RED CREEK PRODUCTIONS IS AWARDED THE JAN VRIJMAN FUND

The International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam has granted Red Creek Productions the Jan Vrijman Script and Project Development Award.

The grant was awarded to the documentary United Colors.

United Colors will be directed by Pablo Doudchitzky, and produced by NALIP member / Latino Writers Lab Fellow, Nicolás Entel, and his Red Creek partner Ivan Entel.

“This reflects the strength of our feature film slate. We are working hard in order to put together some great Latin American and US Latino themed projects”- commented Nicolas Entel.

United Colors documents how the Benetton Group, the world-class conglomerate that packaged tolerance along with colorful sweaters, effectively wiped an entire aboriginal tribe from Patagonia in order to make room for sheep in the name of cost-efficiency.

Director Pablo Doudchitzky envisions United Colors as a creative documentary that will juxtapose the iconography developed by the world-class conglomerate with the real-life consequences of capitalism gone awry.

United Colors is scheduled to start shooting in Patagonia in September 2005.

Red Creek is also currently completing the documentary Orquesta Típica, as well as developing the fiction feature La Difunta, which was accepted at the next Sundance Independence Producer’s Conference.

For more information please contact info@redcreek.info
OR visit: http://www.productionpoint.com/featured_co.cfm?article_id=7

Budgeting & Scheduling Seminar
SATURDAY – JULY 23, 2005

Join NALIP and Jungle Software as we present a free interactive seminar for our members July 23rd at 10am to help filmmakers produce a budgeting & scheduling presentation. Whether you are a documentary filmmaker or looking to produce your first low budget feature, come learn the power tools of Gorilla Software. Get all the elements you need like budgeting, scheduling, crew, cast, profit-sharing, editing notes, and even film festival submissions all in one place.  Gorilla Software can generate over 50 industry- standard reports, from strip-boards to breakdown sheets, and budget top sheets to variances.  Have your entire production run from one program made for PC and Mac.  We recommend you bring your laptop with the software downloaded.

The class will also offer an opportunity to learn to schedule and budget manually.  Alicia Rivera Frankl will also be presenting, sharing her extensive experience as a producer and production accountant and help you budget your next movie.

Demo software available online at www.JungleSoftware.com
Sponsors: www.JungleSoftware.com and www.WritersBootcamp.com

Reserve your space via email at rsvp@nalip.org. NOTE: You must present your “NALIP ID card” at the door. Free Parking Available

Date:           Saturday, July 23, 2005
Time:          10am to 2pm
Location:    2525 Michigan Avenue , Building i
                   Bergamot Station Arts Center    
                   Santa Monica, CA   90404   

For more information on how to join NALIP contact Jose Murillo at (310) 395-8880

For more information about the Writers Boot Camp, contact Christina Fernandez at cfernandez@writersbootcamp.com

"BEYOND THE EDGE" –
NewLatino Filmmakers @ Anthology Film Archives - July 20th (NYC)

The New York chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP-New York), in association with Anthology Film Archives, is proud to present "BEYOND THE EDGE," a showcase of short films that are outside the conventions of human reason and on the cutting edge of Latino filmmaking — aesthetic digital enigmas wrapped in complex story-telling conundrums — graphic novels meet the avant-garde.

Curated by NALIP (Board) Member: Edwin Pagan

When:           Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Where:          Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue at Second Street
Price:            $5 admission ~ at the box office
Schedule: 7:00PM :        Reception - Wine, cheese and snacks provided
8:00PM :        Screening Program
After-Party:  PATIO - 31 Second Avenue , between 1st & 2nd Streets (Cash Bar)

-- THE PROGRAM --

BROKEN (http://www.whatisbroken.com)
Director/Writer/Editor: ALEX FERRARI
Color / DV, 19:30 minutes, 2005 / English
A gun blast, a flash of light, and a young woman awakens to the comfort of her own bed. Bonnie Clayton has it all, a great relationship, a challenging career, and the burden of a dream that grows more vivid and disturbing with each passing night. But when Bonnie is abducted by a sadistic stranger and his colorful entourage, she discovers that the key to her survival lies within the familiar realms of her recurring dream.

THE KRUTCH / LA MULETA
Director/Writer: JUDITH ESCALONA
B&W / 16mm & DV, 29 minutes, 2005 / English, Spanish and German with Spanish Subtitles

"The Krutch" is a surreal narrative about a Puerto Rican psychoanalyst with a long-suppressed identity problem that erupts with some dire consequences. The film is unique in exploring the mental anguish and shame associated with racism. Stylistically akin to Buñuel with an eye towards Godard, it occupies an absurdist space that keeps it from descending into the maudlin clichés of realism. With Jaime Sánchez as the mysterious Dr.Gúzman and Cathy Haase as his unsuspecting patient Mrs. Kleist.

ABOUT NEWLATINO FILMMAKERS SERIES ( NALIP NY ) - www.nalip.org/newyork

NewLatino Filmmakers is a showcase of emerging Latino directors/producers sponsored by NALIP- New York and organized in collaboration with the NewFilmmakers showcase at Anthology Film Archives.

EXPO LOCACIONES MÉXICO 2005 (Agosto 25 - 27, 2005)
Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Ciudad de México

http://www.conafilm.org.mx/notas.html

We would like to introduce ourselves as the National Film Commission - Mexico a Civil Association supported by the Mexican Film Institute and dedicated to assist film and TV producers worldwide since 1995.

Year after year since 1999 this office organizes the Expo Locations Mexico, the most important Mexican Film and TV industry market and locations showcase. As part of this event’s activities, we took the challenge to organize the Mexico / International Film Production Cineposium, a unique reunion to gather the main and most important key decision makers from different levels of the Mexican Government and Film Unions along with International filmmakers.

I would like to invite you to the Third International Film Production Cineposium organized by this Film Commission, with the support of Mexico 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This event will take place  August 25-27th, 2005 at the Churubusco Azteca Studios in Mexico City. Your presence will provide a stronger film production relationship between Mexico and your country.

Come to Mexico and experience the wonders that this country have for you, the International Film Production Cineposium is part of Expo Locations Mexico 2005.

For more detailed information, visit the website: http://www.conafilm.org.mx/notas.html

Or contact the National Film Commission
Mexico ’ team: +55 5688 7813 / +55 5688 0970
OR by email: conafilm@prodigy.net.mx or conafilmac@prodigy.net.mx

Sincerely yours,

SERGIO A. R. MOLINA
NATIONAL FILM COMMISSIONER
NATIONAL FILM COMMISSION MEXICO
National Film Commission - Mexico
Phone (5255) 56-88-78-13 & (5255) 56-88-09-70 Fax (5255) 56-88-70
Website: www.conafilm.org.mx / E-mail: conafilm@prodigy.net.mx

CALL FOR ENTRIES - 9th ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL        

ArcLight Cinemas and Hollywood Film Festival Present:

HOLLYWOOD WORLD CINEMA SALON - A MONTHLY SERIES

MONDAY - August 1st: Paramount Classics' "ASYLUM" by David MacKenzie and starring Natasha Richardson, Ian McKellen and Marton Csokas, is a tale of mad love and obsessive jealousy. "ASYLUM" is the story of a psychiatrist's wife who encounters one of her husband's patients, an inmate at a maximum security asylum in the outskirts of London . Her curious attraction to this man, who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife, grows stronger as he's placed on the job to restore the asylum's conservatory, mere steps from her home.

Male lead Marton Csokas will be present at the Q/A session after the screening. Reception hosted by journalist David Poland .

JOIN US MONDAY, AUGUST 1, IN HOLLYWOOD - GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY http://www.hollywoodfestival.com

Get your VIP PASS for this year's HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
Parties, premieres, screenings & gala - October 18 to 24, in Hollywood

Great networking opportunity - http://www.hollywoodfestival.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES: INDEPENDENT LENS

INDEPENDENT LENS is a national PBS series showcasing independent documentaries and dramas.  The series is seeking submissions of completed films for the October 2006 - June 2007 season.  Jointly curated by PBS and ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS welcomes the full spectrum of film — from history to drama to animation to shorts to social-issue subjects.

Deadline for submissions is September 23rd, 2005 .

Further information and a downloadable submissions form can be obtained at www.pbs.org/producers.

NEFVF—CALL FOR ENTRIES

Attention Film & Video Makers:
The 30th Annual New England Film & Video Festival presented by Boston Educational Film & Video Association—Call for Entries-Deadline August 15th, 2005

NEFVF is one of the leading regional independent film & video festivals in the country. Founded in 1976, NEFVF is the longest running regional film Festival. NEFVF is seeking independent & Student films in the following categories:

--Short & Feature length Narrative
--Short & Feature length Documentary
--Experimental & Animation

For more information & an entry form go to www.nefvf.com.
Sponsored by FilmShack and Boston Film School http://www.filmshack.com; www.bostonfilmschool.com; www.befva.org

ANNOUNCEMENT: Write and Fully Develop your Screenplays at Writers Boot Camp

Writers Boot Camp - Program Offerings

Writers Boot Camp has taught thousands of writers the craft and business of screenwriting, changing lives forever and helping launch some impressive careers. WBC alumni have found work on countless network television shows and made deals for feature films with virtually every major studio.

Writers Boot Camp is renowned for it's Think Tank program, a well-respected community for television and feature writers and creative professionals established in 1989. It's an integrated career development program created to jump-start, enhance and evolve writing careers in film and television; and it's designed to fit into the schedules of working professionals. Whether entering as novice or experienced writers, graduates can achieve top-level success in the entertainment industry.

Writers Boot Camp empowers writers and creative professionals to achieve personal and career breakthroughs as other successful Writers Boot Camp alumni have already done to earn their places at the highest levels of the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles and New York
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Basic Training, a six-week course, is designed to expose you to our renowned writing and development tools while completing the first draft of a feature film screenplay or television spec script.

For more information, contact Writers Boot Camp at 1-800-800-1733 x 325 to speak with Christina Fernandez, Program Coordinator, or email cfernandez@writersbootcamp.com.

UNITED STATES-MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHAPTER

Cordially invites you to a breakfast meeting
"How to do Business in Mexico "
Critical Elements for Success

Special Speakers:
Import-Export: Bruce Berton, Stonefield Josephson
Legal: Dino Barajas, Paul Hastings Janofsky and Walker, LLP

Understanding the cultural differences: Esther Zaidman, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Business Opportunities: Miguel Vega, Trade Commission of Mexico, Bancomext

When: Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Where: Le Meridien at Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90048-4001
Cost: Members $25, Non Members $35  
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration; 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Meeting
E-mail: info@usmcocca.org

SEATING IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY

Reservations required no later than Monday, August 8, 2005
Tel. (310) 586-7901 Fax (310) 586-7800
info@usmcocca.org

Assistance / Sponsorship Needed

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that "6ft. in 7min." has been accepted in the Edinburgh International Film Festival! (www.edfilmfest.org.uk)

The film stars Rajiv Surendra of "Mean Girls" and is supported by an all East Indian cast. The short film is a dark comedy about a guy who grew up surrounded by death, and on his 18th birthday is told the family secret as to why.

For those of you in Los Angeles there will be a screening of the film at Hypefest (www.hypefest.com), July 31 st at 4:00pm . Immediately following the film will be the festival’s closing night party @ CineSpace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd.

***We are also asking for your assistance in helping get the filmmaker, *Rafael Del Toro to the Edinburgh International Film Festival. As many of you know Edinburgh is a very prestigious festival and it would be a shame if the filmmaker could not attend.  That is why we are asking for sponsorship to help pay for his flight and accommodations.  If anyone is interested in helping in any way or wants to find out more about the film feel free to contact us at the email and number below.***

In addition, if anyone knows someone who lives there, or is going to the festival, who may be willing to host the filmmaker (or split the cost of a room) please let us know. Any assistance, leads, etc. would greatly be appreciated.

Feel free to contact us at sixftin7min@yahoo.com or 212.210.7284.

Thanks,
*Graciela Del Toro
Producer

‘You WannaPiece of Me’ Goes to New York International Fringe Festival

 NALIPsters:

We're headed to New York City !  Hopefully.  As you may know, my solo show ‘ You Wanna Piece of Me?’ has been accepted to the New York International Fringe Festival where we expect to perform in August.  I am writing to ask for your financial help.  And I've made it REALLY EASY for you to donate through Pay Pal.  Just click on the link below! 

FringeNYC is a very important, premiere showcase for emerging talent, from which many shows have gone on to a larger life. This funding will help take the show to the next level. The exposure alone will be incredible and we are very close to our overall goal.

Any and all donation amounts are appreciated and tax deductible.

I wouldn't be asking for your help if I didn't believe in this project so strongly. It is the most personal work I have ever developed for the stage. At a series of performances at the Electric Lodge in Venice, California last year and this year at the San Francisco Hip-Hop Theater Festival, we saw the power this show possessed to make audiences laugh uncontrollably and at the same time help them reflect on their own lives.  I can't ask for anything more as an artist. And now I have a chance to bring it to NYC.

If you want to help, please click on the link below and you will be directed to Pay Pal immediately.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=
justmiles%40comcast%2enet&item_name=Venice%20Theatre%20Works&item_number
=95%2d4718819&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code
=USD&charset=UTF%2d8&charset=UTF%2d8

Or if you'd prefer to send a check, please make it payable to:

 Venice Theatre Works
1422 Electric Avenue
Venice , California 90291

Thank you for your support and encouragement. We couldn't do this without you. Every donation is another step towards our goal.

For more info on the show, click on www.pochojoe.com.

Sincerely,

Joe Hernandez-Kolski
www.pochojoe.com

Sí TV Reaffirms Commitment to Latino Community
With $600,000 Contribution to the National Council of La Raza

Philadelphia , PA ( July 19, 2005 ) - Sí TV today announced a $600,000 contribution to La Raza Development Fund, a subsidiary of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). The fund seeks to achieve the direct participation of Latinos in the human and capital development of their communities and build healthy communities through the creation of social, political, and economic wealth.

Jeff Valdez, co-founder and chairman of Sí TV presented La Raza Development Fund with a $200,000 check at the NCLR Awards Gala, which closed out the four-day NCLR Annual Conference which ran from July 16 to 19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center . In addition, Sí TV's will provide the NCLR with $400,000 in commercial inventory that will benefit education programs created by the NCLR and its affiliate network.

"The National Council for La Raza has provided our community with invaluable resources for decades," Valdez said. "We understand and appreciate their dedication and want to do our part to positively affect Latinos."

"Since it launched Sí TV has continually provided positive images of the Latino community," said NCLR President Janet Murguia. "We value their support and look forward to working with them on various initiatives."

The Raza Development Fund (RDF), a subsidiary of NCLR, is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) established in 1998 to provide flexible, high-quality loans and technical assistance to Latino-serving entities. To date, RDF has approved more than 131 loans valued at more than $56 million.  The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) was established in 1968 and is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.

ALSO

Sí TV Adds Seven New Hires To Growing Staff

New Hires include Additional Ad Sales and Affiliate Sales Directors

Los Angeles ( July 13, 2005 ) – Sí TV, the first English-language Latino cable network, has added seven staffers to its ad sales, affiliate sales, production, and legal departments. The company has hired Douglas Evan Dickstein as the Senior Director, Affiliate Marketing; Rich Robinson asTalent Producer; Sharmalee Lall as Executive Director, Legal and Business Affairs; Eugenia Koudanis as Director of Sales, East Coast; Gloria Martinez as Director of Sales, Southwest; Ivan Perez as Director of Sales, East Coast; and Peter Lee as Affiliate Sales and Marketing Coordinator.

“We are excited about welcoming these talented individuals to our growing team,” says Sí TV’s Chief Operating Office, Leo Perez . “We have had great success since we launched just over a year ago. These executives harness valuable experience that will enhance Sí TV's position as the leader in English-language Latino programming targeting Hispanics.”

Douglas Evan Dickstein joins Sí TV as the Senior Director, Affiliate Marketing. He is responsible for development of the network’s affiliate marketing strategy and all promotions and materials to support distribution efforts. He previously worked as Director, Affiliate Marketing for the Game Show Network, where he focused on the network’s affiliate marketing initiatives, including the award-winning “Get Schooled Tour” and “Derby Days Giveaway” promotions.

Talent Producer Rich Robinson comes to Sí TV following ten years as the booker for FOX TV's Emmy-winning morning show, "Good Day LA" and later its nationally-syndicated version, "Good Day LIVE."  He was also Talent Executive for two seasons on Comedy Central's "Turn Ben Stein On."  Before entering the television industry, he served as a publicist at Virgin Records and in the music division of Rogers & Cowan. 

Sharmalee Lall has joined Sí TV as the Executive Director, Legal and Business Affairs. Prior to joining Sí TV, Lall was in-house counsel for Rainbow Media Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision. At Rainbow, she provided a host of legal services for the American Movie Classics, WE: Women’s Entertainment, and the Independent Film Channel. Prior to her tenure at Rainbow, Lall was a corporate associate at the law firm of Loeb & Loeb LLP in its New York office.

Eugenia Koudanis comes to Sí TV as the Director of Sales, East Coast.  Before joining Sí TV Koudanis was an Account Executive at HRP, which represents local stations nationally. Prior to that, she worked at United Television Sales for in Los Angeles and New York . UTS represented Chris Craft/United Television owned and operated stations. 

Gloria Martinez has joined Sí TV as Director of Sales, Southwest.  Before joining Sí TV, she was the Southwest Ad Manager for Hispanic Publishing Associates, publishers of Hispanic Magazine and Hispanic Trends Magazine.  While at HPA, she also directed sales efforts for HispanicOnline.com.  Martinez has dedicated 15 years of her career to advertising sales, focusing on the English-speaking Hispanic Market in the most recent five years.  During her career, she served as Territory Manager for Media Networks, Inc. (an AOL/Time Warner Co.), Local Account Executive for Time Warner Cable, and KXAN-TV Austin.

Ivan Perez joins Sí TV as Director of Sales, East Coast after four years as an Account Executive at Fox Sports en Español. Perez brings extensive and valuable experience to Sí TV, having worked at Galalvision, Univision and WNBC in New York City .

Peter Lee joins Sí TV as Affiliate Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Prior to joining Sí TV Lee worked as the Assistant to the Regional VP at NBC Universal Cable in Chicago where he was the primary affiliate contact for launches and technical troubleshooting.

***Co-founded and chaired by Jeff Valdez, who was recently named a “Top 10 Player” in Hispanic media by Ad Age Magazine, Sí TV was established in 1997 as a production company to develop, produce and distribute original English-language, Latino-themed entertainment. For more info visit us online at www.SiTV.com.***

The 3rd Annual Art Laboe Show LIVE!
Hyundai Pavilion
Glen Helen @ Devore ( San Bernardino ), CA
Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Starring in CONCERT:
BABY BASH – "Suga Suga" & "Baby I’m Back"
NATALIE – "Going Crazy" & "Energy"
NB RIDAZ – "Pretty Girl," "Runaway" & "Lost In Love"
ZAPP - "Computer Love" & "More Bounce To The Ounce"
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION - "Going In Circles" & "Grazing In The Grass"
THE ORIGINALS - "Baby I’m For Real" & "The Bells"
TIMMY T - "One More Try" & "Time After Time"
THE FUZZ - "I Love You For All Seasons"
AALON - "Rock And Roll Gangster"
KNIGHT OWL - "Daddy I’m In Love With A Gangster" & "Best Thing I Ever Had"

After packing the Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen for the past two summers, Radio and Music Industry Legend, Art Laboe and his hand picked "Killer Oldie" and Latin Hip Hop artists return to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire for an encore appearance Saturday, September 10th! Art and his famous radio show have been a Southern California favorite for decades. His hand picked "Oldies But Goodies™" compilations were an industry first and his latest compilation series, "VIVA Hip Hop" highlights the best in Latin Hip Hop and have become hits in their own right. Now Art brings many of his favorite acts to the stage for one very special night of Latin Hip Hop, classic R & B and Soul!  For more information log onto www.CC.com.  The 3rd Annual Art Laboe Show LIVE! is being presented by Hot 92 Jamz and 99.1 KGGI, both stations air the #1 rated syndicated radio program, The Art Laboe Sunday Special from 6pm-12am.

Tickets available at all TicketMaster outlets including Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, Robinsons-May and Ritmo Latino locations. Charge by phone (213) 480-3232 ; (714) 740-2000 ; (619) 220-TIXS ; (805) 583-8700.  Also available on line at www.ticketmaster.com.  Service fees applied.

Ticket information: http://cc.com/detail.html?eventID=212185

Best regards,
Joanna L. Morones
Original Sound
7120 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 851-2500 ext. 17
(323) 851-8162 fax
jomo@originalsound.com
 
Not Just Oldies! KillerOldies.com!

Spanish Language Magazine/documentary TV show to Premiere
On Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 17

Nuestro Exito(Our Success), written, directed and produced by *Margarita R. Del Valle, is a magazine/documentary television show in Spanish that explores local culture and issues relevant to the Latino community of Santa Barbara. More than 40% of the population in Santa Barbara County is Hispanic, yet there is a dearth of local programming relevant to this segment of our community.  Partially underwritten by the nonprofit Santa Barbara Channels, Nuestro Exito encourages Latinos to welcome and embrace the abundance of programs and resources that Santa Barbara has to offer. At the same time, Nuestro Exito is an open invitation for the Latino community to share in the pride and successes of its culture, providing them a voice for self-expression.

Nuestro Exito explores topics such as culture, education, the preservation of the environment, health and sports.  The program segments are supplemented with interesting facts and testimonials. But more importantly, Nuestro Exito introduces organizations such as La Casa De La Raza (Casa Cultural), UCSB, The Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, LAMAC ( Santa Barbara Latino Media Arts Center ) and Story Teller Children’s Center.  Recognized Latino community leaders such as Luis Villegas, Dr. Maria Herrera-Zobek, Pedro Nava, Dr. Luis Leal, Raquel Lopez, and Ana Elisa Fuentes and provide insights about how the Santa Barbara community is changing and how Latinos are directly influencing it in a positive way.

Nuestro Exito will air on The Santa Barbara Channels, Community Access Channel 17, on the following days and times:

• Wednesday, 7/20 at 8:00 am
• Thursday, 7/21 at 3:30 pm
• Sunday, 7/24 at 1:30 pm

For more information, please contact Hap Freund, 963-3893, hap@sbchannels.tv or Margarita Del Valle (310) 948-2949 at nuestroexito@earthlink.net.

Organizations and businesses interested in helping to underwrite future editions of this demonstration pilot program are encouraged to contact Hap or Margarita.

U.S. HISPANICS' ONLINE USE SURGES
AOL/Roper Study Documents New Behavior Patterns
NEW YORK (www.AdAge.com) – July 18, 2005 – More U.S. Hispanics use the Internet to make final decisions about brands than their general market counterparts do, according to the third annual AOL/Roper Hispanic Cyberstudy. Released this morning, the study indicates that Hispanics are rapidly catching up online with the general market and are surpassing non-Hispanics in areas like listening to and downloading music and instant messaging. And even English-speaking Hispanics take notice of online ads in Spanish.

See full story at http://www.adage.com/news.cms?newsId=45564 -- Laurel Wentz.

Pena Joins the Force
By Mark Umbach (www.filmstew.com)

Oliver Stone recruits Michael Pena to co-star with Nicolas Cage in untitled World Trade Center rescue drama.

Michael Pena, most recently seen as part of the ensemble of the critically acclaimed Crash, has been set to join the force. Pena will star with Nicolas Cage in an untitled World Trade Center rescue film from helmer Oliver Stone. The project will go into production later this year for Paramount Pictures. Penned by Andrea Berloff, Pena will play a Port Authority police officer who, along with Cage's character, answers a rescue call in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center .

Full Story: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=11930

Fez dons superhero garb
Stuff Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:06 AM PDT
SAN DIEGO: Actor Wilmer Valderrama, best known as Fez on Fox television's That '70s Show, says he needed a special swagger to become Hollywood's first Latino superhero, but he insists it's all in the suit.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3348048a1860,00.html

Jessica Alba: "Fantastic" star is far from invisible
Seattle Times Sat, 16 Jul 2005 0:21 AM PDT
Get one thing clear about Jessica Alba: In "Fantastic Four," playing in theaters now, she is not the Invisible Girl. "I see myself as a...

‘Pirates’ Needed!!!

Casting for ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 & 3’

We are holding an open casting call for extras on: Saturday, July 30th 2005 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre, 1615 North Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028

We are currently ONLY looking for the following types.

Pirates:
Extreme characters and hideously unattractive types, ages 18-50. Odd body shapes or very lean to extremely skinny.  Missing teeth, wandering eyes and serial killer looks with real long hair & beards. Wigs & makeup are not what we’re looking for.  We also need little people, very large sumo wrestler types, extremely tall or extremely short people, albinos, amputees. Any size or shape that is NOT average is best. All ethnicities.  Mostly men, very few women.

Asian Men & Women:
We need tons of Asian people of all ages and types to play Townspeople, Shopkeepers, Prostitutes, Pirates etc.  All shapes, sizes and ages over 18.

If you are not one of these specific types please do not attend the open call.

Please call (818) 725-2905 for more information.

A map to the location and more information can be found on the our website
www.sandealessicasting.com

Sí TV Seeks Segment Producer for “The Drop”

Sí TV's music variety show "The Drop" is looking for a Segment Producer to join their team.  Knowledge and experience in urban music a plus but not a must.  Must have strong interviewing skills and experience in a live to tape studio setting.  This position starts immediately.

Please send resumes to msantiago@sitv.com

Casting Notice: Untitled Border Romance HD Feature

Independent Feature Film Company TOCHTLI FILMS is casting for an untitled Border Romance feature film shot on HD1080p.

--Seeking Female lead (18-30 yrs old) of Mexican decent. Actress must be fluent in Spanish, specifically Spanish from Tijuana ( Tijuana slang etc.) since this film will be shot in and around Tijuana , Mexico and the lead character is born and raised in Tijuana .

Very important that you fit this role, you must look like an Aztec princess and you must speak Spanish fluently. If you don't speak Spanish please do not apply, I need serious talented actresses only, no wannabe movie stars or flaky, pretentious actors. Looking for level-headed, grass roots, down-to-earth 'serious' actors who come prepared and are ready to 'shine'!

If this is you please e-mail your headshots and bio to: Roger Martinez, Casting Director TOCHTLI FILMS / tochtlipix@excite.com

EDITOR WANTED

Greetings NALIPsters!
 
I'm working on a low budget Mocumentary feature (shot on DV) and we need someone to come on board ASAP to work on the pre-shoots shot last week, then edit the feature in August to be ready for Sundance at the end of September.

This is a paying job ($1500 flat fee) and I'm looking for someone who has their own home system and can color correct.

You must say you were referred by Jeff Gund, and email your resume and contact information to: carriecerta@hotmail.com
 
THANK YOU!

Sound Recordist Wanted (TX)

NALIPsters,

I'll be shooting a piece in Dallas / Ft. Worth , Texas this weekend, and later in Los Angeles , and potentially DC. I'm looking for a good local Sound Recordist for each of these locations. Person must be versatile, quick on their feet, good to work with, a nice person all around, has their own gear?

The project is a 12-minute TV magazine piece about embryo adoption and how the Christian right is encouraging infertile couples to adopt embryos to save them from other fates...I'll be shooting it on PAL DVCAM, a NY-based reporter will be reporting it, and we're doing it for Swiss television.

Please send resumes/inquiries to: Monica Lam (510) 435-2926
zema@stanfordalumni.org; http://www.therulesofthegame.org

Casting Call: Music Video, Thursday, July 21 st ( Miami , FL)

Casting Call on Thurs., July 21 st for a Music Video which will be shooting on Saturday, July 23 rd-- it is a WHOLE DAY shoot.

Auditions (7/21): From 7-9:00pm at the Kent Hotel in the Hibiscous Room located 11 & Collins Ave SOBE.

• 4 Dancers/Models - (We are seeking 2 Latinas/2 African American dancers who need to be beautiful, tasteful, great dancers, in shape, extremely rhythmic.

Send e-mail for appointment to: Maritza Guimet @ maritza@nalip.info[1]

WANTED: Line Producer for Indie Feature

I am looking for an experienced line producer to budget my feature film script.  It is a drama in the 1–3 million range. There IS pay.

Anyone interested must say they heard about this from Jeff Gund, and may contact Chris at:
retirwneercs@yahoo.com

Looking forward to hearing from you.  Thanks.

Student Film Seeking Editor

NALIPsters,

Hello. My name is Brigitte Valentine. I am producing a student film and I am looking for an editor for the first week of August. The video will be shot on HD-pro format and will be shown on the VERIZON website in September (We won a competition!). This is a great opportunity to gain exposure for yourself and a great opening to work for a multicultural team. For  example: the main actress is coming in from Spain ! the director is Latin American! and I am French/Portuguese!

Please e-mail me ASAP at BGPspirit@aol.com if you are interested or know of anyone.