The Puerto Rico chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers Association (NALIP), in conjunction with the San Juan Cinemafest and the Puerto Rico Film Corporation, will sponsor a full day of free panels on feature film pitching, finance, and distribution for indie filmmakers, beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, at the Normandie Hotel in San Juan, according to Frances Lausell, president of NALIP-PR.
Participants will include NALIP Executive Director and independent producer Kathryn Galán, veteran entertainment attorney and producers’ representative Mark Litwak, long-time personal manager and award-winning producer Marilyn Atlas, Ostrow and Company financing executive Pamela Peak , and Venevisión International Film and Theater Division Manager Julio Noriega.
The programming schedule will include the following panels, both of which will be conducted in English:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. : “Pitching: Get Your Project on Its Feet”
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. : Working Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. : “Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Indie Films”
The first 90 minutes of the working lunch will be devoted to presentations by Ana María García of the San Juan Cinemafest and Ramón Almodóvar, president of the Puerto Rico Producers Association (APCA), followed by a Q&A session with guests Arturo Rodríguez Fernández, International Director of Cine Santo Domingo and Director of the Cine Santo Domingo Film Festival; Peruvian film director (“Alias ‘La Gringa’” and “Doble Juego”); and Mexican producer-director José Luis García Agraz (“El Misterio del Trinidad”). During the final 30 minutes, five volunteers from among the attendees will be given the opportunity to pitch a film project and receive critiques and feedback.
Kathryn Galán has established NALIP as the preeminent national Latino media organization in the U.S. , dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of Latino/a film, television and documentary projects by supporting Latino/a writers, producers, directors and creative talent and advocating on their behalf. NALIP runs regional programs plus four national Signature programs: the Latino Writers Lab™ held in New York each spring and Santa Monica, California each fall; the intensive 10-day Latino Producers Academy™ held in Tucson, Arizona each summer; a national Conference that welcomes over 600 makers and funders each spring, and the Latino Media Resource Guide™, the go-to source for information on Latino directors, writers, producers, craftspersons, funders, diversity opportunities, distributors, and film programs.
Mark Litwak’s entertainment law practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing (“Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry,” “Risky Business: Financing and Distribution of Independent Film”). As a producers’ rep, Litwak assists filmmakers in the marketing and distribution of their films through such renowned film festivals as Cannes , Toronto , Telluride, and others. At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, three of his clients had films acquired for distribution: HUSTLE & FLOW, which won the Audience Award ( Paramount ), THE MATADOR (Miramax), and MARILYN HOTCHKISS BALLROOM DANCING AND CHARM SCHOOL (Goldwyn).
Equally at home in the worlds of film, television, and live theater, Marilyn Atlas is a founding member of Women in Film’s Luminas Committee, which supports the portrayal of women in non-stereotypical roles in film and television, and is committed to finding projects that reflect diversity and non-stereotypical characters. Among her credits as a film producer are REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, A CERTAIN DESIRE, starring Sam Waterston, and ECHOES, which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival.
Pamela Peak is Director of Business Development at Ostrow and Company, a full service consultation and film representation company whose corporate mission is to guide and assist in the development, packaging, financing, and distribution of quality feature film projects. To date the company has arranged financing and negotiated distribution for more than 80 feature films, TV movies, and documentaries. Pamela is also the producer/director of the documentary COLORBLIND.
Julio Noriega heads up the film and theatrical division for Venevisión International, which over the past 30 years has been one of the most important providers of Spanish language programming for Latin America and the world, positioning its productions in more than 20 languages and currently reaching 97% of the entire U.S. Latino population, thanks to its association with Univisión Communications.
“NALIP-PR’s mission is to help develop and expand Puerto Rico ’s film industry and film community,” said Lausell. “By organizing activities such as this one, we hope to provide an opportunity for local filmmakers to obtain practical information directly from working professionals in the industry, as well as a giving them a chance to network and establish contacts which could prove of great value in the future.”
Contact: Frances Lausell
Phone: 787-268-0063
Cell Phone: 787-640-5290
E-mail: isladigital@aol.com
Here’s your chance to mingle with filmmakers at AFI FEST 2005!
WHEN: Friday, November 4, 2005
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Cinema Lounge located within AFI FEST 2005’s Rooftop Village at the ArcLight Hollywood parking structure, 6360 Sunset Blvd., 7th Floor
RSVP: 323.769.6244
For more information please contact festpress@AFI.com.
Also at AFI…
will have its World Premiere at AFI Fest 2005 on:
Friday, November 11 th @ 9:30pm Arclight, Theatre 14
Saturday, November 12 th @ 12:30pm Arclight, Theatre 13
For Ticket and More Information: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2005/bo.aspx
Viva Bolivia - a cultural happening in celebration of Director Martin Boulocq’s new film THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF MY VERY BEST YEARS (Lo Mas Bonito y Mis Mejores Años) premiering at AFI Film Festival 2005.
- Shake it up with the spectacular Bolivian dancers
- Groove to beat of indigenous music performed by Diego Boulocq, the film’s composer
- Harmonize along with the film’s female star Alejandra Lanza
- Stay to chat with the pioneer’s of Bolivian’s new wave of cinema (Director Martin Boulocq, Executive Producer Rodrigo Bellott and cast)
- Free Raffle for two tickets to film’s World Premiere and exclusive after party
Where : Sabor y Cultura Café
(formerly Espresso Mi Cultura Café)
5625 Hollywood Boulevard
à Located at Hollywood Blvd @ Gramercy
Los Angeles , CA
When : Thursday, November 10 th
Time : 7:30 pm
--NO RSVP REQUIRED
For Ticket and More Information: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2005/bo.aspx
Latino Issues in the Cinematic Spotlight
21 st Film Arts Festival of Independent Cinema
November 3-9, 2005
Extraordinary documentaries and narrative features explore Latino culture and identity, and the vibrant Latino presence in the California and the U.S. at this year's festival.
On the narrative front, playwright Octavio Solis premieres his first feature film PROSPECT (screening November 6 at 4:10pm ), in conjunction with The Ballad of Pancho and Lucy at Intersection for the Arts/Campo Santo (October 26 through November 21, 2005 , Thursdays through Sundays, 8pm ). Adapted from his stage play of the same title, PROSPECT is a dark, character-driven comic drama that takes place over a single night of confrontation and soul-searching. The main character, Scout, played by Bay Area Sean San Jose, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation where he is forced to confront his personal issues
Touching on the subject of racial tensions, NUESTRA FAMILIA, by Oriana Zill de Granados (screening November 5 at 12noon), explores gun and gang violence that plagues the Latino community of Salinas , California . NUESTRA FAMILIA is part of the Mother Jones Agitators and Instigators series.
About Mariachi culture and immigration, ROMÁNTICO, by Mark Becker (screening November 6 at 2pm), is tangentially about States/Mexican economics and the subterranean American alien community as it follows an illegal immigrant who makes a living serenading in the Mission district of San Francisco. The screening will open with live music by Trio Los Románticos. Mark Becker will answer questions after the film. ROMÁNTICO is part of the Mother Jones Agitators and Instigators series.
Focusing on economical disparities, RANCHO CALIFORNIA (POR FAVOR) , by John Caldwell (screening November 5 at 1:45pm ), looks at the gap between wealthy suburban Southern Californians and their neighbors living in nearby migrant labor camps. RANCHO CALIFORNIA (POR FAVOR) is part of the Mother Jones Agitators and Instigators series.
To purchase tickets to any of these films, please go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1938
The Film Arts Festival opens on Thursday November 3 at Kanbar Hall, in the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco . It continues on Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6 at the Roxie Cinema in San Francisco . The Festival then moves to the Parkway Theater in Oakland on Tuesday, November 8; and to the Rafael Film Center in San Rafael on Wednesday, November 9.
For more information about the Film Arts Festival, visit filmarts.org , or call (415) 552 FILM.
Los Angeles, CA – November 6 thru 13 th, 2005 – CINE SIN FIN.
PREMEIR NIGHT Nov. 11, 2005 @ 7p.m. of the Documentary Film “Champion” @ Barnsdall Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Followed by: the “Firme” Awards, Panel Discussions and Reception.
EVENT PRE-SCREENING MIXER: 11/6 – 7 PM @ A La Brava Boyle Heights H.Q., 711 Penrith Drive, L.A., CA (call for details).
This year, in an attempt to reach an even wider audience than before, we will be showing our films at various locations. SCREENING TIMES (7PM TO 10PM); DATES AND LOCATIONS:
11/7 & 11/10 @ Casa del Mexicano, 2900 Calle Pedro Infante, Los Angeles
11/8 & 11/9 @ Echo Park Film Center , 1200 North Alvarado Street , Los Angeles
11/11 @ Barnsdall Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood
11/12 & 11/13 @ Casa de Sousa Coffee House, 634 N. Main Street , Los Angeles
11/13 @ L.A. Youth Opportunity Program , 11844 Glen Oaks Blvd. , San Fernando
Our 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 makes a special effort to inform the community of all our events thru: ticket giveaways to the local High Schools, Community Colleges, Community Centers, Boy’s and Girls Clubs; and advertisements in all the local newspapers; community radio KPFK (90.7 FM) and public television. Cost is $5 per day. Event Passes are available (call for details).
Contact: Ernesto Espinoza, 323-265-2344
alabrava@hotmail.com or www.alabrava.com
From Real to Reel
MTV Networks and Logo invite you to a party to celebrate the Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2005 @ 7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE: ( Los Angeles , CA ) Venue details to come
Unique perspectives. Different backgrounds. Film. Join us and show your stuff.
To RSVP, please send an e-mail including your full name to diversityoutreach@mtvn.com by November 9. The venue location will be supplied to you in a confirmation e-mail.
Panels:
“THE NEED FOR INCENTIVES FOR THE MEXICAN FILM INDUSTRY”
Moderator: Alejandro Pelayo Rangel, Consul for Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Mexico, Los Angeles, California
Panelists:
Susana Lopez Aranda , Head of Sales of the Mexican Film Institute, Mexico City (confirmed)
Sergio Molina, National Film Commissioner, National Film Commission (Comisión Nacional de Filmaciones) (confirmed)
“ ANTI-PIRACY IN MEXICAN FILM PRODUCTION”
Moderator: Letvia M. Arza-Goderich, President US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Panelist:
John Malcolm , Senior VP and World Wide Director of the MPA Anti-piracy Program (confirmed)
Ian Ballon, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (confirmed)
“INVESTMENT IN FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN MEXICO ”
Moderator: Jorge Gamboa Patron, Director Mexico Tourism Board in Los Angeles
Panelists:
Page Ostrow, Ostrow and Company, Los Angeles (confirmed)
Carlos Olivares , Quality Films, Mexico City (invited)
“CROSSING THE FILM INDUSTRY BORDER”
Moderator: Raquel M. de la Hoya, Partner VELAH Group, LLP
Panelist:
Maya Zapata , Mexican Actress, (Bordertown, Santitos, Los Tres Entierros de Melquiades Estrada) (confirmed)
Where: Luxe Summit Hotel Bel Air, 11461 Sunset Blvd. / Los Angeles , CA 90049
Date: November 08, 2005
Time: 7.45am-2.00am
Cost: $95 Members; $135 Non- Members ( Members of Nalip will receive the member rate)
For Reservations and Information please contact:
UNITED STATES - MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHAPTER
2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite 400E Santa Monica, CA 90404
T.310-586-7901 FAX: 310-586-7800
Info@usmcocca.org
Tribute to John Leguizamo
Saturday, Nov 5 at 7:30pm
at the Castro Theatre
Bay Area Premiere of: Sueño(USA/2005)
Featuring the Northern California Premiere of the anticipated musical Sueño (DIR Renee Chabria/USA/ 2005) starring John Leguizamo. The tribute will begin with a presentation of clips from his prodigious acting and comic career. John Leguizamo will receive the Mocte de Oro award from visionary producer Moctesuma Esparza and will talk about his experience as a Latino artist and his entry into the musical world.
Invited guests:
John Leguizamo, Ana Claudia Talancón, Renne Chabria, Moctesuma Esparza.
John Leguizamo stars in this Latin musical as Antonio, a very talented young musician from Mexico , pursuing his dream of becoming a singer in Los Angeles . The vibrant on-screen musical performances incorporate everything from old school Bolero to the eclectic vibes of Rock En Español, Latin Electrónica, Punk and Rap with original works of some of Latin America’s top musical talent including Café Tacuba, Quetzal, Steve Berlin from Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Pepe Aguilar, Kinky, El Gran Silencio, and a cameo by legendary singer and songwriter Jose Jose.
Co-Presented with: DJ Nica.
Int'l Latino Film Festival- San Francisco Bay Area at Dominican University of California –
50 Acacia Ave - San Rafael, California 94901
Tel. (415)454-4039 | info@latinofilmfestival.org | http://www.latinofilmfestival.org
Presents…PROSPECT
Playwright Octavio Solis premieres his first feature film PROSPECT. Adapted from his stage play of the same title, PROSPECT is a dark, character-driven comic drama that takes place over a single night of confrontation and soul-searching.
Starring Monica Sanchez, Sean San Jose , Dihlon McMann, Christine Marais, Hansford Prince and Shiva Rose
WHEN: Screening Sunday, November 6, 2005 @ 4:10 pm
WHERE: Roxie Theatre
For more information on the Film Arts Festival of Independent Cinema, please go to
http://www.filmarts.org
To purchase tickets to any of these films, please go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1938
Today, Nov 3rd @ 7:30PM , there will be a special screening of the film ‘Machetero’, at the Taino Towers Red Carpet Theatre, located on 2d Ave (between 122d & 123d Streets) in El Barrio/East Harlem ....
The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a conversation with the filmmakers and actor (and former Puerto Rican Prisoner of War) Dylcia Pagan....
www.ricanstruction.net
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NALIP Member Gabriela Tagliavini making waves...
Voy goes 'Public' with pic English-lingo film to include Spanish-language elements
By ANNA MARIE DE LA FUENTE
Fledgling U.S. Latino shingle Voy Pictures has unveiled its debut pic "Public Emily," an action adventure romp to be directed by L.A.-based Argentine helmer Gabriella Tagliavini ("Ladies Night").
Story, written by GiGi New, follows a jet-setting heiress who comes of age while lost in the jungles of South America . Pic is set in Colombia but may shoot in Mexico , Argentina or Costa Rica . Budget will range between $3 million and $5 million.
"This is exactly the kind of movie we have been looking for -- one that straddles both the English-and Spanish-speaking worlds," Voy Pictures prexy Lourdes Diaz said. Pic will shoot mainly in English but include Spanish-language elements.
Tagliavini's feature directorial debut, "The Woman Every Man Wants," won helmer awards at the 2001 New York Independent Film Festival; No-Dance Film Festival in Park City, Utah; and Latino Film Festival in San Francisco.
Her sophomore effort, "Ladies Night," was Mexico 's No. 1 pic in 2003. It is slated for a U.S. release by Televisa Cine next month.
New has written for Nickelodeon's award-winning "The Brothers Garcia" and for Fox's "The Ortegas," starring Cheech Marin. "Public Emily" is New's first feature.
www.voypictures.com
Writer/Director Mabel Valdiviezo
Valdiviezo’s ‘ Soledad Is Gone Forever’ Delivers Strong Latino Cast
Haiku Films set for San Francisco shoot
SAN FRANCISCO , OCT 31 -- Haiku Films completed principal casting for the production company’s first narrative short ‘Soledad Is Gone Forever.’ Carla Ohana Sanchez of Los Angeles joins the all-Latino cast as Soledad Gonzalez. Bay Area actors Carlos Baron, Gigi Guizado, Michael Torres and Araceli Marie Gonzalez, as the 8-year-old Soledad , round-out an exceptional cast. Haiku Films principal and current NALIP Member/NALIP SF Chair, Mabel Valdiviezo wrote the powerful screenplay and will direct. Bay Area filmmaker Julie Rubio is producing. Production begins December 8 in San Francisco .
Carla Ohana Sanchez, lead in Soledad Is Gone Forever
‘Soledad Is Gone Forever’ delivers a stirring psychological portrait of a 28-year-old Chilean exile who remains haunted by the Pinochet reign of terror more than two decades ago. As Soledad Gonzales struggles to regain her memory without losing her sanity, she returns to Chile hopeful of reclaiming her father’s remains and reconciling with the country’s violent past.
This film explores the long-term consequence of war and its effect upon many generations. ‘Soledad Is Gone Forever’ gives voice to a global community of forgotten exiles, offers the universal hope of healing and delivers a resolve to prevent further violations of an individual’s human rights.
Haiku Films is a San Francisco based company that produces programming for theatrical, broadcast and digital media. ‘ Soledad is Gone Forever’ 2005. www.WhereisSoledad.com? Haiku Films, 1290 Jackson St. Ste. 4 , San Francisco , CA .
Contact Nancy Dyal, publicist and communications consultant at 415.533.7124 or email nancy@greatdreamproductions.com for more information or to schedule an interview.
Two new short films by NALIP member Michael Angelo Centeno will be screening at: Cine Sin Fin Film Festival this upcoming week.
Where: Echo Park Film Center / 1200 N. Alvarado St , LA 90026
When: Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 7:00p.m.
As part of the Cine Sin Fin East L.A. Chicana/o Film Festival (www.alabrava.com)
"Fingerdance"
Tutti, and his father Chi Cho, haven't always had the greatest relationship. Although Chi Cho supports his family financially, he lacks the ability to support them emotionally and morally. Fingerdance tells the story of Tutti, a Chicano kid from East LA , and his growing resentment towards his violent and harsh father. The film takes us through Tutti's childhood memories of growing up in East LA during the 1970's, as he tries to piece such memories together in order to make sense of their broken relationship. When Chi Cho is diagnosed with stomach cancer and is left physically and mentally helpless, Tutti is left trying to figure out how to make the best of such memories in order to start a new relationship with his father in his last days.
"Ehecatl"
Ehecatl, a 20 year old chicano, is having a difficult time dealing with his inability to comprehend his own existence as well as his role in this world. Ehecatl turns to his girlfriend Soledad for comfort and in the process ends up loosing his life. The film then begins to examine the different possibilities of an after life. Through these reoccurring events the audience begins to see the strong and powerful relationship that these two people have created with one another and we continue to follow Ehecatl's growth to an
enlightened adult.
**** POCHARTE NEWSLETTER – Special Day of the Dead Issue 2005 – Vol. II ****
Hello Future Muertos,
As the climate transitions into a new season and the darkness creeps into our working hours, remember someone who touched your life and has since moved into the "great beyond". I lost a friend, a relative, and a hero this year. They’ve all transitioned into the ether now, floating on clouds and pierced by my ethernet signal.
As death is interwoven with life, celebration and glamour – I hope you will find time to check out my newest writings, for Tu Ciudad magazine and the OC Weekly. More publications of my work will emerge in the spring.
For those of you in the San Diego area, please join our Mental Menudo SD this Thursday, 11/3 and the historic Save Our Centro Community Meeting at the Centro Cultural de La Raza in Balboa Park on Sunday, 11/6. Details for both events are below. I'd love to see you!
For regular updates on Pocharte events in your area, log onto: www.pocharte.com
Valor y Fuerza!
;-) --- Sandra, la Pocha
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, Nov. 3 – MENTAL MENUDO SD @ 7pm – The famed art "think tank" founded by celebrated LA artist Magu in 1977, has opened it’s first chapter in San Diego . Featuring social, economic and cultural issues that affect the arts, Mental Menudo SD seeks to bring people together in "A soup of ideas…" This month’s speaker is from the SD Commission for Arts & Culture. For more info: http://www.pocharte.com/
Saturday, Nov. 5 – DOD at Tropico de Nopal in LA – A dazzling array of fashion, imagery and the effervesant energy of a burgeoning art movement. Don’t know what to call it yet, but it’s there. C’mon out and see for yourself what all the buzz is about. Definitely worth the price of admission. Live "altar dresses" fashion show at 7pm ! For more info: http://www.tropicodenopal.com/
currentshow/Ofrendas%202005/
PressRelease.html
Saturday, Nov. 5 – DOD at the Santa Ana Artists Village in OC – New to Day of the Dead, or just prefer to spend it in a heartfelt, soulful way? An hour south of LA’s gilt & glitter is the poetic oasis of Santa Ana ’s Centro Cultural de Mexico’s celebration. Savor hot chocolate and sweetbread as authentic Jarocho melodies are played by living Calacas. Secret celebrity appearance! For more info: http://www.el-centro.org/
When LA Times editor, Oscar Garza, merges his talents with the charming brilliance of Frontera magazine ’ s Yvette Doss & the vibrant vision of artist Linda Gamboa – we all know something earthy, glamorous & magical will result. The current Tu Cuidad magazine's Day of the Dead spread is dazzling. I contributed the historical essay within the DOD feature, which was a delight to write. Purchase the glossy new issue of Tu Cuidad magazine at a Target (LA, OC , SD ), LA Area Barnes & Noble, or an independent vendor near you. Better yet, log onto their website and SUBSCRIBE: http://www.ciudadmag.com/
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