ALMA Awards Nominations Announced!

Eva Longoria, Danny Pino and Carlos Mencia Announce ‘06 NCLR ALMA Award Nominees

Sin City Tops Motion Picture nominations; George Lopez Garners 4 TV Nominations

Beverly Hills , CA–The return of the NCLR ALMA Awards and the nominations were announced today during a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills , California . On hand were Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives and the motion picture The Sentinel), who is also one of the producers, Danny Pino (Cold Case and the motion picture Flicka) and Carlos Mencia (Mind of Mencia) to announce the nominees. They were joined by Monica Lozano, chair of the NCLR Board of Directors, Executive Producers David Chavez and Jeff Margolis.

This year saw an increase in the submissions in the television categories where in the past television was the area where Latinos where least represented. The only television category that saw a decrease of submissions was the Outstanding Performance in a Daytime Drama. The Outstanding Script for a Television Comedy or Drama category, for the first time in the history of the ALMA awards, includes five nominees. Miramax’s Sin City walked away with the most nominations under the motion picture categories, for Outstanding Director (Robert Rodriguez), Outstanding Actor (Benicio del Toro) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Jessica Alba), Magnolia Pictures’ Nine Lives received two nominations one for Outstanding Director (Rodrigo Garcia) and Outstanding Actress (Elpidia Carrillo). Other nominations included Outstanding Actor nods for Clifton Collins Jr. (Capote) and Michael Pena (Crash/); Outstanding Actress nods went to America Ferrera for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, newcomer Q’Orianka Kilcher (The New World) and Eva Mendes (Hitch) and in the director category Fernando Meirelles was also nominated for The Constant Gardner. ABC’s George Lopez had the most nominations for a single show beginning with the Outstanding TV Series; Actor: George Lopez; Actress: Belita Moreno; and Outstanding Script written by Luisa Leschin.

For a full list of nominees please go to http://www.almaawards.com'>www.almaawards.com/link

The NCLR ALMA Awards honors outstanding Latino artistic achievement in television, film, and music and the enhancement of the Latino image in the entertainment industry. With the incomparable Eva Longoria as host, the Award show will tape May 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will air as an all-new 90-minute, prime-time special on Monday, June 5 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET/PT), on the ABC Television Network. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. , created the ALMA Awards in 1995 as part of NCLR's strategy to promote fair, accurate and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the media. The show was named "ALMA" (Spanish for "spirit" or "soul") which represents the determined spirit of the Latino community.

THE LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LALIFF)

CALL FOR ENTRIES– DEADLINE NOW TILL JULY 7, 2006

Now in the fall, October 5-15, 2006 celebrating its 10 th anniversary, located in Hollywood . A premier Latino International Film Festival in the USA and prominent venue for showcasing the best and new Latin Cinema and artistry from the United States, Latin America, central America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

The festival presents features, documentaries, shorts in its various programs. It also offers industry workshops, panels, Labs, networking receptions and educational programs. It is a competitive festival with cash prizes. The festival also has an Industry Sales Office to continue facilitating meetings between filmmakers and buyers.

For more information please contact LALIFF at: 6777 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 500 , Hollywood , CA 90028 , Tel. 323-469-9066, Fax 323-469-9067, www.latinofilm.org , info@latinofilm.org

ÎNSCRIPCIONES –FECHA LIMITE  DESDE AHORA HASTA 7 de JULIO, 2006

28th Annual IFP Market– Sep 17-21, 2006

Seeking financing or a producer for your script? Completion funds or distribution for your documentary? The IFP Market is a great place to begin: the only selective forum in the US to introduce new work to an industry-only audience of sales companies, fest programmers, distributors, broadcasters, producers and agents from the US and abroad. An essential networking opportunity, IFP Market connects you with the industry reps you need to know to get your work financed, completed and distributed.

Sections include Spotlight on Documentaries (features -50 minutes or longer, works-in-progress and shorts-less than 40 minutes); Emerging Narrative (screenplays- 90-120 pages in length and a select number of short films- less than 40 minutes); No Borders International Co-production Market (new fiction projects with some financing in place by producers with track records). Completed works must have been produced after June '05. Awards include the "Screenplay Award," given to best feature-length screenplay ($5,000 cash) and Doc Completion award, presented to a work-in-progress ($50,000 in goods and services).

Deadlines: Rolling deadlines begin May 1 - Apply now at www.ifp.org

May 1 - Emerging Narrative screenplays (Final); Spotlight on Documentaries features, works-in-progress, shorts and Emerging Narrative shorts (Early)
May 15 - No Borders domestic projects and Emerging Narrative shorts (Final)
May 26 - Spotlight on Documentaries - features, works-in-progress, shorts (Final)
Entry fee: early, $40; final, $50. Registration fee paid on acceptance: $225-$450 (depending on section). More information: (212) 465-8200, ext. 222 or marketreg@ifp.org

INDIEFEST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES $250K PRIZE-CALL FOR ENTRIES!

EXTENDED DEADLINE: April 15, 2006
 
Indiefest , The Independent Film Festival, is pleased to announce their 2006 Production Fund Prize Package valued at $250,000+. The recipient of the 2006 Indiefest Vision Award will receive the prize package of in-kind goods and services. The intention of this fund is to provide the filmmaker with as much equipment and production services as possible to make a feature film.
The Interest Vision Award is presented to the filmmaker whose film epitomizes the "Vision Without Compromise TM" spirit of the independent filmmaker. Additionally, the Indiefest final deadline has been extended to April 15, 2006 . 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 .

WHEN: July 28 th- August 4 th

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. 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. Additional information and application forms can be obtained atwww.indiefestchicago.com or www.indiefest.org.

2006 DOCUMENTARIES A-Z

Sponsored through the generosity of The Eastman Kodak Company

What: A set of 5 seminars for the documentary filmmaker (topics below)

When: 4 Consecutive Monday Evenings, May 1- May 22 +, Tues. May 30
Where: The Eastman Kodak Company, 6700 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038

Parking and light refreshments courtesy of: The Eastman Kodak Company (Entrance is two blocks east of Highland Ave. on Las Palmas) Doors open 6:00 p.m. • Seminars 7:00-10:00 p.m.

IDA Members: $70 per seminar; $240 for all five
Non-members: $90 per seminar; $360 for all five

Buy tickets go to http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=109191

Or visit www.documentary.org

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES- SHORT FILMS, TRAILERS, ANIMATIONS & DOCUMENTARIES

The Director's Cut™ May 14th: Meet The Judges.

Please join us and our panel of industry Judges for the 4th Director's Cut™ Festival to be held on May 14th 7PM at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts located at PACE University downtown campus, 3 Spruce St. , New York , NY . If you watch "Inside the Actors Studio" then you will know the place. Filmmakers get to screen their work to an audience of 750 people and a panel of Major Film Industry Individuals. If you like American Idol (or don't) and Project Green Light, then this evening will prove to be a very memorable event for you.

Filmmakers! Entries can be Short Films or Trailers between 2-10 min in length including credits. Short film submission fee is $30, Deadline is April 21st. Entries submitted after the 21st are subject to a submission fee of $45 up until April 28th. Remember, we will only accept up to 500 entries a month, or you automatically roll over to the next month. You can submit via our site at www.thedirectorscut.org. Alternatively, a hard copy submission form can be found "http://www.thedirectorscut.org/TDC_submission_form.pdf "GOOD LUCK!!! RESERVE YOUR TICKET NOW! $10 Simply RSVP by going to http://www.thedirectorscut.org/dc_rsvp.php" and
your ticket will be waiting for you at the door.

21 ST 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 18 th, 2006 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Imagen Call for Entry and submission forms is 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.

2006 Heartland Film Festival- CALL FOR ENTRIES!

Celebrating 15 Years of Truly Moving Pictures

EARLY DEADLINE : APRIL 15

ENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 31

October 19-27how do we celebrate 15 years? We double our prize money! Heartland is
doubling its cash prize to $200,000 in 2006, and will award a $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Dramatic Feature, $25,000 for Best Documentary Feature and $10,000 for Best Short Film. Crystal Heart Awards and cash prizes are given to feature length and short film entries in dramatic, documentary and animation categories. For more info, call 317-464-9405 or email 
info@heartlandfilmfestival.orgwww.heartlandfilmfestival.org

2006 TAHOE/RENO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-CALL FOR ENTRIES
Screen your masterpiece at our International Treasure, " Lake Tahoe ", August 23-27, 2006 . T-RIFF is an elite destination combining one of the world's fastest growing Film Festivals with the charm of National Forests, an alluring nightlife and 24-casino gaming. Our Festival is filled with
visionary ideas, bringing filmmakers exposure & innovative means to gain resources. In addition, T-RIFF will unveil cutting edge technology that will be seen for the first time during our Festival.
Submit via www.withoutabox.com See our website for more info: www.t-riff.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES

9th REVELATION PERTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL- Perth, Western Australia
"A program that holds purpose and honesty" Senses of Cinema It's what we're about and it shows. Deadline: April 17, 2006 Fest dates: July 13 – 23, 10 Days, 100 Films, 2 Micro-cinemas, 5 Venues, Seminars, Master-classes, visiting filmmakers and true independent industry reps. Entry forms, films & info: www.revelationfilmfest.org

10th ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL(R)- CALL FOR ENTRIES!

FEATURES, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS

"The Hollywood Film Festival has become a pre-Oscar showcase," Los Angeles Times "The Race is on! The Hollywood Awards Launch the Push toward Oscar, AP “The ultimate networking opportunity for filmmakers looking for a break," Variety In the last three years a total of 44 Oscar(R) nominations and 9 Oscars(R) were given to films we showcased and to the nominees and honorees of our Hollywood Awards(R). Last year's Hollywood Festival generated over 500,000,000 media impressions in a mix of broadcast and cable/network television, Internet, and print, valued at $25,000,000. Congratulations to our HFF winner, CRAIG BREWER, for the success of his movie "Hustle and Flow."  Craig was discovered at the 2000 Hollywood Film Festival. BE DISCOVERED!  SUBMIT TODAY - http://www.hollywoodfestival.com

The 2006 Now Casting Film Festival- Last Week for Submissions!

DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2006

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

Community of Writers Screenwriting Program at Squaw Valley- August 5-12, 2006

The Screenwriting Program is an intensive week-long program which focuses on individual attention and work-in-progress, by award-winning writers and writer/directors. Film clips, lectures and writing exercises are incorporated into daily, morning workshops, emphasizing the grammar of film, story development, narrative point of view, character analysis and scene structure. This unique program is designed for screenwriters and filmmakers, as well as fiction writers and playwrights who wish to translate their work into the film medium. Space is limited to 25 participants.

DEADLINE: May 2

Tuition is $700.00, (includes 6 evening meals, plus shared housing); financial aid is available... See Application Guidelines. Download for Application Guidelines.2006 Brochure in PDF format. www.squawvalleywriters.org These workshops are made possible with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the LEF Foundation, The Chris Holter-Ron Merk Family Fund administered by Metro Theater Center Foundation, and the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Staff: (Production commitments will determine the availability of 5 staff members.) GILL DENNIS, PAMELA GRAY, MICHAEL LEHMANN, CHRISTOPHER MONGER, JUDITH RASCOE, TOM RICKMAN, THOMAS SCHLESINGER, ERIKA SZANTO, ANTONIO TEBALDI, CAMILLE THOMASSON Special Guests will include; Producers, Festival and Fellowship representatives as well as production advisors.

LATINO SCREENPLAY COMPETITION- The First Annual
With a mission to cultivate greater interest in Latino-themed screenplays and talented screenwriters of Latino-themed stories in Hollywood . The LSC is currently accepting both feature-length and short screenplays for consideration for cash prizes and awards. The competition is supported by Robert McKee's Story Seminar, Final Draft, Script Magazine, and more! Screenplays are currently accepted in Spanish, English and Portuguese languages. Screenplays do not have to be written by Latinos, but MUST be Latino-themed! Apply at WithoutABox.com and receive $5 off!  Apply now: Deadline for first cycle is July 15th, 2006 . (www.latinoscreenplaycompetition.com)

PENNY MARSHALL TO REPLACE ACADEMY AWARD WINNER, BOBBY MORESCO
THE HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST® -- APRIL 27, 2006

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / ACTOR, PENNY MARSHALL will be the guest speaker at the next monthly Hollywood Networking Breakfast®. Marshall replaces writer/producer, Bobby Moresco who has had to reschedule due to a production schedule conflict.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente, W. Hollywood, from 8AM–10:30AM . Check-in starts at 7:20 AM .

Penny Marshall is a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood . Known for her candor, New York wit, and tremendous directing, producing, and acting skills, the younger sibling of director, Garry Marshall holds her own, hands down, in Tinsel town. Penny Marshall started as an actress and has Penny has gone on to direct and produce Academy Award nominated films, garnering the respect and admiration of her peers along the way. Penny most recently developed the Russell Crowe boxing drama Cinderella Man for Universal Pictures, on which she served as producer, which was directed by Ron Howard. She also directed Columbia Pictures’ Riding in Cars with Boys, starring Drew Barrymore, and produced the big screen version of Bewitched, starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.  She just finished directing Academy Award nominee Felicity Huffman in 3 webisodes (a revolutionary new medium).  

Penny Marshall made her feature film directorial debut with Jumpin’ Jack Flash, starring Whoopi Goldberg.  Tom Hanks starred in her production of Big, which garnered him his first Academy Award® nomination for Best Actor, and the film earned nearly $115 million in box office receipts.  She then directed Awakenings, which was nominated for an Oscar® for Best Picture and starred Robert De Niro (who earned an Oscar® nomination for his performance) and Robin Williams. Penny also directed Renaissance Man, starring Danny DeVito, Gregory Hines and Mark Wahlberg.  She subsequently directed The Preacher’s Wife, starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.  Inspired by the little known story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of the ‘40s, Penny directed and executive-produced A League of Their Own, which starred Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna The Hollywood Networking Breakfast® was founded by Sandra Lord in 1993 and is produced by Lord in L.A. to benefit Changing Images In America, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in American culture.The Breakfast provides access to top Hollywood players. Pre-paid reservations (postmarked by April 20, 2006 ): $40 (full breakfast). Check reservations must be made payable to: Changing Images in America , P.O. Box 2688 , Hollywood , CA 90078 . Reservations cannot be rolled over to another month, but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only . For more information:  call (323) 465-9800 or visitwww.changingimagesinamerica.org or http://hgenonline.com. SECURITY MEASURES: Due to heightened security, valid photo ID will be required to get into the breakfast . 

Ice Age Melts Competish
Shooting past the $100 million mark in just nine days, 20th Century Fox's Ice Age: The Meltdown holds on to its first place position.

Spielberg Looking for Newbies
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg looking to groom a new up-and-comer with the reality show On the Lot.

Lionsgate and Panamax Films to Release LA MUJER DE MI HERMANO as First Movie in Venture's Spanish-Language Feature Film

CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 11 Apr 2006 5:01 AM PDT
Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, and Panamax Films are set to release the first film in their U.S. distribution pact, LA MUJER DE MI HERMANO, this Friday, April 14, in approximately 200 theatres in about 20 major markets, representing one of the largest openings for a Spanish-language film targeted to Latino audiences in the United States

"Desperate Housewives" Star Ricardo Chavira Among Honorees at UCSD
Newswise Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:29 PM PDT
On April 13, 2006, attendees at UC San Diego's Fiesta de las Estrellas scholarship benefit will have a chance to meet actor Ricardo Chavira of "Desperate Housewives" and Lisette Diaz, the current Miss World and UCSD student, along with local community leaders.

Singleton Producing Illegal Tender
Coming Soon Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:01 PM PDT
John Singleton will produce drama Illegal Tender, with Empire screenwriter-helmer Franc Reyes attached to direct, says Variety . The project has sparked the interest of several domestic distributors.

World Cup gives Olympic-style boost to Univision
The impact of the World Cup on Univision, which is likely to pull in $180 million in ad revenue from its coverage of the 64-game event, is similar to the Olympics for NBC. The Spanish-language cabler also expects the European location will result in an average U.S. match audience of about 2 million, double that of 2002 when matches aired late from South Korea and Japan , and a gross viewership of 45 million to 50 million, versus 35 million four years ago. Variety (free to NATPE dailyLead subscribers) (4/9)

Banderas set to lead trek as 'Conquistador'
April 05, 2006Hollywood Reporter

Antonio Banderas has signed on to play famed Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes in "Conquistador," a historical epic being directed by Andrucha Waddington. Conquistador tells the story of the fateful expedition led by Cortes that sailed west from Cuba in 1519, in hopes of expanding the Spanish Empire. Cortes and his band of soldiers came upon what is now Mexico and swiftly brought about the destruction of the Aztec empire, led by the legendary ruler Moctezuma. Nicholas Kazan ("Reversal of Fortune") wrote the screenplay. A September production start is anticipated on location in Spain , Mexico and South America .

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Hey NALIPsters

Seeking Final Cut Pro Editor- Santeria Documentary

Project: 30 to 40 minute Independent Low Budget Documentary on the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria in the Cuban community in Miami .

Role: creative, energetic and hard working Final Cut Pro editor-Fluent in Spanish/or at least in understanding of Spanish-Collaborative and happy to work in a team-Knowledge of Avid Express is a plus-This role will suit someone who is looking to get more editing experience.
Dates: May through June. Dates are flexible! We are an independent low budget media co. but have a lot of film media contacts in NY, Miami and in Europe and the Middle East . We plan to take this film around the world changing the misconception of a little known religion. Please send a resume and a paragraph to iandimediallc@gmail.com explaining why you want to edit this film and if you have any knowledge of Santeria/Lukumi Religion.

DP, STILL PHOTOGRAPHER, AND SOUND STAGE NEEDED FOR SHORT FILM (PAID)

Director of Photography: Looking for a Director of Photography who is very experienced working with HD.  Experience using Panasonic Varicam a plus.  Must live in greater Los Angeles area.  Some pay provided.  Shoot Dates are May 5th – 8th. If interested, you must mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund/the Info List, and please reply ASAP via email to: info@azarraentertainment.com Be sure to put “Director of Photography – Jeff Gund Referral” in the subject line, and please include links to your resume and reel (if available) OR TO SUBMIT VIA MAIL: Send your resume and reel to: Azarra Entertainment, 10929 Morrison Street, Suite 11,North Hollywood, CA 91601

Still Photographer: Seeking a studio photographer to shoot photos for photo props. Must have a studio with a solid colored backdrop (a green screen would be ideal).   Must also have a backdrop for a "typical family portrait" (i.e. not a solid colored backdrop, but one that has texture or is multi-colored). Some pay provided. Shoot date tentatively scheduled for April 23rd. If interested, you must mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund/the Info List, and please reply ASAP via email to: info@azarraentertainment.com Be sure to put “Still Photographer – Jeff Gund Referral” in the subject line, and please include links to your online portfolio.

Sound Stage Needed: Small sound stage needed for a home office set.  Need the stage for two days, May 4-5 (one day for set dressing, one day for shoot). A fully dressed set would be ideal.  Small budget allocated for this line item. If interested, you must mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund/the Info List, and please reply ASAP via email to:info@azarraentertainment.com Be sure to put “Sound Stage – Jeff Gund Referral” in the subject line, and please provide as much info as possible regarding your sound stage. Links to your website, pictures, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

SEEKING CREW FOR "SCARTISSUE" A SUPER 16 SHORT:

In pre-production right now for a May 5th 6th 7th possibly 8th shoot in New York . Written and Directed by Angel David and being shot by John Grillo (Memoirs of a Geisha). We are looking for: Gaffer (with own equipment), Grips, Electricians, Focus puller, Camera loader, Production assistants, and a script supervisor. Students are welcome and encouraged. Also seeking a current film student as a possible associate producer. No pay but good credit, experience, and copy of film. Send resume ASAP to: nyangeldavid@aol.com Angel David

SEEKING FLAMENCO GUITARIST

Beyond Borders Productions is currently seeking a Flamenco Guitarist to compose music for a short film Written and Directed by NALIP member Sarah Duran.  The title of the film is "Red Phoenix".  Synopsis: Red Phoenix is the story about a Flamenco dancer that is severely injured in a car accident and has to fight to keep her dream of dancing alive. If interested, please contact Sarah Duran (Dir.) ASAP. I can be reached at 562-857-6080 or 310-967-6491.

Email: sarah.duran@newline.com Thank You

AD, MAKEUP, SOUND, CRAFT SERVICE NEEDED FOR FEATURE SHOOT
The positions below are needed for feature shoot Starts on April 18th, 2006 – this is a 20 day shoot Director is Mark Christensen from Boxhead Revolution, DP is Alice Brooks. This is a 35mm SAG low budget shoot.  Some Pay. I am seeking: 1st AD, 2nd AD, Sound guy with equipment, Make up artist, Craft service person – can use our craft service vehicle. Please contact Producer Lisa Bevis ASAP you must put “North Submissions – Jeff Gund Referral” in the subject line of the email, and email your resume to: lisa@lisabevis.com

1st AC & LIGHTING/GAFFER NEEDED FOR MUSIC VIDEO/SHORT FILM

Calico Arts is producing a music video/short film for Jacky Jasper currently entitled “King of Hollywood,” and we are currently and quickly interviewing for the following crew positions:
1st AC - Offering $1,000 for 5 light days (no crazy 12 hour days), must be familiar with remote focus on steadicam and HD shooting.

Lighting/Gaffer- $1,000-$2,000 dependent upon experience and equipment.

The film will illustrate a day in the life of street hustler Jacky Jasper in Hollywood ’s dark and humorous underbelly.  This project looks to be an instant classic. The cast includes Peter Greene (Pulp Fiction), Federico Castelluccio (Sopranos), Glenn Plummer (Matrix, South Central), Todd Bridges (Different Strokes), Ike Turner, Bishop Don Juan, and more. All locations are in Hollywood and LA proper.  The shoot is set for 4/7-4/11, 2006. We will be submitting this short film to all major festivals as well as lobbying the music video portion to all major networks.
If you want to be a part of a very fun team on a very fun project, be sure to mention you were sent by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email (please include resume and statement of interest in BODY of the email – no attachments) to the Producer/Director Danny Lee at: danny@calicoarts.com and/or email the Production Manager Todd Young at ty@addictionfilms.com Please include resume and statement of interest in body of emails – no attachments please. Thanks.

HIRING ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE AT PRODUCERS REP/FILM FINANCE COMPANY

Leading Producers Rep Company, Ostrow & Company, is seeking to hire someone for the following: Account Representative with some knowledge of domestic and foreign distribution companies, studios and cable network buyers.

You are extremely detailed, quick, multi-taker, motivated and hardworking, extremely computer savvy, and proficient in ACT database.  You must be able to work quickly create cover letters, package and mail out numerous DVD screeners of the films we have been hired to rep to the acquisitions executives, follow up to make sure materials were received, track interest of all films we handle, and have a good understanding of how to talk about or pitch the content of the films we represent in order to assist in sales.  Organization is key when dealing with hundreds of buyers and many films which all require our special attention.

Salary plus bonus, commensurate with experience - great growth opportunity as our company is quickly becoming the leading producer’s representation company in Los Angeles .

To submit, you must say you heard about this from Jeff Gund, and e-mail a cover letter describing why you would be perfect for this position, as well as your resume with salary history and references to: Jules.LeMesurier@Ostrowandcompany.com

LICENSING AND CLEARANCE PERSON NEEDED FOR DOCUMENTARY

Island Gateway Films is a film production and finance company.  We are currently in post production on a feature length documentary called MAT MEN ( www.MatMenTheMovie.com) and we are looking for help from someone who has experience with licensing and clearances for documentaries. You must have experience with licensing and clearances with footage. Pay and credit negotiable. To submit, you must say you were referred by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and please email resume to Jessica Kill at: twokillfour@yahoo.com

Job Openings at KTLA - All Positions Available Immediately

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT:  Production
REPORTS TO:  Production Supervisor
DUTIES: Provides general administrative support to Director and Production Supervisor.  Responsible for facilitating the scheduling of all production employees, including IATSE stagecraft (Tasks include: updating stagecraft, production and directors’ schedules daily, including, making calls, confirming schedules, correcting Word and Excel files and dry erase boards, and posting schedules both electronically and manually.), and troubleshoots scheduling problems. May also be assigned in other production related capacities on special projects, including internal and external client production.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires an associate degree or equivalent-related experience.  Experience in television broadcasting, preferably in Production or scheduling, gained either through work experience or classroom study.  Candidate must have PC skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (high emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook.); strong professional interpersonal, customer service, administrative, calendar management and organizational skills.  Must be detail oriented.  Requires typing skills 50 wpm. Must possess a professional telephone manner, ability to respond clearly and effectively to external clients and employees, and seasoned people skills, proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and the ability to accommodate a flexible work scheduled are required.  Previous experience supporting a production scheduling office is preferred.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DEPARTMENT:  Creative Services/News
REPORTS TO:  Senior Graphic Designer
DUTIES: Responsible for creating graphic designs, animated treatments and creative concepts for the station image campaigns, news projects, prime movies, syndicated shows, locally produced sport shows and other projects.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires previous work related experience and must demonstrate proficiency on Macintosh, with knowledge of video production. Must also have knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and programs related to the production of broadcast animation. Requires one to work well in a creative team environment and someone who can take the lead on design projects and display design skills. Individual must also be able to handle tight deadlines, work well under pressure and prioritize multiple projects.

LOCAL SALES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT:  Sales
REPORTS TO:  Sales Relations Supervisor
DUTIES: Provides general administrative support to two or more Account Executives.  Employee will handle a variety of routine and non-routine client requests.  Will be responsible for processing sales orders to ensure accurate airing of commercials. The position requires one to troubleshoot scheduling problems, preemptions and make goods. Will be cross-trained on the regional/national desk.

REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree or equivalent related experience in television broadcasting, preferably in sales, advertising or traffic gained either through work experience or classroom study.  Must have the ability to respond clearly and effectively to clients over the telephone, accurate data entry and word processing skills of 50 wpm. Must possess solid spelling, punctuation and grammatical skills in order to prepare a variety of paperwork from rough drafts. Requires use of judgment to handle a variety of day-to-day routine and non-routine sales-related situations to the satisfaction of the client and KTLA.  Must be able to accurately input orders into the computer and follow through on processing the order in a timely manner.

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE : All applications must be submitted via Internet.  First, go to the webpage link: http://ktla.trb.com/about/station/jobs/?track=career
and then: 2. click the job title for which you wish to apply 3.  Click “Apply Now”, 4. If you get a screen asking for your email if you’d like to receive future emails from KTLA, you may either enter your email, or click “Continue” to bypass that option. 5.  Enter your resume by uploading a file (such as .PDF, .rtf, .txt, or .doc), or you may copy and paste it in 6.  Type or copy and paste your cover letter into the box given – be sure to mention you were referred by Jeff Gund

SEEKING RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT $$

Receptionist/personal assistant for Cope Management- $10 per hour, M-F 9am - 12:30pm over in West Hills, CA Thanks so much! Reference: Sandra Varona

Check out our site www.voexpress.com Email resumes to coperesumes@yahoo.com

CASTING CALL- Los Angeles , CA

“Everything Will Be Ok”- Short Film

Claudia (TRANSGENDERED ROLE) supporting role male-to-female, 25 to 35  Latina , Spanish speaking. **Claudia is a Transgendered woman who is HIV+ She works as support Counselor at an HIV non-profit agency. PLEASE SUBMIT BY    April 15 **, 2006 AUDITION DATE(S) April 22**, 2006 SHOOT DATE(S)  April 29th and 30th**, 2006 LOCATION(S) LOS ANGELES UNION-NON-UNION PAY, COPY, CREDIT, MEALS SUBMISSION DETAILS: send email to onegiantovary@aim.com and/or mail to Bienestar Housing Jacqueline Calderon-Guido 5326 E. Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90022

SEEKING FEMALE- Music Video

19yrs or older but looks 19-21. Height: 5'0" to 5'6", no taller. Latina but open to any ethnicity. Gorgeous and flirty but also innocent. Might wear a bathing suit in one scene. NO nudity. Spanish Music Artist Shoots APRIL 15 and 16 (Sat. & Sun.) Non-Union THERE IS PAY Send headshot/resume ASAP by 04/12 to: Richard Azurdia, 3976 West 6th Street , Los Angeles , CA 90020 or email (small jpeg please) to: rarome@hotmail.com