The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) has great news! We are beginning research and preparation of our third edition of the NALIP Latino Media Resource Guide! The “ NALIP Latino Media Resource Guide” is our member directory -- a hard-copy publication that is distributed free of charge to thousands of film and television industry professionals in order to further support the artistic work and participation of Latinos in the entertainment job market.
At this time we are accepting applications and resumes for Research Associates to help us bring yet another edition of this great tool to our burgeoning community of entertainment industry professionals. The Research Associate positions are Part Time (20/30 hours a week) paid positions based in our Santa Monica executive offices. Starts immediately; through Jan/Feb 2006.
Please take advantage of this opportunity and send us your resume ASAP plus a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Excellent for Graduate Students, researchers, documentarians. Detail–oriented with strong word processing skills a must.
Submission Deadline: November 2, 2005 by 6:30pm
E-mail / Fax / Mail your information attention to:
Octavio Marin - Signature Programs Director,
1323 Lincoln Blvd., #220, Santa Monica, CA. 90401
Tel.: 310-395-8880 / Fax: 310-395-8811 / E-mail: octavio@nalip.org
National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)
The VOY Pictures Film Lab 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. VOY Pictures delivers entertainment that is culturally relevant and empowering to today's "new generation" of Latinos and those discovering Latin culture; the screenplays submitted to our film lab should reflect this core mission.
Finalists to the competition will have the distinction of living the Hollywood dream and having meetings with industry professionals during the VOY Pictures Film Lab. In addition, they will be listed on our website for public commendation.
The winner of the Film Lab will receive cash compensation and will have his or her screenplay optioned for production by VOY Pictures.
Entry Requirements & Timetable:
A completed entry includes an original synopsis of a full-length feature film script, an application fee of $25.00 USD, a participant biography and résumé/CV, the first five (5) pages of the script, a filled-in application and a signed release form. (Application and release form can be downloaded here).
All synopses and first five (5) pages of scripts will be read at least once in the competition. Twenty synopses will be chosen as semifinalists, at which time, semifinalists will be asked to submit their screenplay in its entirety. All 20 scripts are read at least once. Five (5) scripts will advance to the competition finals.
Entry scripts must be the original work of a sole author, or a collaboration between two writers, and they must be written in English and/or Spanish. Adaptations are eligible as long as the writer controls all original and derivative rights to the material. The writer must be prepared to show documented proof of such rights.
Deadline:
All entries must be received by October 31, 2005 .
Adjudication:
The semifinal rounds are judged by industry professionals drawn from across the spectrum of the motion picture industry. The finalist scripts are judged by the VOY Pictures Committee.
For additional information regarding Voy Pictures Film Lab--Screenwriting Competition2005 (i.e. Rules & Regulations, Awards, Deadlines + Notifications, and Application requirements, etc.) click on http://www.voyfilmlab.com/.
Hola Amigos... POR FAVOR, RIEGUEN LA VOZ !!!!!
Durante el AFI FEST 2005 presentado por Audi tendremos 4 proyecciones TOTALMENTE GRATIS de 4 peliculas musicales, en PRESENTACION de MEDIANOCHE:
PROYECIONES de MEDIANOCHE, patrocinado por AQUAFINA
Viernes 4 y 11, y Sabado 5 y 12 de Noviembre a la medianoche, en el nuevo Rooftop Village del AFI FEST 2005, ultimo piso del estacionamiento del AcrLight Hollywood, con una pantalla grande al exterior para disfrutarla con una vista preciosa de la ciudad de Los Angeles... y patrocinado por AQUAFINA
* Viernes 4: JOHNNY CASH: THE MAN, HIS WORLD, HIS MUSIC
* Sabado 5: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB...si no la has visto o quieres repetir
* Viernes 11: ONE LOVE: THE BOB MARLEY ALL-STAR TRIBUTE
* Sabado 12: ABBA THE MOVIE...para que cantes la musica de los 80s
DIRECCION:
AFI FEST Rooftop Village
6360 Sunset Blvd. 7th Piso del Estacionamiento del
ArcLight Cinemas
REALMENTE... AFI FEST 2005 sera una FIESTA de CINE donde TODOS podran disfrutar!!! MIL GRACIAS por regar la voz.
Juan Pacheco
http://www.AFIFEST.com
AFI FEST 2005, November 3 - 13
AFM 2005, November 2 - 9
On Thursday, October 27th at 7pm at UCLA, Royce Hall Building—Rm. #314, we are having a panel discussion on the new wave of filmmakers and filmmaking in Brazil with:
--Karim Ainouz - director of Madame Satã ( Un Certain Regard - 2002) and the writer of Cidade Baixa ( Lower City , Un Certain Regard 2005).
--Don Ranvaud - Producer of Madame Satã, Lower City , Constant Gardner , Central Station and City of God , among many others.
--Bruno Barreto - Director of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, The Marriage of Romeo and Julieta, Four Days in September ( Brazil 's official Oscar selection).
--Randal Johnson - Director of Latin American studios at UCLA
***Deborah Calla - Producer of Dream House, Carnaval in Rio 2004, Chicano
Portraits - functioning as Moderator***
After the panel we will screen Madame Satã followed by a Q&A .
This event is FREE and open to all.
Best,
Deborah Calla
www.callaproductions.com
Office - 310-392-3775
fax -310-399-5594
(Established to bring films, discussions and filmmaking workshops to East Los Angeles )
Contact: Ernesto Espinoza
www.alabrava.com
cinesinfin@hotmail.com, alabrava@hotmail.com
Tel. 323 265 2344
Premier Night, Friday, November 11, 2005, 7pm Screening of Danny Trejo’s film “CHAMPION”, followed by the “FIRME AWARDS” to celebrate the BEST FEATURE FILM, BEST SHORT FILM, BEST DOCUMENTARY, and The JOHN ALONZO Award for Cinematography and The ANTHONY QUINN Award for Acting.
CINE SIN FIN acts both as a venue and networking experience for aspiring filmmakers, actors, screenwriters and producers. “Our mission is to provide a venue for aspiring Chicana/o filmmakers to screen their films and videos”, said Jaime Segal-Gutierrez, President of A La Brava Productions, at a press conference earlier this week.
The festival will showcase feature films such as MAID IN AMERICA, A LANGUAGE OF PASSION, CHAMPION (DANNY TREJO), NUESTRA FAMILIA; OUR FAMILY, FATMAN AND MR. TACO, CIUDAD NEZA: DE DIA Y NOCHE, EL PADRINO, and shorts in the experimental, narrative, comedy and documentary categories.
CINE SIN FIN will host a PANEL DISCUSSION on Nov. 11, 2005 (see schedule for details). The panel includes established filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers and activists to moderate a forum on the current issues facing the community, Hollywood and the growing trends of Hollywood towards the Chicana/o community. “The discussion is a forum for aspiring artists to ask career-defining questions among peers. Our audience has consistently catered to the local communities of families, artists, producers, directors, and youth living in the City”, said Eduardo Hinojosa-Espinoza, Vice President of A La Brava Productions.
CINE SIN FIN will be held at the following locations: A La Brava Headquarters in Boyle Heights; Casa del Mexicano, in the heart of Boyle Heights; the Echo Park Film Center, a community collaborative for film production and promotion; Barnsdall Gallery Theater, an architectural treasure in Hollywood; Casa de Sousa Coffee House, restaurant and performance space at the historic Olvera Street; and the L.A. Youth Opportunity Program, a community youth organization located in San Fernando. (See schedule for location dates, time and directions)
“We have empowered those individuals and organizations whose films personify and humanize the Chicana/o experience to those who would otherwise not be familiar with it,” said Ernesto Espinoza, Director of Cine Sin Fin, at a film presentation earlier this year.
CINE SIN FIN makes a special effort to inform the community of all our events with ticket giveaways to the local High Schools, Community Colleges, Community Groups, Senior Centers, Boy’s and Girls Clubs. Cine will be advertised in the local newspapers, on community radio “KPFK 90.7FM” and local television.
Ticket sales $5 donation (no one is turned away for lack of funds ).
Event sponsored by: A La Brava Producciones Revolucionarias, Inc., a nonprofit group.
WHERE: Secret Lounge / 525 West 29th Street (between 10th and 11th Ave )
TIME: 6:30-9:00PM
Featuring a silent auction of unique items, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music by special DJ Lina! For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.
To receive an invitation to the benefit in the mail, please email your full name and mailing address to: info@newfest.org.
NALIPsters,
Production company looking for hot, fresh, character driven short stories to produce. Open to all ethnicities and genres just make sure that your story is compelling. Only submit stories that you believe are film festival material.
Please submit your short screen plays via e-mail to: carcalproductions@yahoo.com
*Please make sure that your screen plays are protected through the WGA or other available sources.
Submission Guidelines for the zemos98 Call for Audiovisual Works [8 th edition] - Sevilla - Spain
For the 8th consecutive year, zemos98 presents the participation guidelines for the competition for short audiovisual works on video.
We have prepared this shorter and simplified version but we strongly recommend that you consult the complete guidelines. We've also prepared a short text explaining some of the "why's" behind this call for entries.
Deadline: 1st November 2005 —
For full entry guidelines/requirements, visit: http://www.zemos98.org/call
Works must be sent to the following address:
OCTAVA EDICIÓN FESTIVAL AUDIOVISUAL ZEMOS98
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía
Monasterio de Santa María de las Cuevas,
c/ Américo Vespucio, 2 Isla de la Cartuja.
41092 Sevilla SPAIN
bulent@podcastworld.info
The Play, "The King of the Lighthouse" is the story of four young marines sent to the old lighthouse in Patagonia , South of Argentina, right after the war between Great Britain and Argentina for the Islas Malvinas ( Falkland Islands ). They will go through difficult and extraordinary times, and not only will they become very close friends, but their lives will be changed forever…
"Come to see it LIVE before it becomes a MOVIE!"
Written & Directed by: Juan Carlos Malpeli
Starring: Jean Bernard Tenaille Alex Ruiz Cesar Giraldo Luis Arrieta, Vivianne Nacif Marian Zapico Gabriel Romero
OCTOBER 28th 8PM -- DECEMBER 3RD, 2005
Performances Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 pm
STAGE LEE
The Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute
7936 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles , CA 90046 (1 Block west of Fairfax )
Information & Reservations: Theater 323.650.7777 or cronofios@masandmore.com
DONATION: $10 per person--Call at the Theater for parking information
Set Designer Martin Rivera . Lighting Designer Maarten Cornelis
Sound Designer Forrest Borie . Stage Manager Marlen Saites
Produced by David Lee Strasberg Miguel Mas and Mas & More Entertainment
SPONSORED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ARGENTINA
WHERE: Millikan Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet
5041 Sunnyslope Ave. / Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
WHEN: Saturday, November 19 th @ 10:00AM - 6:00PM
The inaugural Youth Actors Expo - a one day event to be held on Saturday, November 19th at the Millikan Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet in Sherman Oaks - will feature a series of expert panels and interactive seminars that will provide invaluable insight to child actors and aspiring child actors ages 5-18, and their parents.
The Expo will also showcase exhibitors that offer products and services essential for child actors, including photographers, acting coaches and schools, voice coaches and programs, acting websites, trade publications and newspapers.
Entrance to the Exhibit Hall is FREE!
Please join us for two complimentary seminars and a free lunchtime performance and screening. See the Schedule page for details!
Day passes for children and adults are available on our Registration page.
Please see Registration page for more details.
Greetings NALIP members and Independent Filmmakers from Red Monkey Grip and
Lighting Company:
We are a full service Grip Company with a 3 ton grip truck fully equipped with tungsten/ hmi/flourescent packages, stands, flags, and camera support to assist your independent projects. We welcome you to explore our packages; 3 ton grip gear, 1 ton grip gear and a video package. Our staff is fully experienced in today's evolving motion-picture world. For complete rates please visit or website.
Gracias.
Redmonkey Grip & Ligthing
www.redmonkeygrip.com
info@redmonkeygrip.com
Tel. 210.771.4253
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Sixteen year old aspiring screenwriter Esther Fogel had no idea when she entered her screenplay into competition at the Austin Film Festival that within a year she would find herself on a full blown movie set, watching the story she conceived come to life in the hands of top rated film crew.
Even the Texas National Guard was moved by this story, and invited the film crew to shoot the film entirely on location at Austin 's Camp Mabry .
Bending Light, the movie that emerged from Ms. Fogel's story, is the story of a father in a concentration camp who struggles with the chance to save his son's life at the cost of the life of another boy.
Ms. Fogel won the AFF Young Filmmaker Screenplay Award last year. But rather than sit on a shelf as do most screenplays, this script was greenlighted for production when Austin Movie Makers, a group devoted to mentoring young filmmakers, decided to produce the Film.
Austin Movie Makers assigned Steve Wolf, an Austin based special effects coordinator and independent producer to direct the film. Wolf had worked on films including Crocodile Dundee II, The Firm, Cast Away and Hustle & Flow, and TV shows including America's Most Wanted, All My Children and this season's new hit, Three Wishes.
AMM Executive Producers Henrik Johansson and Eric Simone felt that by pairing an aspiring writer with the skills of a seasoned professional movie crew, a youngster would have the life-altering experience of seeing her work brought to the screen and to the world.
After a writing and preproduction team devoted 8 months to developing the project, a team of over 80 crew members donated a week of their services to create this film. Nearly a quarter of a million dollars of services were donated to this effort, while actual costs of production were miraculously kept under 20 thousand dollars, thanks to the tireless efforts of veteran producer Robert Stewart.
The Original Score, composed by S.A. —NALIP Member, Federico Chavez-Blanco , dramatically drives the story from an epic start to the gates of heaven, recorded with San Antonio Symphony maestros.
Bending Light will premiere on October 23rd, 2005 , at 7 pm at Austin 's Arbor Theater, and will then enter the international film festival circuit.
Bending Light , Austin , TX Premiere
DATE: October, 23, 2005
TIME: 7 pm
LOCATION: Regal Arbor Theater at Great Hills
ADDRESS: 9828 Great Hills Trail / Austin , TX , 78759
For more film/screening information, go to: http://www.austinfilmfestival.net/
aff/new/bside.jsp?page=filmdetails&filmId=60
FEDERICO CHAVEZ BLANCO
COMPOSER
SUENA BIEN INC
1411 W. HILDEBRAND AVE. STE 2
SAN ANTONIO TX. 78201
(210) 734 2092
NOW PLAYING—
Los Angeles Latino Internacional Film Festival (LALIFF)
RICARDO MONTALBAN TO BE HONORED AT THE LOS ANGELES LATINO
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LALIFF)
The ninth annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will open its doors on October 21 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood with the premier of Benito Zambrano's Spanish film HABANA BLUES and will close the festival on October 30 with Bruno Barreto's film, O CASAMENTO DE ROMEU E JULIETA, a delightful Brasilian comedy that recounts Romeo and Juliet's love story through the rivalry between two soccer teams.
Each year the Festival recognizes an artist for his or her track record and significant contribution to world cinema with the "Gabi" Award, the Gabriel Figuora lifetime achievement award. The Gabi Award is the heart and soul of the festival, which past recipients include Raúl Julia, Carlos Saura, María Félix, Anthony Quinn, Nelson Pereira do Santos, Federico Luppi, Rita Moreno and, of course, Gabriel Figueroa. This year, the ninth annual, LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LALIFF) has decided to grant the award to actor, RICARDO MONTALBAN.
Born on November 25, 1920 in Mexico City , Ricardo Montalbán moved to Los Angeles , California . Having no knowledge of the English language, Mr. Montalban studied intensively until he was admitted into Fairfax High school , his school of choice. It was here while playing the lead role for the school play, Tovarich, that MGM executives approached Mr. Montalban for the first time.
In 1941, he returned to his native Mexico and made thirteen films in four years. Ricardo was nominated for the Mexican Academy Award for the film Santa, in which he played a bullfighter. Already a star in his native land, Mr. Montalbán was rediscovered by MGM and offered the lead with Esther Williams in the movie Fiesta.
He became a popular contract actor for MGM from 1945 to 1955, and he starred with Hollywood 's most glamorous leading ladies. In the late 1970's, Mr. Montalbán emerged as a television icon, playing the distinguished "Mr. Roark" of Fantasy Island fame. In 1982, he reconfirmed his Hollywood clout with his critically acclaimed role in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
As a Latino, Mr. Montalbán has become a role model for his people. Mr. Montalbán began his career in Hollywood at a time when it was even more difficult for Latino actors, but his love for the theater and performing kept him going. It is this kind of love, dedication and tenacity that keeps him active and successful to this day.
In 1969, Ricardo helped found Nosotros, an organization that made in-roads in helping to remove negative stereotypes of Latinos in the film and television industries. Mr. Montalbán continues sharing his dedication through various projects including the American Lung and Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and various social, educational and charitable institutions.
For more info: http://www.latinofilm.org
NALIPsters,
NALIP Member Sergio Guerrero cordially invites you to attend the LALIFF premiere of his documentary "SI SE PUEDE", a never-before-seen look at the creation of an MLS expansion team Chivas USA. With intimate candor from its protagonists, this journey takes us through the ups and downs of pre-season teamwork, injuries, and most importantly, the coming together of American and Mexican players to speak one language: soccer.
When: Sunday, October 30 th, 2005
Time: 10:30 AM Players Red Carpet / 11:00 AM Screening
Where: Egyptian Theater / 6712 Hollywood Blvd. / Hollywood , CA 90028
Tickets available now at the box office. Please buy it now because there are a lot of “Chivas” fans in LA!
Starring RICHARD AZURDIA & MIGUEL CASTRO
It also features Christine Carlo, Gerald Brodin, Jordi Caballero and Louie Olivos Jr.
WHEN: Tuesday October 25th @ 7p.m.
WHERE: Ricardo Montalban Theatre /1615 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA
(Between Hollywood & Sunset)
COST: Tickets- $8
Two brothers leave their home in Mexico in search of the 'American Dream', only to realize it was in front of them all the time. Angel is tired of living in his small Mexican town and instead he resolves to run away, across to cross the border and find his American dream. When Angel tells his older brother, Carlos, of his grand scheme he knows won't be able to stop him, so he decides to tag along. What follows is a strange and hilarious adventure filled with crazy characters and eye-opening truths until they finally realize the dream they were chasing was back home where they started.
‘AMERICA 101’ Festival Run so far:
2005 Dances With Films Fest., CA - Audience Award
2005 Golden Film Fest., CO - Audience Award
2005 Wilmington Independent Film Fest., DE - Audience Award
2005 Arizona Intl. Film Fest., AZ
2005 River Run Intl. Film Fest., NC
2005 Memphis Intl. Film Fest., TN
2005 Tahoe/Reno Intl. Film Fest., NV
2005 Temecula Valley Intl. Film Fest., CA
2005 Forest Grove Intl. Film Fest
America 101 official site: www.fobiafilms.com
LA Latino Intl.: www.latinofilm.org
LALIFF— Brazil Day ( October 29 th, 2005 )
3:30Pm - 5:00 pm - A panel discussion with:
--Karim Ainouz director of Madame Satã
--Don Ranvaud, Producer of Madame Satã, Lower City, Constant Gardner, Central Station and City of God, among many others
--Bruno Barreto, Director of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, The Marriage of Romeo and Julieta, Four Days in September ( Brazil 's official Oscar selection)
--and Randal Johnson, Director of Latin American studios at UCLA
***Deborah Call (Producer of Dream House, Carnaval in Rio 2004, Chicano
Portraits) will be the moderator***
This event will take place at the Filmmakers Lounge at Le Deux Café. This is a free event open to all. Limited seating available.
5:15pm - US premiere of Lower City at the Egyptian Theatre. Un Certain Regard 2005. This is a paid event at the Egyptian Theatre.
Best,
Deborah Calla
www.callaproductions.com
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Dear NALIP Members
A few of you read on the 10/21 LITI Newsletter about elefante’s upcoming Latin GRAMMY party and wanted to RSVP for the event. We have received a note from Claudia Casillas of Chiquita Events that this party is by INVITATION ONLY and not open to the public. Claudia is an old friend of NALIP and she assures us that she will keep you informed of other event opportunities for NALIP members.
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.
--LITI Editors
Robert G. Rose, CEO and Founder of THE AIM TELL-A-VISION GROUP will participate this Thursday in a breakthrough conference discussing marketing techniques targeted to English Speaking Hispanics.
Tu Ciudad Magazine , an Emmis publication, and New American Dimensions, a leading ethnic market research firm, are co-sponsoring the breakthrough conference on October 27, 2005 , at the Maritime Hotel in New York City . The conference will provide research-based insights into a rapidly expanding segment of the Hispanic market: English dominant and bilingual Hispanics.
Robert G. Rose’s company AIM TV, are the producers of the highly successful American Latino TV and LatiNation, the most widely watched programs targeting the young U.S. Born Latino in English. His Award winning properties have attracted major advertisers and marketers alike, proving that this market place exists and is thriving.
The one-day conference will feature discussions and case studies from SiTV, Diageo, Target, CKIdeas, Rincon & Associates, THE AIM-TELL-A-VISION GROUP, Enlace Communications — leaders who are effectively reaching these consumers. The panels also will discuss the importance and relevance of this growing consumer segment and its implications within the Hispanic community.
Pre-registration is $250 ($300 on October 25, 2005 ). To register for the October 27, 2005 conference at the Maritime Hotel in New York City , visit www.ciudadevents.com.
WHEN: Thursday, October 27 th, 2005 @ 8:15AM
WHERE : The Maritime Hotel/ 363 West 16 th St. / New York , NY 10011
For more information on this event or AIM TELL-A-VISION GROUP, log onto www.AIMTV.tv or contact Adam Schoenberg, National Director of Marketing and Publicity 212.627.3192 x18
San Diego , CA – Press Pass International continues breaking language and cultural barriers with its cutting-edge, English language television series, "Stories de la Frontera.”
The third episode of “Stories de la Frontera” takes you to the international border as a Mexican teenager risks her life and the life of her unborn baby to give birth in America . Only “Stories de la Frontera” takes you behind prison walls where “Sister Antonia” chooses to live among hard-core criminals in one of Mexico ’s toughest penitentiaries. Come along to a unique wine tasting festival south of the border. Witness a symbol of bi-national spirit as environmentalist’s plant seeds of hope along the shores in both Californias .
“Stories de la Frontera” is a half-hour program hosted and produced by award- winning journalist, Laura Castñeda (formerly of Channel 4, KGTV). “The border is more than drugs and immigration” says Castañeda. “This is a fascinating region we live in divided by a line in the sand. We want our audiences to share a slice of life on both sides of the border.”
The show features the work of a team of talented journalists and photographers including: Jody Hammond (NBC News, formerly of KFMB-TV), Carmen Escobosa (Correspondent, Univision Los Angeles), Fernando Romero (former San Diego Union-Tribune, Tijuana Bureau Chief), Sandra Torres (formerly of WB), Sandra Dibble (San Diego Union-Tribune), and Katia Lopez-Hodoyan (La Prensa, formerly of Univision San Diego). This episode showcases original music by The Caballero-Verde Quintet, original art pieces by Ricardo Islas and documentary work by Omar de Leon.
“Stories de la Frontera” airs locally on KPBS-TV, November 15, 2005 at 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and is expanding to PBS affiliates in San Bernardino / Riverside , Fresno , and Las Cruces .
* Fiscal Sponsorship for this project provided by Media Arts Center San Diego. www.storiesdelafrontera.org
Dear friends and colleagues,
The 3 Wise Men website can now be seen at: http://www.video.com/3wisemen
Palm takes North American rights to Machado's City
Lumina Films sells North American and Caribbean rights for Sergio Machado's Lower City .
Sogepaq takes on Leon's Princesses
Spain 's Sogepaq has picked up international rights outside North America just ahead of the AFM on Fernando Leon's Princesses.
FILM/TV BITS: Lucas donates to MLK memorial; Leguizamo revives ‘ER’ ratings; Richie denies eating disorder.
Eurweb Mon, 24 Oct 2005 0:35 AM PDT
*Filmmaker George Lucas has donated $1 million toward efforts to build a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall in Washington .
The Legend Of: Antonio Banderas
Teen Hollywood Mon, 24 Oct 2005 8:03 AM PDT
There is just something ultra hot about a swashbuckling man in black! In 1998, Latino heartthrob Antonio Banderas brought the long-time legend of Zorro beautifully back to life and The Mask of Zorro launched his co-star, Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones’ career.
Oscar-nominated actor Ken Watanabe and Diego Luna are also negotiating to join the cast of Jieho Lee crime thriller. ( By Mark Umbach) (www.filmstew.com)
Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar, Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe and Diego Luna have all started negotiations to star in The Air I Breathe, which will be produced by Emilio Diez Barroso's Nala Films and Paul Schiff Prods. and directed by Jieho Lee. Daily Variety reports the project will begin lensing this January in Mexico City .
Full article at: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12616
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NALIPsters,
My name is Tina Kerr and I am the Extras Casting Director for a feature film about to start shooting, starring Hilary Swank which will be filmed in the Los Angeles and Long Beach areas of California ***(seeking Southern California LOCALS ONLY!!)***
We are looking for Hispanic & Latin types, Male and Female, 18-20 age range (17 is OK, if you will be turning 18 by 12/12/05 ) to look like YOUNG 9th, 10th & 11th grade students. MUST be legal 18 no later than December 12, 2005 and be able to look younger. The younger looking the better!! Raw, rough, edgy, juvenile delinquent TYPES with an interesting look and an attitude. We want real people, not pretty polished Hollywood actor types. No experience necessary. Fight or physical contact experience is helpful but not required. Also, candidate(s) MUST be a LEGAL US CITIZEN.
This film is based on a true story that happened at Wilson High School in Long beach and has a very positive outcome for ethnic and all students with issues everywhere!
This will be a VERY serious time commitment. If selected, you will be established as one of the featured students in Hilary Swanks' classroom and will be required to work almost every day Monday - Friday from 12/12/05 through 2/9/06 . We are only taking (3) days off for Christmas ( 12/24/05 , 12/25/05 , 12/26/05 ), so you will not be able to go out of town for the holidays. There will also be wardrobe fittings scheduled sometime prior to 12/12/05 .
Our director wants to make sure that you have a distinct/interesting personality and are able to interact with our principal actors, so everyone submitted will be required to come in for an audition with our Director. Auditions will take place on Thursday 10/27/05 from 3:45pm to 4:15pm .
- This will be filmed in or around Los Angeles & Long Beach areas
- Compensation: SAG: $122 for 8 hours + OT ($15.25 per hour with 8 hour guarantee)
If you fit the description or know someone who does and would like to set up an audition, please e-mail ASAP a SMALL j-peg photo to olccasting@aol.com. Please be sure to include contact information, height, and weight. If selected, someone will get back to you with further audition information.
Thanks for your assistance!
Best,
Tina Kerr
Extras Casting Director
ON LOCATION CASTING
Off.: (310) 274-5007
Plateado Production’s and Vanguard Cinema have teamed up to produce Telenovelas and Feature Films for Home Video Distribution in the U.S, Canada , and Puerto Rico . ”I’m very excited to be able to showcase Latino actors for these Features, I know of talent that L.A. has and I’m looking forward to showcasing it,” says Executive Producer Olga Plateado.
nema a Home Video Distribution Studio, who has been around for 13 years will be distributing the films. “We are looking forward to working together in this endeavor with Plateado Production’s,” said Freyr Thor CEO of Vanguard Cinema. NALIP member Manny Saldivar will be producing the features and Co-Directing one.
We are looking for 3 LATINA Actresses, ages 20-35 AND bi-lingual (English/Spanish) for 3 separate roles:
-- one must look like a teenager or in her early 20’s
-- one is a voluptuous woman, very sexy and comfortable with her body
--one is an athletic Latina who is a single-mother type
Also looking for 3 LATINO Actors, ages 20-35 AND bi-lingual (English/Spanish) for 3 separate roles:
--1 must ‘appear’ straight acting/looking but be able to pull off a (subtle) gay role
--1 is a young Latin-American newlywed, mid 20’s-early 30’s, career oriented
--1 is a bully-type, muscular built jock, and a recent immigrant
***Casting Call will be at 7050 Village Drive Suite A, Buena Park , CA 90621 ***
WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2005
TIME: 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Please E-mail head shoot and resume to: oplateado@vanguardcinema.com or msaldivar@vanguardcinema.com
Website: www.vanguardcinema.com
35mm short film seeks 1st AD and Script Supervisor, Nov 15-17. Cool exterior setting near LA. Low budget rates, food & accommodation provided.
Be sure to say you were sent by Jeff Gund, and please email resumes to: suzi.yoonessi@gmail.com
We are looking for: R&B PRODUCERS with musical backgrounds for Neo Soul Funk project (sounds in the style of Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux, Maxwell, etc). Music should be contemporary sounding but with classic appeal. There is no upfront pay however, if tracks are selected for the project, studio, mixdown and mastering will be paid for and a point system for producer credit will be established. Send submission files or weblinks to Latino Flavored Music Project at latinoflavored@aol.com attention Jennifer Nieves. Proof of copyright is necessary. Submission deadline: 11/21/05 . NO VOCALISTS PLEASE - MUSIC ONLY.
An ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, and a PRODUCTION ASSISTANT for our 10-minute comedic short entitled "Vinnie-The Puerto Rican from Bensonhurst". We are offering screen credit, food and DVD as payment. Scheduled to shoot beginning of December. Send resumes to latinoflavored@aol.com. Deadline: 11/15/05
An experienced BOOKKEEPER with extensive experience in Quickbooks to come to our Staten Island office twice a month. Please send cover letter and resume with desired pay rates to Linda Nieves-Powell at latinoflavored@aol.com. Deadline: 11/15/05 .
A dedicated, intelligent and hardworking INTERN to work along side Linda Nieves-Powell for the month of December. Intern will act as personal assistant and will have a variety of responsibilities. The right individual will learn all aspects of production, administration and marketing. Must be available to work in Staten Island (New Springville) 2x a week for 4 hours a day. Internship: December 1 - December 30th. Interested parties must fax cover letter and resume to: B.W. Lopez at 509-693-1758.Deadline: 11/23/05
The program is called Standardized Patient Program for USC, wherein we train actors to portray a patient on a particular ailment or diagnosis such as cancer, appendicitis, depression, etc.
We pay the participants $15/hour for training and $20/hour for the performance. There is no union involved and you will be hired as an individual contractor.
Seeking at the moment:
MALES: Latino, 25-60, willing to go thru a performed examination by medical students.
For future Program we are SEEKING:
MALES and FEMALES: 20-???, open to all ethnicities, willing to go thru a performed examination by medical students.
Please email headshots/resume to Joy Cruz: LET HER KNOW RICHARD AZURDIA REFERRED YOU. :) josefinc@usc.edu.
or
Attn: Joy Cruz
USC Keck School of Medicine
Standardized Patient Program
1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 218
Los Angeles , CA 90089
If you are looking to move your career to the next level, you must continue to meet and learn from those who are on the forefront of the entertainment industry. AIA Studios members are working because they are dedicated to developing a well rounded career.
We pride ourselves of connecting our members to working industry professionals so they can learn first hand what they can do to go from an auditioning actor to a working actor. Veteran AIA Studios Cold Reading instructor, Al Guarino is currently casting a Non-Union Pilot. Al has been in casting for over 19 years. He is one of Los Angeles premiere cold reading instructors. There are a few spots left is Al’s well-known Cold Reading class. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with Al and to learn how to prepare for every possibility that may arise on an audition.
Class starts next Tuesday, November 1 st. Call the Studio today at 818-563-4142 to enroll in these classes or to find out about our newly designed Mastery Program which gives you access to UNLIMITED classes at The Studio.
Please visit our website at http://www.aiastudios.com . (If you do not have a consultant please ask for Watchen).
The Austin Asian Film Festival returns to Austin on November 3-6!
We would like volunteers to assist in flyer distribution throughout the city, as well as ushers and box office duties. Please see http://www.cinemaasiaaustin.org/volunteers.html for details.
To volunteer, please contact volunteer@cinemaasiaaustin.org.
We're an all-volunteer festival in our second year. Screenings, panels and receptions will be a part of this festival. Among the countries represented include Korea , Japan , China , Vietnam , Bhutan , India , USA and more. We are working hard to contribute to Austin 's rich film culture by hosting a variety of contemporary films with Asian origins and/or point of view.
the fiscal sponsorship of the Asian American Community Partnership, a 501c non-profit organization affiliated with the Asian-American Cultural Center . Your support would make a huge impact in our efforts to promote this festival.
PRESS RELEASE
Austin , Texas - October 11, 2005 - The Austin Asian Film Festival returns to Austin on November 3-6. Over 30 feature films, documentaries and short films will be showcased. The festival will introduce several Texas premieres, including ONLY THE BRAVE, ELECTRIC SHADOWS and THE WORLD, and will also bring a selection of extraordinary shorts from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy . Opening and closing receptions, workshops and panel discussions will also be part of this festival. Director/writer/actor Lane Nishikawa and Producer Eric Hayashi will attend to screen their film ONLY THE BRAVE, a drama depicting the heroism of Japanese-American soldiers during WWII.
The Austin Asian Film Festival is dedicated to cultivating an understanding and appreciation of the Asian and Asian-American experience.
The festival is working under the fiscal sponsorship of the Asian American Community Partnership, a 501c non-profit organization affiliated with the Asian-American Cultural Center .
Thank you!
Matthew Yang, Volunteer Coordinator
Austin Asian Film Festival
volunteer@cinemaasiaaustin.org
www.cinemaasiaaustin.org
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