegant, delicate, intuitive, caring, and unpretentious.
DELIA GONZALEZ SUPPORTING ROLE
Mid 40's to early 50's. Bilingual Chilean woman with a distinct Chilean accent. A woman from the lower classes who had used her mysterious associations with military officers as a way to force entry into the United States. She feels resentment and remorse towards Soledad's father whom she blames for the targeting of her family by the Pinochet government in Chile. Since living in the United States, she has struggled hard and worked her way up to provide a middle class life for Soledad whom she had raised as her own daughter. However, she may have mixed feelings towards Soledad as she strikingly looks like her brother. She has kept her life in Chile a secret from Soledad, who is not aware of Delia's past nor does she remember her own presence during the execution of her father some twenty years ago.
BEATRIZ FLORES SUPPORTING ROLE
Latina. Mid to late 30's. An elegant upper class Spanish speaking woman with no accent. She is the daughter of a Colonel who has devoted her life to activism after learning that her own father is a perpetrator of human rights abuses. She is truly committed to justice even if her father must be prosecuted. Passionate, compassionate and outspoken, she sits as the chair of the Center of Missing Chileans in her native country of Chile. A quietly determined woman, she convinces a reluctant Soledad to return to Chile to solve the mystery surrounding her father.
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