NALIP GALA DINNER: FUNNY HOSTS -- CASH PRIZES -- MOVIE STARS – Oh MY.

Don't miss the NALIP Gala Dinner on Saturday, March 11 -- part of your registration benefits at NALIP Conference 7.  Or just come down for a moving and entertaining evening.

Honorees David Valdes, Helen Hernandez, and Moctesuma Esparza as pioneers and leaders in our field will inspire us -- plus special celebrity presenters including the beloved Hector Elizondo.  Fast and Funny gala hosts Maria Costa and Mike Batayeh will keep you laughing.  Special Cash Prize to Emerging Non-Scripted T.V. Producer from Si TV!  LOTERIA cash prize winner -- buy your tickets now:  all the proceeds go to a NALIP member with a project that needs money!

And the biggest news of all:  The McDonalds Corporation has endowed our first Estela Awards to two Rising Stars.  That means a Cash Award to filmmakers Marilyn Agrelo (MAD HOT BALLROOM), selected from the documentary field and Rodrigo Garcia (9 LIVES, "Carnivale"), narrative writer/director.  The NALIP Board is so proud to support our makers in their next project, and honored that McDonalds chose NALIP and Latino/a artists as the Stars of the Future.

Come celebrate with us!  Supercool DJ Lisa J is back with dancing tunes after the Awards.  And the famous NALIP Video Slam runs until the wee hours.

All in Long Beach , at Conference 7.  March 11.  Sign up now.  Bring your friends. 1 ticket with registration.  $250/person for extra seats.  Full reserved table:  $2500.

to purchase tickets for The Gala Awards.

DEADLINE--ITVS Open Call

Funding Opportunities at ITVS
Attention filmmakers! Looking for funding for your next project? INDEPENDENT TELEVISION SERVICE (ITVS) seeks proposals for public TV programs which take creative risks, serve underrepresented audiences and express points of view seldom seen on commercial or public TV. Applicants must be independent producers with previous film or TV production experience in a principal role. Students are not eligible. ITVS accepts proposals for single programs (not series) in any genre (drama, documentary, animation, experimental).

Open Call provides finishing funds to projects in production or post.

Deadline: February 10 and August 4

Diversity Development Fund supports ethnic minority artists for research and development, up to $15,000. Deadline: March 31

LInCS provides matching funds up to $100,000 to partnerships between public TV stations and independents. Deadline: May 26

For complete guidelines and to apply online visit www.itvs.org/producers/
Starts: Friday, February 10, 2006 Ends: Saturday, February 11, 2006 Duration: 1 day

NALIP/NY 2006 NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

It's that time of year again!

In 2003 an Organizational Retreat was held that determined our desire for a strong infrastructure and governance for the local chapter. The only way to have a healthy, proactive and energetic volunteer organization, is when the membership base gets involved and injects a new spurt of energy into a Board that is the engine driving a successful organization.

I am seeking nominations this week, February 06th through 10th, 2006 so that we can hold elections next week.

The Nominations & Elections schedule for this month is as follows:
    *   Nominations: 02/06-10/2006
    *   Elections: 02/11-15/2006
    *   Election results announced: 02/16th
    *   Newly-elected Board convenes: Monday, 02/20th
    *   Introduction of new Board: Wednesday, 02/22nd

The following positions are available for nominations:
    *   President
    *   Vice-President
    *   Treasurer
    *   Secretary
    *   Membership Chair
    *   Programming Chair

The following past Board members are running for re-election:
    *   EDWIN PAGAN: President
    *   CHERYL WILLIAMS: Vice-President

We are accepting other nominees in the above named positions, as well as
names to fill the other ones.

This is a stellar opportunity to gain leadership skills, gain visibility in the industry, and make a significant contribution to the community of Latinos in media. Without our constituency rolling up their shirtsleeves/blouses,
there is no organization. We are seeking individuals willing to work in collaboration to move one of the strongest chapters in the country onto a higher level. Please get involved or recommend someone who you feel can enhance what we already have at hand.

I look forward to receiving nominations from and about individuals with or without experience who want to aid in catapulting NALIP/NY to the next plane.

Louis E. Perego Moreno
Nominations & Elections Chair

THE IMAGEN FOUNDATION PRESENTS ITS 11 TH ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CAREER JOB FAIR

Free Job Fair Set for Feb. 11, 2006
At Pasadena Conference Center

PASADENA , CA., January 18, 2006 – The Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena , California is the site of 11th Annual Entertainment Industry Career Job Fair hosted by The Imagen Foundation, and sponsored by ABC7, E! Entertainment Network and HBO.

Offered at no charge to the general public, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the largest employers in the entertainment industry. Participating companies already confirmed include CBS/UPN, El Proyecto Worksource, Fox Television Stations, Fox Entertainment Group, KCET, KNBC/Universal/Telemundo, LATV, Nielsen Media Research, Paramount Pictures, Streetlights, and Workplace Hollywood.

Hour long scheduled sessions begin promptly at 9 a.m. to which attendees will be admitted in groups of no more than 300 per session. The final session is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m.

Job Fair organizers recommend job seekers dress professionally and bring along several copies of their resume. They also note that this event is not for casting purposes, and is strictly for people interested in exploring a variety of job opportunities within the entertainment industry.

The Pasadena Conference Center is located at 300 S. Green Street in Pasadena . More information is available on the Job Fair Hotline, (877) 344-9441.

The Imagen Foundation was founded in 1985 to encourage the positive portrayals of Latinos in all forms of the entertainment media, works to enhance opportunities for Latinos in front of and behind the camera and serves as a liaison between the industry and the Latino community by providing access, education and resources.

Click here for more information: http://www.imagen.org/

Last Call For Entries: The ONE Festival 2006
--Deadline has been extended until February 28th, 2006--

Hello Fellow Artists and Supporters of the Arts,

We are currently accepting submissions for the 1st annual "THE ONE Festival" Presented by TEATRO LA TEA and CAICEDO PRODUCTIONS. This new exciting festival will begin in April 2006 for a charming spring month. "The ONE Festival" will have a two-week theatrical run from April 10th-23rd, with multi-talented playwrights and performing artists from all over the world. This 1st annual event will showcase theatrical works from men and women of solo performances.

"The ONE festival" will accept 10 original non-published theatrical work, full length and shorts. Each work will perform three times during the festival. One of the theatrical works produced by the festival will receive a $500 dollar cash prize, plus a full theatrical production at TEATRO LA TEA, at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center in NYC’s lower east side. The audience will be the judges by voting for their favorite play. Only finalists with 75 votes or more will qualify for the cash prize. The performance with the highest votes will be the winner!

Submission requirements for "The ONE Festival" 2006:
(1) $30-Full Length/$15-Shorts submission fee/w 2 copies of each of the following:
(2) Playwrights bio. Please include: name, address, telephone number and email address.
(3) Treatment of theatrical work
(4) Complete script of theatrical work
(5) Actor/director/crew bios, if available
(6) Description of Set and Props
(7) Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 10th, 2006 .
(8) Include SASE if you would like materials returned.

Please send submissions and fees payable to Caicedo Productions or Teatro LA TEA (no drop-ins) to:  

CAICEDO PRODUCTIONS                    TEATRO LA TEA

7304 5th Ave.                                       107 Suffolk Street, Suite 200  
PMB 184                                                 Attn: Veronica Caicedo
Brooklyn , NY 11209                                New York , New York 10002

For more information, please call Veronica Caicedo at 212-529-1948

SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP with JOSEFINA LOPEZ!

Who:  JOSEFINA LOPEZ will conduct a screenwriting workshop
What: THE BASICS OF SCREENWRITING, an intense five hour workshop on the fundamentals of screenwriting with Josefina Lopez, author of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, MFA in screenwriting from UCLA's film school.  If you're curious about writing a screenplay or what you need to make it in the business, come to the workshop with all your questions and ideas.  Josefina will teach how to take your story from your heart and onto the page.  This workshop is ideal for beginners, but all levels are welcomed.

The cost of the workshop is $30.

When:  Monday, March 13th from 6-11pm
Where: Casa 0101 Theater Art Space / 2009 E. First Street / Los Angeles , CA 90033
Why:  Why Not?!?
How:  To reserve a space in this workshop, please send a check or money order for $30 made out to Los Angeles Theater Project, Inc. and mail it to:

Los Angeles Theater Project
Casa 0101 Theatre Art Space
P.O. Box 33363
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Please remember to include your name and phone number as well as "screenwriting class payment" in the memo of the check.  You reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of your check.  There are no refunds once your reservation is confirmed.

Note:  Ms. Lopez will not be accepting unsolicited material at this workshop.

SPECIAL INVITATION—SINGLE BLACK FEMALE

NALIPsters:

Just wanted to invite you all to a screening of my latest film: SINGLE BLACK FEMALE.  It’s a comedic look at the internet dating circuit seen through the eyes of a young African American woman.

The film features Affion Crockett from MTV’s WILD AND OUT and MISS CONGENIALITY 2, Denice Sealy from CSI NEW YORK, Pete Pano from SIX-STRING SAMURAI and ROBBING PETER,  and of coarse, a cameo by yours truly, from VARIOUS CHINGADERAS!

SINGLE BLACK FEMALE is in competition as part of the PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (Largest African American/Black History festival in the US ) Denzel Washington and Jamie  Fox should be in attendance.

SINGLE BLACK FEMALE screens twice:
Sunday, 2/12, 8:55pm and
Friday, 2/17, 8:00pm

LOCATION:
Magic Johnson Theatres
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
(1 block west of Crenshaw and King)   Los Angeles )
Ample free parking.
For more info, go to www.PAFF.ORG

To see a clip from the film---go to www.mcent.biz

It’s only the second fest we’ve submitted to, so we’re 1 for 2! Hope you can all make one of the screenings.  It’s only 15 minutes long, so only top shelf excuses for not showing will be accepted!

PEACE, LOVE, and LIGHT.
-David de Leon

CALLING ALL Documentarians!!! URGENT!!!!

We need ANY and all Latinos interested in the Chicano Struggle against Racial Discrimination in the US to show up for this event—with camera in hand!!!

Recently Giant waves of Racial discrimination against Latinos have risen as racist whites Including some members of the U.S. Congress and Senate Have A new Chicano struggle is on the Rise:

On Saturday Feb 11th 2006 there will be a Summit Led by members of the Congressional Hispanic caucus here in Washington D.C. Heavy confrontations are expected at the Summit with the presence of Racist anti-Latino Whites Who already made it known They will be present, Including members of the KKK although they are not be expected in that dress-up.

We need NALIP Filmmakers to participate ONLY as Documentarians in order to record the events to assemble a Documentary and Film. Call Al Castañeda 702-515-7732 ** 702- 635-6526 (cell) for coordinating the trip and link other NALIPsters and Indie Filmmakers.

SPECIAL:

LITI ‘NEWS’ EDITION

(see SPOTLIGHT section for more)

2006 Sundance Film Festival Spectrum Film 'La Tragedia De Macario' Acquired For Theatrical Release

At the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, "La Tragedia de Macario" a narrative film by twenty-three year old first-time filmmaker Pablo Veliz was acquired by Arrival Pictures for domestic theatrical release. Park City , UT (PRWEB) January 25, 2006 -- Monday at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, "La Tragedia de Macario" a narrative film by twenty-three year old first-time filmmaker Pablo Veliz was acquired by Arrival Pictures for domestic theatrical release.

Arrival Pictures, coming fresh off the success of "The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam" and producer's representatives Strategic Film Partners closed the deal two days after the world premiere of the film. Negotiations between Arrival Pictures president Charles Acosta and Strategic Film Partners principals Alex Barder and Lawrence Silverstein went through the night and closed early Monday morning.

The picture premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and has received a great deal of attention due to its compelling narrative storytelling which tackles the controversial and topical subject matter of immigration.

Set against the backdrop of what many consider to be the worst immigrant tragedy in American history, the film explores the complexities of the immigrant's struggles, triumphs, loves and spirit with moving results.

The story is very personal to Veliz, who himself emigrated across the Mexican-U.S. border, and incorporates Veliz's own true life struggles in the film.

"The filmmakers are very excited to have their film released through Arrival Pictures," noted Strategic partner Barder, "Arrival Pictures has made a place for themselves as a preeminent distributor of specialty films with a broad appeal and will do a tremendous job with this remarkable picture."

"La Tragedia de Macario is a compelling and politically controversial film with a powerful message which needs to be heard," said Arrival Pictures president Acosta. Along with Arrival Pictures marketing director Lori Madrid, Acosta is currently targeting a late spring theatrical release.

For more information on the film go to www.LaTragedia.com
For more information on Arrival Pictures go to www.ArrivalPictures.com
For more information on Strategic Film Partners go to www.StrategicFilmPartners.com

 Congrats Pablo & Tragedia Team!!!

Immigrant films win at Sundance
BBC News Sun, 29 Jan 2006 5:27 AM PST
The theme of immigration dominates the list of winners as the Sundance Film Festival closes.

Jesse Garcia one of ensemble stars of JD Mata's "The Eleven Station" at Sundance

Friends of JD Mata Films ( JD Mata's award winning feature "Pan Dulce / Sweet Bread", "Los Girasoles / From Behind the Sunflower", "The Divorce Ceremony", "The Eleventh Station" and "The Lounge"),

Jesse Garcia stars in  Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland's "Quincea ñera" which is getting rave reviews at Sundance 2006 . For those of our friends at Sundance 2006 please support and attend his film . We are very proud of his work on JD Mata's "The Eleventh Station". Jesse can also be seen in Edward James Olmos and Montezuma Esparza's "Walkout" that will screened at NALIP.Org's upcoming Conference. The filming of "Walkout" was a fantastic experience.

"God Grew Tired," "Quinceanera" sweep Sundance Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:38 pm PST

Reuters - For the first time, a pair of films -- the drama "Quinceañera" and documentary "God Grew Tired of Us" -- won the top awards from both juries and audiences at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday. Full Story

REVIEW: QUINCEAÑERA
Writer-director duo Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland provide a glimpse into the Mexican community of Los Angeles ' Echo Park in "Quinceañera." Revolving around the 15th birthday ceremony that marks a girl's passage to womanhood, this is a fresh, spirited drama, charming and unpretentious. It mines a similar vein to recent Latino-themed pics such as "Raising Victor Vargas" and "Real Women Have Curves" and should yield comparable commercial results.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&
jump=review&head=sundance&nav=RSundance&articleid=VE1117929343

IPOP: Jesse Garcia After Awards
Jesse Garcia was texting on his cell phone following the awards Saturday night in Park City . The actor starred in Sundance dramatic competition and audience winner "Quinceañera" by Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer. Garcia joined the co-directors on stage with others from the crew and snapped a few pics from the stage.
Read the Full Story @ indieWIRE.com--

http://www.indiewire.com/ipop/2006/01/jesse_garcia_af.html

SUNDANCE GOES GLOBAL TO FILL JURY BOX
Directors Miguel Arteta and Alan Rudolph, actor Terrence Howard, cinematographer Nancy Schreiber and scribe-helmer Audrey Wells comprise the jury awarding the prizes for American features competing at Sundance.
http://email.variety.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/ekKx0DbubY0Oe40BAW10Eg

REVIEW: THE SHORT LIFE OF JOSE ANTONIO GUTIERREZ
Heidi Specogna's "The Short Life of Jose Antonio Gutierrez" sensitively and methodically tells the story of the first U.S. soldier killed in the 2003 Iraq invasion, a refugee from Guatemala . Pic traces
Gutierrez' sad journey -- surviving homelessness in civil war-wracked Guatemala to a new life in the States, where he joins the Marines to get an education. Compact but thorough pic will rack up fest appearances and draw interested buyers in Euro territories.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&
jump=review&head=sundance&nav=RSundance&articleid=VE1117929376

' DARWIN ' DEAL QUICKLY EVOLVES
"The Darwin Awards," the last of the Sundance buzz titles to preem, was scooped up Thursday by Bauer Martinez. The pic stars Joseph Fiennes, Winona Ryder, David Arquette and Juliette Lewis. Deal, which was being rushed together to announce before the fest closes, follows pickups of high-profile titles so far including Michel Gondry's Gael Garcia Bernal starrer "The Science of Sleep," Steve Carell starrer "Little Miss Sunshine," low-budget disaster pic "Right at Your Door"
and Robin Williams vehicle "The Night Listener." Crossword docu "Wordplay" also found a home as the only nonfiction pic to click thus far.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&
jump=story&head=sundance&nav=NSundance&articleid=VR1117936926

"House of Sand" Wins Sundance Sloan Prize ( indieWIRE: DAILY ++ 01.30.06 )
Andrucha Waddington's "The House of Sand," written by Elena Soarez, won this year's Sundance Film Festival Alfred P. Sloan Prize, winning a $20,000 cash award. The award will be presented Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival award ceremony in Park City ....
http://www.indiewire.com/buzz/060122.html#002290

PICTUREHOUSE IN 'LABYRINTH'
Picturehouse has paid close to $6 million for North American rights to Mexican helmer Guillermo del Toro's dark fairy tale "Pan's Labyrinth." Picturehouse prexy Bob Berney led his team to close the long-gestating deal with Wild Bunch's Carole Baraton at Sundance.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&
jump=story&head=sundance&nav=NSundance&articleid=VR1117936689

Latino OSCAR ® Watch 2006 (continued…)

Best Actor in a Leading Role
"Walk the Line"—Joaquin Phoenix ( Puerto Rico )

Nicholas Gonzalez Stars in Dialectics of the Heart

January 20 through February 26:
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
(understudy performances February 11 & 12)

TICKETS: (310) 392-7327 or www.venicesky.com
 

A forbidden love story set within the academic world of philosophy.

EDGEMAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2437 Main Street
Santa Monica CA 90405

"CHAGAS/ A HIDDEN AFFLICTION" TO AIR ON PBS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006 AT 10 PM ON PBS STATIONS WHTJ (CHARLOTTESVILLE), WVPT (HARRISONBURG), AND WCVE AND WCVW (RICHMOND). AND COMING IN MARCH TO WNVT ( NORTHERN VIRGINIA ).

"Chagas/ A Hidden Affliction", a documentary by NALIP member Ricardo Preve, will air on Friday, February 24, 2006 at 10 PM on four Virginia PBS television stations. In March the film will be broadcast in Northern Virginia .

The stations are:
WHTJ Charlottesville PBS - Channel 41, Cable 7
WVPT Harrisonburg PBS - Channel 51, Cable 6
WCVE Richmond PBS - Channel 23, Cable 23
WCVW Richmond Public Television - Channel 24, Cable 24
WNVT "MHz" Northern Virginia Independent Public Television - Satellite 56, Cable 30

Shot partly in Virginia and Maryland, this documentary tells the story of the Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that affects nearly 20 million worldwide, including an unknown number in the US, and kills 50,000 per year.

Discovered nearly 100 years ago by Dr. Chagas in Brazil , the parasite that causes the disease may remain dormant in the human body for decades. The parasite slowly eats away at the internal organs (heart, intestines, etc) of the victims causing severe health problems, and may lead to sudden death.

Formerly found only in Latin America , it has now become a health concern in Europe and North America , where it still affects primarily the Latino migrant community, but has the potential to become more common through blood transfusions, organ donations, and transmission from infected mothers to their children.

The broadcast was made possible in part by a grant from The Foxfield Races.

"This movie is 5 years ahead of its time… more than cutting edge, it is bleeding edge."
John S. Marr, State Epidemiologist, Virginia Department of Health.

"A new documentary from excellent Charlottesville filmmaker Ricardo Preve… nicely combines his personal perspective as a native of Argentina with a story of critical importance for the health of the people of Latin America- and the US ."
Paul Wagner, Academy Award Winner, documentarian.

"With talent and the self assurance that comes from knowing his subject… Like Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock, but more serious and less sensationalistic… He does it with clarity and talent, in every line of the script, in every photogram."
Claudio D. Minghetti, Film Critic, “La Nacion”, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Volarefilms LLC Newsletter
Once Upon a Time in the Desert is Finally Completed

We are happy to announce the launch of a new website in support of Volarefilms LLC latest film, Once Upon a Time in the Desert.

Once Upon a Time in the Desert

Post-production of this film was finally completed this past week. Production of this film began on June 12 and 13th, 2004, but post-production was delayed in order do work on Diablita, a 35mm & HD project which stars Jeff Fahey, Amy Weber, Cathy Rankin, Tank Jones, and John Dobradenka.

Due to complications with our investors on the Diablita project, we were finally allowed to finish post-production on Once upon a Time in the Desert. The delay in the production of Diablita may be a blessing in disguise, since it allowed a fine film such as Once Upon a Time in the Desert to be completed and primed to hit the festival circuit.

To access a press release announcing the completion of Once Upon a Time in the Desert, go to Press Release - Jan 25, 2006. Visit the official project website at www.onceuponatimedesert.com, where you'll find production notes and stills, background information regarding the film's motivation, and where you can view the actual film.

ACTOR MIKE GOMEZ GUEST STARS ON FOX'S NEW SERIES, "BONES"

NALIP Member Actor MIKE GOMEZ guest stars on Fox's new series, "BONES", on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 , as 'HECTOR ALVAREDO', in the episode titled , 'The Woman in the Garden'.

Following a recent appearance on 'Desperate Housewives', GOMEZ's new role in this episode casts him as 'HECTOR ALVAREDO", head of the Head of the Staff in the home of one Senator Corman, played by actor Michael Cavanaugh, as series regulars Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz and TJ Thyne try to determine the identity of a body found on the Senator's estate.

GOMEZ's recent TV credits include guest starring roles in the HALLMARK Movie of the Week, 'THE READING ROOM', with James Earl Jones, and a CBS Movie of the Week, 'LOCUSTS'.  GOMEZ was also a series regular as 'Capt. Gallardo' on the NBC series, 'HUNTER', with Fred Dryer and Stephanie Kramer.

GOMEZ, a veteran actor, has co-starred in a number of films including 'Heartbreak Ridge' with Clint Eastwood, 'The Border' with Jack Nicolson, Robert Redford's 'Milagro Beanfield War', 'Born in East L.A. ' with Cheech Marin, 'El Norte' and 'Zoot Suit'.  Other film credits include the Cohen Bros', 'The Big Lebowski', 'Dance With Me', 'Luminarias', 'Road Dogz' and a leading role in 'My Father's Love'. 

GOMEZ's numerous TV credits include guest starring roles in 'Resurrection Blvd.', 'X-Files', 'Walker Texas Ranger', Chicago Hope', Star Trek: The next Generation', among many others.

In theatre, GOMEZ starred as 'Abraham Quintanilla' in the Selena musical, 'SELENA: A Celebration of Life' at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles .  His many theatre credits include The Mark Taper and Broadway productions of 'ZOOT SUIT' and 'Fathers & Sons' with Richard Chamberlain.

Among GOMEZ's various directing credits are Maria Costa's one-woman show, 'Macho Men & The Women Who Love Them' and national talent showcases for the networks ABC and CBS.

For more information and photos on MIKE GOMEZ, go to:

www.mikegomez.info

Leguizamo among stars inking pilot deals
John Leguizamo will star as an undercover cop in the CBS pilot, "Edison," from writers Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer, who will exec produce with David Hoberman, with Touchstone TV and CBS Paramount Network TV as producers. " Edison " is among several new pilot deals from stars including Scott Caan, Cole Hauser and Fred Willard.   Variety (free to NATPE dailyLead subscribers) (2/6)  

ABC to offer U.S. version of Spanish talent show
In a bid to develop its own talent show franchise, ABC is partnering with Endemol USA to produce an American version of the hit Spanish show, "Operacion Triunfo," a reality mix of "American Idol" and "Big Brother." Unlike "Idol," the ABC show will follow the contestants' lives as they live and train together for the competition, and include footage of their performances.   Variety (free to NATPE dailyLead subscribers) (2/6)  

Seeking: Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) Promotional Street Team & Models

Fast growing Promotions Company is currently taking applications for dependable, energetic, outgoing, attractive promotional representatives, men and woman, 18 and older, bi-lingual Spanish/English to be part of our AWESOME TEAM!!!

Requirements:
• Candidates must have a professional appearance (No visible tattoos or excessive piercing).
• Must be self motivated, friendly, responsible, and enjoy interacting with people.
• Both, male and females must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, and males must be able to lift 30 to 40 pounds.
• Must be dependable and reliable!
• Promotional experience a plus!

Hours may vary depending on event schedules and seasons. Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of possible schedules including early mornings, evenings, holidays, or weekends.

Please send picture and contact information to:
jobs@carolinepromotions.com

Immediate Opening - Spanish/English Receptionist

Entry level position with the opportunity to grow. Fast paced Promotions Company seeks a full time bi-lingual receptionist. The ideal candidate is energetic, outgoing and a self-starter.

Qualifying experience:

• Bi-lingual (Fluent Spanish/English)
• Ability to Multi-task
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Basic office skills

Full time - 9am to 6pm

We are looking for the right individual to join our growing, fast-paced, fun team. Are you the one?

Please email resume to: jobs@carolinepromotions.com

Hiring Consultants/Sales at AIS Studios

 AIA Studios , a career development company serving actors and it’s industry since 1989 is seeking full-timecareer consultants.  Responsible, self-starter, detailed-oriented, multi-tasker with strong computer (Word, Excel, Access, Internet) and organizational skills.  All candidates must be able to assess and evaluate actor’s skill levels, have knowledge of the entertainment industry, and have the ability to prospect new members.

Fast-paced, friendly, supportive environment.  Heavy phones, scheduling, and consulting.  
Three year’s experience in the entertainment industry with an emphasis on sales required.  We encourage actors as well as other industry professionals to apply.  

Be sure to say you heard about this from Jeff Gund, and email resume, and salary history/requirement ASAP to:   actingcareerdev@yahoo.com or fax to (818) 563-4042.  
 
Anita Johnson-Lusk
Director of Operations
AIA Studios

CASTING: MEN, AGE: 30+, ROCKER TYPES, ALL ETHNICITIES

DBM Productions will be holding auditions this weekend for the SEP short film entitled, "The Drive".  The auditions will take place between 10am - 1pm at Atomix Night Club 1902 McCullough, San Antonio , TX .  Please e-mail Rosalinda Coto-Patlan at rgcoto@mail.com for an appt. time.  We will try our best to accommodate everyone.  If you are unable to audition on Saturday, Sunday may be an option.