DEADLINE to RSVP is March 8. To RSVP, e-mail diversityoutreach@mtvn.com, with the following info: Bio, who you want to pitch to and why. We will follow up with more info.

Space is limited.

NO PITCHES at this time.

NOTE: In order to apply—you must be registered for the Conference!

NALIP—NY to Screen DIRT with Director Nancy Savoca

NALIP- New York , in association with ShowTime Networks, cordially invites you in welcoming award-winning filmmaker, NANCY SAVOCA, in a special New York City screening of her latest film, "DIRT," on Wednesday, March 22 at the renowned cinematheque, Anthology Film Archives.

Join us as we showcase this dramatic film that Variety described as "...an audience-grabber as tightly condensed and emotionally resonant as its title."

Set in New York City and El Salvador , "DIRT" is the story of the clashing of cultures and classes in present day society. During the day, Dolores Del Rosario, an undocumented Salvadoran immigrant, works cleaning luxury apartments in Manhattan 's Upper East Side .  At night, she goes home to a multi-Latin neighborhood in Corona , Queens where she lives with her husband Rodolfo and teenage son Rudy.

Director NANCY SAVOCA will be in attendance during a pre-screening networking reception and will participate in a Q&A session immediately following the screening.

For venue location, director's bio and to download the film's full production notes, visit - www.nalip.org/newyork

"INDIEFEST ANNOUNCES 2006 CALL FOR ENTRIES"
       

Indiefest, The Independent Film Festival, is pleased to announce their 2006 call for entries. Indiefest celebrates the "vision without compromise" spirit of the independent filmmaker. Incorporating a competitive film festival, a screenwriting contest, and a week-long party, Indiefest brings the world's film community to the beautiful city of Chicago . Indiefest 2006 is scheduled to take place July 28th though August 4th.

Indiefest 2006 will showcase the best of independent film to the general public, filmmakers, the media, and to distribution executives. With more films, events, seminars, parties, and the increasing support of major corporations, the media, and the independent film community, Indiefest 2006 will be the "must attend" independent film festival of the year.

Indiefest is eager to showcase emerging talent, therefore there are no strict eligibility requirements. There is one major requirement: films financed or produced by major studios or their affiliates are not eligible. Films and videos of all lengths and genres will be accepted. Screenplays, scripts, novels, and short stories will be accepted into the writing competition, which is presented by the renowned Screenwriter's Project.

The deadlines for entry are as follows: Regular Deadline: March 1, 2006 ; Late Deadline: April 1, 2006 . Additional information and application forms can be obtained at
www.indiefestchicago.com, www.indiefest.org, or send a SASE to Indiefest, PO Box 148849, Chicago, IL 60614-8849.

 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Come Join the Moondance!

 The final deadline for submissions is a postmark of April 1, 2006

 MOONDANCE 2006

Info, guidelines and entry forms are available on the website now.

Click Here for Details!

Moondance info at: www.moondancefilmfestival.com 

MOONDANCE FILM FESTIVAL DATES: JUNE 9-11, 2006 

LOCATION: RALEIGH STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 

Hollywood: A Marvelous Town for a Moondance!  

Yes! Moondance is moving to Hollywood for 2006 (and beyond), to the Raleigh Studios, our new film festival venue, which will accommodate our ever-popular, growing and expanding film festival. The Los Angeles-area venue will give festival attendees the opportunity to more easily get exposure for your work and make contact with the film industry movers and shakers: agents, producers, distributors, directors, actors, studios and production companies, while attending the Moondance. The Moondance office will remain in Boulder.

THE MOVIE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! Moondance International Film Festival’s primary goal is to present films and scripts which have the power to raise awareness about vital social issues, educating writers and filmmakers, as well as our film festival audiences, and inspiring them to take positive action. Through meaningful films, we begin to realize that our routine perspectives can give way to new ways of seeing the world, ourselves and others. Moondance believes in the unique power of the world entertainment media to create great social and environmental change. Our goal is to deliver compelling entertainment that will inspire and encourage people to actively get involved in the issues that affect all of us.

If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to info@moondancefilmfestival.com with MOONDANCE in the subject line!

The 2006 Now Casting Film Festival (http://www.ncfilmfest.com) is NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!

This year the festival is sponsored by SONY, Production Hub and other highly recognizable companies to provide great prizes, great exposure and great opportunity for Short Film Makers.

-Great Prizes - Including a Brand New Sony HD HVR-Z1U camcorder
-Great Exposure - Thousands of Professionals in Hollywood
-Great Opportunity - Last years finalists were viewed tens of thousands of times!
-Great Fun - The Finalist's Big Screening on June 7th, 2006.

NowCasting.com is a Market Leader in Online Services for the Entertainment Industry.  Every month over 225,000 users come to our site.  Our ties to professionals in Hollywood make us unique in the world of film festivals.

Don't Miss Out..Make it Happen.. NOW!

For more details and to submit your film Go to http://www.ncfilmfest.com

FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS!

TROPFEST@TRIBECA DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/24

The deadline for Tropfest@Tribeca has been extended but is fast approaching! Submit your short film to Tropfest@Tribeca, the exciting collaboration of the largest short film festival in the world and the fastest-growing film festival in North America .

Tropfest@Tribeca takes place during the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, and we want your help. Whether you've made a dozen movies or only dreamt of making one, whether you're "in the biz" or just have some spare time and a great idea, it's time to pick up a camera and make a movie. The most important guideline is that your film must feature the annual Tropfest@Tribeca Signature Item (TSI): a MANHOLE COVER. You can represent the TSI in any way you choose. We strongly encourage creative interpretations -- it can be literal, it can be spoken, it can be anything that gets the TSI in there. Eight finalists will be selected for Tropfest@Tribeca.

MORE INFO: http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tropfest@tribeca.html

SUBMIT YOUR FILM:
http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tropfest@tribeca-rulesregs-2006.html

DC Independent Film Festival…YOU’RE INVITED!!!

Come immerse yourself in independent film culture at the 8th annual, Washington , D.C. Independent Film Festival, March 2 through March 12, which will be held at locations throughout the city. With over 110 films (features, shorts, animations, documentaries, student); join Question & Answer sessions with the filmmakers after every session, vote for their favorite film, attend professional seminars and panels, and hang out at our Filmmakers Lounge (Busboys & Poets - 14th & V Streets)

Special offer: For current members of our listserv only, you will receive the discounted rate for all events... (ie $7 price instead of $10 for film sessions, $20 instead of $25 for the receptions), plus receive a 2-for-1 (2 tickets for the price of one) for the March 2 Opening Night Film (The Avalon) and Reception (Busboys & Poets). Please bring this email to take advantage of this offer.

For information about the festival, visit www.dciff.org

To purchase tickets: (https://secure.boxofficetickets.com/800-494-TIXS/WebObjects/BOTx.woa/wa/inspectClient?id=13751&passKey=12353b4756

For a list of films and descriptions:   http://www.dciff.org/program2006/2006_films.cfm

For special events: http://www.dciff.org/program.htm

For Showtimes & Locations: http://www.dciff.org/program2006/2006_GeneralInformationLocations.htm

For seminar info: http://www.dciff.org/seminars/seminars_schedule_2006.html

For press information: http://www.dciff.org/Press/pressOffice.htm

For a list of our sponsors: http://www.dciff.org/adsponsors/advertisingAndSponsors.htm

For more information, please email us at :info@dciff.org or call 202 537 9493.

Looking forward to seeing you at DCIFF 2006.

More Big Screen Mariah

After a triumphant comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey will now try to make a comeback in film.

Fox targets Latinos with My Network
Fox is hoping My Network TV becomes the network for young bilingual Latino viewers. With the successful Univision as its model, Fox is courting the young Hispanic audience with everything from the channel's name, which mimics the marketing terms of Spanish language stations, to its lineup of telenovelas and youth-oriented shows, to its strong presence in markets with large Latino populations.   Variety (free to NATPE dailyLead subscribers) (2/28)  

Familiar faces to be seen on "West Wing" finale
"The West Wing" is bringing back former cast members and guest stars, including Rob Lowe, Mary-Louise Parker, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson and Annabeth Gish, to wrap up the White House drama's final season.   Variety (free to NATPE dailyLead subscribers) (2/28)  

Madacy Latino Partners With Scholastic Media To Produce First Maya & Miguel CD; Debut Title - 'Best Friends' – Launches
PR Web via Yahoo! News Wed, 01 Mar 2006 4:00 AM PST
Miami, Florida (PRWEB) March 1, 2006 -- The initial release from Madacy Latino, Maya & Miguel “Best Friends,” is a collection of 14 timeless, toe-tapping tunes that celebrate the wonders of friendship, including such favorites as “Happy Together,” “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” “Imagine,” “We Are the World,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.

Warner Bros. To Be Exclusive Sponsor of Yahoo En Español's Oscar Site
Marketing Y Medios Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:07 AM PST
Warner Bros. has signed a deal with Yahoo! en español to be the exclusive sponsor of Yahoo's Spanish-language Academy Awards Web site Premios de la Academia. Financial terms were not disclosed.

'Crash,' Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon Should Take Home Oscars, According to Harris Poll of U.S. Adults
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 01 Mar 2006 2:50 PM PST
While "Brokeback Mountain" may be receiving a lot of critical acclaim and attention from the media, one in five U.S. adults say "Crash" should win the Best Picture Oscar® this year.

CASTING CALL: ‘La Ticla’

Blue Cactus Latin is currently seeking headshots and resumes for a feature film to be shot in Mexico and Guadalajara , April-June. Casting will be March 7, 8 and 9 in Los Angeles . Character breakdowns are below. This is a non-union project. Please send resumes, headshots and inquiries to bluecactusinc@hotmail.com

ROSA : (perfect Spanish, with a Mexican accent)
(21 to 24 years old) Brunette long hair, thin, nice, curvy body, a natural beauty from a little Mexican beach town on the Pacific Ocean . Fresh and nice personality, sweet, attractive, humble, innocent, but seductive eyes, very vulnerable, and sometimes seems like a wounded animal. She is the type of girl that is not a top model, but has a personality, smile and eyes that any man will go crazy for. (Type: Salma Hayek in “Desperado”).

EL TIGRE : (Very good Spanish)
(50s) He owns the town and everybody in it. He’s a very smart, shrew drug dealer. Not the stereotypical bad guy. Very strong personality, with a stabbing and cold glance, a man of not too many words, but a very respectful man. He can be warm if he wants, but a ruthless, cold human being if you tangle with him. He will protect with blood what is his. He has a hidden sad side that knows because of his rough looks and older age, he has Rosa only because she fears him. If she did not fear him, she would not stay with him, he knows that. He began as an illegal immigrant who came across the border to the US when he was just a kid. As he grew up, he learned the way of the streets, made connections along the border, and became a drug dealer, a major drug dealer now based in a town in Michoacan over which he rules like Don Corleone in THE GODFATHER. He lives a life of crime, but he religiously attends church. (Type: Edward James Olmos in “American Me”).

NICK: (Australian accent, surfing knowledge, surfing ability is a big plus)
(Mid 30s) A self-confident, know-it-all Australian with disheveled hair, a deep tan, and your typical surfer. He’s a waterman, an ex-professional surfer, adrenaline junkie, leaving on the edge all the time, cool and funny personality. Free spirit. He has traveled the world twice. He can die surfing because he loves it so much. (Type of Patrick Swayze in “Point Break”).

Please send resumes, headshots and inquiries to bluecactusinc@hotmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY : Bi-lingual Assistant

 Seeking bilingual film assistant for short film in Mexico City shooting in mid-March.

Please contact Tara or Shannon at 323-463-1996 or email at tv@flamingangelfilms.com

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA , VA GOVERNMENTMENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION & SUBSTANCE ABUSEACUTE CARE/DETENTION CENTER DIVISION

JOB OPPORTUNITY :

THERAPIST III (SPANISH SPEAKING)
$50,709-$83,907/YR (DOQ)
REF #:  MNH-6-1523
OPENING DATE:   MARCH 1, 2006
CLOSING DATE:   MARCH 21, 2006

Duties:  Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Therapist III performs crisis intervention services for adult Spanish-speaking inmates who are experiencing psychiatric, behavioral and/or substance abuse related problems.  The caseload may include English-speaking inmates as well.  Inmates receiving services reside in the Detention Center .  Duties include triage, psychosocial diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, individual and group therapy/counseling, specialized case management, and case disposition of inmates with severe impairments who may be unresponsive to services.  Clinical work is provided in face-to-face interventions with rapid response expected.  Interventions include evaluation and coordination of consultation with other professionals in diagnostic assessment and treatment of severely mentally ill consumers.  Thus, the Therapist III possesses excellent knowledge of diagnostic resources and treatment options and establishes and maintains treatment options available to severely mentally ill inmates.  The Therapist III establishes and maintains excellent rapport with other professional staff of the Detention Center and related community agencies.  The Therapist III is responsible for continuity of information flow from shift to shift.  To that end, the Therapist III communicates thoroughly, relevantly, and in an organized fashion both orally and in writing.  May supervise staff who are at a less experienced level.  Although work is performed under the direction of the Team Leader, employee is generally without on-site supervision.  This position requires working rotating Saturdays on average once every six weeks.

Minimum Requirements:  One year post graduate work experience in providing direct clinical services to consumers having substance abuse, psychiatric, and emotional disorders; and licensure or license eligible (has completed all education and clinical supervision components required by applicable State Board) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner (LSAP) in Virginia at the time of appointment; if license eligible, the employee must obtain Virginia licensure at the first available opportunity, but no later than one year of appointment.

Additional Requirements:  Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  At least two years post master’s degree experience (preferably in a community mental health center setting).  At least one year of experience working with confined populations/law enforcement agencies.  Computer/word processing skills.  Licensure or license eligible (has completed all required education and supervision, and is ready to sit for the licensure test) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner (LSAP) in Virginia at the time of appointment.

NOTE:  This position is grant funded and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, state and national/FBI criminal records check, Sheriff’s office security clearance and Child Abuse/Neglect registry check.

To complete a required City of Alexandria application, access our online application at: www.alexandriava.gov or request an application through the City’s 24-Hour JOBLINE (703) 838-4422.  Completed applications may be mailed to: Personnel Services Department, City Hall, Room 2500, 301 King Street, Alexandria , Virginia 22314, or faxed to: (703) 519-3488.  EOE/AA

International Television Production Company based in the US, Latin America and Spain Seeking:

DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – Los Angeles
TELEVISION PRODUCER – Miami
OFFICE/PRODUCTION MANAGER – Los Angeles
SUPERVISING PRODUCER for Home Improvement Reality Show – Los Angeles

You must be able to work in the cities listed.  Details for each position and submission instructions are below:

________________________________________________________________

Seeking Development/ Production Coordinator – Los Angeles :

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-- US network and/or production experience (preferably in alternative programming i.e. reality, talk, lifestyle, game, etc.)
--Experience developing and writing treatments/ rundowns.
--Familiarity with Television production budgets, pre-production planning, production management, post-production processes and production shoots.
--Willingness to work in a team environment.
--Ability to adapt and multitask.
--Strong written and verbal communication skills.
--Bachelor's degree, preferably in Film/TV production.
--Bilingual: English/ Spanish a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Preparing pitch materials, including writing treatments and pitching to networks.
• Story research.
• Creating talent lists.
• Supervising English translations of Spanish material both written and audio.
• Coordinate production shoots of trailers and demos.
• Supervise post process.
• Coordinate all internal documents and materials.
• Administrative tasks, i.e. returning phone calls, filing, copying, mailing, etc.

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The subject line of your email must contain COORDINATOR – InfoList Referral.
Please email all cover letters and resumes to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com < mailto:tvprodcompany@hotmail.com>.

________________________________________________________________

Seeking Television Producer - MIAMI :

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-- US network and/or television production experience.
--Familiarity with Television production budgets, pre-production planning, production management, post-production processes and experience supervising production shoots.
--Bachelor's degree, preferably in Film/TV production but not required.
--Strong written and verbal communication.
--Ability to multitask and wear different “hats” to get the job done.
--Team player.
        Bilingual: English/ Spanish
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinating US English Market department for Latin American based television production company.
• Supervising English translations of Spanish material both written and audio.
• Coordinate production shoots of trailers and demos.
• Supervising post process.
• Coordinate dubs, project materials, internal documents for US English Networks.

The subject line of your email must contain MIAMI PRODUCER – InfoList Referral.
Please email all cover letters and resumes to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com < mailto:tvprodcompany@hotmail.com>.
 
_________________________________________________________________
 
Seeking Office/Production Manager – Los Angeles :

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong office management, time management, project management, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of film and video formats and equipment.
• Experience coordinating budgets, timelines, vendors, logistics, production shoots, graphics, music and in-house production staff.
• Previous responsibility in insuring that all projects are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with technology specs.
• Network and/or production experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Movie Magic or similar budgeting software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player.
• Bilingual: English/ Spanish

The subject line of your email must contain LA MANAGER – InfoList Referral.
Please email all cover letters and resumes to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com < mailto:tvprodcompany@hotmail.com>.

_________________________________________________________________


Seeking Supervising Producer for Home Improvement Reality Show – Los Angeles

• Must be available as soon as possible for 5-7 week shoot.
• Supervise prep and principal photography for US cable show.
• Coordinate logistics for 3 segments.
• Previous experience producing for home improvement or reality show.
• Bilingual in Spanish/ English.

The subject line of your email must containHOME IMPROVEMENT PRODUCER – InfoList Referral.
Please email all cover letters and resumes to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com < mailto:tvprodcompany@hotmail.com>.
 

Casting: "WOMEN OF JUAREZ " 99 AEA

"THE WOMEN OF JUAREZ"
Frida Kahlo Theatre
99 AEA Seat Code
Written/Directed by Ruben Amavizca
Runs April 20 - June 25
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 PM , Sunday 6 PM
There is some pay

Seeking-

NARRATOR: Latino or open to ethnicity. MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH! 25-45.
Strong actor. Strong presence.

Email ASAP your h/r or link to: avytrop@yahoo.com

Mis Queridos Compinches y Compinchas:

Today I want to contarles some chismes about me and a couple of friends, that will clearly demonstrate how pin... viejos we are.

Frank, Alex and Alexito, el bonito (that is me, for the uninitiated), ... my own version of the Three Musketeers (I know, I know, the 3 Musketeers were actually 4, I'm no so bruto, but since Frank is so big, I count him as two).

Frank Zuñiga gave me directing classes at Columbia College back in the mid 80's. He was my first hero in this crazy town. Can you imagine? Just getting dried from crossing the border, after few years in gringoland and trying to break into the industry, and here he was ... an established, working and legit (aunque bien feo) LATINO DIRECTOR! With a resume that included constant work for one of the major studios (Disney). Boy, I was deslumbrado, ... little I knew then...

He then introduced me to Alex Nogales. Hay, Chingao! Now here is a respectful, working for a major network (CBS), established, and even this one, bonito and well poised, LATINO TV PRODUCER! (Don't worry... I'm very secure in my homosexuality, just never practice it - besides he pisses me off since he is the only one I can't out-dress when I make my mind to dress up). Oh Boy, I thought, I had made it with these two as friends, ... little I knew then...

"So Pancho and Tocayo, where I start?", I asked then, with the confidence that all doors will be opening for me ... little I knew then...

"Well, manito, come with us..." they answered. "Where?" I asked. "Just, FOLLOW US" they told me... Stupid me, I agreed. (I should have know that was not a directional reference, it was actually a life commitment.)

The place: a TV Studio in CBS on Sunset. The Event: One of the first meetings of The Hispanic Academy of Media Arts & Sciences (HAMAS). Their Roles: Frank, President; Alex, Vice President. The Issue: (What else?) The under-representation and underemployment of Latinos In The Industry ... and so, it all started, then, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) followed shortly after.

Me, I broke ranks in the first chance I had and went to slave for the gringos for more than 15 years. They, stayed the course and gave up, careers, family and wealth in order to fulfill their goal: To Improve the Quality and Quantity of the Images and Participation of Latinos in Media.

Time passed and then, after many tries, Frank persuaded me to come back to the womb and thrive within and serve my community. Of course, given the size of the Latino Wave, me, the pin... convenenciero, took the plunge. When I told Frank that outside of them two, I truly didn't have any connection to any Latino in The Industry, he gave me the first 150 e-mails of you (that just happened to be the attendees to the first NALIP Conference in San Francisco ). With those, I started the Latinos In The Industry eNewsletter, now seven years ago. (So if any of the current 4,500+ current subscribers hate me and my ramblings, blame him.)

There is something to be said about two people that have given it all, with their main purpose in life being ... to BECOME OBSOLETE. Think about it, once they fulfill their goal, we would not need them any more. Ironic, no? De Respetar, certainly.

Now, 20 years later, it is with the greatest joy that I get to celebrate with them two, the OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENT of all of us in this God forsaken industry. We have never had as many of us in so good light in front or behind the cameras, or in the executive suites! Not only because of them, granted, but significantly due to their efforts and effectiveness. We all, and I mean ALL, even those old guard that were already established many years before and especially those novatos, owe a big, bien grandote, huge-mangos, gigante, GRACIAS to them.

Tomorrow, at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, we will party like there is no tomorrow, when actually, ... we have never had a better prospect of a bright one!

Salud!!!, mis dos hermanos, un besote fraternal (forget about what I say before about my homosexuality), that ... you ask me, "FOLLOW US"?... Diganme pa' donde, que pa' alla voy...

Alexito, el muy agradecidito.