‘Race is the Place’ PBS Broadcast, TODAY (11/22)!!!

This Tuesday, November 22, 2005 on National PBS series Independent Lens. RACE IS THE PLACE is a one-hour documentary that explores race in the United States through the words of performance artists, poets, and stand-up comics.

Directed by: (NALIP Member) Miguel Tejada-Flores and Rick Telles
Edited by: LPA Mentor Herb Ferrette

In the Bay Area, RACE IS THE PLACE will broadcast on KQED CH-9 @ 11:00pm on 11/22/05 . Check local listings for broadcast times in other areas.

For more info, go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/raceistheplace/

But wait there's more!

November 27 at 9pm on MSNBC, "Crossing the Line?  The Battle at America 's Border"  also airs! 

Two national shows in one week YES I am tooting the horn!

Rescomm Financial Presents: The 2005 Latino Holiday Party

On Sunday December 11th, 2005 at 6:00 PM join our hosts the National Association of Latino Independent Producers(NALIP), the Latino Business Conexion, Viva Hollywood and TotalAXIS for a one of a kind Holiday Celebration at the state-of-the-art facility CineSpace for a year end event to benefit the ‘Toys For Tots’ Program.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a one-hour hosted bar sponsored by our venue CineSpace until 7:00 PM and we will have entertainment provided by Hip Hop & R&B DJ Prophet in one room and a second room with Latin Sounds by Luis Ayala.

At 8:00 PM the Flamenco styles of "Los Bandidos Del Amor" will join us in the back room for a LIVE performance and we will open up the dance floor. Dining and 2 full bars will be available until the end of the event.

Join hundreds of professionals in the business and entertainment arenas and make new friends, celebrate with old ones and help the children of Los Angeles during this holiday celebration.

MORE INFO TO COME SOON!
HOW TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

Show A Little Holiday Spirit: In support of under-privileged and sick children in the Los Angeles area, we have teamed up with the US Marine Corps and ‘Toys for Tots’ and are asking our attendees to bring an unwrapped toy of a $10 value or more in its original packaging to the door. If you forget the toy or do not have time to buy one, don't worry, your may give a $15 donation at the door.

CINESPACE
6356 Hollywood Blvd. (2d Floor)
(1 block west of Vine)
Hollywood , CA 90028
(Main Entrance on Hollywood Blvd. / Self and valet parking)

RSVP by calling 888-465-5488
or email us at RSVP@TotalAXIS.com

Your RSVP guarantees you preferred entry if the venue fills up.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
(JUNE 22 - JULY 2, 2006 )LAFilmFest.com

The Los Angeles Film Festival showcases the best of American and international cinema to a diverse audience of over 60,000 people, uniting emerging and established filmmakers with critics, journalists, film industry professionals, and the movie-loving public. The Festival is recognized as "one of the best film festivals in the United States " (FILMMAKER Magazine) and as "an essential stop on the North American circuit" (Daily Variety).

The Los Angeles Film Festival has earned its reputation among filmmakers for many reasons, including:

• It puts on the exclusive, intimate Filmmaker Retreat, a relaxed two-day getaway hosted by the Festival's annual Guest Director. Past Guest Directors have included Sydney Pollack, Mira Nair, Chen Kaige, and Alfonso Cuarón.
• It presents the largest cash prizes of any festival in North America : the $50,000 Target Filmmaker Award and the $50,000 Target Documentary Award.
• It is a festival attended by the film industry. Companies such as Focus Features, Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Films, Lions Gate Films, Sony Pictures Classics, and Warner Independent Pictures are members of our Industry Circle , and representatives from CAA, Picturehouse Films, Roadside Attractions, United Talent Agency, and the William Morris Agency are among those that serve on the Festival Advisory Committee. Recent acquisitions from the Festival include Rock School , Mayor of the Sunset Strip, Kissing Jessica Stein, Washington Heights , and OT: our town.
• It offers Kodak Speed Dating, a program in which the Festival schedules a series of one-on-one meetings between Festival filmmakers and leading industry professionals. Some of the Speed Dating participants at the 2005 Festival were Marc Butan (President, 2929 Entertainment), Suzanne Fedak (Head of Theatrical, Koch Lorber Films), Larry Greenberg (Senior Director of Acquisitions, Showtime Networks), Marcus Hu (Co-President, Strand Releasing), Sejin Park (Manager of Acquisitions, New Line Home Entertainment), Shaun Redick (Agent, ICM), Mark Sourian (Feature Development, DreamWorks), and Ricky Strauss (President, Participant Productions), to name just a few.
• It gets extensive local, national, and international media coverage, with over 350 accredited press from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, Access Hollywood, Extra, KCRW-FM, KABC TV, indieWIRE, and the BBC.
• It is a qualifying festival for the Independent Spirit Awards, and it is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifying festival for the Short Films categories of the Annual Academy Awards ®.

Submission deadlines are:

Feature Films (50 minutes or more)
Early: November 30, 2005
Regular: January 13, 2006
Final: March 1, 2006

Short Films (under 50 minutes) and Music Videos
Early: November 30, 2005
Regular: January 13, 2006
Final: February 10, 2006

Discounted entry fees are available for Film Independent members. Additional discounts and extended deadlines may be available for online submissions through Withoutabox.com.

For more information and to apply online, visit the Los Angeles Film Festival web site at LAFilmFest.com.

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 Deadlines: November 30, 2005 / December 15, 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 festival is seeking innovative works that are 'by', 'about' or 'for' the Latino community, that have been produced between 2004-2006.  Work previously exhibited in the San Diego / Tijuana Border Region - whether theatrically at another local festival or broadcast on television, - is not eligible to apply.  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 or December 15, 2005 (late fee will be applied).

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

The UCLA School of Theater , Film and Television, Melnitz Movies, and
The International Documentary Association Present…

A Documentary Salon Series Screening
Funded by Axium

’ FAVELA RISING’

A film by Matt Mochary and Jeff Zimbalist

This award winning vibrant documentary is set in the grim reality of the picturesque slums overlooking Rio de Janeiro . It tells the story of a place, Vigario Geral, the worst of Rio's favelas, the story of a man, Andersen Sa, a Vigario native who saw his first deadly street violence at age 10, and the story of a movement, AfroReggae, he created. This movement is a non-violent flowering of Afro-Brazilian culture through dance, theater and popular music. "Music is an instrument for change", says one of the AfroReggae founders.

WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 2005 @ 7:30pm
WHERE: UCLA James Bridges Theater

The screening will be followed by Q&A with the directors and a reception.

This event is free and open to the public.

The James Bridges Theater is located in Melnitz Hall at the northeast corner of UCLA's campus (nearest cross streets are Sunset and Hilgard in Westwood.) $8 parking in Lot #3.

Latino Theater Company Presents: La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin

WHEN: December 7th & 8th, 2005 @ 7:30PM
WHERE: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels / 555 W. Temple Street /
Los Angeles , California 90012-2707
COST: Free/Gratis

(Preferred Seating Available)

For information: Info@latinotheater.com / (213) 489-0994

AMARICAN PRODUCTIONS IS PROUD TO PRESENT!

MIGUEL PINERO’S: ‘EULOGY FOR A SMALL TIME THIEF’
Directed by: Alejandro Cardenas

A tale about a small time hustler in the late 70’s in Philadelphia .  Eulogy tackles the realty that goes on everyday in one of the cubbyholes that fill the streets of this city.

Starring: ADRIAN ALVARADO, GIGI BERRY , ALEJANDRO CARDENAS, CARMEN CORRAL,
JESSICA MERAZ, DIANA PEREZ, TONY ROSS, RIC SIMON

Special Appearance by   HERBERT SIGUENZA of ‘Culture Clash’

WHERE: THE AVERY SCHREIBER THEATER
11050 Magnolia Blvd.  ‘NOHO ARTS DISTRICT’

WHEN: December 2, 4, 9, 10, 11,16, 17, 18th - 8pm
Opening Day December 4th - 7:00 pm
Sundays 11th, 18th   2:00pm

Reservations: 818-763-3820 or Amarican@adelphian.net

Special $11 tickets for FRIDA KAHLO

FRIDA KAHLO, returns by popular demand! This play, written and directed by Ruben Amavizca, and based on the life of the famous Mexican artist, is a Kahlo-eidoscope of images analyzing the person behind the artist, the woman, the political activist, the passionate lover, the wife and the legend behind one of the most fascinating women in history.

Minerva Garcia returns as FRIDA KAHLO, accompanied by Richard Azurdia, Edwin Rivera Corcios, Renee Duron, and Cristina Frias. Eve Muller and Liane Schirmer translated the English version.

FRIDA KAHLO, will be performed at the FRIDA KAHLO Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street , Los Angeles , CA 90057 , Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday at 8 PM ; Sundays at 6 PM :

In Spanish: November 25, 26, 27, December 8, 10, and 11
In English: December 1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Tickets prices are $15 general; $13 for groups of 10 or more
Special $11 tickets for our performances on November 25-27 and every Thursday

For information and reservations call: 213-382-8133. Our offices are open Tuesday thru Sunday from 1 to 6 PM .

Thanksgiving Week Engagements of… ‘The King of the Lighthouse’ (LA, CA)

"ON THIS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION TO THE ARTS"

COME TO SEE THE PLAY "THE KING OF THE LIGHTHOUSE" AND ENJOY AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES FROM A YOUNG ACTORS... THEY WILL GIVE YOU A BIG SPECIAL THANK... YOU'LL SEE!

Special Thanksgiving Weekend Performances: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8 P.M.

Call the Theater to assure your seat: The Lee Strasberg Theater: 323.650.7777 or email at cronofios@masandmore.com.

The Series Regulars Count Latinos on Primetime English-Language Broadcast Networks

Julio Martinez ( julio@latinheat.com )

Hollywood , CA -- At the end of October, that sage facilitator of all things happening in the entertainment industry, Breakdown Services, Ltd., listed all the lucky actors who had made it to the rarified status of television series regular for the 2005-2006 season. In all, 158 series were announced this year, spread out over six broadcast networks and a slew of cable providers. This includes series that were launched in the summer and fall, as well as those schedule as mid season replacements. Over 1000 performers received contracts. Taking into account cancellations, and cast shifts, the following is a chronicle of all the Latinos who started this season with steady paychecks.

ABC

--Alias: Elodie Bouchez (Renee)
--Desperate Housewives: Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis); Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos Solis)
--Freddie: Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Freddie Moreno); Jacqueline Obradors (Sofia); Jenny Gago (Grandma); Chloe Suazo (Zoey)
--George Lopez: George Lopez (George); Constance Marie (Angie); Belita Moreno (Benny); Valente Rodríguez (Ernie); Luis Garcia (Max); Emiliano Diez (Vic Palmero)
--Hot Properties: Sofia Vergara (Lola)
--Injustice: Marisol Nichols (Tina Vargas)
--Invasion: Eddie Cibrian (Russell Varon); Ariel Gade (Rose Varon)
--Jake in Progess: Ian Gomez (Adrian)
--Lost: Jorge Garcia (Hurley); Michelle Rodriguez (Ana-Lucia)
--Missing: Mark Consuelos (Anthony Cortez)
--What About Brian?: Rick Gomez (Dave); Raoul Bova (Angelo)

CBS
--Cold Case: Danny Pino (Scott Valens)
--CSI: Miami: Adam Rodriguez (Eric Delko)
--NCIS: Coto de Pablo (Ziva David)
--Two and ½ Men: Charlie Sheen (Charlie)
--Without a Trace: Enrique Murciano (Danny Taylor); Roselyn Sanchez (Elena Delgado)

NBC
--Crossing Jordan: Miguel Ferrer (Dr. Garrett Macy)
--E-Ring: Benjamin Bratt (J.T. Tisnewski)
--Inconceivable: Reynaldo Rosales (Angel Hernandez)
--Joey: Miguel A. Nunez (Zach)
--Medium: Miguel Sandoval (D.A. Devalos)
--My Name is Earl: Nadine Velazquez (Catalina)
--Scrubs: Judy Reyes (Carla)
--Thick and Thin: Mel Rodriguez (Joe)

Full the complete TV/CABLE TV Latino listings, go to: http://www.latinheat.com/news.php?nid=396&PHPSESSID=c21d2b4cee7458792c016ceeb45a0bd7

--Story used with the consent of ‘Latin Heat Online’ (www.latinheat.com)

LATINOLOGUES -- Extended on Broadway!

New York, NY--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)-- November 18, 2005 --The four-member cast of LATINOLOGUES welcomes a fifth when ultra sexy Latin star Jaime Camil joins the company on Friday, November 25th at the Helen Hayes Theatre.  LATINOLOGUES has also just been extended on Broadway and will play until December 31, 2005 at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

Jaime Camil is the star of numerous films including "7 Dias" and "Zapata," for which he was nominated for Best Actor at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards.  He starred in this season's Broadway bound musical "The Mambo Kings," but he is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in LATINOLOGUES instead.  Last year, he won the Mexican equivalent of the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Bernardo in "West Side Story."  As the leading man in soap operas like "Mi Destino Eres Tu" and "Mujer de Madera," Jaime has seen by over 400 million viewers worldwide.  He is a best-selling recording artist as well with two Platinum albums, "Para Estar Contigo" and "Una Vez Mas."

Cheech Marin directs the Broadway production of LATINOLOGUES, a collection of comedic and poignant monologues, performed in English, revealing the Latino experience in America .  LATINOLOGUES was created and written by Rick Najera and the show stars Najera, Eugenio Derbez, Rene Lavan, and Shirley A. Rumierk, taking on everything from beauty pageants to immigration, shattering Latino stereotypes with hilarious results.  LATINOLOGUES has played in most major cities across the country over the past eight years.

The limited Broadway engagement of LATINOLOGUES was recently extended though December 31 at the Helen Hayes Theatre ( 240 West 44th Street ).  The playing schedule is Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m. , Saturdays at 5 and 9 p.m., and Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m.  Ticket prices are $40 and $60 with a $20 rush ticket for the first two rows of the orchestra available on the day of performance.

For tickets visit Telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200 / 800-432-7250.

http://www.latinologues.net.

International Documentary Association Names Top Docs of 2005
FAVELA RISING and OUR BRAND IS CRISIS Share Honors in Features Category

LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2005 - The International Documentary Association (IDA) announced today that FAVELA RISING, OUR BRAND IS CRISIS, THE CHILDREN OF LENINGRADSKY, CNN PRESENTS, and THE STAIRCASE have earned Distinguished Documentary Achievement Awards. Presentations will be made during the 21st Annual IDA Awards Gala Benefit here on December 9 at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre.

"These documentaries were chosen by a jury of peers out of hundreds of films that were submitted from around the world," says IDA Executive Director Sandra Ruch. "Each of them tells an important story that makes an unforgettable impression. It is encouraging to see the diversity of high-quality documentaries made by so many talented filmmakers around the world."

FAVELA RISING and OUR BRAND IS CRISIS shared top honors in the Feature competition. THE CHILDREN OF LENINGRADSKY won for the Short category (films under 40-minutes). THE STAIRCASE won the Limited Series competition for segments of a series with a specific continuing theme or subject. CNN PRESENTS won the Continuing Series competition for documentaries that are part of an ongoing series.

Tickets for the 2005 Distinguished Documentary Achievement Awards are available at www.documentary.org or by calling 213-534-3600, ext. 0.
--Netflix is a major sponsor of the Gala.
--ABCNEWS VideoSource and Google are presenting sponsors.
--The event sponsor is Director Guild of America .
Supporting sponsors are Chubb, French Embassy in Los Angeles , Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Stella Artois and Marriott's Residence Inn.

Click here to see the Winners and Nominees

For additional information about IDA, visit the web site at: www.documentary.org. DocuFest™ is a registered trademark of the IDA.)

‘Join a Revolution. Make Movies. Go broke.’
New York Times / November 20, 2005

By CHARLES LYONS

ARIN CRUMLEY, 24, and his girlfriend, Susan Buice, 27, sat in their cramped apartment in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn , in front of the computers on which they edited their independent film. Post-Its on a nearby wall read, "Eat Less," "No More Banana Chips" and "Work Succeed." An oversized skateboard leaned precariously against a makeshift desk. Several women's wigs were scattered on the floor.

Mr. Crumley and Ms. Buice spoke about their 14-month ordeal making "Four Eyed Monsters," which dramatizes how they met online, and in which they co-star. The movie was well received at its Slamdance Film Festival premiere in January and screened at 16 other festivals. But like so many independent labors of love, it has yet to attract a theatrical distributor.

Full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/20/movies/20lyon.html

ABC Adding Hispanics To All Primetime Shows

ABC has been quietly casting Hispanic actors in virtually all its primetime programs, the New York Post observed today (Monday). The newspaper quoted ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson as saying: "I look at it as a business decision. ... There's a gigantic Hispanic audience out there. If you're in the broadcasting business and you're not looking to reach the broadest audience, I think you're making a mistake." McPherson added that the network was taking a tack different form "the forced 'do good' way" of the past. "When it feels organic and truthful, people will respond. If it's being forced or 'managed, ' they really won't," he said.

Sci Fi agrees to third season of "Battlestar Galactica"
The Sci Fi Channel has ordered a third season of "Battlestar Galactica," the remake of the 1970s hit of the same name. The show, which averages 3 million viewers a week, returns to production in February.   Mediaweek

Spicing up the silver screen with Hispanic flavor
Miami Herald Fri, 18 Nov 2005 2:47 PM PST
Jim McNamara started tailor-making telenovelas for U.S. Hispanics as president of Telemundo -- now he's launched a new company to produce movies with the same strategy.

Holiday season a test for Maya
Salinas Californian Sat, 19 Nov 2005 5:06 AM PST
This holiday season will be a major test for Oldtown Salinas' Maya Cinemas. The 14-screen theater at 153 Main St. has been open for nearly four months, and the boon from the first month has died down.

Pair Enter the Bullring
Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody will chase after Penelope Cruz in the Menno Meyjes drama Manolete.

Full story: http://www.filmstew.com/Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12812&Pg=1

TV reflecting reality by increasing Hispanic presence
Winston-Salem Journal Sat, 19 Nov 2005 11:04 PM PST
On ABC's new comedy Freddie, the Puerto Rican grandmother speaks only Spanish to her family even though she understands English perfectly. Viewers know what she says thanks to the subtitles, a weekly feature on the show.

What's in a (Spanish) name? A shot at being famous
Miami Herald Sun, 20 Nov 2005 0:36 AM PST
Ingrid Hoffmann's Teutonic name has always provoked queries about its origin ever since she was growing up in Colombia . But now that she's branding herself as a Miami-based Latin cooking and entertainment media maven, the attention has gotten more than a little irksome.

Everything's coming up Rosario
Jam! Showbiz Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:44 AM PST
NEW YORK -- All those years of dancing around her living room and belting out show tunes finally paid off for Rosario Dawson. She stars as the tragic exotic dancer Mimi in the film version of the hit Broadway musical Rent, which opens Wednesday.

Start-up aims to boost Latin music online
Sun-Sentinel Tue, 22 Nov 2005 0:19 AM PST
The marketing guru who pioneered the Internet for Latin America on Monday launched a venture to promote Latin music -- also online.

NBC UNIVERSAL RECRUITING FUTURE EXECUTIVES

NBC UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATE PROGRAM BEGINS RECRUITING NEW CLASS OF FUTURE CREATIVE PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVES

BURBANK - November 9th, 2005 - The NBC Universal Entertainment Associate Program is now accepting new candidates for the 2006 class that offers career development opportunities for external and internal applicants interested in creative entertainment programming. The announcement was made today by Jeff Zucker, President NBC Universal Television Group.

"We are extremely proud of the Entertainment Associate Program and the top creative executives it has produced throughout the years and we look forward to recruiting talented future programmers for our 2006 class of Entertainment Associates."

The salaried creative executive-training program, which formally began in 2000, has seen many promotions among its graduates who have assumed increasing responsibilities within NBC Universal.

The Entertainment Associates who are accepted will be assigned to any of NBC Universal's Entertainment Television Program divisions, including NBC Network, NBC Universal Television Studio, and the cable networks of USA , SCI FI and Bravo. All of the Associates will be based at either the Burbank or Universal City ( California ) facilities.

Associates can expect to receive enhanced professional development that will give them dedicated time to further understand the entertainment business while they make key industry contacts. In addition, their experience will include mentoring programs, the "buddy" program, formal and informal seminars, and skills training.

The result is that the Associates gain valuable hands-on experience in the development and management of entertainment programs. They will analyze and develop scripts and story concepts, provide creative input to writers and producers upon review of scripts, and learn about casting and scheduling of programs. The process includes attending series "table reads," rehearsals, actual filming, rough-cut screenings as well as notes and pitch meetings.

Candidates are required to have a bachelor's or an advanced college degree in an applicable field. Likewise, at least 1 year of entertainment industry experience is considered desirable. In addition, they must have demonstrated proven leadership abilities and skills -- and have a passion for television that will allow them to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure
environment.

The online application period extends exclusively from November 7 until December 5 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Prospective candidates must submit a resume and supply the answer to the essay question: "Why are you interested in television and why do you feel you are qualified for the Entertainment Associate Program?"

External candidates can access the online application process at www.nbcjobs.com and click on "CLICK HERE" link below. No cover letters will be accepted.

Final selections will be announced in May 2006.

SEEKING: CAST/CREW for‘ Hollywood Familia’

Dear NALIPsters,

1211 Entertainment is currently crewing for all positions as well as casting for our new film "Hollywood Familia".

Written By: Doralicia Sitnick
Produced by: Frank Aragon
Executive Producer: Ken Sitnick

Casting the following:

Francesca – Latina CAST / 30’s good looks / Lead
Francesca is an ambitious, feisty, edgy, struggling actress who gets the opportunity for the role of a lifetime. She has many obstacles on the night before the audition. She has to make a decision to either continue to hold the threads of her family together, or lose her dream. Very strong emotional range needed for this role.

Araceli – Sister - Latina / Early 30’s / Lead
Araceli is the younger sister of Francesca. She has had several run-ins with the law. Lots of attitude. Preppy dresser. When it comes to everything, her luck has run out. Hard working, but not smart enough. Alcoholic, domineering and a single abusive mother. She has gone through a bitter divorce. The only thing that Araceli has going for her is Elena her teenage daughter. However their relationship is on the brink of collapse.

Elena – Daughter of Araceli – Latina or mixed ethnicity
Supporting - Age range 13-15
High school student. She is on the verge of leaving home with her boyfriend Ish. Very mature for her age. Elena is the voice of reason in the household. Witty and sharp tongue. Longing for love with boys and her mother. She does not think her family cares about her with consistent abandonment issues. She wants to do something special with her life. Her ambitions of having her own family are driving her. Although her family is not aware of this.

Keegan – Husband of Francesca - Caucasian
Supporting - Mid 30’s
Keegan is Francesca’s husband. He is an angry negative person. Always on the opposite side of Francesca. If the world is light; he is dark. If Francesca is miserable; he is happy. If someone loses; he wins. He is having an affair, and wants out of the marriage.

Santiago – Latin Soap Star / Heart-throb - Latino
Supporting - Mid 30’s
Smooth, charming, handsome, movie star looks and qualities. Sincere, honest, and very likeable. He is a famous Latin Soap Star. He is an alcoholic, and has many levels of depth to his sinister ways.

Mommee – Mother of Francesca and Araceli - Latina
Supporting - 60’s
Witty, and always disapproves of her daughters. Very spiritual, has recently learned how to use Santeria, with difficulty. She uses these magical powers to help control her own life. She has not adapted to the United States and has decided to go back to her native country. Nobody in the family knows that this is her intention.

Ish – Elena’s boyfriend – Any Ethnicity
Supporting (Age range: 15-17)
Ish is going into the Marines right out of high school. Good looks. He is in love with Elena. He wants to marry her before he goes into boot camp. Nobody in the family knows that this is his intention.

Katherine – Agent of Francesca – Any Ethnicity (30-40)
Agent of Francesca. High strung, agitated, and domineering. Never believes in Francesca, until she finally gets a shot at the role of a lifetime. She suddenly has much more interest in Francesca.

Father – 30’s Latino
Father of Francesca. 2 scenes with Francesca as a child.
Spanish speaking role only. Must be fluent in Spanish.

Mommee – 30’s Latina
Mommee during flashback scenes.
Spanish speaking only. Must be fluent in Spanish.

Francesca – Latina (Age 13)
Must be fluent in Spanish. Spanish speaking role only during flashback scenes.

Araceli – Latina (Age 11)
Must be fluent in Spanish. Spanish speaking role only during flashback scenes.

We would really like to see as many people as possible to cast a fabulous cast!

This is our fourth Feature film at 1211 Entertainment. / www.1211entertainment.com. All potential crew  and cast should send electronic submission to: info@1211entertainment.com

Or hardcopy:  1431 San Bernadino Rd. #D / Covina , CA 91722  

Thank You
Frank Aragon

CASTING: ‘ La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin’

The Latino Theater Company is seeking community cast members for our annual holiday pageant play "La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin."  This marks the fourth year that LTC and Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral offers this Holiday Gift free to the public.  Due to popular demand, "La Virgen..." will be performed for two consecutive nights, Dec. 7th & 8th at 8:00PM .

This beautiful play, performed in Spanish with music and dance, re-tells the story of the apparition of the Virgin Mary to the Indian peasant Juan Diego in the hills of Tepeyac. Because of its universal message of faith, love and perseverance, the pageant appeals to many people, regardless of race, language or religion. Renowned Mezzo Soprano Suzanna Guzman has agreed to once again sing the title role of La Virgen de Guadalupe. LTC members, professional musicians, Aztec dancers and a large community ensemble of children, youth, adults and seniors complete the cast.

We hope that you will join us in offering this Holiday Gift to Los Angeles by being part of the community cast!  Children, youth, adults and seniors of all communities are welcome!  You do not have to speak Spanish to be part of the community cast. Please see the rehearsal schedule below:

(Time & location to be determined)

Rehearsals begin: Saturday, Nov. 19th thru Nov. 23rd
Off for Thanksgiving Nov. 24th-27th (Off)

Rehearsals: Nov. 28th - Dec. 6th (Sundays or Mondays off)

Dress rehearsal: Dec. 6th

Performances: Dec. 7th & 8th

If you have any questions, please call us at (213) 489-0994 or respond to this email. 

Thank you!
Latino Theater Company

Global Productions in association with Lu-Mar Productions is casting for "Alcanzando tu Sueño" a bilingual TV show Pilot.

Union Status: Non-Union: No pay: Copy Meals and Credit.
Director: Jose Miguel Vazquez
Casting Director: Jacqueline Calderon-Guido

Shoots: In Altadena , CA from Dec 26th to Dec 30th. Lodging & food provided for the 5 days.

Seeking:
--5 Females:
Singers with the ability to move well and act, all types, Latinas, bilingual and 50+ y/o

--5 Males:
Singers with the ability to move well and act, all types, Latino, bilingual and 40+ y/o.

Please e-mail submissions to : kirriro@hotmail.com; Hard copies to : P.O Box 1473 Alhambra Ca 91802-1472

Global Productions
P.O. Box 1473 Alhambra CA 91802-1473 / kirriro@hotmail.com/(626)780-P.O. Box
www.geocities.com/Jacquelinecalderonguido  
http://www.geocities.com/globalprodutionsrapto/

Calling All Performers!!

UNKNOWN THEATER is continuing its talent search for

Our Weekly Post show experience called….. "The Fifth Wall " and we are seeking performers and their talents!

What is The Fifth Wall?

The Main Show will go on at Unknown--- [usually 8p-10p (Thurs-Sat) and 7p-9p (Sun)]--- after the show ends the Audience is invited and encouraged to stay around for our new creation "The Fifth Wall". The doors will open FREE to more people who didn't yet see the show, to join us; to discuss the show, meet the company members, make connections with a community of theater goers, have a drink at our Bar and enjoy various ACTS that continue the experience of Unknown Theater called The Fifth Wall!

Throughout the remainder of every show evening, at different times, various short (5-7 minute) acts and performances will take place along with full bands and musicians.

These ACTS will be associated to the themes and questions of our Main Show and have unlimited potential.

An act could be a Dance number, jugglers, poets, singers, improv acts, interpretive art pieces, spoken word, mime, gymnastics, games, interactive items, stand up comedians, visual impact work, creative re-interpretations, monologues, clowns.... and on and on and on (anything could happen during The Fifth Wall!)

Who and what are we seeking?

We are seeking everyone and anyone who has an Act, a performance piece, poem, monologue, stand up routine, song, group piece, artistic creation, skills, talents or even just great ideas they want to perform!!

Acts should be roughly between 3 and 10 minutes in length

ANYTHING GOES with The Fifth Wall, no act is too "creative", "risky", "inventive" or "expressive"!

What this Fifth Wall Casting Search is like?

This is a 'Casting' (yet more of a search) for ACTS to perform in our Fifth Wall nights, its not a high pressure competition (there is no pay at this time but may in the near future) These are nights of fun, showcasing your talent, a night of The Fifth Wall is a laid back gathering of creative artists showing each other and the audience their creations and talents, meeting each other and creating. This is a celebration of our extended family of artists, it's all about a beer, a laugh, and a celebration of each other's imagination, a song, a dance, or a full on band.

(additionally all ACTS will be considered for the life of UNKNOWN THEATER and its "Fifth Walls")

To be considered to perform in Unknown Theater's ‘The Fifth Wall’:

Let us know what "Act" you'd like to share,

Send a non-returnable 10 min. max. VHS or DVD copy of your “ACT”--(a dance, band, songs, mime, magic, poetry, etc….) along with your contacts (phone and email) and any other promotional materials

Mail to: The Fifth Wall / Search / ATTN: Eric Michael Halderman / c/o UNKNOWN THEATER
1110 N. Seward Street / Hollywood CA 90036

For more info you can CONTACT: Mail2the5thwall@yahoo.com
Also Check us out on the Web at: www.unknowntheater.com

NEED SUPER 16MM FILM STOCK

’Soledad Is Gone Forever’, a San Francisco based short film project, starts principal photography in December 8 and we need the following Super 16mm footage:

--7218: 1 roll  (500t)
--7246: 4 rolls (250 D)

We are interested in short ends and a great price.

Please contact: Julie Rubio / Producer @ julierubio2002@yahoo.com / (925) 202-4890

For more information about ‘ Soledad Is Gone Forever’ please visit:
http://www.soledadisgoneforever.com