For Conference location, dates, and schedule of events, click here: http://www.nalip.org/conference2006/index.html

--NALIP's Board, Trustees and STAFF WELCOME you to the
Seventh Annual NALIP Conference—
Latino Lens: Naked Truth.

DEADLINE: ABC & WALT DISNEY STUDIOS NEW TALENT GRANT

NALIP again solicits applications for EMERGING ARTISTS WHO SHOW PROMISE IN FILM WRITING AND DIRECTING for the Fifth annual Talent Development Grant Program sponsored by ABC and the Walt Disney Studios. The aim of this program is to nurture and support aspiring writers, directors and filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. The goal is to provide financial support (up to $20,000) and mentorship while you develop a new work or complete a work-in-progress.

NALIP is committed to the development of our writers, directors and filmmakers: we have been asked to NOMINATE TWO CANDIDATES that will compete for this grant. Selected participants will be paired with a mentor for ten (10) months, and concludes with a series of workshops in Los Angeles at ABC and the Walt Disney Studios. (Grant recipients outside of LA will receive roundtrip airfare and accommodations)

Interested? E-mail NALIP Membership Coordinator, Jose Murillo at membership@nalip.info with your PHYSICAL ADDRESS. He will mail you the application form. You must submit the form with a work resume, personal essay, 500-800 word essay describing your expectations of this grant and how it can support your project/career goals, and notarized legal form included in the application package.

If your project is a screenplay or TV script, you will ALSO include a treatment, first 10 pages of script, and budget totaling $20,000 (research trips, equipment, paying you as a writer to take part-time off work, etc.) If your projects is a video, you will include a sample reel on something previously complete in VHS or DVD, a proposal and a budget of $20,000 (to complete the video). No docs, no polished scripts, no videos ONLY needing post-production or previously submitted to festivals. If you are in a writing team, each partner submits a separate, notarized package and resume; if selected, you'll receive one grant of $20,000.

DEADLINE: Packages MUST be to NALIP by May 15. 1323 Lincoln Blvd, Suite 220, Santa Monica, CA 90401

QUESTIONS? Feel free to call Kathryn Galan, Executive Director, 310-457-4445. We had a NALIP winner last year – Ben Lobato – so let’s send another NALIPster to this great ABC program!!

CBS in Association with Nosotros Workshop for Actors
    
      Sign up in advance for this exciting workshop tailored for performers attending Conference 7, presented by CBS, in association with Nosotros. Vice President, Casting at CBS, Fern Orenstein and Jerry Velasco, President of Nosotros designed this seminar to help actors in their goal of getting jobs!

      During the session, Fern will analyze actors' headshots and offer specific critiques. One-on-one conversations will help actors identify the kinds of roles best suited for them. This is an interactive workshop for Conference 7 registrants only. Due to limited space, enrollment is limited to 14 actors selected on a first signed up, first served basis. Sign up will close March 1st. If selected, please bring all your headshot(s) and resume(s) with you to participate.

If not selected, you can still attend!!! This workshop will be open, so others can benefit: actors, producers, directors, etc., welcome. The audience can observe and, where time allows, participate as well.

Visit: www.nalip.org/conference2006

NCLR Call for Entries for the 2006 NCLR ALMA AWARDS
--HOSTED BY EVA LONGORIA AIRING ON ABC NETWORK JUNE 5

LOS ANGELES – The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, announced today that entries are being accepted for the 2006 NCLR ALMA AWARDS, celebrating American Latinos in television, film and music. This year’s winners will be announced on the NCLR ALMA AWARDS special, which will air on ABC on June 5 and will be hosted by Eva Longoria, who will also be a producer on the show. The show will be taped on Sunday, May 7, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show is being re-launched this year under the direction of NCLR’s new President and CEO, Janet Murguía. It will be executive produced by Murguía, Jeff Margolis, and David Chavez. Producers are Eva Longoria, Tisha Fien, Gloria Fujita O’Brien and Mick McCullough.

"Latinos in the Hollywood have now moved from the periphery to center stage,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR, based in Washington D.C. “But, many more Latinos are ready and waiting in the wings, ready to come to the forefront. The NCLR ALMA Awards is a way for all Americans to celebrate Latino presence in American pop culture.”

The 2006 NCLR ALMA Awards includes 29 categories in film, television and music. The Motion Picture categories include: Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Director in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Screenplay (original or adapted), Original Music for a Motion Picture, Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Foreign Film, and Excellence In Make-Up in Television and Film Cinematography.

(For a full list of nominated categories, click link below.)

All submissions must be received by March 15. Forms, credentials and more information can be found at www.almaawards.com.

Media contact for the NCLR ALMA Awards: Jennifer Price/The Lippin Group -323-965-1990

21ST ANNUAL IMAGEN AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRY NOW OPEN

PASADENA, C.A., January 18, 2006 – The Imagen Foundation is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for the 21st Annual Imagen Awards. This year’s event will be held on Friday August 18th, 2006 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The Imagen Call for Entry and submission forms are available on the website at: www.imagen.org. For questions or comments, please call 1-877-344-9441 or email: info@imagen.org.

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.

AFTER THA FACT FILMS, AZTEC GOLD-TV, D'LITE PRODUCTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SMOKIN' MIRRORS AND OUR FRIENDS AT VIVAHOLLYWOOD.COM/
NCLR'S ALMA AWARDS

present the
2nd Annual Informal, Offsite, Unofficial NALIP Screening and Lounge Party
in celebration of NALIP CONFERENCE 7 and independent Latino media.

Writer/Director/Producer Magdaleno "Guic One" Robles, Jr. &
Writer/Producer Abel Salas (SIX THUGS, After Tha Fact Films: in production)
Writer/Director Dianna Pérez & Producer Francisco Hernández
(STUDENTS LIKE US, D'Lite w/ Smokin' Mirrors Prods.: in post)
Creator/Producer Sandra Peña-Sarmiento & Creator/Producer Victor Payan
(AZTEC GOLD TV: in production)

Invite you to join us at:
The Basement Lounge
149 Linden Ave., B-100 (near Broadway)
Long Beach, CA 90802
Friday, March 10th

www.afterthafactfilms.com l www.smokinmirrors.net l www.aztecgoldtv.com  www.vivahollywood.com

*No cover from 7pm to 10pm for NALIP participants with postcard invitation.*

CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline: March 10, 2006

This year’s theme: Raices/Roots.
Filmmakers are invited to submit films that celebrate the rich spectrum of Latina/o experiences in the U.S. on all topics and in all genres - animation, *documentary*, experimental, features, and short

Reel Rasquache, in its third year continues to strive to build bridges/puentes – between East and West Los Angeles, between community and the University, between U.S. Latino independents and the Hollywood industry. By showcasing new works by U.S. Latino filmmakers and artists, the Festival will promote access – by local communities, filmgoers and entertainment industries to new U.S. Latino film and art. By facilitating an intersection of U.S. film and arts communities, University academic programs, and diverse audiences from across Los Angeles, the Festival will provide a forum to promote/showcase new talent and provide students with new learning opportunities.

For Festival information, submission specifications, and to download the 2006 Entry Form, please visit www.reelrasquache.org

2006 PURA INSPIRACIÓN FILM CONTEST

CELEBRANDO LO MEJOR EN NUESTRO MUNDO
CELEBRANDO LA DIVERSIDAD CULTURAL.

CELEBRATING THE GOOD IN OUR WORLD.
CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
 
Reel Inspiration is looking for inspiring movies that show the good in the world today. This year we've added a special "Celebrating Cultural Diversity Award" for the filmmaker that best incorporates cultural heritage and traditions into their story.

RULES:
--Movies must be 10 minutes or less including credits. (Teens-5 minutes, Kids-3 minutes.)
--Movies may be shot in any format but must be submitted on VHS, DVD, or mini DV.
--Movies should be appropriate for a general audience. No profanity, nudity, gross out humor, gratuitous sex or violence, please.
--Non-English language entries must have subtitles.
--Filmmaker must own the rights to all images and music. This means:
--You must have written clearances and/or releases for all images of actors, extras, "clearly visual" passersby, and footage of locations and storefronts. (Get signatures on simple release forms--available by e-mailing contest.)
--You must certify in writing that all music is cleared for broadcast. You may use royalty-free packages or have a member of your team provide original music.
--Don't use copyrighted cartoon characters or scenes from TV shows or movies.

ENTRY FEES
Adult contest: $20 (Films up to 10 minutes)
Teen contest: $10. (Films up to 5 minutes).
Kid contest: (Films up to 3 minutes) FREE!

Kids contest entries must be written and directed by kids up to age 11. Teen entries must be directed, written & shot entirely by teens, age 12-18. (Teachers' materials available.)

DEADLINE: October, 2006. (Exact date to be announced.)

PRIZES:
Semi-finalists will be judged by industry professionals at our awards screening in November. Adult finalists will be promoted by inclusion on the Winners' Reel which will be screened at various venues such as the 2007 Reel Vision Filmmakers Conference. Prizes to be announced on our website as they become known. Last years prizes included: a directing workshop ($1200 value), acting workshop ($85), professional script critique ($325), a production class ($75), and a day's shoot at Gammon's Gulch Western set ($500) Separate teen and kids' awards. Qualifying kids' entries screened at Children's Showcase.

More information available Spring, 2006 at www.reelinspiration.org.
To have an application, release form and other information e-mailed to you as it becomes available, e-mail: reelinspiration@hotmail.com

2006 Opening Night Gala and Film Announced
The 2006 Phoenix Film Festival opens on Thursday, March 23, 2006 with our Opening Night Gala, with music, cocktails, food and fun at 5 pm at the Arizona Republic Party Pavillion right next to the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres.

At 7 pm, the Harkins Cine-Capri Theatre at the Scottsdale 101 will open its' doors to the Lion's Gate Film "Akeelah and the Bee" starring Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer will have its' Arizona Premiere, with Writer/Director Doug Hutchison and Actor Laurence Fishburne in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. The Opening Night After-Party is open free to the public at 10 pm in the Arizona Republic Party Pavillion to kick off the first of several parties at the 2006 Phoenix Film Festival.
Phoenix Film Festival Selections
The official selections for the 2006 Phoenix Film Festival have been announced. Click here for more information on all of the feature and short films that you can expect to see at this year's festival.
Passes and tickets will be going on sale Thursday, March 1st for the 6th Annual Phoenix Film Festival running March 23 - 30. Tickets and passes will be available right here or by calling 602-955-6444

2006 Screenplay Competition Semifinalists Announced
Congratulations to the Semifinalists of the 2006 Phoenix Film Festival Screenplay Search. Click here for more information.

Official Hotel For Filmmakers and Festival Guests Announced
Springhill Suites by Marriott is the official hotel of the 2006 Phoenix Film Festival. Click here for more information
Want a free pass to the Festival? Volunteer!
We are looking for volunteers for the 2006 Phoenix Film Festial. Sign up now to be a volunteer and be a part of an exciting film event. Volunteers that complete a set number of hours receive a Festival Pass. Click here for more information!

Panel of Casting Directors - A Free Event!

AIA Studios presents: The Industry Speaks
A Dialogue with Industry Leaders,
A Panel of Casting Directors

A FREE event for Actors in association with The Academy Players Directory

Saturday, March 25th 2006
10am - 2pm
Moderated by:
Katy Wallin, CSA Casting Director & Producer, President & Founder, AIA Studios.  Katy has cast over 600 hours of network television and 75 features. She has recently produced several award winning films.  Katy founded AIA Studios in 1989 with a commitment to working hand in hand with dedicated actors and industry professionals. Her intention has always been to continually provide opportunities for actors to build solid relationships with industry professionals and to provide on-going development, resources and career guidance that can make a difference in the careers of both an actor and an industry professional. Some of Katy’s colleagues that will be joining her are:

Guests Include:
April Webster, CSA Casting Director.  April is currently working on the Pilot “House Divided.” Additional credits include: “Mission Impossible III,” “Lost,” “Alias” and “Criminal Minds.”

Chemin Bernard, CSA President & Casting Director. Chemin is currently working on the episodic "Just for Kicks." Past credits for Chemin include "Fat Albert," "Moesha" and "Martin."

Mindy Marin, CSA Casting Director & Producer. "The Family Stone," "Dirty Dancing Havana Nights," "My Dog Skip," "Face Off" and over 50 other feature films.

Deborah Aquila, CSA Casting Director. Deborah is currently working on the feature films "Catch & Release," "Crank," "You, Me & Dupree," "The Mermaids Singing" and "American Gothic." Past credits include "Eight Below," "Flight Plan" and "Shop Girl." Deborah has cast over 70 films.

Wendy O’Brien, CSA Casting Director.  Wendy is currently working on the Pilot “Secrets of a Small Town,” the feature film “Deep Winter,” the episodic “Blade” and “Kyle XY.” Wendy also worked on “Batman Begins,” “The Longest Yard” and “Memento.”

Peggy Kennedy, CSA Casting Director.  Peggy is currently working on the hit series “24.”  Past credits for Peggy include “Chicago Hope” and “Reservoir Dogs.”
Due to the overwhelming response from our last Industry Speaks event, we are presenting another free event called The Industry Speaks: An Empowering Dialogue with Industry Leaders. At this event you will have the opportunity to participate in a dialogue with the prominent CSA Casting Directors who are committed to providing you with powerful information that can assist you in creating a successful career. In addition, we will also be offering complimentary headshot evaluations prior to and immediately following the event.

Admission: FREE!
You must reserve your space online at www.aiastudios.com <http://www.aiastudios.com> . Space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Registration on-line is essential and required to attend.

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 an email of request to info@latheaterproject.org or call (323) 263-7684.

Payment Information:  Cash or checks and money orders made out to Los Angeles Theater Project will be accepted on the day of the workshop.

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

2006 FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES--9th Brooklyn Int'l Film Festival
June 2-11, 2006 :: Brooklyn Museum / https://wbff.org/submit/

- CATEGORIES: Narrative Feature, Documentary, Narrative Short, Experimental, Animation
- AWARDS: US$100,000. Festival winner: $30,000 :: Best Documentary: $5,000
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Postmarked by March 15, 2006 (final)

For MORE INFO, or to SUBMIT visit https://wbff.org/submit/

9th BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
180 South 4th St., suite 2 South,
Brooklyn, New York 11211 - USA
ph: (718) 486 8181 - (718) 388 4306
http://www.wbff.org - call06@wbff.org

13th ANNUAL SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL TO HOST OVER 100 GUEST CELEBRITIES AND FILMMAKERS

* JAIME CAMIL, ANGELICA MARIA, BARBARA MORI, ALFONSO ARAU, ROSELYN SANCHEZ y muchos mas!

Reserve a seat! Purchase your tickets on-line today: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.dfLIJPOvHoE/b.1305713/k.1E31/Box_Office.htm

Media Arts Center San Diego's upcoming 13th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival is honored to host some of the brightest talent in Latino Cinema here in San Diego from March 9-19 at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center (off 163 Freeway on Friars Rd).  This year promises to be the best ever for those who are interested in meeting celebrities and film directors.  SDLFF 2006 will provide opportunities for Q&A sessions, autographs, photos, and more!   The following is just a partial list of the stellar faces you'll see at the 13th annual San Diego Latino Film Festival:

 *** ROSELYN SANCHEZ (Cayo - March 11, 7PM) *** ANGELICA MARIA (Sea of Dreams - March 9, 7PM) *** BRUNO BARRETO (O Casamento de Romeu E Julieta - March 9, 8PM) *** NICHOLAS GONZALES (Sea of Dreams - March 9, 7PM) *** MARTHA HIGAREDA (7 Dias - March 9, 7:30PM) *** JAIME CAMIL (7 Dias - March 12, 2:30PM) *** EDUARDO VERASTEGUI (Top 10 to Watch - March 10, 7PM) *** ANA DE LA REGUERA (Ladies Night, March 10, 8PM) *** MIGUEL VARONI (Mi Abuelo Mi Papa y Yo - March 11, 7:30PM) *** BARBARA MORI (La Mujer de Mi Hermando - March 13 7PM) *** KUNO BECKER (Goal - March 15, 7PM) *** JACOB VARGAS (Virgin of Juarez - March 16, 7PM) *** CARLOS CARRERA (Cero y Van Cuatro - March 17, 7PM) *** MARIA CONCHITA ALONSO (E.S.L. - March 18, 7PM) *** SAUL LOPEZ (E.S.L. - March 18, 7PM) *** ALFONSO ARAU (Guest Director - March 18, 5PM) *** RICK NAJERA (How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer - March 18, 7:30PM) *** JUAN MARICHAL (Republic of Baseball - March 19, 6PM) *** DEMIAN BICHIR (American Visa - March 19, 7PM).  

For bios and photos of special guests, please visit: http://www.kintera.org/c.dfLIJPOvHoE/b.1448273/k.9745/Celebrity_Photos/siteapps/tools/PhotoGallery.aspx

Reserve a seat! Purchase your tickets at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center or on-line at: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.dfLIJPOvHoE/b.1305713/k.1E31/Box_Office.htm

For more information: http://www.sdlatinofilm.com, 619-230-1938, ethan@mediaartscenter.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES
HELP STOP MOVIE THEFT!

PROJECT: FAIR
Filmmakers Against Illegal Replication
We Invite Documentary Filmmakers To
Enter our Anti-Piracy Contest by
creating a 30-second anti-piracy short film
Win Prizes!
· First prize: $1,000 + trip to Las Vegas to attend VSDA's Annual Convention + more
· Second prize: $500 + more
· Third prize: $250 + more
Get Exposure!
Winning short films will:
· Run on monitors in over 4,000 video stores
· Be distributed to all major and independent studios, entertainment organizations and guilds
Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2006
For more information go to:
www.studentfilmmakers.com/projectfair/ or call (818) 385-1500, ext. 227
Click Here to download the Anti-Piracy Short Film Contest Overview

East Los Angeles Repertory Theatre Company is at it again in 2006!!!

East Los Angeles, CA – East LA Rep is at it again in 2006 bringing the best plays by playwrights of Latino heritage to a stage in East L.A. The most ambitious season yet, 2006 will cover a legend, a veteran, an emerging talent, and a surprise!

East LA Rep is proud to announce the following plays for the 2006 season: Drive My Coche by Roy Conboy (April 7-30), The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca (June 9-July 2), Burning by Joe Hortua (Oct. 6-29/rights pending.) This summer A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Aug. 19-Sept. 17) will mark the fourth annual Free Shakespeare at East LA Parks. At year’s end, East LA Rep will present the workshop production of ¡Quinceañera! The Musical by company members, Jesus A. Reyes and Roxanne E. Sanchez.

This season will be produced at El Gallo Theater (4545 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., LA CA 90022) with the exception of the workshop production of ¡Quinceañera! The Musical.

For the East LA Rep full season line-up, visit: www.eastlarep.com

New York, March 6, 2006 – VNU Media Measurement & Information (MMI), parent corporation of Nielsen Media Research, the TV ratings company, is looking for recent college graduates interested in a stimulating career in the multifaceted business media industry. The Management Development Rotation Program (MDRP) is a rigorous 20-month program (July 2006 to February 2008), seeking highly motivated, talented and enthusiastic individuals from multicultural backgrounds looking to join the VNU Media Measurement & Information team.

The MDRP program is designed to develop a multi-talented workforce through exposure to VNU Media Measurement & Information businesses, a variety of functional disciplines, and educational experiences. Through special training, guidance and education, the program fosters the development of future managers and leaders, and provides a continuous pipeline of new and emerging talent to the VNU Media Measurement & Information organization.

Assignments within the program are up to six months long in four major cities throughout the U.S.: New York, Tampa, Los Angeles and Chicago. While rotating through these locations, participants gain valuable hands on exposure to an extremely intricate business, have exclusive access and constant interaction with senior management, and work closely with other MD Associates in small groups on various team projects.

The MDR Program consists of four major components: cross-functional rotation assignments, training and development, team projects and mentoring. The invaluable on-the-job learning through cross-functional rotation assignments in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Engineering and Information Technology, helps participants gain a broad breadth of knowledge across various disciplines. Training is provided to help participants meet their development objectives and goals. In addition, each MDR participant is paired up with a mentor who assists the in developing the necessary skills and knowledge that will enhance their professional and personal growth.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants are positioned for success in building a rewarding and challenging career within one of VNU Media Measurement & Information’s business units: Nielsen Media Research, Nielsen Media Research International, Nielsen Entertainment, and Media Solutions. Graduates of the program will ultimately focus on one of four areas: sales and marketing, client service, operations or general management.

For more information on the MDR Program or to apply on-line, please visit us at: www.vnummimdrp.com and click on Apply for Program.

Or mail resume and information to:
Nielsen Media Research
501 Brooker Creek Blvd.
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Attention: Human Resources—MDR Program

TELEMUNDO OPENS APPLICATION PROCESS
FOR SECOND INSTALLMENT OF “TALLER TELEMUNDO: ESCRITORES”
Telemundo and Miami Dade College Partner Once Again to Offer Innovative Workshop to Aspiring Writers with a Focus on Fiction and Digital Media
The Network Plans to Extend the Successful Course to Los Angeles Later This Year
Miami, Fla. -- February 28, 2006 – Based on the success of last year’s debut of “Taller Telemundo: Escritores,” Telemundo announced today the second installment of the innovative educational program designed to inspire, discover, recruit and train the next generation of writers for Spanish-language television. Once again partnering with Miami Dade College, North Campus, School of Entertainment and Design Technology, Telemundo will now offer “Taller Telemundo: Escritores, 2006,” a dynamic and intensive program to provide curriculum that specifically prepares and retains Hispanic students interested in writing fiction (drama and comedy) for television, while creating and writing original content for the ever-growing, complex, and vastly popular digital medium. The network seeks to mirror this curriculum with an academic partner in Los Angeles later this year.
This year, the program will select up to 20 prospective students from qualified applicants to participate in a highly competitive 6-month instructional program in Miami, Florida. Later this year, another group of 20 may be selected to participate in Los Angeles, CA. There will not be a separate application process for the Los Angeles program.
The application process begins March 1st and will close April 14, 2006. For more information on “Taller Telemundo: Escritores 2006,” please visit http://www.telemundo.com/taller2006/index.html.

Premiere of new PBS series highlights forum on 'Sharing the American Dream'
 
PHOENIX – An advance screening of the new PBS television series "California and the American Dream" will take place at the Phoenix Art Museum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, followed by a panel discussion. "California and the American Dream," a four-part series narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Linda Hunt, explores the dynamics of culture, community and identity in one of the world's most diverse regions.
 
Selected segments from the four-hour series will screen in the Phoenix Art Museum's Whiteman Hall, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Immediately following the screening is a panel focusing on the challenge of diversity in "Sharing the American Dream" in Arizona.
 
Panelists include Arizona State University's Raul Yzaguirre, a professor of practice in the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights in the College of Public Programs; Michael Johnson, Phoenix councilman; Leah Landrum Taylor, Arizona state representative; Ivan Makil, former president of the Salt River-Maricopa Indian Community; Manny Wong, businessman and publisher of "Asian American Times"; Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez, chair of ASU's department of Chicana/o Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who will moderate the discussion; and Paul Espinosa, an independent filmmaker and professor in ASU's Chicana/o Studies, who is the producer and director of the PBS series.

"California and the American Dream" is a co-production of executive producers Paul Espinosa, Lyn Goldfarb and Jed Riffe and the Independent Television Service (ITVS). Executive producer for ITVS is Sally Jo Fifer. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with additional funding provided by PBS, The Ford Foundation, the Independent Television Service, Native American Public Telecommunications, Skirball Foundation, Latino Public Broadcasting, Center for Asian American Media, The Rockefeller Foundation and the California Council for the Humanities.

For more information, visit: www.asu.edu/clas

Bernal Ready to try It All (www.filmstew.com)
Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal will make his feature helming debut with a spin-off of the telenovela Ruta 32.

Del Toro Has Intertnational Flavor for ShoWest
Blade II and Hellboy helmer Guillermo Del Toro will be honored at the ShoWest Convention for International Achievement in Filmmaking.

"Housewife" in Spanish-language Pepsi ad: Eva Longoria appears in an ad for Pepsi designed to have crossover appeal among speakers of both English and Spanish. The ad's tagline is "Goza el sabor," or "Enjoy the flavor."   The Dallas Morning News (free registration)

Latinos embrace new TV technology
With research showing Latinos are very likely to embrace new TV platforms like satellite and digital cable, top cable companies like Comcast and Cablevision Systems are increasing programming for Hispanic Video on Demand and DVRs, and are developing related platforms for advertisers.   InsideBrandedEntertainment.com/Marketing Y Medios

HBO and Comcast to Host Atlanta Premiere of HBO Films' 'WALKOUT' on March 15th
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Mon, 06 Mar 2006 1:00 PM PST
HBO and Comcast, in partnership with the Latin American Association and the Woodruff Arts Center's Celebrate Diversity Through the Arts Initiative, will host the Atlanta Premiere of HBO Films' WALKOUT.

Viva Tu Cine! To Launch Largest Year-Round Latino Film Program in the United States
HispanicBusiness.com Mon, 06 Mar 2006 11:29 AM PST
Los Angeles, CA--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 6, 2006--In a move that could increase the representation of Latino films at next year’s Oscars, ¡Viva Tu Cine! announced today plans to bring 10 to 15 new films to US theatres as part of its 2006 edition, making it the largest year-round Latino film program in the country.

Five-Time Emmy(R) Award Winner Doris Roberts and ‘Scrubs’ Star Judy Reyes Portray A Wealthy Widow and a Homeless Woman
HispanicBusiness.com Mon, 06 Mar 2006 11:29 AM PST
Los Angeles, CA--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 6, 2006--Five-time Emmy(R) Award winner Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) and “Scrubs” star Judy Reyes portray a wealthy widow and a homeless woman who each discover a life worth living in Hallmark Channel’s Original movie “Our House,” which premieres March 2006.

Salinas plays gay in La fea más bella
Sun-Sentinel Mon, 06 Mar 2006 0:06 AM PST
Jorge Salinas, renowned for his macho characters in Mexican telenovelas, will soon join the cast of La fea más bella ( The Prettiest Ugly Girl ) -- Televisa's version of Betty la Fea -- in a rather risky role.

BUSY Latino arts organization, NALIP, is looking for a sharp, detail oriented, and computer savvy Membership Coordinator/Office Manager to run the day-to-day operations of its headquarter offices in Santa Monica, as well as manage a sizeable database of registered members.

This position is looking to hire ASAP!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
--Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Film/TV, Business, Communications or related fields
--1-2 years experience in a busy office of 5-10 employees
--Proficiency in MAC/PC (IT knowledge a plus) word processing/Office software essential
-- FileMaker, HTML, web-publishing experience strongly preferred
-- Strong written and verbal communication skills
--Thick-skinned personality able to work under deadlines
-- Ability to adapt and multi-task at a very busy desk
-- Bilingual: English/ Spanish a must
-- Willingness to work as part of an expanding and diverse team
-- Familiarity with industry players and language

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage HQ offices and its operations/expenses during business hours:
9:00am-6:30pm (Mon.-Fri)
Serve as Assistant to Executive Director
Serve as Production Manager during Special Events
Double as office Receptionist (when needed)
Coordinate and supervise office interns and volunteers (when applicable)
Act as company liaison/rep at industry events, screenings, film festivals, etc.

When applying for this position, the subject line of your e-mail must contain “MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR POSITION” on it.

Please email all cover letters and resumes to membership@nalip.org

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR WANTED

Script Supervisor sought for low budget Horror/Thriller Short shooting on HD.

Dates are March 4-9th in Los Angeles.

$100 per day, + meals, working with a fun-loving,
laid-back crew.

Be sure to mention you were sent by Jeff Gund, and please e-mail karina@blacksquarefilms.com with your resume and contact info.

Thanks!

PAID Stage Manager position

We are currently looking for a TERRIFIC, well organized, experienced
STAGE MANAGER to START IMMEDIATELY.

This untitled musical, written by Gregg Henry (music and lyrics) and Lynn Siefert (book), and directed by Lisa James will be the next show at The MATRIX and will open May 5 for an 8-week run.

Rehearsals have already started and will continue, 6 days/week from 11 AM – 4 PM until tech week.

Pay is $250 per week, from now through the end of the run.

Be sure to say you were sent by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and please email your resume and list of professional recommendations to Drew Brody at:
 drewbrody@yahoo.com

ASAP.  Please write “SM position resume” in the subject.

CASTING: Men and Women Needed for Dating Reality Show (Great Pay!)

ABC Series helps recently separated men and women get back on their feet after a difficult divorce.  This show spotlights 2 people per episode and gives them the steps to get over this rough time and helps rebuild confidence and self esteem.

Role (Dater)
Male (38-45)  Seeking a charming and sophisticated man that is willing to go on a romantic date with someone that is recently getting over a bad break-up.  Must be willing to help re-build a woman's self confidence, show empathy and provide a sense of humor.  This will be a real dinner date that may include dancing and/or fun outdoor activity.  Must be willing to travel. Rate: $3000

Role (Dater)
Cowgirl (28-35)  Seeking a woman who can ride horses, barrel race, rope or jump.  She might be a professional or just enjoy riding.  Must be willing to go on a date with a man who is recently the victim of a failed marriage.  We are looking for help building his confidence and re building his self-esteem.  Must be willing to travel. Rate: $3000

Role (Flirt Date)
Women (22-30)
Seeking fun, flirty women who are willing to participate in an exercise to help one of our recently divorced men regain his confidence during a "guys night out" segment.  We need women who can be fun, genuine and show empathy for a guy who may feel a little low self confidence. Rate: $1000

Role (Dater)
Male (25-32)
Seeking a charming and sophisticated man that is willing to go on a romantic date with someone that is recently getting over a bad break-up. Must be willing to help re-build a woman's self confidence, show empathy and provide a sense of humor.  This will be a real dinner date that may include dancing and/or fun outdoor activity.  Must be willing to travel.

Please submit picture and contact information ASAP for casting this week! Be specific as to what role you are submitting.  Be sure to mention you were sent by Jeff Gund, and email the requested information to: mandyh@glassmanmedia.com

Thank you,
Mandy Hancock
Sr. Casting Associate

casting: "EVE" Staged Reading

NALIPsters:

My name is Michael Coulombe. I am putting together a reading of my full-length play "Eve" at the Boston Court Theater in Pasadena. I am looking for actors and actresses.

Time commitment: two nights (one for rehearsal and one for the performance)
The performance is on Monday, March 20 at 7pm

Cast of Characters:

Eve - Latin woman. Mid 60s to Mid 70s.
Danny - Latin male. Mid to late 20s.
Rosa - Latin female. Mid to late 20s.
Maria - Latin female. Late 20s.
Young Danny - Latin male. Late teens.
Carlos - Latin male. Late 30s.

Email me for questions: michael.coulombe@gmail.com

Compensation: I wish I could pay but it's just a one night performance. I will provide you a program and a copy of the script.

--Michael Coulombe
www.michaelcoulombe.com
www.myspace.com/mcoulombe

Mariachi songs  & one contemporary pop song needed for low budget horror feature 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 all music by March 19th. 

Send CD (no cassettes) and contact information to:

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