GALA AWARDS EVENING MARCH 5:  DON'T MISS THIS! 

NALIP'sters!  Conference VI Gala Awards evening is Coming up!  This is the grand conclusion of the Conference, and is included in your registration -- plus tickets are available seperately.  Go online at www.nalip.org  under Conference VI.

Our MC Hosts include the elegant Wanda de Jesus (ALMOST A WOMAN), part of the LPA Repertory Company and comedian Joey Medina, LPA 2003 Fellow.  Special Guest presenters will give Honors to our esteemed awardees this year:  Lourdes Portillo for Pioneer Achievement as a Producer;  Raul Yzaguirre for Lifetime Achievement in Advocacy;  and Jeff Valdez for his Outstanding Achievement founding Si TV.  Each awardee will be there, and give special remarks to NALIP.

Special DJ Mixtress Lisa J and East LA sensation QUETZAL to perform.

**Register Now for the Conference and Gala -- Plus last chance to reserve Hotel rooms at the NALIP Discount Rate**

 Dear NALIP'sters:

Our friends at MTV Network have scheduled another open house. This time they are looking for people seeking to break into the industry as Production Assistants (PA's).  The next one is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2005.  Read the outline of responsibilities and Qualifications below and then go to the following link to get the exact details of where you have to RSVP and what you have to submit in order to be considered to be invited to attend.  The deadline for submission is March 16th.

Current NALIP members ONLY.  http://www.nalip.org/newyork/mtv_pa.htm

You can also download a PDF file of the RSVP info at -- www.nalip.org/newyork/documents/mtv_pa.pdf

 For a full description of job responsibilities, duties and qualifications go to the ‘Jobs & Opportunities’ section BELOW.

Good luck to all those who apply.

Best,
Edwin Pagan

María Falcón,  producer from NALIP--Puerto Rico  was awarded as finalist for her production GeoAmbiente, a nature and environmental weekly TV show in Puerto Rico,  with the Filmmakers for Conservation Award (FFC) during the Wildscreen International Wildlife Film Festival in Bristol, UK.   The FFC Award, is sponsored EcoWatch and National Geographic Channel The award,  recognizes filmmakers who have made significant contributions toward the protection of wildlife and the environment.    Also, an additional recognition was granted to Falcón during the Green Oscars when she was awarded Finalist for the TVE Award for GeoAmbiente’s Jobos Bay Reserve: between the devil and the deep blue sea, Parts I & II.  With this episode GeoAmbiente was able to present Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s unique ecosystem with it’s natural values and threats.  As result, land acquisition by our authorities and a management plan agreement was obtained.  The TVE Award takes two important factors in consideration: 1) production excellence, and 2) the television program must be developed in a country with little or no tradition of environmental programming.   

Wildscreen is the world’s largest and most prestigious international wildlife film festival.  Every two years Wildscreen attracts nearly 400 entries from approximately 40 different countries; this, being the first time that Puerto Rico and the Caribben Islands had representation.

 Dear NALIP Members,  

You are invited to IFP/Los Angeles' February New Film Works screening of and reception for the Mexican film ‘Innocent Voices’, directed by Luis Mandoki, which will take place Thursday, February 17, at 7:30pm, at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Based on the true story of screenwriter Oscar Torres’s embattled childhood, Innocent Voices was Mexico’s Best Foreign Language Film selection for the 2004 Academy Awards®.  Innocent Voices stars Carlos Padilla, Leonor Varela, Gustavo Muñóz, José Marîa Yazpik, Ofelia Medina, Daniel Giménez Cacho, and Jesús Ochoa.  Q&A with the filmmaker and reception will follow the screening.  Admission is complimentary for NALIP members plus one guest each.  No reservations are required.  Please present this e-mail invitation for entrance.  Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  The screening will take place at the SilverScreen Theater at the Pacific Design Center located at 8687 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, CA, on the corner of Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard.  The theater is on the second floor of the Pacific Design Center’s green building.  Parking is available at a reduced rate of $5 in the Pacific Design Center indoor and outdoor lots.  Enter from San Vicente Boulevard just north of Melrose Avenue.  Once you have parked, follow the signs to the theater.  

For additional information, call Julianna Brannum at IFP/Los Angeles at 310/432-1211.

This provocative, award-winning film has been recognized by the Independent Feature Project's Independent Spirit Awards with a nomination for this year's Someone to Watch Award!  See the complete list of Nominees http://www.ifp.org/calendar/program.php?id=138&chapter=2.

'Dear Pillow' is one of three films competing for the award, which includes a $20,000 grant to the filmmakers.  Writer/Director Bryan Poyser, Producer/DP/Editor Jacob Vaughan and lead actress and associate Producer/NALIP Member Viviane Vives will be in attendance at the 20th Independent Spirit Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 26, 2005, where the winners will be unveiled. The event is held on the beach in Santa Monica and airs live on the Independent Film Channel.

'Dear Pillow' has been called "the best first feature out of Austin in a decade" http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2004-09-03/screens_feature.html  by independent film icon John Pierson and has screened at over 25 festivals around the world since premiering at the 2004 Slamdance Film Festival.  Previous winners of the Someone to Watch Award include Larry Fessenden (Habit, Wendigo), Lodge Kerrigan (Clean, Shaven, Keane) and Marc Forster (Everything Put Together, Monster's Ball).

 ...Winner, Best Narrative Feature, Atlanta Film Festival
...Winner, Best Feature, Boston Underground Film Festival
...Winner, Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature,    Central Standard Film Festival
...Best of the Fest Selection, Edinburgh Film Festival
...Official Selection, Slamdance Film Festival 

'Dear Pillow' is a dark coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old supermarket bagboy (Rusty Kelley) who discovers that a neighbor in his apartment complex (Gary Chason) writes for a porn magazine.  The boy decides to get published in the magazine himself using the overheard conversations of a secret phone-sex enthusiast (Viviane Vives). The three form an alliance that draws them into dangerously adult territory.

Visit http://www.dearpillow.com/  for trailers, press coverage, reviews, pics, online production journals and much more.

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Presents:
DIRECTING FOR FILM AND VIDEO

Directing for film and video is a workshop that focuses on the director's preparation for shooting by understanding the story and implementing staging techniques, camera-composition and coverage.  Addressing the "actor's process" with the intent to increase the director's ability to gain the actor's trust to provide a creative environment.  Video-demos with outside actors will be a
key component to this learning process.  We will also discuss the director's conceptual responsibilities, giving "voice" to the director's vision of the film.

Classes are on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at CASA 0101 Theater at 2009 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 beginning February 20th and ending April 24th. The cost of the class is $200.  To reserve your space in the class and to receive more information regarding the Instructor: (Writer/Director) JOSEPH PEREZ send an email to info@latheaterproject.org or call (323) 263-7684 and include your name and phone number and you will be contacted to confirm your reservation.

Hollywood, California.,The 2nd annual American Indian LA Film and TV Award nominations were announced on December 15, 2005. The popular voting began and will close February 15, 2005. The Best Picture nominees include “Black Cloud” Directed by Rick Schroeder, “The Reawakening” Directed by Diane Fraher and “Edge of America” Directed by Chris Eyre.  The best actor nominees in a film are Eddie Spears for “Black Cloud”, Michael Greyeyes for “The Reawakening”, Gary Farmer for “Evergreen”, Graham Greene for “Phil the Alien” and Gordon Tootoosis for “Hank Williams First Nation.” The Native people’s choice awards will be handed out February 15, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Burbank, California. 2pm to 4pm.  Confirmed Presenters include: Nate and The Colonel - 2004 recipient of Best PicturePaul Winters Actor/Writer/Director www.CanyonPress.comCarlos Milano Actor/Producer Victoria Regina Actress (NALIP and NOSOTROS Member) www.VictoriaRegina.com 

Nominees include: Michael Greyeys "The Reawakening"Graham Greene "Phil the Alien"Delanna Studi "Edge of America"Adam Beach (for "Third Watch" on NBC "Blessed and Bewildered"AND MANY MORE.... For more Info call Roscoe Pond at 1-213-387-5772 To vote for your favorites got to Roscoe’s Website:  http://www.freewebs.com/nativeroscoe/ Victoria Regina (www.VictoriaRegina.com)NOSOTROS.orgOffice Manager/Webmistress/ActressVictoriaRegina@Nosotros.orgInfo@VictoriaRegina.com323-769-7059 VM

A group of Latin actors, directors and  producers living in Los Angeles California, has decided to make the classic and contemporary literary plays of the most celebrated Hispanic writers, available to the Latin community. The group is The Hispanic Society of the Arts, a non-profit organization, dedicated to promote the richness of the Spanish language with brilliant theater plays.

Don Juan Tenorio, recognized as one of the most successful theater plays in Latin America, has been chosen to open this promising theater season.  In order to attract the theater fan, as well as the adolescent who is barely starting to know his roots, the theater play, originally written by Jose Zorrilla in 1844, has been adapted by the writer and comedian Mario Ramirez.  The comedian explained that the comic adaptation he made is to trigger the interest of people who have never witness this kind of theater before, and make them become interested in it, while they discover its value in a very entertaining way. In order to do this, the writer has added to the original text, phrases that will sound very familiar to the audience.  For example, instead of talking about "hills filled with flowers" like the original Tenorio, we speak about hills filled with immigration officers.  In this way, we update a century old play without losing the magic of its original form.  Our goal is to appeal not only to Hispanics born in any country of Latin America, but also to attract the one that is born in the United Stated and is ready to feel proud of being a Latino.

Several Hispanic actors have come together to make this ambitious project a reality, among them is Mario Ramirez, Jackie Torres, Maria Isabel Aguilera, Roberto Zapien, Tony Farias, Eddie Hidalgo, and Lucio Arroyo.  The play will be presented in Spanish on Saint Valentine's day, Monday February 14 at 7:00 pm at the Theater of Holy Rosary Church, at 7800 Vineland Avenue, Sun Valley, CA 91352.

Those who come will enjoy dinner and a show for the donation of $20 per person and $35 per couple.  The money raised will help the Hispanic community of the Holy Rosary Church and the arts.

For tickets and information: call Alex Roa (818) 982-2369 y  (818) 503-4725.  In the internet: www.marioramirez.com.

3someWritten and Directed by Fanny Veliz Open Bar, au d'oeuvres. (Donations greatly appreciated!)No Cover Charge…  Raffle @ 10, Comedy, Music and More  Wednesday, Feb. 9th 2005Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, 1615 N. Vine, Hollywood 90028 7:00-8:00 Open Mic: spoken word, poetry, music, flow……? 8:00-9:00 Short Film Screening: --'Touch Up' by Fanny Veliz.Received the Promising Filmmaker Award at the BHLIFE film festival --'The Destiny Game' by Lenin Valladares & Luis Rojas.Received the J. Michael Brinkman Scholarship for excellence in post production through the Hollywood Post Alliance. --'Cauliflower Head' by Salvador Benavides.Winner of Best Short at the INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC film festival in Palm Desert and the Audience Choice Award for Best Short at the NOSOTROS film festival.  --'Daniel’s Spark' by Alex Castillo and Sky Soleil.Winner Best Actor at the MINI DV film festival. ***Sneak Preview of JD Mata’s  “Los Girasoles” ……………. 9:00-10:00 Comedy Hour 10:00- till they say we can’t “Shake Ya Groove Thang” with DJ RUBEN RUIZ…

Come Drink, dance and be merry…. Bring your contact info and network….. or just come by and support…….

I'm happy to announce that we have been accepted into the Cinequest Film Festival's Online Viewers' Voice Award competition. 

That sounds cool but what does it mean?  Well, it's an online, real-time pleasure fest for the eyes.  O.K. it's not that exciting but it does mean that YOU can watch our little film from the COMFORT OF YOUR HOME and help to make it a winner and official selection of the 15th annual Cinequest film festival, one of the top fests in the country.  

Here's what you do:

Between FEBRUARY 9TH - FEBRUARY 15TH
just log on to the Digital Theater at
http://www.cinequestonline.org/ 

SEARCH for DANIEL'S SPARK.
WATCH IT and then VOTE.
It's that easy. 

The Top 3 Shorts will become official selections of Cinequest Film Festival 15.  All votes help so if you could pass this on like one of those annoying chain mails to everyone you know we just might win. 

Thanks,

Alex Castillo

Producer, Daniel's Spark
www.castlesun.com

Just want to let you know that the ‘Diablita’ film project website has just been published. It is a work in progress, but it's a start.  Diablita, as 35mm short film, is an action/comedy about how a screenwriter's concept gets twisted during a surreal development meeting, where two fast-talking studio executives proceed to turn his script concept into a T&A laden, gun fest driven, and car chase between two hot & sexy females, in order to conform to their commercial marketing strategy.  You'll find basic information at the website as well as still photos from a pre-production test shoot that was done last Sunday, where we blew up some scale model cars against green screen.

 If you like, visit the site at http://www.volarefilms.com/Projects/Diablita/index.htm Hope you enjoy the still photos. Warmest Regards,

Marco Santiago

Dear Friends and Colleagues, 

Come share an evening of entertainment with friends.  We are raising funds to help with the completion of an independent film titled Circle Of Time.  We need your support. To view trailer log on: www.120dbfilms.com Written and Directed by Veronica Caicedo, the film was inspired to celebrate love and art. 

If you are unable to attend the benefit, but would still like to donate the admmission fee towards completing Circle Of Time, please make funds payable to Caicedo productions,  and mail to: 7304 5th Avenue, PMB #184, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

 Once again thank you for your support.  See you there!

Veronica Caicedo

The Emerging Latina Voice in Filmmaking                                           By Adriana C. Muñiz and María Fernanda Nieto (www.HispanicMagazine.com)

In the world of entertainment, the word Latina often brings to mind actresses such as Jennifer López, Salma Hayek and Cameron Díaz.  However, Latinas are now experiencing a pivotal shift from existing primarily in front of the camera as actresses to taking the reins behind the camera as writers, producers and directors.  Perhaps one of the best-known examples of this shift is Salma Hayek’s uphill struggle and hard-won success in bringing the life of Frida Kahlo to the big screen.  However, there are also numerous unsung heroes who, with steely determination and an undaunted spirit, forge ahead with their own filmmaking dreams.

These emerging Latina filmmakers can now control how the nuances, subtleties and complexities of the Latino culture are parlayed to a worldwide audience.  This important transference of power can also help shape, in great degree, the ways in which our culture is understood by the mainstream American audience.

For full story featuring NALIP Members Calixto Chinchilla and Elisha Mirandas’ comments, go to: http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazine/2005/jan_feb/Cultura/index.html  

Although it's unclear which project will go before cameras, Penelope Cruz is attached to two for helmer Pedro Almodovar.                         By FilmStew Staff Report (www.FilmStew.com)

While he's currently receiving critical raves for his Bad Education, Pedro Almodovar is already at work developing his next picture, and Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz is in negotiations to take the starring role, according to a report in Daily Variety. Although shooting on the Spanish-language project will begin in Spain over the summer, which project will go before cameras remains the question.  According to the report in Variety, Almodovar is preparing two projects with roles for Cruz in both. One… Full Story: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=10775

Liz Friedlander will direct the Antonio Banderas in the story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane.

By Lisa Johnson (www.Filmstew.com)

Antonio Banderas will trip the light fantastic in the latest dance film, New Line Cinema's Take the Lead. Shooting is slated to begin on April 25 in Toronto.  Liz Friedlander will direct and Diane Nabatoff, Chris Godsick and Michelle Grace produce the film.  Dianne Houston wrote the script.  The project is inspired by the true story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. Banderas will play a former professional dancer who…

Full story: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=10753

In a change of pace from the upcoming Hitch, Eva Mendes will star with Nicolas Cage in an adaptation of Marvel's Ghost Rider.

By Lisa Johnson (www.FilmStew.com)

Fresh off co-starring with Will Smith in the romantic comedy Hitch, Eva Mendes is returning to Columbia Pictures to co-star with Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider.  Mark Steven Johnson is directing the film.  Ghost Rider is an adaptation of a Marvel Comics book about a former motorcycle stuntman who allows his body to host a vengeful spirit -- becoming a bike-riding demon in the process -- to secure the safety of his true love (Mendes)...  Full story:

http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=10766

Governmental drama has Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Basinger in starring roles.

By Lisa Johnson (www.FilmStew.com)

Eva Longoria is anything but desperate these days.  The popular Desperate Housewives doyenne is in final negotiations to co-star in The Sentinel, with Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Basinger.  The film, from Outlook Pictures and Furthur Films, is based on the novel by former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich.  Longoria will play an up-and-coming secret agent…

Full Story:

http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=10776

NALIP (New York)/MTV NETWORK OPEN HOUSE:            Production Assistants

Looking for qualified Production Assistants!

Overall Responsibilities:
--Support overall promo production.  This includes gathering materials, archiving and returning materials for edits, dubbing, working on shoots in a variety of roles, and assisting in edit sessions.

Specific Duties:
--Ensure that producers have necessary materials prior to edit sessions.  (rundowns, tapes, graphic disks, dats, etc.)
--Utilize ALIAS, (the internet based MTV Networks tape library system), and the On Air Promos System, the in-house promo database, to research and pull tapes from the library.
--Adlot tapes into MTVN library.
--Track tapes borrowed from library and Operations to ensure materials are easily retrievable should they be needed by others; ensure they are properly returned.
--Deliver materials, as needed, to facilities.
--Print and complete tape rundowns for all assigned projects.
--Screen episodes and create tape logs.
--Attend weekly staff meetings, writers meetings, and PA meetings.
--Research episode descriptions.
--Produce maintenance level spots 
--Manage budgets and schedule per project specifications.
--Make dubs either in-house on the dub racks or at a facility as a supervised dub.
--Produce comp reels as necessary.
--Train, assist and mentor interns.
--When needed, send approved tapes to Network Operations Center (NOC).
--Attend post-production sessions with assigned producer.

Qualifications:
--At least 6 months previous experience as a production assistant.
--Production experience and/or copywriting a plus.
--Initiative and ability to identify tasks without being told.
--Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple assignments.
--Ability to work well under pressure.
--Dependable and detail oriented.
--Ability to work independently or as team player.
--Proficiency in Word and Excel.

The deadline for submission is March 16th.  Current NALIP members ONLY.  http://www.nalip.org/newyork/mtv_pa.htm

You can also download a PDF file of the RSVP info at -- www.nalip.org/newyork/documents/mtv_pa.pdf

We are looking for 4 PA's for a CULTURE CLASH PILOT. 
INFO:
PROJECT TITLE:  Culture Clash
PRODUCERS:      Culture Clash
SHOOT START:    2/17/05 - 2/21/05
LOCATION:           Los Angeles, CA
PAY RATE:           $125.00/day
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME:   fran2K@pacbell.net

Willing to groom and train the right candidate! Requirements: Male - early 30'sMust have camera presenceMust have the ability to grow into the job Submission Requirements:NO PHONE CALLSMUST provide a VHS/DVD Reel -- NO ACTING/DEMO REELS (any of these tapes WILL NOT be considered) - Tape MUST show that the candidate has the skills to handle such a position.Picture and resume (if available) 

SEND VHS/DVD ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY 16TH, 2005 TO:   

NOSOTROSc/o Jerry Velasco650 N Bronson #102Los Angeles CA  90004

February 4, 2005 – February 11, 2004 

For job descriptions and further application information, please call our Job Hotline at 818.736.3673.  Please note that candidates should submit their resumes via email at Jobs.Nicktoons@nick.com.

CASTING NOTICE: Looking for cast & extras, especially people who can dance “oldschool” to recreate an illegal warehouse party scene from the early 90s for an independent film about Electro music. This scene will be part of a documentary called 'DARKBEAT', a Master Thesis Film Project produced by 3GZ, Mi Chica Chico Force/Moloko Pussycat Factory Films, and Miami Int’l University of Art & Design.

Please submit photos and information to Iris Cegarra irisb@electro-dziska.com or Franceasca Seiden franceasca@aol.com. Please forward to anyone you think would be interested.
 
Shoot dates will be Friday Feb 18 and Saturday Feb 26th and Sunday Feb 27th, 2005. Please reply before or by February 9th.
 
Peace and Love

Franceasca Seiden
3GZ Productions
786.200.2986

Award winning documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy (OT: our town, which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, see more below) looking for production interns.

I am in production on a new feature length documentary, while also working on a narrative script and a TV documentary series.

Some of the skills I am looking for:

MAC skills: internet, msword (photo shop a bonus)
Research skills: internet and cold calling
Phone skills
Excellent organizational skills
Researching and procuring stock footage
excellent personal references.

Bonus:

On set documentary experience.
Handling all releases: location and talent
Taking clear notes on developing story points
The ability to speak and translate Spanish is a big plus.

Please respond to stressbox@mindspring.com

Creative TV/Film Production Company specializing in creating publicity programming for studio films is expanding and seeking dynamic, talented upbeat individuals who want to contribute in a family-style team environment.  Large producer of Making-of-Film Specials, TV & DVD Documentaries, Music Videos, Promos, Commercials, Website Featurettes.  Good opportunity to advance and excel as the company grows.  We are currently seeking a Bookkeeper:

BOOKKEEPER
Seeking Full Charge Bookkeeper with a min. 3 years experience for a busy entertainment company with multiple entities.  Knowledge of Quickbooks helpful, candidate must be able to multitask, work independently and have strong reconciliation and organization skills (Bank Statements and Credit Cards); Duties include AR/AP/PR/GL, Financial Statement Review and Audit, Human Resources and various administrative tasks.  Excellent communication skills a must.  

Please forward resume along with cover letter and include salary requirements.  EOE

You must mention you were sent by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and fax cover letters and resumes to 310.842.8206.  No Phone Calls please.