SILVERDOCS AFI/DISCOVERY CHANNEL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL JUNE 14 - 19 & INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CONFERENCE JUNE 15 – 17
(Downtown Silver Spring , MD)

REGISTER NOW! It’s quick and easy at $300—NALIP Members receive $50 industry discount!

One-on-one access to dozens of buyers, funders and program executives 6 days of screenings, 89 films from 26 countries

You will:
--Gain critical market intelligence.
--Connect with key decision makers.
--Take advantage of small group meetings with industry execs in the targeted Silver Sessions.
--Screen exciting new docs in the state-of-the-art Silver Theatres.
www.SILVERDOCS.com

Go to: https://www.AFI.com/join/conf_reg.aspx and register under the AFI/Industry member rate.

UNAFF 2005 Call for Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES 8th UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL (UNAFF)
(October 19-23, 2005) Stanford University celebrates the power of international documentary films and videos dealing with UN related issues: human rights, environmental survival, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.

The theme for UNAFF 2005 is: "A STATEMENT OF HOPE AND COURAGE"
Formats: 16mm and 35mm film; 1/2", Beta SP, DVD, PAL/NTSC.
Preview on 1/2" VHS (PAL/NTSC) and DVD (NTSC).
--All genres and lengths are eligible.

Entry fee: $25 for films up to 30 min. and $35 for films longer than 30 min.
Payment: Please send a check or money order payable to UNAFF.
Deadline is June 1, 2005
(THE ENTRY FORM can be printed from www.unaff.org)
Awards: UNAFF Grand Jury Award, The Stanford Video Award for Cinematography and The Stanford Video Award for Editing

Please submit screening materials and background info to: UNAFF 2005
Stanford University
Main Quad bldg. 40
Stanford, CA 94305-2006
Questions or comments?

Please use info@unaff.org or call: (650) 724-5544; Fax: (650) 725-0011

NALIP Member Cristina Cornejo To Screen Film at 33rd Seattle Intn’l Film Festival

Wild Wimmin Films is proud to announce that "La Guerra Que No Fue" directed by NALIP member Cristina Kotz Cornejo will screen at the 33rd SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL . "La Guerra Que No Fue" is the only short of the 13 films from Argentina that comprise this year’s special program ¡Viva Argentina ! Screening Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 9:15pm .

"NO EXIT" a Play Directed By Juan Carlos Malpeli at "The Lee Strasberg Theater"

The Group at Strasberg Presents "NO EXIT"
The Group at Strasberg presents Jean-Paul Sartre's "No Exit." This production stars Jean Bernard Tenaille, Michal Karl Orenstein, Jean Lee, Virginia Newcomb. Directed by Juan Carlos Malpeli Produced by David Lee Strasberg May 24-27, 2005 7:30pm . FREE TICKETS. For reservations please call: 323-650-7777 Stage “Lee Strasberg” @ The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Boulevard (one block west of Fairfax) West Hollywood, CA 90046

"LOST" Starring Danny Trejo & Dean Cain

SilverCrest Entertainment, LLC Presents In Limited Release: "LOST"
Written/Directed by: Darren Lemke
Produced by: Kevin Matossian
Starring: Dean Cain, Danny Trejo, Irina Bjorklund and Justin Henry

Trapped in a maze of endless desert highways, bound by a vital deadline, and pursued by an unseen menace....Jeremy Stanton is about to take the longest ride of his life. He will learn that when you reach the crossroads of life...you must be careful which way you turn.

FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE WEBSITE:
www.lost-themovie.com

"The actor plays a man facing an increasingly nightmarish situation in a smashing debut from a first-time director." LA TIMES

"Writer-director Darren Lemke's likable thriller shows surprising smarts for a low-budget debut, cribbing from all the right sources: Spielberg's TV movie Duel, desert road movies like Vanishing Point, and Larry Cohen's nervy scenario for Phone Booth." LA WEEKLY

Miller, Rodriguez set for second dose of SinFrank Miller has already begun scripting Sin City 2 , which he will co-direct with Robert Rodriguez.

Warner Bros takes multi-territory rights to del Toro's LabyrinthStudio acquires Spanish and Latin American rights to Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Franco era horror title.

Lola closes pre-sales on saintly Paz Vega biopic Spain 's Lolafilms has closed three key pre-sales and is fielding broad interest on its period biopic Teresa.

Rock, Lopez among UPN star powers
Reuters via Yahoo! News Wed, 18 May 2005 6:45 AM PDT
UPN is adding some star power to its lineup for next season, picking up two series toplined by Shannen Doherty, a drama executive-produced by Jennifer Lopez and starring Vanessa L. Williams, and a comedy executive-produced by Chris Rock.

Ladies' Night
Chicago Sun-Times Wed, 18 May 2005 2:48 AM PDT
NEW YORK -- Geena Davis will portray a female president and Freddie Prinze Jr. a luckless bachelor surrounded by women this fall on ABC, which released a fall schedule Tuesday designed to capitalize on this season's unexpected success.

TeleFutura Announces 2005-2006 Programming Schedule
HispanicBusiness.com Wed, 18 May 2005 10:49 AM PDT
New York, NY--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--May 18, 2005--Spanish-language broadcast network TeleFutura today unveiled an expanded 2005-2006 programming schedule at its fourth annual Upfront presentation.

Telemundo Targets U.S. Audience
Forbes Wed, 18 May 2005 10:19 AM PDT
Under pressure from Univision, Telemundo invests in original programs and stacks its lineup with shows designed to appeal to U.S. audiences.

Bi-lingual Latina Actress in late 30’s-mid 40’s Needed for Short Film

NALIP’sters:

I'm working on a short this weekend and one of the actresses dropped out. We are looking to re-cast the part of a Latina actress, age range late 30's-mid 40's, fluent Spanish-speaking (preferably with a Central American accent), petite?  She'd be working this Friday and Sunday. No pay, but it's for a short that will become a feature. The film is called "The Sins of Eve" and it's about a young woman's fight with her desire for the dark side of life. The actress would play the lead's mother.

The lead actress/director is Claudine Guerrero. She is an extraordinary young woman.

Please forward and have any interested candidates email Claudine Guerrero at claudine@thesinsofeve.com.

Executive Assistant at Independent Film Production Company
 
Trillion Entertainment, an independent film production company, is seeking well organized person to work as an assistant to company executives. Duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, office work, script coverage, and errands. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required. Word, Excel and Entourage computer program knowledge a must. Looking for someone with a positive and professional attitude, good phone presence, and commitment.  

To apply, you must mention you were referred by Jeff Gund in your cover letter, and send your resume via Fax @ (310) 601-2401 OR Mail to: Scott Duncan, Trillion Entertainment, Inc., 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. You can also send it via e-mail to sd@trillion-ent.com.

No phone calls or drop offs please.

Venice Arts Seeks Digital Filmmaker to Mentor Low Income Youth!

VENICE ARTS: IN NEIGHBORHOODS is seeking a Volunteer Mentor to teach low-income youth the art and craft of Digital Filmmaking!

We are currently searching for engaging and enthusiastic filmmakers and video artists to mentor/coach our students and teach them the basic elements digital filmmaking. With small class sizes and low mentor-student ratios, our classes are the perfect opportunity for artists to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s life.

Venice Arts: In Neighborhoods is an innovative arts center that brings talented artists together with low-income young people to nurture their creativity, imagination and talent. Through our unique mentor-driven model, Venice Arts is a great opportunity for artists to connect and share their knowledge and gifts with youth of all ages.

Core Duties / Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Lead Mentor and other volunteer artists, lead and facilitate student discussion and critical analysis of their work.
• Teach the basics of digital filmmaking, including writing, planning, shooting, and editing.
• Prepare student work for end-of-session exhibit

Requirements:
• Commit to participating in the entire eight-week session, including orientation.
• Candidate must be proficient in Final Cut Pro 4.5 and Photoshop CS.
• Ability to implement media literacy into classroom discussion and exercises
• Familiar with basic elements of design (typography, layout, etc.)
• General understanding of the Mac OS X.
• Working knowledge of DV Cameras, sound design, DVD Studio Pro, documentary techniques and storyboarding is a plus.
• Most importantly, you must possess a passion for mentoring youth!

The Summer 2005 session starts Tuesday, July 5th, 2005 . Classes run one (1) day a week for 8 weeks.

Class: Intermediate Film and Video
Time: 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.
Day: Saturdays
Location: Venice Arts: In Neighborhoods-- 610 California Avenue , Venice , CA 90291

The kids of Venice need your creative and personal input! Come and connect with a great program!

For more information about our program and volunteer application, please visit www.venice-arts.org or email me at: pablo@venice-arts.org
Lead Digital Artist – Media Arts

Casting: Open Call for Feature "STUDENTS"

Open Audition Friday May 20th
Producer/Director Dianna Perez will be holding an open audition for her upcoming feature film "Students." "Students" is a coming of age story of Chican@s in college. The auditions will be for lead roles, male and female, as well as many supporting roles.

She is seeking:
College Age Latinos - 18 to 25 years old. Male and Female.
Auditions will be in East Los Angeles this Friday May 20th from 6:00 to 8:30pm at:

Location:
Plaza de La Raza
Lincoln Park (at the Margo Albert Theater )
3540 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles , CA  90031

Please bring a photo and a resume if you have one.  Film/Video experience is not necessary, just a desire to act.
For more information contact: Ross Romero   (714) 917-2045 or email ltnent@yahoo.com.

We are also seeking production interns that wish to participate in this meaningful Latino independent film project.