On Tuesday, September 13, 2005 ,NALIP and TotalAXIS will join once again for a one-of-a kind event: Shorts FLIXfest. This fest will be around an hour long and will include five (5) of the best shorts made in 2004 for you to start of your year with some great filmmaking.

7:00 PM - Cocktails & Dinner
7:30 PM - Shorts FLIXfest
8:30 PM - Networking

The evening will begin at 7:00 PM with cocktails followed by the film fest. The viewing will take place in a highly state of the art digital screening room provided by our friends at CineSpace. (www.Cine-Space.com)

The National Hispanic Media Coalition presents:
The 3rd Annual Local Impact Awards Luncheon

The Local Impact Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel located at 9500 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills .

The Local Impact Awards Luncheon celebrates the artistic achievement of local American Latino artists whose work is so creative and outstanding that it must be recognized.  We also take pride in honoring those individuals or entities whose achievements, generosity of spirit, and courage under fire, have greatly benefited the welfare of the local Latino Community both in front and in back of camera.

This year’s luncheon Host is Univision Communications, Inc. Laura Diaz from KCBS-TV and Big Boy from KPWR-FM will serve as our Masters of Ceremonies. 

2005 Local Impact Award Recipients:
--Teresa Quevedo, Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
--Ruben Luengas, Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
--Liz Hernandez, Excellence in Radio Broadcasting
--Kurt Streeter, Excellence in Print Journalism
--LATV, Excellence in Bilingual Broadcasting
--Linda Alvarez, Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
--Steve Lopez, Excellence in Print Journalism

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Patron - $ 5,000
Golden Patron - $4,000
Silver Patron - $3,000
Bronze Patron - $2,500
Individual Tickets - $250

To purchase tickets, or to become a sponsor, please contact Acasia Flores at (213) 534-3026 or by email at aflores@nhmc.org. Or visit http://www.nhmc.org/ for more information.

Budgeting & Scheduling Seminar
(Brought to you by NALIP—NY and Jungle Software)

Join NALIP-New York and Jungle Software as we present a free interactive 3-hour seminar to help filmmakers produce a budgeting & scheduling presentation for your next project. 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.

Demo software available online at www.JungleSoftware.com
Sponsors: www.JungleSoftware.com / www.aftra.com
Reserve your space via email at epagan@pagan-images.com

Date: Monday, September 12, 2005
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: AFTRA New York
260 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(Between 38th St. & 39th St.)

-- Snacks & Drinks Served --

Invitation to screening of “A Day Without a Mexican” and discussion with the filmmakers Arau Arizmendi and Sergio Arau

Dear Friends,

Casa Libre is a shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children in Los Angeles providing emergency and long-term housing and a range of social and legal services for its migrant resident children. The program is based in a three-story gothic mansion registered as a historic site and the former home of Charlie Chaplin.

I am writing to invite you to a very special Film Night at Casa Libre this Saturday evening (September 10) at 8 PM for a screening of the award-winning independent movie “A Day Without a Mexican” (www.adaywithoutamexican.com/dos.html) followed by a discussion with its star and co-writer Arau Arizmendi (www.sergioarau.com/) and producer/director/co-writer Sergio Arau (http://www.sergioarau.com/).

Yareli Arizmendi has starred in numerous films including Like Water for Chocolate, El Grito, Bloody Proof, and Love Always. Born in Mexico City , she attended UCLA where she completed a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre.

Sergio Arau is a highly acclaimed filmmaker, artist and musician. Born in Mexico City , he is the co-writer- producer-director of “A Day Without a Mexican.” He received his MFA in Film Studies at the National School of Film (CUEC), Mexico City . In addition to his role as a successful filmmaker, Sergio is also an award-winning recording artist, and founder of the popular band Botellita De Jerez.

Following the screening, Yareli and Sergio will lead a discussion with Casa Libre residents and guests about the making of this innovative film.

You and residents of other shelters are invited to attend. We only have space for a limited number of guests. If you plan to attend this Casa Libre Film Night, promptly rsvp to Marisol Zacarias mzacarias@centerforhumanrights.org, facsimile 213-386-9484, or phone 213-388-8693 ext 102.

The Casa Libre is located at 845 S. Lake Street , LA 90057 (NW corner James Wood Blvd. , 1 block west of Alvarado, 1 block north of Olympic Blvd.)

We are also always in search of volunteers and donated used items for the Casa Libre residents.

Best wishes.

Peter A. Schey
President
Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law
256 S. Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles , Ca. 90057
Telephone: (213) 388-8693 ext. 104
Facsimile: (213) 386-9484
Electronic mail: pschey@centerforhumanrights.org

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 13th ANNUAL SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL ( March 9-19, 2006 )

* For Entry Form and additional information, please click here: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/Call%20for%20Entries/callforentries.html

* Entry Deadline: November 30, 2005

Media Arts Center San Diego's prestigious and internationally recognized San Diego Latino Film Festival, soars into 2006 with an impressive and exhilarating schedule of activities, special events and initiatives. The 13th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF) is now accepting entries for the 2006 festival. SDLFF will take place March 9-19, 2006 at the UltraStar Theaters Mission Valley at Hazard Center located in beautiful San Diego , California . Last year's festival was attended by an audience of 17,000 actively-engaged film lovers, filmmakers, actors, programmers, distributors, industry representatives and journalists.  The San Diego Latino Film Festival has used the unique geographical and cultural position of the San Diego Border Region to make the festival a premiere venue for the exhibition of international and U.S. Latino features, shorts and documentaries.

The festival is seeking innovative works that are 'by', 'about' or 'for' the Latino community, that have been produced between 2004-2006.  A panel of distinguished curators from the San Diego and Tijuana community will select the films and videos to be screened during the "Official Selection" of the festival. All entries will be pre-screened for eligibility by curators, however, not all entries will be programmed.  If your work is selected, you will be notified by mail no later than January 31, 2006 to send the work in its original format.

Winners will share awards & prizes! See winners for last year's festival at: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/Awards/winners.html

Deadline for submissions to the festival is November 30, 2005 .

Entry fee: $15 (shorts) and $25 (features). Payable by check or money order to: "Media Arts Center San Diego".

To enter a work, please submit each of the following:
1. Completed Entry Form
2. Brief synopsis (100 words or less)
3. Bios (actors, producer, & director)
4. VHS or DVD video copy of entry (NTSC)
5. Still photos (300 dpi if submitted electronically)
6. $15 entry fee for Shorts / $25 entry fee for Full length (payable to: "Media Arts Center San Diego"). Or, pay on-line with a credit card at: http://acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=91185

Send all Entries to:

San Diego Latino Film Festival 2006
c/o Media Arts Center San Diego
921 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102, U.S.A.
E-mail: ethan@mediaartscenter.org
Telephone: 619-230-1938 x 101 / Fax: 619-230-1937

For Entry Form and additional information, please contact ethan@mediaartscenter.org, call 619-230-1938 x 101, click here: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/Call%20for%20Entries/callforentries.html

Cinema En Tu Idioma Presents:
‘El Crimen Perfecto’ at San Diego ’s Landmark Ken Cinema

NALIPsters,

Please join us starting this Friday, September 9th for the San Diego premiere of the hit Spanish comedy!

* One of the top grossing box office films in Spain of all time!

*"Brazenly hilarious! An uproarious and politically incorrect parody" – Toronto International Film Festival

* OFFICIAL SELECTION - AFI Film Festival Los Angeles

Popular Spanish film director Alex de la Iglesia (THE DAY OF THE BEAST, PERDITO DURANGO, LA COMMUNIDAD) returns with a new black comedy, EL CRIMEN PERFECTO (THE PERFECT CRIME). Rafael (Guillermo Toledo) has transformed the ladies department of an upscale department store into his own personal fiefdom, and his bitter rival for the job of floor manager is Don Antonio (Luis Valrela), veteran manager of the men's department. When Rafael accidentally kills Don Antonio during a heated argument, the only witness is Lourdes (Monica Cervera), a horrible, obsessive saleswoman, who blackmails Rafael into becoming her husband and slave. Desperate to be free, Rafael plots to rid himself of her.

EL CRIMEN PERFECTO (www.elcrimenperfecto.net) will be screened for ONE WEEK ONLY at a NEW LOCATION for the San Diego Latino Film Festival's monthly film series. EL CRIMEN PERFECTO will screen exclusively at Landmark Theatres Ken Cinema conveniently located off the 15 Freeway at Adams Avenue ( 4061 Adams Avenue , San Diego , CA , 92116 ) from September 9th (Fri) through September 15th (Thur).

For additional information about screening times and tickets visit: www.sdlatinofilm.com or call 619.230.1938 #2.

EL CRIMEN PERFECTO will screen three times daily from September 9-15 at 4:35 , 7:10 , and 9:45 p.m. (plus 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday) at the Media Arts Center San Diego's San Diego Latino Film Festival, in partnership with Vitagraph Films and Landmark Theatres (www.landmarktheatres.com).

Tickets are $8.50 general admission and $6.00 students/seniors. EL CRIMEN PERFECTO is not rated, but is recommended for mature audiences. In Spanish with English subtitles.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

NFB FILM CLUB AND CITIZENSHIFT, a National Film Board of Canada website project, is sponsoring a series of films about racism in the workplace. Are you a victim of this stressful and often life-altering experience? Do you know someone who is? Get the word out! The most original, provocative and compelling stories will be selected to screen October 24 at the CineRobotheque in Montreal, and will appear in a feature dossier of “racism at work” on Citizen Shift! Each doc will also compete for the audience choice award.

Contact: Colleen Ayoup
Tel: 514.496.4361
E-mail: c.ayoup@nfb.ca
Web: http://citizen.nfb.ca/racism
Deadline: September 16, 2005

SLAMDANCE 2006 FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

The 12th annual Slamdance Film Festival will be held January 19-27, 2006 in Park City , Utah . Slamdance is the number one Park City alternative to the Sundance Film Festival. Located at the same time and place, Slamdance offers a leg up to first time filmmakers.

Slamdance is currently accepting submissions. The early deadline is August 29th for all films. The final shorts deadline is October 11th. The final features deadline is October 17th.

Go to http://www.slamdance.com for more information

Call for Entries

IFFLA seeks features, documentaries, music videos, experimental, children's and animated films of any length and format for its fourth annual event.

Selected films will screen at Arclight Hollywood, a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Hollywood , April 19-23, 2006 .

Prizes will be awarded for Best Feature, Documentary and Short film selected by a jury of industry professionals. In addition, IFFLA 2006 will offer Audience Choice Awards in each category.

For further information on the Festival, as well as, the submission form and guidelines, please visit www.indianfilmfestival.org.

Entries must be postmarked no later than January 6, 2006 .

IFFLA was established in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting a greater appreciation of Indian culture to the diverse audiences of Los Angeles by showcasing a selection of films from or about India by Indian and international filmmakers as well as films that reflect diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora.

In 2006, for the first time in the Festival's history, IFFLA will also spotlight works by Indian filmmakers that cross boundaries to tell compelling stories of a global perspective.

Sponsorship Opportunities with IFFLA 2006 IFFLA 2006 has a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities that are designed to meet your companies specific sponsorship, marketing and promotional objectives. Sponsorship opportunities include but are not limited to:

1. Event Sponsorships
2. Sponsorship Packages tailored to meet diverse budgets
3. Advertising in the Festival Catalogue

For all sponsorship inquiries or to receive a customized proposal, please contact:

Smrithi Narayan
Director of Development
Tel: (310) 339-4637
Email: smrithin@indianfilmfestival.org

Indie Mexican Film, ‘Maquillaje’ Seeks Funding

‘Maquillaje’ is a Dark Comedy-Drama, written by Marcial Rios. The film tells the story of self-discovery of an overweight clown, as she tries to find true love and the meaning of life. Film Independent Member Marcial Rios is a first generation Mexican-American and an alumnus of the Chapman University Film School . Rios has written, produced and directed all of his own projects, including his thesis film, “La Tierra del Dolor,” which premiered at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival and was an official selection in CineFestival San Antonio, Cine Sin Fin Los Angeles, and Colored Pictures Short Film Festival North Carolina.

Marcial Rios’ honors and awards include a stage play, “Los Fieles,” which was performed for more than three thousand audiences at the Riverside Convention Center , in California . He won a spot at IFP Los Angeles’ Project: Involve as a writer/director and his feature screenplay, “Rocketeros,” was chosen to be part of the Killer Scripts List. Marcial Rios Salcido is currently working as a writer/producer for the Imagen award winning Latino music channel, LATV, and writing his third screenplay, “Bloodlines.”

Contact:
Marcial Rios
(310) 838-7589
(714) 227-6080 (cell)
E-mail: marcialrios@hotmail.com

10% Discount on Screenwriting Expo 4
November 11-13, 2005 in Los Angeles

Click here to download the 48-page catalog of Expo events as a .pdf.

Screenwriting Expo 4 is back at the Los Angeles Convention Center , November 11-13, 2005 , with more than 350 seminars, a $5,000 writing tournament, and a pitchXchange to reach 60+ top prodcos & agencies.

Guests of Honor include William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), John August (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich), Paul Haggis (Million Dollar Baby), David Koepp (War of the Worlds), Ehren Kruger (The Ring), Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex), and Joss Whedon (Serenity).

Our faculty of more than 110 teachers is headlined by Jack Epps (Top Gun), Tim Minear (Angel), David Freeman, Michael Hauge, Robert Kosberg, Linda Seger, and John Truby.

The Expo is only $74.95 for 3 full days (and includes a free subscription to Creative Screenwriting magazine).

Register by 10/1/05 and use this special coupon code to receive 10% off your registration: Expo4CSWeekly. Click here for more information on Screenwriting Expo 4.

Click here to download the 48-page Expo catalog as a .pdf.

Click here to register for Screenwriting Expo 4 right now. If you can't make it this year, an excellent selection of Expo seminars is now available by on DVD (only $19.95 each).

FREE Acting Class with Director/Acting Coach Joel Colman

Joel Colman Offers a Professional Acting Class!

Learn how to GET MORE WORK
FREE CLASS FOR INFO LIST

Joel Colman is a multi-award winning working director who offers a small, personal acting class in West LA. Joel's years in the industry have been honed into an intense training.  No, he doesn't teach Strasberg or Stanislavsky methods and yes he does teach a "method" he calls GETTING WORK.

His recent graduate is Masiela Lusha, who is now starring as the daughter on ABC's the GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW. Shelley Cole a current student is now starring in NAZWORLD, a feature currently filming.

Joel works on setting goals, cold reading, script breakdown, setting the character, audition preparation, commercials, improv, acting tools, voice correction, and fear of success.

Further info can be found at: www.professionalactingclass.com

The new class is now starting Thursday evenings.

Call and mention Jeff Gund for your FREE introductory Class: (310) 454-1959

Public Media Caucus

Sunday, October 16, 2005
2:00pm to 5:00pm
California State University , Los Angeles
Music Building , Rm. 149
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles , CA   90032-8111

The Center for Digital Democracy is holding a participatory caucus to outline what public media should be in the United States and how to make it so.  All of us are deeply concerned about the preservation of public media space.  Unlike efforts in other countries, the U.S. has lacked an open, deliberative process to determine our public media needs and how to effectively meet them.  The purpose of the caucus is to actively engage the independent media producing, distribution, activist, and funding community and those institutions that regularly use independent media such as libraries and museums in developing strategies and tactics to ensure a vibrant public media ecology.

The caucus will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2005, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at California State University, Los Angeles, Music Building, Rm. 149, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA  90032-8111

The format of the caucus will include a panel whose participants will provide an overview of independent media including a brief history of media production, distribution, and activism, along with examples of new production and distribution paradigms that are proving successful in generating audiences and revenues.  This will be followed by a question and answer segment after which we will break into smaller working groups where the audience will participate in outlining public media needs and identifying strategies and tactics.  We will then reconvene as a whole, with the groups reporting-out their key points.  We will consolidate the information and determine specific action steps for moving forward.

This is third in a series of caucuses the Center for Digital Democracy will be conducting around the country.  (The first was held in San Francisco and the report can be found at http://www.democraticmedia.org/ddc/PublicMediaCaucus.php)

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Alyce Myatt, amyatt@nyc.rr.com, (212) 765-0193. Or, visit: http://www.democraticmedia.org/NPM/PMCLA.php

Seating is limited, but we hope you are able to join us.

Announcing the world’s first Television Festival

NYTVF is proud to present the first-annual Independent Pilot Competition, the only industry-recognized platform that allows aspiring television makers to showcase their independently produced pilots directly for network and cable executives. The 2005 competition features 26 pilots in five major categories: Comedy, Reality, Documentary, Animation and Drama.

In addition to the Independent Pilot Competition, the NYTVF is also featuring a number of exclusive specialty screenings, a panel discussion series and several special events intended to celebrate the television industry and to honor those who have made meaningful contributions to it.

For more information on these events, please consult our website: www.newyorktelevisionfestival.com or call us at 1-866-NYTVFTX. (1-866-698-8389)

The festival will be taking place from September 28 and will run through October 3. Passes and packages are going fast. Seats are limited.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ONLINE NOW!

Raindance to open with Devil documentarySundance winner The Devil And Daniel Johnston will kick off this year's Raindance Film Festival while Secuestro Express closes the event.

ABC Lands Landes By Mark Umbach (www.filmstew.com)

Final Destination 2 star Michael Landes secures a talent holding deal with ABC and Touchstone Television.

Actor Michael Landes, last seen in Final Destination 2, has signed a one-year talent holding deal with ABC and Touchstone Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This pilot season Landes starred for ABC and Touchstone in the comedy pilot Love Life, …

Full story at: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12271

Learn the Film Industry by Volunteering

The 9th annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is seeking dependable & fun volunteers!!

This year the festival is to be held October 21st through the 30th, 2005 at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood .

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is dedicated to presenting the best Latino films made in the US , Spain , the Caribbean , and Latin America . LALIFF is spearheaded by co-founders Marlene L. Dermer, Executive Director and Programmer, and Edward James Olmos, the acclaimed actor, director, and community activist.

LALIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support and promote the development and exhibition of independent and diverse visions by Latino filmmakers. In the process, LALIFF promotes awareness of the richness and diversity of Latin cultures, its artistry and countries through film, the most powerful medium in the world. LALIFF seeks to foster cultural harmony while serving as a springboard and catalyst for the promotion and distribution of Latino film.

Last year over 25,000 people attended. As our attraction grows we continue to seek more experienced volunteers with a minimum of 12 hours to give. Volunteer positions now available in the following departments include:

~Marketing
~Promotions
~Production
~Print Traffic
~Venue
~Programming
~Publicity

For questions and submissions, please contact Jana or Miguel at (323) 469-9066 or e-mail us at: volunteer@latinofilm.org

You may also email me directly here at: Miguel.mouchess@fox.com

~Please include: your name and phone number/email
~Also include how you found us: ? (newsletter, website, referral, etc.)
~You can also visit & register through our website at: http://www.latinofilm.org/

Thank you for your support and consideration.
Please plan on attending to help support diversity in the film industry.

Associate Publicist Opening at ITVS

Title: Associate Publicist
Reports to: Publicity Manager
Salary: $ 40,000-$45,000, Exempt

The Independent Television Service, Inc. (ITVS) is a nonprofit organization created and chartered by Congress to make unique, provocative, compelling programs for public television by independent producers. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary: The Associate Publicist is responsible for coordinating institutional promotional efforts on behalf of ITVS and select initiatives and television programs on PBS. Serving as a junior publicist, the Associate Publicist implements select local and national promotional campaigns; helps plan and execute special promotional events such as press conferences and screenings, and serves as an assistant to the ITVS Publicity Manager. The Associate Publicist fully manages the editorial production of ITVS's bi-annual publication, Beyond the Box.  ITVS seeks a person who can work both independently and as a part of a dynamic 3-person publicity team, has excellent follow-through and proven media relations skills, is creative, diplomatic and has a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will have well developed written and communication skills, as well as superior organizational and multi-project promotional management skills.  Experience in public media is a plus but not a requirement.

Duties and responsibilities:

--Assist ITVS PR Manager in relationship building with key stake-holders including PBS, stations, elected officials, NGOs and other community-based organizations in relation to ITVS corporate communications efforts.
--In collaboration with ITVS PR Manager, develop key messaging points for institutional use, and create talking points to support the through brand of ITVS and its many platforms across the organization.
--Manage ITVS's show specific promotional efforts such as key co-productions with public television strands, including any collaborative publicity efforts.  Managing the creation of all print and electronic program publicity materials such as press kits, and collaborating in the creation of other promotional materials such as postcards, posters, flyers, ads, etc.
--Assist PR Manager in planning, producing and promoting special ITVS Institutional events.
--Assist PR Manager in promotional efforts around the new ITVS International initiatives.
--Manage clip filings and produce clipping reports in a timely manner to be sent to program producers, and collecting and posting in the database accolades for each show. 
--Serve as spokesperson as necessary on behalf of ITVS institutionally and to direct reporters as appropriate organization spokespeople both internally and externally.
--Work with ITVS Communications staff to develop media training for staff.
--Manage the production and distribution of ITVS's semi-annual publication BEYOND THE BOX.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree, minimum 2-3 years experience in public relations. Broadcast promotion and experience in public media, publishing and copy-editing a plus. Proficiency in Word, Filemaker, Excel and Internet research, with experience in Photoshop and Quark desirable. Understanding of relevant social issues and experience in underrepresented communities locally and nationally helpful.  Experience in working with ethnic media and other niche press also important.

For more information about ITVS, visit http://www.itvs.org. To apply, email cover letter, resume and one to two-page writing sample to itvs@itvs.org. Please put Associate Publicist in the subject of your email. No application or enquiries will be taken via telephone.

Deadline: September 23, 2005 .

Vocal Coaches, Choreographers, Live Music ProducersWanted for TV Show!

Hello Everyone!

I’m casting for a new Celebrity Music Competition TV show on VH1.

We’re looking for EXPERIENCED VOCAL COACHES, CHOREOGRAPHERS,
LIVE-PERFORMANCE PRODUCERS, with GREAT personalities and a track record,
preferably working with celebrities but not essential.

Potential cast must be available in Los Angeles for shooting from 27 Sept 2005 for 3 days per week for 8 weeks until 20 November. The pay is approximately $3000 per week.

Unfortunately, due to the confidentiality of this project, I am unable to provide you with more details at the moment. Please contact me if you have any additional questions or know of any strong candidates. You must mention you were referred by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and please email photo, resume/discography, and contact information to casting@kanpaipictures.com.

Thanks for your help.

Fond Regards,

Charisse Reneau
Casting Director
Tribune Studios
Tel. 310.409.3901

AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi - Call for Volunteers!!!

Get ready for AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi! We are seeking volunteer assistance for all aspects of festival preparation and production, both prior to and during this year's festival, which runs November 3-13. We are greatly indebted to the many dedicated, motivated and talented individuals who volunteer their time each year, helping us to welcome the world of cinema to Los Angeles .

For best information on how to be a volunteer for this upcoming festival season, please plan to attend our annual Call for Volunteers.

When: Sunday, September 18, at 2:00 p.m.
Where: AFI Campus ( 2021 N. Western Avenue , just north of the intersection of Western and Franklin.) The meeting will take place in the Mark Goodson Screening Room inside the Louis B. Mayer Library.

Contact: festvol@AFI.com

2 Job Openings at IFFLA 2006

Festival Coordinator:
-Works closely with the Festival Director in all areas of the Festival including programming, special events, development, volunteers, publicity and marketing
-Updates festival databases, keeps the Festival timeline and schedule of special events and programs
-Communicates with all departments to make sure deadlines are met
-Conducts research to assist the development process of every department
-Participates in staff meetings and helps the Festival Director prepare the agenda and notes for each meeting
-Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel) and access to Internet are required
A great opportunity to enter the entertainment industry and learn from within how a festival runs.

Marketing Coordinator:
-Works closely with the Festival Director and Sponsorships in developing cross marketing strategies with other nonprofit arts organization and media outlets
-Works with the Programming Department in promoting Call for Entries and the final line-up
-Ensures contractual obligations with print, TV, radio and online partners are fulfilled
-Keeps an update of local, national and international events of special interest
-Updates the marketing databases
-Attends events as an IFFLA spokesperson
-Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel) and access to Internet are required

For both positions, we are looking for energetic, organized people with excellent communication skills.

Note: These are nonpaying positions with the potential of becoming paying positions in March 2006. IFFLA offers internships/student credit and a creative environment for dedicated, responsible and enthusiastic workers to enrich their work experience and contribute to our organization.

Please send your resume to info@indianfilmfestival.org.

Seeking Two Latina actresses between the ages of 20 and 60

"Conversations 'Bout the Girls"

Sonia Jackson's latest work examines a woman's relationship with her breasts and how that relationship is or is not changed by the world around her.  The script calls for a colorful cast of women of all different shapes an sizes to reach the audience through reflective monologues and dialogues. She is seeking Two Latina's between the ages of 20 and 60 with a range of body types from petite to full figure.

Must have a strong grasp of both comedy and drama and the ability to balance the two gracefully.

The show will run for seven Tuesdays in the evening starting Oct. 18th 2005 at the Hayworth Theatre off of Wilshire near Virgil.

Have a two minute monologue of your choosing prepared, and please be open to cold reading as well.

Contact Nicolette Vajtay at:  NicoletteV3@aol.com or my cell at:  (323) 351-5800

Thank you and please feel free to cross post to others who may be right for the part.

Art Director/Prop Master, and Guns Expert Wanted for Feature

NALIPsters,

An excellent friend of mine, producing a low budget feature in Utah , seeks one hell of an art director/prop master for a "Death Wish"-type movie.

The project stars William Forsythe (in everything) and Danny Trejo (Heat). Shoot starts September 12th thru 28th. Job seeks qualified guns and squibs expert. Yes, this IS a paid gig. Distribution in line. Marketable cast.

If you know of any stand-up professionals who would be interested, have them contact me by E-mail at radarjig@yahoo.com

Cheers,

Mike Timm

South Florida Director AND Editor Needed for Documentary ( Savannah , GA )

Bosch and Company is a recently established documentary film company in Miami . We are currently producing a documentary about Yellow Fever for PBS' American Experience. Our Producer, Adriana Bosch, has over 20 years of award-winning documentary filmmaking experience.

Filming was scheduled to take place in New Orleans . However, due to the recent tragedy, we are considering Savannah , GA. Production plans include the recreation from the Yellow Fever epidemic in the late 1800s and the scientific research that took place in the hospitals and laboratories. We will also be filming in other cities and possibly other countries. Filming is scheduled for mid-October and November.

Our goal is to hire a Director and Editor from the South Florida area. We are committed to the promotion of the production community in Miami and would like to employ local talent. Currently, we are accepting reel submissions for review. Feel free to also contact us and further details about the project can be discussed.

BOSCH AND COMPANY
Adriana Bosch- President
Marlis Pujol- Producer
2140 South Dixie Hwy #202
Miami , FL. 33133
Off. 05-860-1128
Fax 305-860-1358
Boschandcompany@bellsouth.net[1

G.A.P Media Educator (Part-time)
Job Description

Global Action Project, Inc. (G.A.P.), a youth-based, social justice media organization based in New York City , seeks part-time Media Educators for its after school programs.  G.A.P.’s mission is to provide youth with the knowledge, tools and relationships they need to create powerful, thought-provoking media on local and international issues that concern them and to use their media as a catalyst for dialogue and positive social change. G.A.P’s programs combine a dynamic mix of video production, media literacy, activism and popular education.

Responsibilities:

Educators will co-facilitate after-school video programs for youth ages 12-19, twice a week.  Educators are required to attend G.A.P’s staff development retreats and workshops including staff meetings and community meetings and also participate in outreach.  Candidates must be able to commit from mid September 2005 to June of 2006 for approximately 10-15 hours a week (depending on program). 

Qualifications:

Media Educators must demonstrate a willingness to engage in G.A.P’s curriculum and pedagogy which is focused on using media as a tool for critical thinking, popular education, creative expression, organizing, dialogue and action.  They must have good facilitation and co-facilitation skills, a demonstrated commitment to youth leadership and development as well as demonstrated interest working with middle school or high school age youth.  Media Educators should also have experience in digital video production skills and editing skills (Avid, Final Cut Pro, etc.) and have strong aesthetic sensibility.

Ideal candidate would possess:

A passion for social justice, desire and commitment to working with youth, intergenerational learning and cultural engagement through media; familiarity with and interest in community organizing; an investment in connecting local to global issues; comfortable in a collaborative work environment with a diverse staff and youth community; good administrative and time management skills and a sense of humor.

A reel of your work and work done with youth will be requested at the interview. Please do not send work samples at this time.

G.A.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace; LGBTQ, women, people of color and other under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants can send resume and cover letter by email to media@global-action.org  or via fax to 212-594-9574.

No Phone Calls Please.  Salary: $20-25/hour, depending on experience, for prep, workshops and meetings adding to 10-15 hours a week. 

www.global-action.org

Program Director
Global Action Project
4 W. 37th street , 2nd Fl
New York , NY 10018
Fax # 212.594.9574

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