ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NOTICE:

During to the upcoming Latino Producers Academy™ —running from Aug. 3-12, 2005, in Tucson Arizona—the Latinos in the Industry™ (LITI)
newsletter WILL NOT be published.

We will resume publication of the LITI newsletter on Tuesday, Aug. 16 th, 2005—accepting submissions beginning Sat., Aug. 13 th, 2005. Should you have submission questions/requests, please contact LITI Editor,

Alex Mendoza at: alex@amarte.biz.

Thank you for your continued support of the Latinos in the Industry™ newsletter brought to you by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers™ (NALIP).

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2005 Latino Producers Academy™
( Aug. 3-12, 2005 )
Tucson , Arizona

WELCOME BACK, NALIP!

 ‘NINE LIVES’ with Director RODRIGO GARCIA IN PERSON
at ‘The Loft’ Cinema
Monday, August 8 th @ 8 PM ( Tucson , AZ)

THE LOFT CINEMA welcomes the National Association of Latino Independent Producers back to Tucson with their 3 rd Annual:Latino Producers Academy™.

The Loft is proud to host the NALIP screening of the film Nine Lives with director Rodrigo Garcia in person. The public is invited to join the best emerging Latino and Latina feature and documentary producers and directors at a celebration of new Latino Cinema.  

Rodrigo Garcia (son of Columbian writer Gabriel Garcia-Marquez) is both a director (Ten Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, 2000) and a cinematographer (Danzon, Mi Vida Loca, Gia).

NINE LIVES tells the story of nine women, captives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, as they resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life. Each of the film’s separate but sometimes overlapping episodes is a small window into an emotional junction in one woman’s life, each one captured in real time and each in a single camera shot.

The film stars Holly Hunter, Glenn Close, Sissy Spacek, Aidan Quinn, Robin Wright Penn and was executive-produced by Alejandro González Iñárritu.

The Los Angeles Film Festival program proclaims that, “Nine Lives firmly establishes director Rodrigo Garcia as a master chronicler of the intricacies of female lives.”

See the film that was a critical success when it premiered last month at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Nine Lives is also an official selection of this year’s Toronto Film Festival.

Admission: $10 (suggested donation) 

11th ANNUAL EAST LOS ANGELES CHICANA/O FILM FESTIVAL (November 6 – 13)

In its second decade of production, the 11th Cine Sin Fin has cemented its reputation as the Original and Premier Film Festival in East Los Angeles . What started as a vision between brothers has exploded into an important catalyst for independent Chicano/a filmmakers and audiences alike...

Click here for more on this and other Call for Entries

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Le Meridien at Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90048-4001
Members $25, Non Members $35  
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. Breakfast Meeting
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

FELICIDAD INC.-- ONE TIME ONLY!

Please join us: Saturday, July 30, 2005 @ 1:00 PM
Inside the [Ford] Theatre
Presented as part of the Ford’s Latino Play Reading Series

FELICIDAD, INC.

“When coming north goes south…”
by TOBY CAMPION
Directed by ERNEST A. FIGUEROA
Produced by C. Raul Espinoza

FEATURING:
Richard Azurdia * Adam Bitterman * Lee Garlington* Ruth Livier * Mauricio Mendoza * Steve Ruggles

Mexican immigrants Bonifacio and Emma come to L.A. for a professional education.  Soon they are scaling the heights of free enterprise in Totally You, Inc, a multilevel company.  However, when their American "up-lines" begin to play hardball, Bonifacio and Emma must decide what to assimilate in their adoptive country and what to leave behind. The resulting education will serve them for a lifetime.

For more information about FELICIDAD, INC:  click here or cut and paste the following link in your browser: http://fordamphitheatre.org/en/performance/lps.asp#campion

**Please join us after the reading for a brief open discussion.**

Cost:    $5.00

Where:
Inside the [Ford] at the Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East
Hollywood, California 90068
(323) 461-3673 box office

For complete directions and parking, visit: http://fordamphitheatre.org/en/info/directions.asp

Purchase tickets online now: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=5528245

Film Event @ The Forge ( Miami Beach )

NALIPsters,

Please join me at The Forge/Jimmyz, 432 41 st Street , Miami Beach , this Friday, July 29th, 10 P.M. , for independent film night.  I will be showing two great short films, and, everyone who tells the doorman they are there for the indie film night will get in free, and drink free champagne and martinis from 10 to 11 P.M.   I will be giving away some great prizes too.  The last two events at the Forge were really fun.  Pass this along to everyone, and please tell all of your friends and associates to come, as long as they say they are there for indie film night.  Network, see two great short films, drink free champagne and martinis, enter our prize drawings, and, in addition to the prizes I am giving away, if over 300 people show, Shareef will be donating a dinner for two at the fabulous Forge Restaurant to one lucky winner.  No need to RSVP, just show up.  If you know anyone who would like to be on my events and party list, please have them e-mail: jroutt@bellsouth.net

Thank you for supporting Independent Film in South Florida .

Justin Routt/Birch Creek Films
www.bcfs.us 

VOY PICTURES ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL FILM LAB CONTEST
FOR NEXT GENERATION OF LATINO SCREENWRITERS

Competition Kicks Off Today – Winner Receives Cash and Script Option

NEW YORK(July 27, 2005) – VOY Pictures, a company focused on developing high-quality films for Latinos and Latinophiles,  today announced the establishment of t he VOY Pictures Film Lab whose mission is to foster exceptional Latino talent across a variety of film disciplines.  The first annual competition will focus on screenwriting and will provide undiscovered screenwriters with guidance and professional opportunities.  The winning screenplay will be awarded $5,000 and optioned by VOY Pictures. 

VOY Pictures ’ recent film debut, FAVELA RISING, which won the much-coveted “Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award” at the Tribeca Film Festival in April and the award for “Best Documentary” at Honolulu ’s Cinema Paradise Film Festival in June, will be screened tonight at the New York International Latino Film Festival.

“VOY Pictures’ mission is to create and deliver entertainment that is culturally relevant and empowering to today’s ‘new generation’ of Latinos and those discovering Latin culture,” said Fernando Espuelas, Chairman and CEO of VOY.

Full story @: VOY Pictures Announces International Film Lab Contest for Next Generation of Latino Screenwriters

For more information on VOY Pictures, visit: www.voygroup.com

“LATV DOES HOLLYWOOD ” TO BEGIN AIRING FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH

An Irreverent Look at Hollywood Movies From LATV’s Unique Point of View, “LATV DOES HOLLYWOOD” Will Showcase Mainstream Films As Well As Latino Cinema From a ‘Spanglish’ Perspective Show Will Feature Celebrity Interviews (Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson, Matt Damon, Kate Hudson), Behind the Scenes Footage, Movie Item Giveaways, the Chance To Win Tickets to Film Premieres, and a First-Hand Look at New Films Coming Out of Latin America and Spain

Popular Los Angeles-based bilingual youth network LATV will be launching its first program dedicated to the big screen. Launching August 5th at 8:30pm , “LATV Does Hollywood” will bring Latino urban audiences the scoop they won’t see on E! or Entertainment Tonight. The program will feature celebrity interviews, behind the scenes footage, movie item giveaways and a chance to win tickets to a Hollywood movie premiere. It will also provide a first-hand look at new films from Latin America and Spain . For August, the show includes interviews with Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville, Sofia Vergara, Matt Damon, Kate Hudson, Alias' Mia Maestro.  ‘LATV Does Hollywood’ will feature mainstream films as well as promote Latino cinema, but its audience will get a taste of movies from a "Spanglish" prospective.  Executive show producers are Lupe Rodriguez Haas and Fernando Soto with Marcial Rios as producer.

With its groundbreaking mix of English and Spanish language music and lifestyle programming, LATV has solidified itself as the leading network among bicultural Latinos in Los Angeles , America ’s top Hispanic market. The Network’s content is predominantly in English, targeting bilingual Latino youth. Each week, LATV has a live in-studio audience. Presently, LATV is the only network airing on basic cable in Los Angeles that reaches the highly sought-after bicultural demographic. A favorite of national advertisers, LATV’s sponsors include Verizon, AT&T, McDonald’s, VW, Target Stores, and many others.

BOOKING/CONTENT CONTACTS FOR “LATV DOES HOLLYWOOD”
Lupe Rodriguez Haas - (310) 943-LATV - lrodriguez@latv.com
Marcial Rios - (310) 943-LATV- mrios@latv.com

PRESS & MEDIA CONTACT
JN Media Group – Josh Norek – josh@jnmediagroup.com – 818.505.1138

National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
Appoints A New Member To Its Board of Directors

Washington , DC – The National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to combating the harm caused by alcohol and tobacco in the Latino community, announced that it has appointed media specialist Patricia Ayala as a new member of its board of directors.

Patricia Ayala is a public relations specialist for the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso , Texas . She has extensive experience as a tobacco control advocate and te chnical advisor specializing in coalition building and clean indoor air policy. Ayala currently works at the state, national and international levels with a focus on Latin American countries.

“We are very pleased that Patricia has joined the LCAT board,” said Diana Rodriguez Algra, chair of the LCAT board of directors. “Patricia has done significant work as a tobacco control advocate. Her notable experience will be a tremendous asset to LCAT.”

For the full Press Release and/or additional information about the National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention, please call (202) 265-8054, or visit www.nlcatp.org.

Actor Mario Lopez joins "ESPN Hollywood "
Mario Lopez, former star of "Saved by the Bell ," is joining ESPN2 as co-anchor of "ESPN Hollywood." Lopez will join Thea Andrews on the program, which looks at the convergence of the entertainment and sports industries. The Hollywood Reporter (subscription required) (7/25)

A Prinze Among Sitcoms (By Shelley Gabert @ www.filmstew.com)

He’s got three films and a fourth animated feature in the pipeline. But for now, Freddie Prinze Jr. is applying the wisdom if his youth to the small screen.

No matter what happens with the new ABC comedy tentatively titled Freddie, it’s hard not to fall for the engaging and quiet but charming manner of its creator, executive producer and star, Freddie Prinze, Jr. As the youngest executive producer in ABC’s history…

Full Story: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12002

Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Wilmer Valderrama, Salma Hayek, Brad Pitt and Daddy Yankee Top People En
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Mon, 25 Jul 2005 4:41 PM PDT
People en Espanol's top-selling franchise issue - the "Best & Worst Dressed," hits newsstands on Monday, August 1 capturing the hottest and most-talked about fashion moments of 2005.

Latin Invasion Lull: Where is the Year's Latin American Breakout?
indieWIRE Thu, 21 Jul 2005 6:47 AM PDT
Latin Invasion Lull: Where is the Year's Latin American Breakout? " Amores Perros ," " Y Tu Mama Tambien ," " The Motorcycle Diaries " -- these recent Latin American cinema giants have forced the specialized movie business to pay attention to films from south of the border.

Salma Hayek to move into Sin City?
Cinematical Wed, 20 Jul 2005 5:53 AM PDT
Filed under: Action & Adventure , Casting , RumorMonger , Noir , Sci-Fi & Fantasy , The Weinstein Co. J-Blo is reporting that director Robert Rodriguez has his eye on Salma Hayek for a role in Sin City 2. While down in Mexico , he told newspaper Reforma, "I always consider Salma for my projects, even for male roles." He added, "But yes, there is a character that suits her in this movie…

Who's Hot with Hispanic Youth? Find out on Univision's ``Premios Juventud'' Award Show September 22nd
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 21 Jul 2005 2:00 PM PDT
Univision Communications Inc. -"Premios Juventud" , Spanish-language television's hippest and most unconventional awards show returns for its second edition to honor the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports.

Actress Eva Longoria Spends an Afternoon Giving Hope to Children With Cancer
HispanicBusiness.com Fri, 22 Jul 2005 4:03 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 21, actress EVA LONGORIA made a special visit to children from PADRES Contra El Cancer in celebration of the organization's 20th Anniversary.

Latino festival 'Ropes' range of films
New York Daily News Tue, 26 Jul 2005 1:24 AM PDT
A comedy about a New Jersey deejay who becomes a celebrity in the world of bar mitzvah entertainers isn't exactly what audiences would expect to see at a Latino film festival.

Ramos gets N.Y. club scene on DVD
Nashville City Paper Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:25 PM PDT
Filmmaker Josell Ramos describes himself as a "vinyl junkie" growing up in New York during the heyday of disco and dance music.

Sci Fi Wire -- The News Service of the Sci Fi Channel
Sci-fi.com Sun, 24 Jul 2005 9:00 PM PDT
Sky Graduates To TV? Paul Hernandez, who wrote the superhero comedy movie Sky High , told SCI FI Wire that the film started as a failed pitch for a TV show more than a decade ago. Now that the movie is out, Hernandez added that Disney will closely track its success to see if it can fly as a series.

Anita Santiago Advertising Returns to Entertainment Roots With Launch of Division
HispanicBusiness.com Thu, 28 Jul 2005 7:04 AM PDT
SANTA MONICA , Calif. , July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The explosive growth and importance of the Hispanic market to the entertainment industry has led Anita Santiago Advertising to return to its roots with the launch of a new entertainment marketing division.

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

Innocent Voices scoops top Giffoni prizeMexican director Luis Mandoki's film wins at leading festival for children's films.

CASTING FOR USC GRADUATE SHORT

"La Rosa Y El Gato" ("The Rose & The Cat") is seeking an all Latin cast. The film is to be shot on location, in Los Angeles, completely in Spanish.

The Story:
The short La Rosa & El Gato (The Rose & The Cat) is the story of Romero, a typical Salvadorian immigrant, who dreams of becoming an actor in order to woo Rosa, a woman obsessed with soap operas. When Romero is offered a small part in a popular telenovela, it piques Rosa’s interest. Yet his devotion to his dream is tested when instead of being asked to play the hero, he is asked to play a rapist.

With a whimsical yet somber tone, the film deals with themes of representation; how we, as Latinos, view ourselves, vis-a-vis how we view the world.

CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING:
--ROMERO - Lead /MALE / Early 20's. Despite his ethnic looks and thick accent, Romero wants to be an actor.
--ROSA - Principal /FEMALE /Early 20's. Pretty, voluptuous and vain.
--TOMASINA - Supporting / FEMALE /40's, 50's. A fat, old lady, with a lot of spunk.
--IGNACIO - Supporting / MALE / 30's. A pot bellied man, with an easy going demeanor.
--VATO - Supporting / MALE / Teens, early 20's. Shaved head and tattoed ex-gangster.

Please submit to:
Magdalene Films
830 Childs Way
Suite 259
Los Angeles CA 90089

For more info contact: Mary Molina @917-407-1978

About the filmmaker:
Writer/director, Mary Molina has over ten years of production and post production experience. Prior to enrolling in the MFA Screenwriting program at the University of Southern California, Ms. Molina worked as an editor in New York City. One of her most recent credits is as editor of the behind the scenes featurette for the film " Garden State." (Visit www.imdb.com for more details).

Born in Colombia S.A. and raised in New York City, Ms. Molina is herself a blend of two worlds that both mix and clash. She writes character driven films; unique movies that break rules and keep us interested. She is equipped with a critical eye for story, and is relentless in pursuing unambiguous yet complex narratives. She has an affinity for independent and foreign films, and is confident that those sensibilities can work within the American commercial sphere to a profitable degree.

Job Opening: On-Premise Hispanic Market Manager @ Brown-Forman

About  Brown-Forman:

Brown-Forman is one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine & spirits business, producing high quality products such as Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Fetzer & Bolla Wines, Korbel Champagne .  For more information, please visit us at http://www.brown-forman.com/.
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
--ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Champions the on-premise brand building effort within a specific market area. Takes ownership of the on-premise business in assigned territory.
--Develops strong and lasting account relationships within targeted accounts.
--Serves as key contact with the distributor and retail customers.
--Analyzes the market and identifies key consumer franchise and brand building opportunities in the On-premise channel.
--Provides intensive (continual) instruction to wait staff members in product knowledge, promotional information and hospitality techniques that support the various brands and programs.
--Regularly engaged at the on-premise point of purchase during consumer promotions and actively observed and collects competitive intelligence.  

BUSINESS ACUMEN:
--Executes the local sales plans through the distributor sales team to meet or exceed brand goals and objectives and deliver organic brand and field profit growth.
--Works with the on-premise channel development manager to ensure superbly executed retail promotions by promotional agencies that deliver results.
--Demonstrates fundamental financial acumen including pricing, budget control, and gross/field profit analysis.
--Evaluates and provides input with the performance of executed sales plans. Uses internal support as required.  Provides feedback to divisional brand team members. Incorporates learning into  future 120-day plans.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree; minimum of 2 years on-premise experience in Beverage industry; bilingual skills (Spanish/English).  Strong Negotiation, Interpersonal, Sales skills and a Team Player. Demonstrated knowledge of on-premise channel and distribution system. Demonstrated ability to develop coaching and sales training skills.  Demonstrated ability to build relationships and maintain effective working relationships with distributors and accounts. Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evening hours.  Professional presentation skills coupled with action-oriented skills with appropriate "sense of urgency" execution.  Demonstrate strong oral/written/organizational/planning skills and PC literacy.  Valid state driver's license.

About  Brown-Forman:
Brown-Forman is one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine & spirits business, producing high quality products such as Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka,  Fetzer & Bolla Wines, Korbel Champagne .  For more information, please visit us at http://www.brown-forman.com/.

CONTACT: Allison Phelts via email at allison_phelts@b-f.com

Tell them you heard about thru NALIP!!!

AIM Tell-A-Vision Seeking Spanish-Language Children’s Programming

NALIPsters,

If you are still publishing the NALIP Newsletter can you send this along:

AIM Tell-A-Vision is seeking FCC Friendly, Spanish or non-English language kids programming available for broadcast syndication in key Hispanic markets.

This is not a solicitation for scripts or ideas, but a library of finished product.

Please forward any potential programming to info@aimtv.tv.

Thanks,

Robert G. Rose
CEO
AIM Tell-A-Vision & Maximas Productions
201 East 16th Street , 5th Floor
New York , NY 10003
Tel (212) 627-3192 Ext. 21 / Fax (212) 255-9232
Rob@AIMTV.tv  www.AIMTV.tv

American Latino TV - www.AmericanLatino.tv
LatiNation - www.LatiNation.tv
Sonidos - www.Sonidos.tv
Play More TV - www.PlayMore.tv

FEATURE FILM NEEDS CREW!

SLEEPING GIANT PRODUCTIONS will be shooting a FEATURE LENGTH FILM tentatively entitled "MOE" STARTING AUGUST 25, 2005 , in the LOS ANGELES area. Directed by JOSE LUIS VALENZUELA - Artistic Director of the Latino Theatre Company (http://www.latinotheater.com/about.htm) and a professor of Drama at UCLA. Written by EVELINA FERNANDEZ - award-winning actor and writer and a founding member of the LTC. Staring SAL LOPEZ (http://www.IMDB.COM) - Actor/Producer and a founding member of the LTC AND MANY MORE…

The production is opening its doors to student and independent filmmakers interested in an internship. For those of you who want more experience on set WITH a PROFESSIONAL CREW, build your list of contacts, reels, and resumes, this is YOUR opportunity! Some paid positions are also available.

POSITIONS OPEN:

--UPM
--LOCATION MANAGER
--SOUND RECORDIST/BOOM OP.
--GRIP
--ELECTRIC
--PRODUCTION DESIGN
--STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
--BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEOGRAPHY
--And LAST but definitely not the LEAST -- PA's!

EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED FOR MOST DEPARTMENTS (Shorts, Indie or student productions okay). Please EMAIL any INQUIRIES, RESUME with DEPARTMENT APPLYING FOR in SUBJECT FIELD to PRODUCER PEGGY PORTILLO at peggyportillo@hotmail.com.

Dish Network channel seeking completed shows
The new Dish Network channel dealing with the Mind, Body and Spirit is looking for original content to air. If you have a completed show dealing with one of these elements please submit to HTVN -Natale @ P.O. Box 6158 Chandler , Arizona 85224 USA

Thanks!
Nicole Natale