UNITED STATES-MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHAPTER

Cordially invites you to attend our seminar

" Answering 5 Basic Questions on Hispanic Marketing:

Why? Who? When? Where? How?”

Special Panelists:

Maria de la Luz Garcia, Partner and Commercial Manager, Soluciones de Informática e Investigación S.C. Mexico City

Bosco Lujan, Regional Account Manager Promotions, The Vidal Partnership, Los Angeles , CA

Jaime Marin, President, JMarin Associates, Irvine , CA

Moderator:
Mario Almanza, Marketing Manager, Port of Los Angeles , Los Angeles , CA

Wednesday November 16, 2005
8:00-10:30 a.m.

Hilton Torrance
21333 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance CA 90503
Members $ 18, Non-Members $ 28
E-mail: info@usmcocca.org

SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY
Reservations required no later than Friday, November, 11, 2005
Tel. (310) 586-7901 Fax (310) 586-7800
info@usmcocca.org

Reservations required. Please respond by e-mail to info@usmcocca.org
or by fax to (310) 586-7800

Payments should be made prior to the event

CALL FOR ENTRIES: FEST – International Youth Film Festival will take place in Espinho , Portugal from the 9th to the 16th of April, 2006 .

--Last entry 31st January--

The event will be in its third edition, but the overwhelming success of the previous two allowed us to build a highly attractive event for people worldwide, the attention it has raised from the Portuguese society has now spread internationally.

The motive for this contact is the opening of the entries for the competitive section in the festival, aimed for directors up to 30 years of age, as we would be much praised to count with your participation and help promoting this event.

In order to clarify and organize the activities it was decided to divide the event in three departments: Youth Film Festival, Moving Image Students Encounter, and Entertainment.

FEST – International Youth Film Festival, is now one of the most important cultural events in Portugal , with all year TV Coverage, and the first Portuguese Film Festival with the capacity to show some works on the Portuguese television regularly.

The Moving Image Students Encounter, which is a paralel activity of the festival, has received in Portugal students from all over the world in its previous edition, and is set to guarantee a very good environment for the festival, as well as all the condition for all people interested in following the event.

The credibility of this event is closely associated to the high quality of the participations such as the efforts made by the organization members, creating an opportunity for new directors to show their works, we are happy to cooperate with film schools new directors and Production companies .

The categories are in competition are:

• A - Fiction
• B - Documentary
• C - Experimental
• D - Animation
• E - Music Videoclip
• F – School Films

THE ENTRY FORM AND REGULATION IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR WEBSITE AS WELL AS DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: www.fest.pt

WE DO NOT CHARGE ENTRY FEE

We would also like to invite to the event itself which will surely be a great celebration of cinema.

Best regards,
Filipe Pereira
Festival Director
Address:
FEST Festival de Cinema e Vídeo Jovem
Centro Multimeios
Avenida 24 n800
4500-202 Espinho, Portugal
Tel: +351 22 733 11 90
Fax: +351 22 733 11 91
E-mail: fest@fest.pt
Website: www.fest.pt

WRITERS BOOT CAMP OFFER

WRITERS BOOT CAMP'S IMMERSION PROGRAMhelps writers turn an idea into a fully devloped first draft in one month's time. Beginning January 8th with a six-day intensive of instruction and creative support, Immersion provides practical, hand-on tools for solidifying a strong conceptual foundation on which to build a draft over the remainder of the program. An Industry Panel complements the daytime program. Experience the impact of unique, potent tools that have helped many alumni achieve success. American Accolades newsletter subscribers registering for Immersion before November 30th will receive $100 off the regular registration fee.

To register or for more info visit www.writersbootcamp.com or call 800-800-1733.

DANISARTE presents: ‘Los Nuevos Valores/The New Treasures’ (NY)

A series of original plays in English and Spanish Written/Starring NALIP Member Raquel Almazan that explore the diverse paths of immigrants in search of their dreams is playing at The Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center: 1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th & 106th Streets - #6 Train to 103rd St.), New York, NY.

The Hopefulness or La Esperanza The Hopefulness or La Esperanza  by Raquel Almazan (in English)
Directed by Dora Arreola
With Raquel Almazan and Zoe Mavroudi

Two sister prostitutes, trapped in a ship leaving the Dominican Republic, prompt a challenging fight for identity in the immigrant struggle to conquer the Old World.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19th & 20th:  8:00 p.m.
COST: Tickets: Adults: $15; Students/Seniors: $12
RESERVATIONS: E-mail: Danisarte@aol.com.

WEBSITE:   www.Danisarte.org or www.raquelalmazan.com

LATIN PALOOZA Nov 19, 2005

Hello everybody. I'm proud to say I'll be producing a television comedy special called Latin Palooza Nov. 19, with some of my friends Darren "Rooster" Carter and Alex Reymundo, Willie Barcena and Mike Robles.

El Presiden-t will be our musical guest. If you want to get in free and be on my guestlist you need to RSVP at the website below. All ages but an adult show. Remember once the seats are full they won't let anyone else in, so get there early.

See you there, spread the word!!!

JOEY MEDINA
www.latinpalooza.tv

Alex Theater
216 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, Ca 91203
818-243-2539

NALIP Members are Cordially invited to a very special sneak preview of…

“HAVE NO FEAR: THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II” TO AIR THURSDAY, DEC. 1
ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK AS AN “ABC PREMIERE EVENT”

Telefilm, Which Stars Thomas Kretschmann (“The Pianist”) as the Pope, Bruno Ganz (“Wings of Desire”) and Joaquim de Almeida (“24”), Will Also Air in Spanish via SAP

The much-anticipated new telefilm, “Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II,” will air as an “ABC Premiere Event” with Spanish audio via SAP, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Thomas Kretschmann (“The Pianist,” “King Kong”) stars as Pope John Paul II, portraying this extraordinary man over the course of 60 years. Bruno Ganz (“Wings of Desire”) stars as Cardinal Wyszynski, the Primate of Poland, and Joaquim de Almeida (“24”) portrays Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was brutally murdered during the Pope’s reign. Lorenzo Minoli and Judd Parkin, Emmy-nominated executive producers of the acclaimed telefilms “Jesus” and “Nicholas’ Gift,” have teamed again to produce this original movie for television. The project was shot on location in Rome and Lithuania .

In this dramatization, viewers will see, for the first time, not only the spiritual leader’s remarkable public life on the world stage, but also the very intimate moments that epitomized his great humanity -- his passions, regrets, frustrations, triumphs and sorrows. Born in 1920 in Wadowice , Poland , Karol “Lolek” Wojtyla was a bright, deeply faithful youth who loved theatre and school, but suffered the loss of his parents and only sibling before he reached adulthood. During World War II, he saw the deportation of Jewish childhood friends, which had a lasting effect on him and shaped his views on Fascism and anti-Semitism. In defiance of the German occupation, he staged his own political plays while risking his life, secretly studying at seminary. He was ordained a priest in 1946, and his great intellect impressed his superiors; he was made a bishop in Poland at just 38 years old, the youngest bishop in the country. Cardinal Wyszynski (portrayed by Bruno Ganz), the head of the Polish Church, was initially skeptical of this young intellectual, but the man who would become Pope proved to be Poland’s strongest ally in the fight against Communism and helped give rise to the Solidarity movement. Wojtyla worked hand in hand with the beloved Cardinal throughout his life.

Wojtyla’s ascendancy through the Church hierarchy was rapid. He participated in Vatican II, rising to Archbishop, then Cardinal. After the death of Pope John Paul I, who was only leader for 33 days, he was elected to become Pope, the first ever from Poland and the youngest appointed in over 100 years. A man of great intellectual and physical vigor, he survived an assassination attempt and later met with his attacker in prison, pardoning the man. The Pope championed causes thought to be liberal and conservative -- asking forgiveness for the Church’s missteps through history, while upholding the Church’s traditional stances on the right to life, homosexuality and the ordination of women. He traveled the world more than any of his predecessors, preaching the faith and spreading a message of love to millions at a time. During his last decade, he battled numerous health issues and grappled with the sex scandals involving American priests, all while ushering the Church into the New Millennium.

Thomas Kretschmann and Bruno Ganz were most recently seen in the independent film “Downfall,” which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. In addition Kretchsmann has a major role in the upcoming feature film, “King Kong,” which reunites him with his co-star from “The Pianist,” Adrien Brody.

“Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II” was written by Michael Hirst (“ Elizabeth ”) and Judd Parkin. Jeff Bleckner (“The Beach Boys: An American Family,” “Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story”) directs. The production company is Five Mile River Films.

This film will air with Spanish audio via SAP. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

Zorro continues lead of international marketSPRI's adventure has $17.5m weekend, BVI opens big with Chicken Little in handful of territories.

Miami Opens for Pouting, Scheming, Trembling Business
New York Times Sat, 05 Nov 2005 6:32 PM PST
Telemundo, the nation's No. 2 Spanish-language network, is fostering a whole new Spanish-language TV industry, clustered around the city of Miami.

Sí TV Picks Up Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Broadcasting and Cable Mon, 07 Nov 2005 11:34 AM PST
English-language Latino net Sí TV has picked up a third season (14 more episodes) of young-adult-targeted political talk show, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Olin & Howard Feel Wide Awake
Sam Robards and Jessica Alba also set to join Hayden Christensen in Joby Harold's thriller Awake.

Hayden Christensen spent a portion of Revenge of the Sith on the operating table being grafted into Darth Vader's armor. He'll be back on the table again in his next film, under even worse circumstances…

Macy & Hunt Among Bobby Guests
Emilio Estevez lures William H. Macy, Helen Hunt, Christian Slater and James Marsden to his Robert Kennedy project.

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are lining up to work on Emilio Estevez' film about the assassination of Robert Kennedy. The Hollywood Reporter indicates William H. Macy, Helen Hunt, Christian Slater and James Marsden have all signed up, and the director's father, Martin Sheen…

MALE VOCALIST NEEDED FOR JINGLE (Paid, Non-Union)

Jingle is for use in the U.K. - no domestic airplay is expected.  This is a commercial for a children’s toy.

The sound I am looking for is a bit of a character voice – not too much of the overly polished “jingle” sound.  The character is a train conductor, in his 40s, if that is of any help to you.  Think pleasant and friendly.

You will be singing two lines in a :30 spot, so you should be in and out of the session fairly quickly.

To be considered for this job, please email up to 3 short mp3s (no longer than :30 each, if possible and you can edit the files) to: jeffgmanagement@mindspring.com

You may also include a link to a website, but mp3s are preferred. You MUST include a contact phone number.

Looking forward to your submissions!

Crew Needed

I am Diana Romero, a NALIP member and am currently at the American Film Institute Conservatory as a producing fellow.  I will be shooting my second project on November 19-22 and am looking to fill some crew positions.  We will be shooting entirely on a sound stage at AFI so we won't be dealing with company moves and everything else associated with those moves.

Unfortunately there is no pay, but food will be provided and if you are looking to meet more filmmakers and a great group, this will be a great way to spend 4 days! 

Please contact me via e-mail if you are interested in working with us.  My e-mail address is gypsyfilms@yahoo.com.  Below are the crew positions we are looking to fill:

--Sound mixer and boom operator - must have experience mixing, sound stage experience a plus.  Equipment will be provided!
--Script Supervisor - must have experience as a script supervisor...there will be a lot of continuity and eyeline issues as this script mostly revolves around 7 characters having dinner together in a restaurant.

--Grips - Should have experience on a set and gripping.
-- Art Department PA's - Please have experience in art department.
--Makeup - Please have experience as a makeup artist for film.  Will probably need two to three as it is a cast of 7 leads and a few extras.
--Wardrobe - Experience in continuity needed.  The film takes place during a dinner at a restaurant.   7 lead roles and wardrobe that will get messy.  Several extras.
--Craft Services - Will need to pick up craft services at Costco or similar place.  Will need to be around to clean up and offer snacks to a hungry crew!
--PA's - This is great if you have never worked on a set and want some experience.
--Also: We are also looking for extras to play restaurant patrons and staff.

Thanks so much and I look forward to meeting you and working with you!
--Diana Romero

JOB OPPORTUNITY : Eye Level Media Educator

P/T Media Educator 8-10 hrs/week (November 2005 – June 2006)

Salary: $25/hour, depending on experience, for prep, workshops and meetings for a total of 8-10 hours a week from November 2005 – June 2006. 

Global Action Project, Inc. (G.A.P.), a youth-based, social justice media organization based in New York City seeks a part-time Media Educator for its Eye Level program. 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.

Last year, G.A.P. launched the Eye Level youth fellowship program to support our most dedicated young artists with advanced learning opportunities in the media arts.  This program, which offers five talented young artists the chance for independent work and preparation for pursuing media-arts opportunities beyond G.A.P., is funded by the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund of the New York Community Trust.  During the first year, youth created individual video projects. This year, the goal is to connect fellows’ learning with formal creative and pre-professional opportunities such as internships, portfolio development (e.g., screenings, creating a DVD reel of their work), and college- and career-awareness (e.g., organizing college trips, resume building, visits from media professionals such as cinematographers, editors, filmmakers, producers).

Qualifications:
Media Educator 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.  Must have excellent facilitation skills and a commitment to youth leadership and development. Media Educators must participate in weekly staff/pedagogy meetings and other G.A.P. staff development opportunities throughout the year.

Ideal candidate would possess:

• Desire and commitment to working with youth, intergenerational learning and cultural engagement through media;
• Knowledge and experience in youth transitional services;
• Connections to media industry professionals and companies;
• Ability to coordinate youth internship placements;
• Technical expertise in graphics, digital video production skills, creating DVDs, editing skills (DVD studio pro, Final Cut Pro, Video compression for DVDs, Photoshop) and have strong aesthetic sensibility;
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Good administrative and time management skills;
• Preference for working filmmakers and artists.

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.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY.  Applicants should send a resume and cover letter by email to media@global-action.org  or via fax to 212-594-9574. No phone calls please.

MANAGERS WANTED AT MTA MANAGMENT

NALIPsters,

MTA Managment is looking for seasoned managers to run the day to day operations of it's management division beginning mid-November.  Previous management and agency experience preferred.  Commission plus small base salary, pending experience.

Interested parties should say they were referred by Jeff Gund, and email resumes to: mtaemail@aol.com.