MAYA CINEMAS GRAND OPENING JULY 29TH IN SALINAS

OLD TOWN FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION

Salinas , CA., June 24, 2005 - California-based Maya Cinemas has announced the July 29th as the Grand Opening date for its luxurious Maya Salinas 14 Cinemas, and will celebrate the event with festivities in Old Town the entire weekend.

Frank Haffar, Chief Operating Officer and President, proudly stated, “that the Maya Salinas 14 Cinemas will be one of Northern California ’s premier movie theatres and we are glad to be part of the Salinas Community.”

Each specially designed stadium theatre will feature unobstructed viewing of dazzling images projected on giant wall-to-wall movie screens. State of the art digital sound along with deluxe, oversized plush rocker seating will ensure moviegoers the best possible experience. And many auditoriums will also feature a Maya Crying Room, where parents can sit with babies and enjoy their film without the worry of disturbing other moviegoers.

Opening features will include Walt Disney’s Sky High, Sony Pictures Stealth, starring Jamie Foxx, and the amazing G-rated, March of the Penguins from Warner Independent Films.

The Maya Salinas 14 Cinemas exterior will reflect local history and the culture of Salinas enhancing the downtown revival ambiance by incorporating the façade of the Crystal Theatre from the city’s past that once stood on the same site.

Frank Haffar has been in the film exhibition business for thirty years, and he spearheaded the design and construction of more than 65 theatres and 675 screens.

Maya’s chairman is Moctesuma Esparza, a noted Hollywood producer and a successful entrepreneur. Since 1984, Esparza/ Katz productions have produced movies such as Gettysburg , Selena, Rough Riders , and Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.

Maya Cinemas is proud to be working with the City of Salinas and the Old Town Association to bring first run features and independent films to the revitalized Downtown and City of Salinas .

Related Articles can be found at:

IndieWire: BIZ— Film Exec Esparza Spearheads Creation of Latino Cinema Chain; Production and Distribution Company   (by Brian Brooks, July 21, 2005 )

http://www.indiewire.com/biz/biz_050721esparza.html

IndieWire: On the Scene-- Latin Invasion Lull: Where is the Year's Latin American Breakout?   (by Anthony Kaufman, July 21, 2005 )

http://www.indiewire.com/onthescene/onthescene_050721worl.html

NALIP Hosting ‘Distribution’ Panel at NYILFF

The New York chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP- New York ) invites join you to us on Friday, July 29th at 4:00PM as we host a very informative panel, DISTRIBUTION: ‘Finding The Deal That Is Right For You’, during the 6th annual New York International Latino Film Festival.

Designed as a "how-to" for filmmakers, this panel offers you the chance to learn about the distribution process. Knowing the multitude of distribution channels available will only benefit your film project as you make you begin to map out your options. The panel will discuss how to approach distributors, what projects they acquire and why, and what to expect out of a deal. This panel will be a frank and exciting discussion on distribution in today’s competitive industry market place.

The panel features Sara Lash, VP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, IFC Films, Gregory Rhem, Manager of Documentary Acquisitions, HBO/Cinemax Documentary Films, Josh Green, Director, Marketing & Business Development, Emerging Pictures, and New York-based Entertainment Lawyer, Fernando Ramirez, ESQ. Curated and moderated by NALIP Board member, Edwin Pagan.

‘Finding The Deal That Is Right For You’
Friday, July 29th at 4:00PM
The Tinker Auditorium
55 E. 59th Street (bet. Park & Madison Ave -- NYC)

Admission: $5.00. Tickets can only be purchased on the day of the panel directly at the theatre.

Call for Entries: New Screen TV— Aug. 1st, 2005

Dear NALIP Documentarians,

Hi, my name is Mark Astrom and I am President of New Screen Television. I wanted to use this forum in order to articulate how my station could be an incredible venue and provide unparalleled exposure for your films. If you read my message I know you will agree with me that New Screen TV is - and will continue to be - an invaluable venue for filmmakers.

At New Screen TV, we are firmly committed to showing and promoting independent and creative films 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you are showcasing your first work, or you are a veteran with a veritable portfolio of films, you need to build a base of support and an audience for each individual film. In order to build a following, and to give your film the proper chance it needs to succeed, a few screenings at a local theatre might not be enough. New Screen offers you the ability to see if your film resonates with a large audience and to reach out to people that might never have otherwise seen your film. This translates into exposure and the potential for a following, fans, investors and DVD sales.

You may have never heard of New Screen Television. We have been quietly plugging away at the creation of this enterprise in our hometown of Orlando , Florida . We operate and broadcast via WRCF-TV Channel 29, but we are negotiating now for much greater distribution. This means future distribution via cable or satellite, which leads to greater audience size.

We are currently in the midst of our annual call for entries, and I wanted to extend a personal invitation to IDA members to submit their work. One of the great attributes of New Screen TV is that we have the ability to bring past films back to life. As stated before, up till this time many films haven't had enough opportunities to find their audience, and New Screen TV offers films a new lease on life. Your work may no longer be eligible for film festivals, but it is eligible for New Screen Television. The deadline for our call is August 1st.

This is an exciting time and we know this opportunity will generate questions. Please feel free to contact us by either email or phone. We will look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Mark Astrom
President and Founder
New Screen Television
www.newscreen.tv

COMPLETED MOTION PICTURES NEEDED

La Boca Productions is looking for completed feature films that need domestic or foreign distribution.  Either domestic or foreign rights, or both, must be available, and we can only deal with the copyright owner, who must provide proper chain of title.  A fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or 10% of 100% of the gross sales and all revenues received, whichever is greater, will be due La Boca Production for services rendered. La Boca Productions will not collect a fee if a sale is not made.

WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR SCRIPTS.  Only submit completed feature films in need of domestic or foreign distribution or both.

Reply by email to: orphanfilms@labocaproductions.com with the subject heading: InkTip Referral.

The body of your email should include the following (EMAILS WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE OPENED):

Title of Film:
Full Name of Copyright Owner:
All Contact info for Copyright Owner:
Genre:
A short synopsis
Complete cast list:
Complete biography on Writer, Director & Producers:
List Festival participation information, if any:
List the awards the film has received, if any:
Date it was produced:
Website, if applicable:

Send emails to orphanfilms@labocaproductions.com

Boston Motion Picture Awards Announces Call for Entries!

Reading , MA — July 23, 2005 —The Boston Motion Picture Awards is announcing its 2005-2006 “Call for Entries” in the categories of “Motion Picture Features” and “Motion Picture Shorts.”  In contrast to traditional film festivals, the BMPA’s provide up-and-coming independent filmmakers with valuable resources for current and future productions.

This year’s prize pool includes money for future work; Final Draft screenwriting software; web pages dedicated to winning films; reviews of winning films for press kits, posters, and DVD packaging; personal finance guides; 6-month subscriptions to Macworld Magazine; personalized trophies and awards certificates, and exposure through the BMPA web site and BMPA press releases.

Last year’s BMPA winners went on to have their films screened at festivals around the globe, including the prestigious Ann Arbor Film Festival (USA), the Moondance Film Festival (USA), the Tribeca Underground Film Festival (USA), the Melbourne International Animation Festival (Australia), and Le Festival du Film du Strasbourg-Palmarés (France).

For full Press Release info and to learn more about the Boston Motion Picture Awards, please visit www.bostonawards.com.

Hollywood's Master Storytellers™ is teaming up with The Learning Annex to present a special evening with comic book legend Stan "The Man" Lee!

He Created Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four and X-Men!

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2005
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (cross-street: Orange Drive )
Hollywood , CA 90028 Tel.: 323 466-7000

Don't miss an unforgettable evening with the most important man in comic books, the incredible Stan Lee. Stan and his collaborators, chief among them artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, created new kinds of superheroes: ones with relatable human flaws and emotions, including Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The Silver Surfer and The X-Men. The films and TV shows based on Stan's creations have grossed well over $1 billion.

Now the master creator of comic book heroes will talk about his fascinating life. He'll reveal how to:

--Get your imagination flowing
--Build depth into characters
--Immerse yourself in the creative process
--Work with Hollywood successfully
--Get your own comic book off the ground.
Plus: Q & A!

Stan Lee is the co-founder of POW Entertainment (Purveyors of Wonder), which specializes in creating franchises for television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related markets. He's authored several books, including The Origins of Marvel Comics, Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee, and Marvel Visionaries: Stan Lee. The film version of The Fantastic Four, starring Michael Chiklis and Jessica Alba is currently in theaters!!

Stan Lee will be in conversation with Hollywood Master Storytellers™ very own Gordon Meyer!

TO ENROLL: We've pulled strings to get friends of Hollywood 's Master Storytellers™ a special discount for what promises to be a MARVELous evening. Go to http://www.learningannex.com and go to the Los Angeles classes - simply enter coupon code HMS1. This class will pop up and you and a friend will each get a $15 discount! That's $24.99 instead of $39.99 for a general admission ticket! Or, call 310-478-6677 and mention your coupon code (HMS1). Note: 2 tickets per coupon. ( Golden Circle seating is available - first 5 rows - for $69.99. This discount does NOT apply.)

Note: Learning Annex registration fee applies for non-members. Become a VIP member for 1 year for only $29.99! Benefits include: no registration fees, exclusive discounts, free magazine delivery and more!

ELECTRIC LODGE and THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
are proud to present...YOU WANNA PIECE OF ME?

Straight from Los Angeles , this highly charged production combines comedy, spoken word poetry and dance with a live DJ to create a wholly original performance piece.  Laugh and rage along with Joe in a hilarious and passionate discussion of ethnic identity, race politics, contemporary culture and yes, maybe a little feminism.

A solo show written and performed by
Joe Hernandez-Kolski
(HBO DEF POETRY, The Bomb-itty of Errors)

Music by: DJ Jedi (Digable Planets Reunion Tour, Def Poetry on Broadway)
Directed by: Benjamin Byron Davis
Produced by: Justin Yoffe
Co-Produced by: Miranda Morton Yap

Five shows only!

• Saturday, August 20th at 5pm
• Sunday, August 21st at 7:30pm
• Wednesday, August 24th at 4pm
• Friday, August 26th at 7pm
• Saturday, August 27th at 2:45pm

Ace of Clubs
(www.aceofclubsnyc.com)
9 Great Jones Street
( 3rd St. betw. Broadway & Lafayette)
NYC , NY 10012  

Tickets: $15.00

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

fringeNYC
INSIDE NY: 212.279.4488
OUTSIDE NY: 1.888.fringenyc
www.fringeNYC.org 

For more info or if you still want to make a donation to support this project: www.pochojoe.com

Last Days to Catch, ‘14’, by Jose Casas

NALIPster,

The final 3 performances of ‘14’ by Jose Casas…don’t miss it…I hope to see you there…J.

Friday, July 29 th – 8pm show

• Saturday, July 30 th – 2pm show
• Sunday, July 31 st – 5pm show (closing)

LA Weekly: http://www.laweekly.com/theater/newtheaterresults.php

‘14’

Jose Casas’ topical play delves into the thorny issues of race and immigration, specifically the clashes and interactions between the Latino community and the rule-setting Anglo society. The idea was taken from the deaths of 14 Mexican nationals who perished in the Arizona desert in May 2001. Drawing on material taken from interviews, Casas uses 15 monologues to paint a provocative portrait of the volatile dynamics of cultural assimilation. Some are too sparse to have an impact, but the bulk of the material here is well written and staged. The vignette about a wealthy Scottsdale woman who claims she "loves Mexicans" as she spits out venom about illegal immigrants is as familiar as it is disturbing. So is the tale of a Latino legislator who "made it," and vehemently denounces the benefits of bilingual education; and the white father, who soft-pedals his son’s involvement in an assault on two Latino youths. Director Jesus Reyes places his audience onstage in close proximity to the performers. This injects an intimacy that is augmented by assorted projector stills of Arizona .

East L.A. Repertory Theater Company at la Casa del Mexicano Theater, 2900 Calle Pedro Infante, Boyle Heights; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m. (no perf July 22); thru July 31. (323) 788-3880. Written 07/22/2005 (Lovell Estell III)

LATINA MEDIA MOGUL CRISTINA CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE CASA CRISTINA BRAND WITH A NEW LICENSING DEAL WITH JR UNITED INDUSTRIES TO CREATE THE CASA CRISTINA BED AND BATH COLLECTION

Deal is the latest addition to the Casa Cristina Collections of Furniture, Rugs, Home Accents and Mattresses

MIAMI, FL (July 25, 2004) –- Cristina, Emmy Award-winning host of the top-rated Show de Cristina and one of the most influential figures in the Hispanic community, continues to expand her Casa Cristina brand with a new licensing agreement with J.R. United Industries, a Hispanic owned family business to create the Casa Cristina Bed and Bath Collection. The announcement was made by Salo Grosfeld, President of JR United Industries.

The new bed and bath collection will include sheets, pillowcases, comforters, duvets, bath towels and other soft goods. The collection marks the latest extension to the Casa Cristina brand, which already includes a furniture collection by Pulaski Furniture, home accents by CBK, rugs by Jaunty, Inc. and mattresses by Lady Americana.

“I’m delighted to be working with JR United,” says Cristina. “We have already started work on some very exciting bed and bath products to add to the growing Casa Cristina collections.”

“Cristina is a major personality in the Hispanic community,” says Grosfeld. “We are excited and anticipate great reactions from the public to her line of bed and bath products.”

J.R. United Industries joins Lady Americana, Pulaski, CBK and Jaunty, as the latest licensee to sign on to the Casa Cristina vision, based on the television personality’s personal style, her art collection and home décor. Cristina’s personal tastes range from the Euro-Mediterranean style to pre-Columbian and Afro-Cuban influences all combined for maximum warmth and comfort. All Casa Cristina licensees continue to cross-promote their collections, in order to give retailers and consumers a feel for the complimentary designs of furniture, rugs and home accents to complete a streamlined look in every room of the house.

“We are so excited and proud to be associated with Cristina and give a presence to our community in home furnishing as well as the opportunity to grow the business in a demographic that is 50% of the growth in the USA at 41.5 million which already today represents 15% of the population,” says Julio Grosfeld. Julio Grosfeld founded J.R. United Industries in 1968. Julio immigrated in 1961 from Havana Cuba after the Castro regime took away his lively hood and had to pick up with his wife Raquel and infant son and start from scratch in Miami . 

L.A. 'S 'POCHO HOUR OF  POWER'  RADIO SHOW TO BEGIN
AIRING IN SYNDICATION ON CHICAGO 'S WRTE 90.5 FM

The Pocho Hour of Power on Pacifica 's KPFK 90.7 FM, a stand out as the only English language, Latino-themed talk show in Los Angeles , has delivered provocative drive time political satire and blistering comedy to radio fans for well over year. The hour long talk radio show enters syndication this week on public community radio station WRTE 90.5 FM in Chicago , the nation's third largest Latino market.

The show, broadcast in Los Angeles every Friday from 4-5 PM PST , has steadily gained in popularity and garnered a cult following in the southland. Hosted by Lalo Alcaraz, creator of the nationally syndicated daily comic strip "La Cucaracha," Esteban Zul, writer and rabid Chicano satirist, Patrick Perez, Independent Latino filmmaker and Paul Vato, improvisational comic actor, the Pocho Hour of Power blends Spanglish, sketch comedy, political satire and musical parodies for a rollicking showcase that always provokes a response…

The term "Pocho" is a word used by Mexican nationals to describe a U.S. born Mexican. For more information or to request a sample of the program, send an email to pocho@pocho.com.

Or visit the official Pocho Hour of Power website for FULL ARTICLE @ http://www.pocho.com

‘ISLAND' SUNK BY HOLDOVERS
Auds still sweet on 'Chocolate' and 'Wedding'
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Wedding Crashers" held on in their second weeks, topping a quartet of new titles, including a disappointing debut for "The Island." Warner Bros. reported "Charlie" grossed $28.3 million to bring its cume to $114.1 million.

Full story: http://email.variety.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/eg4s0DbubY0Oe402bL0ER

+ ON THE SCENE ®: New York Latino Film Festival to Open with Sundance Competition Feature "How the Garcia Girls Spent their Summer"  (by Brian Brooks, July 22, 2005 )

Georgina Riedel's Sundance '05 competition feature "How the Garcia Girls Spent their Summer" will open the sixth annual New York International Latino Film Festival featuring 70 domestic and international features, documentaries and short films from emerging Latino filmmakers. The festival, which is presented by HBO, will take place from July 26-31 and will include panels, educational forums and special cultural events. Full Story @ www.indieWIRE.com : http://www.indiewire.com/onthescene/onthescene_050722nyil.html

OR (see “In The Spotlight’ sidebar)

HBO and the New York International Latino Film Festival Announce Winner of Latino Filmmaker Competition
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:02 PM PDT
HBO and the New York International Latino Film Festival announced the recipient of the 2nd Annual Latino Filmmaker Competition.

'Desperate Housewives' Wins Critics Award
Sun, 24 Jul 2005 06:40 am PDT

AP - Hit newcomers "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" won top honors from the Television Critics Association. Full Story

Armendariz's Obaba to open San SebastianMagical realist tale will kick off Spain 's biggest film festival on Sept 15…

MEL TONGUE-TIES STUDIOS
'Apocalypto' to be filmed in obscure Mayan dialect
When production chiefs from selected studios trooped to Icon Prods. headquarters after an invite to read the film Mel Gibson planned for summer 2006, they were surprised at the very first page of the script.

Full story: http://email.variety.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/eg4s0DbubY0Oe402bO0EU

The FILM: WALKOUT
NEEDS MORE COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS
Sunday, July 31th!

Join us for the re-enactment of the historic 1968 student walkouts for the film "WALKOUT", to be released on HBO. Produced by Moctesuma Esparza (Selena) and directed by Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver), “WALKOUT” tells the story of the birth of the Chicano civil rights movement and brings to life the largest and most important high school student protest organized to bring educational equity, access & social justice.

NEXT FILMING DATE

SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2005 :  NEED A TOTAL OF 3,000 ADULTS (ages 25 up)
AND YOUTH (ages 16-25)

TIME:           9 a.m. (SHARP) 
REPORT TO:     South Lawn of Los Angeles City Hall  
 Meet at the corner of 1st Street and Main Street .
Los Angeles , CA 90012
FREE PARKING: Los Angeles Parking, County Lot #26
1 st Street & Olive Street (across from County Court House & 1 block East of Disney Center) Los Angeles , CA 90012

Sign up as Community Participants on our new website:
www.walkout1968.com

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PRE-REGISTERED INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE AND RECEIVE A $27.00 STIPEND! You must be over 16 years of age, bring a form of VALID PHOTO ID and your social security card or a U.S. passport.

We will provide food water – BUT bring sun block, some munchies, NO CAMERAS (including cell phone cameras), cell phones must be turned off. No shirts with any type of logo and no shorts

What to WEAR?
Come dressed up in the late 1960's attire (e.g. Brown khakis, dresses and skirts below or below the knee, colors- brown, tan, mustard, rust, green, navy).  Remember, no shaved heads -- back then guys liked hair long! Anticipate being with us for 6-8 hours from registration to end of the day.

World Renowned Children's Television Series, Sesame Street ,
Casting Guatemalan Twin Babies

Sesame Street , produced by the nonprofit educational organization Sesame Workshop, is looking to cast male or female twin babies of Guatemalan decent for its 37th season.  The children need to be between the ages of 6-12 months and available to be in New York City mid-October once taping begins.  It is preferred that the families live in the surrounding tri-state area, Pennsylvania or Maryland . 

If you are interested and for more information please contact:
Theresa Anderson
Child Talent Coordinator
Sesame Street
(212) 875-6567
Theresa.Anderson@sesameworkshop.org

East LA Documentary Looking for Crew

NALIPsters,

Independent Producer/Director seeks D.P., Editor, Sound Recordist and P.A. for an exciting feature-length documentary project on East L.A. 's Alternative Latin band, "Quetzal". Long form broadcast documentary experience necessary (for D.P. and Editor), preferably for a PBS production.

Please send resume/reel to:
Cinemaria Productions
4162 S. Denker Avenue
Los Angeles , CA 90062

Questions? Please send them via email to: cinemaria2002@yahoo.com

Crew Needed for Short NY Film

Calling All My Fellow NALIPsters;
We are currently in preproduction for a "no budget" SAG short film, titled "The Reckoning."  We will be shooting in The Bronx on Aug. 4th, 5th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th.  Already on board are *Eddie Pagan (Cinematographer), *Ernest Acosta (2nd Camera), *Derek Velez-Partridge (Actor), *Monique Curnen (Actor), and *Adel L. Morales (Actor/Writer).
 
There are still some crew positions that need to be filled:

--Sound Recorder (we have mics and a mixer)
--Script Supervisor
--Grip
--Production Assistant

Post-Production:
--Sound Designer & Composer

Please send responses to hollyhoodprod@optonline.net or thefreaks@optonline.net or call at 917-226-2957

Peace,
Adel L. Morales

Production Designer Wanted for UCLA short

UCLA thesis film seeks imaginative, professional Production Designer for funny, stylish 35mm short film in the tone of "Amelie."  The director works for the Sundance Institute.  The short will be shot under the SAG New Short Film Agreement.  We are looking for a collaborator who can help us envision this fairy tale through the eyes of a little girl.

LOGLINE: "Collectibles" is a 35mm short about a 5-year-old girl whose parents give her a beautiful doll for Christmas, but forbid her from opening the package because it’s a collectible--setting her off on a mission to open it and free the princess.

SHOOT DATES: 6 days between August 24-Sept. 7

This is a PAID position.

Please be sure to say Jeff Gund sent you and submit resume via email to: buharris@ucla.edu.

Thanks,

Ben Harris
UCLA Producers Program

CASTING: SPEC TV PILOT (NON-UNION)

Spec TV Pilot need of two non union Latina actress in there 40's. One can look like she in her 30's and glamorous. The other is a character actress.

Email Headshot/resume to: Raquel @ rdeentertainment@yahoo.com

Best Regards,
Raquel Deloatch
rdeentertainment@yahoo.com

Casting: Host for Episodic ASAP

"UNTITLED" (EPISODIC/UNION)
Casting Director: Marki Costello

MALE HOST: 18-26, Latino. Hip, rock & roll, knows about music, NI-LINGUAL (Spanish/English), MTV-style host. Tattoos & piercings are a plus. This hosting role is on a well-known show for an established network. Please send submissions as quickly as possible - we're looking to move on this one pretty quickly.

Send h/r ASAP to:

CMEG
2050 SO. BUNDY DR.
SUITE 280
LOS ANGELES , CA 90025

CASTING—S.A.G. Film

NALIPsters,

If you know of, or have worked with a child that fits the description below please email me their contact info (name, number, email, photo if possible) for this SAG Film.

Casting a 10 -12 year old chubby boy.  NO commerical-type kids....REAL is a plus....

Victoria Regina (www.VictoriaRegina.com)
NOSOTROS.org
Office Manager/Webmistress/Actress
VictoriaRegina@Nosotros.org
Info@VictoriaRegina.com
323-769-7059 VM