TotalAXIS and NALIP will be having another great event: Shorts FLIXfest at CineSpace Restaurant/Bar. This fest will include three entertaining shorts made by local Los Angeles NALIP filmmakers. The filmmakers will also have a conversation with Erick C. Garcia after the screening.

Please come and join us for a fun filled evening of filmmaking and networking.

The evening begins at 7:30 PM with cocktails followed by the film fest. The viewing will take place in a highly state of the art digital screening room provided by our friends at CineSpace in Hollywood & Ivar.

SCREENING:
Short #1: " 3:52 " by Writer/Director Shawna Baca

3:52  is a 35mm short film about addiction, life, hope and perspectives. America Fererra plays Kate, a young woman who goes on a spiritual journey to recover from an alcohol addiction and must face the demons of the disease that haunt her.

www.shawnabaca.com

Short #2: “NATO/OTAN” by Gabriela Sosa

Chaos reigns in the world’s most powerful nation.  Civil rights have disappeared, its citizens are frightened and so it the international community. The former US Secretary of State convenes an emergency NATO Defense Council ad hoc meeting in an undisclosed location in Romania to debate the solution to this geopolitical unrest.  The Defense Council is faced with the problem that now one of their founding member nations is now a Fascist State .

‘NATO/OTAN’ is an inside look at the global debate whether to wage war in order to re-establish peace or to ignore a repressive regime to preserve stability.

www.gabrielasosa.com

Short #3: “AfterSchool’d” by Joe Hernandez-Kolski

You think you've got what it takes to teach Hip-Hop to middle school kids? Joe thinks so. But his boss doesn't.  In AFTERSCHOOL'D, Joe learns that teaching is tougher than it looks when he's confronted by Pat, the afterschool administrator.  Joe is forced to defend his street credibility and his own sorted past.

www.pochojoe.com

SPONSORED BY: www.Cine-Space.com

PRODUCED BY: www.TotalAxis.com / www.nalip.org

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER FILMMAKER-MENTORS

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, an award-winning youth media organization sponsored by HBO, is looking for professional filmmakers to volunteer as mentors for NYC teens as they write, plan, film and edit short documentary films about their lives and communities.

Our core program, The Lab, is the only free after-school filmmaking workshop anywhere that matches each participant one-on-one with a professional filmmaker-mentor. Each fall and spring we recruit twelve passionate and talented high school students from across NYC to participate in the 20-week workshop, which is located at the Prospect Park YMCA in Park Slope, Brooklyn . Mentors guide students through the practical, personal and artistic challenges of expressing their true visions through film. Working side by side with a caring adult helps young people explore their own self worth.

To be a mentor, you must be a NYC media professional with significant documentary filmmaking experience. Mentors receive training and guidance throughout the commitment. Our spring semester begins February 22, 2006 and will complete in late June. For information, an application, and to schedule an orientation, please contact Reel Works Lab Coordinator Kristin Wernicke at kristin@reelworks.org. You can watch films, read about the Lab and the Mentorship Program at www.reelworks.org.

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking
The Prospect Park YMCA
357 Ninth Street
Brooklyn , NY 11215
(718) 768-7100 Ext. 139
www.reelworks.org

One Week Left for the MultiCultural Media Expo!

This is your last chance to register for FREE "Expo Only" passes online. Avoid the lines and fees at the convention center. Register now! Click HERE to go to the registration site.

Event News:

Conference attendees, exhibitors, press and special guests will mix for a Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanics Group sponsored event on the rooftop of The Standard Hotel on Wednesday evening, February 22nd. Did we mention the Goody Bags and the 75 degree weather?

Microsoft has sponsored the awards this year - taking place at the L.A. Convention Center on Thursday, February 23rd. Outstanding panelists and exhibitors will be honored for their hard work and dedication to growing the multicultural media market. Expect some great giveaways from Microsoft, too!

The L.A. Galaxy and Engage Capital have teamed to provide 10 lucky conference attendees with Club Seats and limo transportation to a special game versus Costa Rica 's Deportivo Saprissa on Thursday, February 23rd following the awards presentation.

Finally, we will have beautiful canvas tote bags for the first 500 conference and expo attendees courtesy of ESPN Deportes.

Keynotes Confirmed

• Wednesday, February 22 - Ernest Bromley, Chairman of Bromley Communications.
• Thursday, February 23 - Monica Lozano, CEO of La Opinion and SVP of ImpreMedia

For the latest speaker announcements, please visit the website. Click here to go directly to the complete list of speakers.

NAHJ Town Hall Meeting March 7, 2006

Dear NALIPsters,

The Daily News of Los Angeles and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) invite you to a special Town Hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. , Tuesday, March 7, 2006 , at Cal State Northridge’s Satellite Student Union’s Fernandeno Room.

You are welcome to attend this event and are encouraged to let the editors and publisher of the Daily News know what you think of the newspaper’s coverage of the Latino community. Attendance at this event is free, however, you should be aware that California State University , Northridge does charge $4 for parking.

This town hall meeting is part of NAHJ’s Parity Project initiative, which aims to improve the quality of news coverage by encouraging newspapers to hire more Latino journalists so these newsrooms better reflect the communities they serve. The Parity Project also seeks to help these newsrooms establish stronger ties than they might already have with area Latinos who can offer ongoing guidance in covering this growing segment of the community.

At this upcoming meeting, we want to hear from you. What is the Daily News doing right when it comes to coverage of Latinos? Where does it still need to improve?

If you have articles that have been published in the Daily News that are examples of either the right way to cover Latinos, or are examples of areas where the paper needs to improve this facet of its coverage, please bring those with you.

In addition, we ask for your participation in a free, anonymous online survey regarding the Daily News’ coverage of Latinos. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Please encourage other Latinos in your area to complete the survey, too. You can find the survey by visiting:

www.nahj.org/survey/ladailynewsCOMM.html

Please join us March 7, 2006 – and bring a friend.

If you have any questions or plan to attend, please call in your RSVP to 818-713-3688 or email editorialadmin@dailynews.com.

Or contact NAHJ Parity Project Associate Director Rosa María Santana (213) 437-4405 or rsantana@nahj.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the Town Hall meeting.

Sincerely,

Ron Kaye
Editor Associate
Daily News of Los Angeles

Rosa María Santana
Parity Project Director
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

SPECIAL INVITATION— ‘CELEBRATING ALL WOMEN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST’

WHO: QUENIA ABREU FOUNDER & CEO, THE NEW YORK WOMEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  
CONTACT: ANA C. GRUMBERG @ NUFILMFOUNDATION@AOL.COM TEL: (212) 712-8714
WHAT: THE CELEBRATING ALL WOMEN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST
WHEN: FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2006 @ 30 AM TO 11:30 AM |
WHERE: TAVERN ON THE GREEN @ 67 TH STREET & TAVERN ON THE GREEN

HONORING:
-- CAROLINA HERRERA INTERNATIONALLY RE KNOWN (FASHION DESIGNER)
--COMMISSIONNER YOLANDA JIMENEZ OF MAYOR'S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
--CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELAZQUEZ
--JOY CUSMINER PRESIDENT OF BETHEX FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
--GINA M. ADDEO, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD @ ADCO ELECTRICAL CORPORATION
--PRESIDENT OF THE NEW YORK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NYECA)

For more information, please visit www.nywcc.org

TEL: (212) 491-9640 / E-MAIL: NYWOMENSCHAMBER@AOL.COM

Maria Costa's 'Macho Men & the Women Who Love Them' Red Carpet 2006 Opening Gala

Saturday, February 25th at the Los Angeles Theatre Center

A Hilarious Musical Comedy about a strong, independent Latina Women in love with a Macho Latino Man. .. Grab your fire extinguishers cause this show is Muy Calliente!

CELEBRITIES SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:Rosalyn Sanchez (Regular CBS’s Without a Trace, Rush Hour 2, Chasing Papi, Ricardo Chavira (Regular- Desperate Housewives- ABC), Poppy Montgonary (Regular- “Without a Trace”, Marianne Jean- Baptiste (Regular “Without a Trace”), Valery Ortiz (“Date Movie”- in theatres now), Zack Ward (“Resident Evil Apocalypse”, “Christmas Story, “Titus”-Series), Sammi Rotibi (“Lord of War”), Lobo Sebastian (John Carpenters Ghost of Mars, Next Friday), Eric Winter (Days of Our Lives, Smallville, Pepper Dennis), and many more…

Pre & Post Reception debuting Maria's clothing line Mamita... Open Bar & Salsa Music

Arrive early and stay late for FREE Caribbean Cocktails and Appetizers, Rumba Dancers, Exotic Mamita Models and the hottest Latin Inspired Clothing styles by Maria Costa... it's a night of New York meets Old Cuba and you are invited.

TIMES: Pre-Reception: 7:00 Showtime 8:00 with After Party to follow,
LOCATION: Los Angeles Theatre Center : 514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles , CA 90013 TICKET PRICES: $30 Mainstage $25 Balcony $20 Groups of 10 or More $50 V.I.P. Package

"BRILLIANT... Coursing through her veins is the DNA of Lucille Ball... this is one funny girl who deserves to be a big, big star" -CBS RADIO NEWS

"ROARINGLY FUNNY... A NON-STOP BUST A GUT SHOW! Costa's humor packs the punch of raw Cuban rum on an empty stomach . -LATIN STYLE MAGAZINE

E-mail: macho@mariacosta.com

Voice: For reservations 1.888.88.MACHO

Web: http://www.mariacosta.com

Welcome to Front and Center, NYILFF's bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to helping us keep in touch with you and keep you in the loop on the latest NYILFF news and updates. Since our last newsletter and the 2005 NYILFF, we've been very busy! Read on…

First off, we're excited to announce we are now accepting film submissions for all genres for the 2006 NYILFF!

Submission Deadline : Friday, March 10, 2006

For more information and to download an application and regulation form, visit our web site: www.NYLatinoFilm.com

Second, NYILFF has moved to NoHo! Our new offices are located at:

419 Lafayette Street
Third Floor
New York , NY 10003
Tel: (646) 723-1428

DISCOUNT: Production Insurance/ Error & Omissions Policies

We are excited to announce our new Producer Errors & Omissions policy!!

Instant quotes & binding on budgets under $600,000.  No more waiting forever for E&O quotes!
Great Pricing!  1-3 years.  Up to $3 Million limits.  Works for Film, TV & Radio.   
Carrier: AIG  Rated: A+
 
We also continue to quote the cheapest rates in town on PRODUCTION INSURANCE.   Any  budget.  Any type of project.  Workers Comp.  We're fast, inexpensive, and no  hassle.
We accept credit cards, can easily add Additional Insured & can issue certificates online.

So don't hesitate to call.
Mention Jeff Gund and get a $50 discount on your premium!
 
Max Gottlieb
Frankel  &  Associates
9233 W. Pico Blvd  #226
Los Angeles ,   CA 90035
(310)  552-3349
snowmax@comcast.net
www.frankelins.com < http://www.frankelins.com >

ON A CRASH COURSE WITH WALDEN PIC--Moresco to feel the 'Heat'
Walden Media has tapped "Crash" co-writer Bobby Moresco to adapt Mike Lupica's forthcoming baseball novel "Heat," set up with Joseph Del Hierro's Oh Really Prods. Moresco and Paul Haggis have been nominated for an Oscar in the original screenplay category for "Crash" and the
duo won the Writers Guild Award earlier this month.
http://email.variety.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/ekrd0DbubY0Oe40BBm10EO

AMIGO PLAYS UP 'JUEGO' WITH GOMEZ PEREIRA
Former topper of Warner Bros.' Spanish production arm, Ana Amigo, has reactivated shingle Amigo Producciones. First project, "El Juego del ahorcado," will be directed by Spanish comedy helmer Manuel Gomez Pereira, toplines Luis San Narciso, and is co-produced by Amigo and
Gomez Pereira's banner, Lenon.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?
layout=features2006&content=jump&jump=story&head=berlin&nav=
Nberlin&articleid=VR1117937936&nid=2853

STRAND LANDS MEXICAN PIC
In a rare North American deal here in Berlin , Strand Releasing has picked up "Broken Sky" by Mexican helmer Julian Hernandez, which will have its world premiere Tuesday in Panorama. Strand previously released Hernandez's debut movie "A Thousand Clouds of Peace," which
won Berlin 's Teddy Award in 2003.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?
layout=features2006&content=jump&jump=story&head=berlin&nav=
Nberlin&articleid=VR1117938057&nid=2853

Familiar Film and TV Character Actor Dies
First Coast News Wed, 15 Feb 2006 9:26 AM PST
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) -- In dozens of films and T-V shows in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, he was the Mexican guy. Pedro Gonzalez has died at the age of 80. He appeared with John Wayne in movies like "The High and the Mighty" and " Rio Bravo ."

Carlos Saura's Iberia will open Guadalajara Film Festival

The 21st edition of the Mexican festival will be the first run by director-general Jorge Sanchez Sosa.

TLA Releasing buys rights to Spanish comedy El Calentito

TLA Releasing bought Chus Guiterrez's comedy for its American DVD label, coming after the acquisition of 7 Virgins for its British DVD label.

DOWNTOWN LOFT/STUDIO SPACE LOCATION NEEDED FOR MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT

Low Budget Music Video shooting on Sunday February 19, and Monday February 20.

This is a major label R/B soul artist that will be aired on MTV/Bet/VH1 etc.

We need a Loft/Studio Space location in the downtown Los Angeles area ASAP.  Please send an email with details, and a couple jpg photos if possible, to the email address given below.

We are also looking for several Krump Dancers to be featured in the video.  Please submit head/body shots and resume to the email address given below.

Looking for people in ALL departments to start work immediately for prep and shoot days. This includes Prop Master and Construction People, 1st AD, 2ndAD, Production Assistants, Acting Extras, Assistant Camera, Loader, Keys - Grips, Electric, Truck packages - Grip/Electric, trailers,  craft service, art department, props, CGI artists, and all other areas.

DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS, as they are already filled:
Director/Producer/UPM/Line Producer/Dir Photog/Prod Designer.

All Positions are Paid:  Non-Union, fair, but keep in mind they are low budget rates.

To submit your loft space or to submit for any of the production positions, please be sure to say you heard about this from Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email your jpgs and/or letter and resume ASAP to:
jeremiahzazueta@yahoo.com

CASTING KRUMP DANCERS FOR MAJOR LABEL MUSIC VIDEO

Low Budget Music Video shooting on Sunday February 19, and Monday February 20.
This is a major label R/B soul artist that will be aired on MTV/Bet/VH1 etc.
Casting sexy Krump Dancers, all ethnicities, for major label music video.

All Positions are PAID.

To submit, you must mention you were referred by Jeff Gund, and please email your head/body shots (jpg format photos please) and resume to: jeremiahzazueta@yahoo.com

Low Budget Music Video shooting on Sunday February 19, and Monday February 20.

This is a major label R/B soul artist that will be aired on MTV/Bet/VH1 etc.
 
PROP MASTER / CONSTRUCTION PEOPLE Needed Immediately.  Please submit your cover letter/resume ASAP to the email address given below.

Also looking for people in ALL departments to start work immediately for prep and shoot days. This includes 1st AD, 2ndAD, Production Assistants, Acting Extras, Assistant Camera, Loader, Keys - Grips, Electric, Truck packages - Grip/Electric, trailers,  craft service, art department, props, CGI artists, and all other areas.
 
We are also looking for Locations - A loft/studio space downtown.  Please submit your information, and jpgs photos if possible, to the email address given below.

We are also looking for several Krump Dancers to be featured in the video.  Please submit your head/body shots and resume to the email address given below.
 
DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS, as they are already filled:
Director/Producer/UPM/Line Producer/Dir Photog/Prod Designer.
 
All Positions are Paid:  Non-Union, fair, but keep in mind they are low budget rates.
 
To submit for any of the positions, please be sure to say you heard about this from Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email your letter and resume and/or jpg photos ASAP to:
jeremiahzazueta@yahoo.com

JOB OPENINGS-- Oralia Michel Marketing & Public Relations, Inc.

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ Pasadena , CA
Hispanic market pioneer PR firm is seeking a Senior Account Executive to work on accounts with some of the best-known brands in the world. Must be bilingual-Spanish. The Senior AE must be able to initiate creative concepts, call creative sessions when necessary, and communicate program progress and problem areas to management on a regular basis.  The Senior AE must master the ability to analyze and anticipate client program needs and formulate strategies accordingly.  The Senior AE acts as the agency’s media relations manager, including ongoing media pitching and contacts as well as interfacing with selected freelance PR consultants. Responsible for maintaining deadlines, budgets and profit goals on assigned accounts.  The Senior AE is expected to “do great work” that includes contributing creative ideas, establishing clear and meaningful communications objectives, exhibit command of PR writing styles, grammar and be able to teach those skills to junior staffers.  Maintains meaningful weekly status reports submitted to supervisor.  Need minimum 3 years public relations agency experience; bachelor's degree in related field; ability to make presentations, prioritize, work independently and as part of a bigger team.  Looking for a team player with strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. No relocation assistance provided.  Salary range: commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Email resume to: info@ommpr.com <mailto:info@ommpr.com>
 

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER/Pasadena, CA
The Office Manager/Bookkeeper is primarily responsible for the smooth administration of the agency and serves as the agency's administrative problem solver. Oversees the daily operations, general accounting, data control, payroll, contracts, invoicing, accounts payables and accounts receivables.  Advises CEO/President on financial planning as it relates to identifying areas needing special fiscal attention.  Also oversees the purchasing of supplies and all of its assigned functions, such as postal services, recycling and records management, etc.  Excellent communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail and superb follow-through are a must. No relocation assistance provided.  Salary range: commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Email resume to: info@ommpr.com

CASTING: Short Film

CSUN, 'RAVEN MAD'

Raven Mad Productions is casting "Raven Mad", a non-sync 16mm senior film short for Cal State University Northridge, the story of a young girl trying to become a Mexican masked wrestler against her parents' wishes. Mojde Afsary, Anthony Garcia, prods.

Alicia Muro, dir. Shoot starts mid-March.

Seeking-

• Raven: 18yr old , Latina/Asian, athletic, restless, she's a fighter in and out of ring, will learn some fight moves
• Mr. Velasco: 40yr old , Latino, clean-cut and smooth businessman
• Free Willy: 30s , wrestler, athletic, but packing too many pounds, will learn fight choreography
• The Referee: 30s-50s Latino , he runs the ring
• Males and Females:18+ to play strong wrestlers and sexy ring girls.

Send pix, resumes, and email to Raven Mad Productions at ravenmadthemovie@yahoo.com

Attn:Anthony Garcia.

No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided.

Casting Notice for National Road Tour

From: Bill Hooey - Hispanic Talent Casting Of Hollywood .
P.O. Box 46123  Los Angeles, CA  90046

We looking to cast ten beautiful, 'hot and sexy' Latinas, age range 21-25, must be legally 21 years of age, for a 27 week, on the road, promotional tour for a popular nationally known premium tequila.  We are looking for extroverted personalities, women with charisma.

Spanish speaking mandatory, road experience a plus. Promotional event experience a plus, Dancing and singing experience a plus. If you lip sync, bring your CD and boom box.

This group of 10 will be traveling across the country on a promotional. All expenses paid, pay is $2,450 every two weeks.  This is a fun gig with good pay, ideal for anyone who loves to perform in front of a live audience and a nice thing to have on your modeling resume'.

Auditions will be held on Monday, February 20, 2006 at The Florentine Gardens, (night club) located at 5955 Hollywood Boulevard, in Hollywood, just east of Gower Street
Audition will be held from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

You must make an appointment.
Contact us at (323) 934-6465 – office.

If our voice mail is full you may call us at (323) 397-8740 - cell.

If you don't fit the requirement of this casting notice, please pass it on to someone who does.  Good deeds generate good luck.  In an industry where so many people get cast because of who they know, our goal is to open the doors of opportunity as wide as possible and give everyone an equal chance.  So, please spread the word about this gig.

Thank You.

billhooey@earthlink.net

Mariachi Songs & 1 Contemporary Pop Song Needed for Low-Budget Horror Film

Music Supervisor for low budget horror film seeks traditional Mariachi songs that are well produced / recorded. Recordings can sound newly produced or "old".  No live recordings, please. Style should be traditional like Mariachi Vargas-De-Tecalitlan; songs "Jarabe Tapatio"  and  "El Mariachi Loco".

Also seeking one contemporary pop song with strong female vocal. Upbeat / uptempo, dance/ pop style track with strong beat, female vocals only. English lyrics only, but Latin accent of vocalist would be great. Similar to "No Latino" by Elize. 

Must own master and publishing for all songs submitted. Very small fee paid. Length of songs should be at least 2 minutes, but no longer than 6-7 minutes. Must have music by March 3rd. 

Send CD (no cassettes) and contact information to:

The Film Fund
960 16th St. #10
Santa Monica CA 90403
ATTN: Music Supervisor, WM

2D & 3D COMPUTER CGI ARTISTS WANTED

Hi Jeff,

I'm in need of a Computer CGI effects person ASAP.   They need to be familiar with software programs like, Shake, After Affects, etc.  The job does pay (not a lot) since it's an independent film.  The film is completed and now we're are plugging in the effects.  I need someone who can do 2-D and 3-D effects.  Wire removal, Green Screen Comps, add 3-D elements into a scene, and create a few backgrounds from scratch.

To submit, candidates should say they were referred by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email a link to samples of their work to me at:

filmfun@earthlink.net

Thanks,

Bryan Michael Stoller
http://www.BryanMichaelStoller.com
filmfun@earthlink.net