Dear Filmmakers,

Win a return ticket to New Zealand and stay in the Wye Cottage in the Wairau Valley
Deadline: April 30, 2006

Thank you for the input for a writing grant that takes you to New Zealand to write. We have taken your advice and here are your ideas put back to work for you.

This will be a Writing/Research Grant for writers of screen plays, short films and documentary films for important issues that fit our criteria, must be "unique and make a difference to society”. It is for writers who need uninterrupted time to work on projects in a beautiful, remote setting with a good computer, VCR, TV, RUV and a few sheep to tend.

Things you may want to write on the Writers Grant:

• Narrative screenwriting
• Screenplay
• Proposals
• Treatment
• Grants
• Script
• Transcribing
• Paper cut
• Research for funding
• Other

What you get:

• Four to six weeks at the Wye Cottage on the south island of New Zealand , outside of Blenheim in the Wairau Valley .
• A Mitsubishi RUV to run around in.
• One Coach Airline Ticket from your hometown to Blenheim , New Zealand and return.
• $120.00 NZ per week for groceries and gas.
• A TV with cable, BBC news and movies from all over the world.
• A new computer, scanner and fax program at the Wye Cottage.
• A $50.00 NZ phone card to "call home",
• And $100.00 NZ for "emergency expenses" (car, house, etc.)
• $300.00 US in software from Screenplay Systems
• A $150.00 NZ Garden Therapy Session at the Organic Leighvander Cottage.

To enter the grant:

1. We need a 2 page or more proposals on why you want this retreat. Explain what you would do with the time and why you need it.
2. Can you get off work and if so, for how long? Four or six weeks?
3. We will work out the time for you to go. Usually we like to send someone in the spring, March or the fall, October.
4. Let us know if you have traveled much and list the countries and how long you were there.
5. Give us as much information as possible about the short, feature, or documentary you will be working on and send us any films you or your crew has made.
6. You can live anywhere in the world and apply for this grant.

Go to apply online at:  www.fromtheheartproductions.com/application3.shtml

Donation : $38.00 will be used to pay for the above items on the grant. We do not have any sponsors at this time. We have proposals out and when we get funding, this price will be reduced accordingly. Just know that if you don't win, you are donating to the completion of another documentary film and hopefully, next time it will be you.

To Contact Carole Dean in Northern hemisphere caroleedean@att.net, 805 984 0098

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

Open House-Spring Session

Hollywood Cinema Production Resources will be holding its Orientation

TUESDAY *** APRIL 25, 2006 *** 4:00PM TO 6:00PM

Do you know young people between the ages of 17 and 25 who want to learn about working Behind the Scenes of Film and Television? Please feel free to print out the attached information brochure and invite youth to attend. Directions and detailed information about our programs are also available on our website:  http://www.hollywoodcpr.org or call 310-258-0123

You and your guests are invited to the Premiere of NALIP member Joaquin (Kino) Gil's feature e-Film farce " ZIPACNÁ" on Tuesday, May 9th of 2006, at the Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd,.Hollywood, CA

Premiere Reception :  7:30 pm    Film screening: 8:00 pm

:: THIS IMAGE HAS LIVE LINKS:  ( CLICK ON IMAGE'S TEXT FOR TRAILER, DIRECTOR AND FILM WEB INFO.) IF you cannot see an image, please point your browser to  http://home1.gte.net/kino/PREMIERE_ZIPACNA_SWF.htm 

The Group at Strasberg presents: A NEW PLAY DIRECTED BY JUAN CARLOS MALPELI

 "The Bald Soprano"-MARK YOUR CALENDAR...RESERVE NOW

COME SEE ONE OF THE WILDEST VERSIONS OF THE PLAY...

"THE BALD SOPRANO"

DIRECTED BY JUAN CARLOS MALPELI

‘REEL RASQUACHE’ CELEBRATES U.S. LATINO FILMMAKERS MAY 5-7

Cal State L.A. film festival to host 25 screenings, awards, ‘Raices de Sangre’ tribute

LOS ANGELES, CA – Tributes to legendary actors and filmmakers, screenings of classic films – including the 1931 Spanish-language “Dracula” – and premieres of ground-breaking new works will highlight the Reel Rasquache Festival of the U.S. Latino Experience in Film & Art at California State University, Los Angeles May 5-7.

The third annual exhibition, to be held in the Luckman Intimate Theatre on campus, is the first exhibition forum on the West Coast – and the only one in Southern California – to focus exclusively on the U.S. Latino experience in film. Offering independent U.S. Latino filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work, the three-day festival this year will present more than 25 films and videos, along with music performances, filmmaking panels, art displays and an awards gala.

An opening-night tribute screening will mark the 30th anniversary of the release of Jesús Salvador Treviño’s landmark film “Raices de Sangre” (“Roots of Blood”). Filmmaker Lourdes Portillo will receive the festival’s Pioneer Award; and actor Lupita Tovar, who starred in “Dracula,” will be honored for her career in film. Reel Rasquache’s Pioneer Award will honor Portillo for the innovation and excellence of her documentaries. Portillo’s latest work, “Señorita Extraviada” (“Missing Young Women”), is a human-rights documentary about the mysterious killings of young women in Juárez, México.

Tickets: $9 general and $5 for students and seniors. Day passes and tickets to reception programs are $20 each. For details, call (323) 343-4207 or visit www.reelrasquache.org.

John Ramirez, Festival Director; Chair. Department of Communication Studies, Cal State L.A. (323) 343-4207, jramire4@calstatela.edu

Sean Kearns , Director of Media Relations , Cal State L.A. (323) 343-3050, skearns@calstatela.edu

The NATPE TV Producers' Boot Camp and TV Festival is coming up in July and we are looking for interns interested in trading 40 hours of work prior to July 14 for a Boot Camp registration.  The work includes online research, bio editing, data entry, phone calls, and other administrative assistance. If interested, contact Christina Vergara Andrews at candrews@natpe.org for internship application and details.

Free Film Conference at Raleigh Studios

Twyman Creative is having a host of Free Workshops at the Twyman Creative Los Angeles Entertainment Conference. With all the free services that are being offered, this conference will be a haven for creativity, learning and opportunity.

WHEN: April 22nd, 2006 , 12pm to 7pm
WHERE: Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave , Hollywood , CA

The workshops that will be available are: Legal Q&A Workshop – Hosted by Altered State Entertainment will be on hand to answer many of your questions regarding copyright, representation, a variety of contract issues and anything else you may want to ask from a legal standpoint. The Art and Craft of Visual Storytelling Workshop – A workshop hosted by One on One Film Training's Jeffrey Seckendorf. This award winning Director and Cinematographer will help you put your vision on the screen. Distribution Workshop – Did you want to know how to get your work out to the masses? The distribution workshop will work on getting you educated in how to successfully find or distribute your work. The Indie Filmmaking Workshop – Experienced Indie Filmmakers host a workshop to tell you the best way to make your project a reality. Inspiration in the Biz Workshop – A simple inspirational workshop to help you draw on your surroundings and inner strength to help you succeed in a sometimes discouraging business. We will also have Free Digital Headshots, Free Film Screenings, and Vendor services with giveaways, Onsite Screenwriting contest, Power Networking and much more. The Twyman Creative Los Angeles Entertainment Conference is going to take intense creativity and turn that into immense opportunity. Please pass the word about this completely free event, let everyone take advantage of what Twyman Creative has to offer. To RSVP for this event please send an email to rsvp@twymancreative.com with Name, Email, Job Function and Number of Guests.

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.

CineVegas - The World's Most Dangerous Film Festival

CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 8th Annual CineVegas Film Festival takes place June 9-17, but it's not too late to submit your film for one of the hottest (literally and figuratively) fests in the country. SAGIndie sponsors the festival again this year, and we can’t encourage you enough to take part in this fantastic
event. For information about how to submit, visit http://www.cinevegas.com/email/sagindie.html

Latina Filmmakers Making Media Panel

A co-presentation of NALIP-San Francisco (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) and the San Francisco Women’s Film Festival and sponsored by The New College of California

WHERE: Little Roxie, 3125 16 th street , 2 doors West of the Roxie Theater
WHEN: April 26 at 4 pm

This panel examines the works in progress of 4 Latina filmmakers whose films range from documentary to narrative projects. The filmmakers will discuss their creative process, why they are working on their current projects and how they are making it happen against all odds. Clips from their works will be shown to generate further discussion.

Panelists include:

Moderator & panelist: Marlene Velasco
-Marlene Velasco, NALIP-San Francisco Co-chair, former ITVS staff and now film consultant.
Project : A compelling doc in development about a Salvadorian gang that has reached international borders and infiltrated the US .

-Mabel Valdiviezo , filmmaker and NALIP-San Francisco Co-chair
Project : Soledad Is Gone Forever, short narrative film in post.
Synopsis: “Soledad Is Gone Forever” is a spellbinding, poetically haunting, psychological drama that explores the long-term human cost of state sponsored violence. A story based on real accounts, the film is an intimate portrait of a young woman photographer in San Francisco , Soledad Gonzalez, who like many child survivors of the Pinochet era, has erased the memory of witnessing her father’s violent murder by the Chilean military twenty years ago.

Shauna Gunderson , filmmaker, activist, and writer living in San Francisco .
Project: Daughters of Bartolina Sisa, Luchadoras de Bolivia. A feature length documentary currently in post. Credits: Director/Producer.
Synopsis: “Daughters of Bartolina Sisa” is a documentary about women in social movements in Bolivia that taps the rich historic arsenal of fighting and organizing of present day luchadoras in Bolivia. Through interviews and historic footage, we discover a rich culture of resistance against the backdrop of the presidential campaign of Evo Morales. Meet Domitila Barrios de Chungara, Leonida Zurita and others as they discuss the current political moment and their struggle for dignity and respect against the pillage of their country and people.

-Maria Jose Calderon , filmmaker
Project: Canto a lo poeta: Poet songs, documentary film in post.
“Canto a lo poeta: Poet songs” is a documentary film about La paya, a deeply rooted style of improvisational singing that has been popular for hundreds of years in rural Chile, and the singer-poets keeping the tradition alive today.

María José is a Chilean filmmaker living in Oakland , California . She graduated with a major in Film Directing from ARCIS University in Santiago , Chile , in 2002. In 1999, her short 16 mm film, Viaje Sin Voz, was selected for the official screening of short films from Latin American Film Schools at the 22 nd International Festival of New Latin American Film, in Havana , Cuba . In 2002, she completed production of the 16 mm short En Cumplimiento del Deber, which she wrote and directed, and which has been screened at more than 10 film festivals, including the Vancouver Latino Film Festival, the 2004 Film Arts Foundation Film Festival, and The 1st Annual San Francisco Women’s Film Festival where she received the Best Foreign Directing Award.

NALIP member Chris Perez ( San Marcos , TX ) has landed the music supervision role on CNBC's new series "American Made".  Chris is the President/CEO of CaptivaMusicGroup, an entertainment company composed of a nationally distributed record label, management company, and publishing entity.

"American Made " is the network's first original prime time series that celebrates American business leaders and the American dream. "American Made," a one-hour program, will debuts on CNBC on Mondays at 8 pm ET and will re-air that evening at 11 pm ET .”

Chris Perez may be contacted at cperez@captivagroup.com for music supervision and music placement inquiries.

Congrats!

NALIP member and former Membership Coordinator Abel Salas

After Tha Fact Films and Deeply Rooted Films… Brings “Six Thugs” to the Screen

A Cautionary Tale Explores Darker Aspects of Life for a New Generation of Alienated Urban Latino Youth

Los Angeles, CA —In a nod to the emerging importance of U.S. Latino audiences and a decreasing distinction between urban and Latino entertainment, After Tha Fact Films in association with Deeply Rooted Films and producer Lorna Paul have launched production with Six Thugs, a feature film written by first-time scribes Magdaleno “Guic One” Robles, Jr. and Abel Salas.

The picture is helmed by actor/writer/producer Robles AKA “Juice,” who makes his directorial debut on the film, a feature project based on a story by writer/director Alfredo Ramos (ROAD DOGZ, FOOD- STAMPS). Robles, an artist who has collaborated musically with rap superstars Cypress Hill and underground reggeaton star Bimbo, offers Six Thugs as evidence of an evolution in U.S. based Latino cinema and the fact that “urban” culture has, borrowed liberally—and without acknowledgement—from Los Angeles Chicano gang culture. The story, which follows a young man released from prison as he returns to the same group that put him there, takes place on a single day in real time. While the physical environment that surrounds six childhood friends has changed, the rage and oblivion that mark their downward spiral from lost inner-city kids to contemporary urban casualties continue unabated. Actors Noel Gugliemi (MALIBU’S MOST WANTED, TRAINING DAY, BRUCE ALMIGHTY), NALIP member & LPA Actor Demetrius Navarro ( “E.R”., FRIDAY, PURPLE HEART), Rolando Molina (RUMOUR HAS IT, CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL, “THE HANDLER”), Robles (PLATINUM ILLUSIONS, ALI G INDAHOUSE,), Ismael Vidrio (COLLATERAL, 187 SHADOW LANE) and Robert Zepeda (GRIDIRON GANG, ALI G INDAHOUSE, “CSI: Miami”) and Denny Kirkwood (GROOVE, NEVER BEEN KISSED, “THE DEAD ZONE”) star alongside debut actors Andrea Jimenez (YARDSALE) Gilbert Saldivar, an stage dancer (Ricky Martin, Frankie J, and Jennifer Lopez) in an ensemble cast. “It isn’t about usurping the term or who has the right to call themselves urban,” says helmer Robles. “Today, South Central at least 75% Latino and Compton is 50% percent. The gangster style, the baggy clothes, the bandana du-rags and tricked-out cars were taken from the old-school cholos and popularized in gangster rap.”

Production on Six Thugs began the second week in March on location in the San Gabriel Valley . According to Robles, the cast and crew assembled for the production bring a raw authenticity to controversial subjects such as rape and gang initiation. “We’re offering a new genre we call ‘hard core urban Latino cinema’ with established Latino A-list talent here,” says Robles. “I know it will raise concerns, but I want people to understand that there’s an underlying message of redemption and salvation,” Robles continues. “I’m pleased to be working with an incredible team.”

“We’re not glorifying what the young men depicted in the film have become. We’ve seen the loss and devastation first hand,” says co-writer Salas, who teaches writing to youth in LA correctional facilities. Robles is represented by Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn Barnes & Levine, a Santa Monica, California-based entertainment and transactional media law firm. A companion soundtrack will feature original music from the leading artists in Latino rap, hip-hop and reggaeton. Abel Salas is a journalist and poet who has published work in the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The New York Times and The Austin Chronicle.

“REDEMPTION” SELECTED BY INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE FUNDING

NALIP member YAZMIN ORTIZ’S project “Redemption” has been selected by the global Conferencia de Autoridades Audiovisuales de Iberoamérica to receive funding out of 78 projects from Latin America . The film is Ortiz’s feature-directing debut. The drama/action adventure film was originally developed at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival’s Writers Competition where Ortiz was a finalist with her short screenplay “El Baile” whose short film was also featured at LALIFF’Ss Emerging Talent Showcase. “Redemption” was also featured at this year’s NALIP’S Latino Media Market. Ortiz’s newly formed Blind Ambition Films, LLC and Adart Producciones, Argentina , will produce the film through their respective companies. Ortíz commented: “Redemption” is a harsh story about second chances.” Presently working in three continents, Blind Ambition Films, LLC plans to produce low budget-high quality universal-theme Latino stories for the U.S. and Latin American Latino market. “We are collaborating with several NALIP writers from across the nation and Puerto Rico , as well as other local Latino writers.

NALIP has been very instrumental in providing me and other filmmakers with contacts for local collaborations.” Ortíz’s is a graduate of UCLA, LACC and California State University , Northridge. Her graduate studies focused in digital cinematography, technologies’ convergence and high definition exhibition. She has directed, produced, written and shot 15 short films and a docudrama. After Redemption, Ms. Ortíz is also scheduled to direct her Latino-theme teenage comedy “The Kidnapper,” also from her own screenplay. For more information 323-460-2846 or http://www.geocities.com/yazzie2000/BlindAmbitionFilms.html

Longoria conquered TV; now she's jumping to big screen
Houston Chronicle Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:44 PM PDT
Eva Longoria was well on her way to convincing us that her petite, perfectly formed self makes a credible Secret Service agent in her first major film, The Sentinel , due out Friday.

Andy's girls support him at Cuban epic premiere
Hello! Tue, 18 Apr 2006 5:04 AM PDT
With his devastatingly handsome looks and an intense screen presence, Andy Garcia has all the credentials to be a ladies' man. On Monday night, however, the only women he had eyes for were his wife Marivi and their three lovely young daughters.

Verizon Wireless to offer Spanish-language World Cup highlights
Verizon Wireless has struck a deal with Univision to provide Spanish-language mobile video clips of World Cup games to the carrier's V CAST subscribers. World Screen News (4/17)  

Hispanic TV networks have bigger ad picture in mind
Hispanic broadcast networks Univision and Telemundo believe they are better served by trying to increase this year's upfront ad dollars at the expense of English-language network competitors than from each other. "It is no longer productive to try to take ad dollars away from each other," said Telemundo president Don Browne. "We have a plan and they have a plan and that is to bring new dollars into the Hispanic market for each of us.” Mediaweek (4/17)  

Sony's Mexican production unit starts Charm SchoolFirst local language production from Columbia Films Producciones Mexico gets underway with Sarinana directing.

P/T NALIP Webmaster and eNewsletter Co-Editor needed:
2-3 days a week in Santa Monica office, p/t position at dynamic and busy NALIP Membership Office in Santa Monica . Duties include maintenance of the national website, including new postings, updates, national calendar, and collaboration with regional Chapter websites, graphic design, in addition to editing, layout, and distribution of eNewsletter.  Candidates must have good writing and communication skills, plus experienced with HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and eNewsletter distribution/ best-practices. Preferred experience with Macromedia products (Dreamweaver and Contribute) and some marketing background. Starts Right Away!!  Some telecommuting possible.

Send Resume and Letter of interest to Kathryn Galan, NalipED@msn.com. 

Job Announcement for Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FILM ARTS FOUNDATION

FILM ARTS FOUNDATION – a national non-profit media arts center serving independent media makers with more than 2500 members – is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director will work with and supervise the staff to ensure that the organization maintains its commitment to its mission and goals and remains in healthy programmatic and financial condition.

Film Arts Foundation is a member-service not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support the creation and success of independent film and video makers. During its 30 year history, Film Arts has provided core services to the filmmaking community including: a comprehensive Education program, information resources including the bi-monthly magazine, Release Print and a dynamic web presence, low cost access to production and postproduction equipment, networking and exhibition opportunities, the Film Arts Foundation Grants program and a respected fiscal sponsorship program.

The Board of Directors is searching for a visionary leader with a strong background in financial analysis and program management and someone who is also an excellent team builder among staff, board, the membership and supporters.  The Executive Director must exhibit strong leadership skills and direct the successful implementation of the programs and activities of the organization.
 
The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors for the effective conduct of the affairs of the organization. S/he will, with the participation and oversight of the Board, control and direct the staff, programs, and activities of the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for continued progress toward achieving Film Arts Foundation’s mission while maintaining its core values, including a dedication to serving its membership.  This charge includes implementing board policies; advising the Board regarding strategic direction and organizational development; fundraising; and overseeing day-to-day operations, including staff activities, budgeting, financial planning, and programs serving artists.  Additionally, the Executive Director is the principal public face for the organization and represents Film Arts Foundation in multiple local and national venues. The Executive Director will be the chief voice articulating the Bay Area film community's vision and needs on the national and local level.
 
The candidate should be energetic, ambitious, intelligent, organized, and action-oriented. S/he should have knowledge of independent media and film, and training/experience in arts administration, fundraising, and general management.

Specific duties include the following: Areas of responsibility include development, fundraising, planning, and administration, including:

Fundraising. The Executive Director will have the primary responsibility for the creation and implementation of a successful, comprehensive annual development plan that includes: sufficient operating funds; completion of the Capital Campaign; and support for the Film Arts grants to artists. Funds will be raised from a variety of private and public sources.

General Management. Manages operations and communications of the organization.  Ensures that all employees perform at a professional level, is responsible for hiring and firing staff, and provides growth opportunities and annual evaluations for each employee. Develops an annual plan with staff and monitors progress toward annual goals.  Drives multi-year business planning process in order to accomplish strategic goals.  Manages $1.3MM annual operating budget and maximizes earned income opportunities.  
 
Community Relations. The Executive Director will act as the lead representative for the organization within the community in order to raise awareness of the Film Arts Foundation and generate support for it both regionally and nationally, for the purpose of raising awareness of independent filmmaking, the organization and important public policy issues for the field.

Marketing and Communication. The Executive Director will oversee development and implementation of marketing strategies to support the Film Arts Foundation’s mission. The Executive Director will be the primary spokesperson for the organization and coordinate all communication made on its behalf.

Board Interaction and Development. The Executive Director will be the primary interface between the Board and day-to-day activities at the Film Arts Foundation. The Executive Director will make recommendations to the Board on strategic issues and coordinate the efforts of Board members in fundraising and other activities. Delivers timely and accurate financial statements to Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board.  

Financial Management. The Executive Director will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Film Arts Foundation’s operations. This specifically includes overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, audit, cash management, expense control, insurance, tax filings and compliance with applicable regulations.


Programming. The Executive Director will manage strategic program development in the areas of artistic opportunities, educational curriculum, publications and web content, and exhibition events.

Operations. The Executive Director will supervise all aspects of the Film Arts Foundation’s general operations, including our share of ownership in the 9th Street media center. Represents the Film Arts Foundation on the Board of Directors of the 9th Street Media Consortium. Represents the consortium at public events and in fund raising activities for the 9th Street Independent Media Center.

Strategic Planning. Facilitation and management of the strategic planning process, including fundraising, budgeting, and program development.

Qualifications:
The successful individual will have experience in the following areas:

Required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working at the executive level in a nonprofit arts or media organization; prefer candidates with experience of budgets in the $1m or above range
Proven knowledge/experience of nonprofit fiscal management and business development
Excellent written and oral communication abilities, strong public speaking skills, communications and public relations experience
Experience with human resources and organizational management
Demonstrated leadership in fundraising and resource development
At least five years experience raising money from individuals, foundations, and public agencies
Experience and broad knowledge of independent film, the film community, and national organizations and funders affecting filmmaking and media arts

Preferred
A creative thinker, with an engaging and persuasive personality and a sense of humor
A commitment to independent media, media artists, freedom of  expression and freedom of speech Knowledge of public policy issues affecting the creation, funding and wide distribution of alternative media Experience to evaluate performance and implement change when appropriate

Key Projects/Events from June 2006 to December 2006

• Develop and execute funding and operational plans
• Attend all bi-monthly Board meetings
• Attend Board Committee meetings (as required)
• Attend all fundraising events
• Manage other projects as assigned by Board of Directors

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of 14 FTE and interns and volunteers.
• Attend meetings with management team for operational review and planning.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Keep Board fully informed on the financial and staffing condition of the organization
• Program management leadership

Web site: www.filmarts.org

Start Date: June 1, 2006 or sooner.

Education Requirements: Film Arts Foundation would prefer a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education within a related field of study. Yet the equivalent combination of education and work experience is also acceptable for candidacy.

Compensation is competitive for non-profit media arts organizations.  We offer a compensation package that includes an annual salary, annual merit increases (based upon performance evaluations), two weeks vacation (with increasing weeks for years of service), paid holidays, a 401(3)(b) Retirement Annuity Plan, health insurance and related benefits.

To apply, please submit via e-mail: Cover letter, Résumé, Names/contact information of two professional references.
 
E-mail your application to: stever@filmarts.org Position is open until filled.

Hey NALIPsters -Career Advice for Job Seekers

New job resource for jobseekers: www.CvTips.com Our articles have been written by certified resume writers. Students and job seekers would certainly find them useful.

For Actors: http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html is quite interesting.

SEEKING CREW FOR "SCARTISSUE"

I'm currently in pre-production on a dramatic super16 short film I am producing, with fellow NALIP members Angel David (writer/director) and co-produced by Peter Rodriguez, called "SCARTISSUE.” The shoot is slated for May 5th, 6th and 7th (and possibly May 8th as a pick-up or cover date). We are looking for EXPERIENCED:

* Gaffer - (1) (with own equipment),
* Grips (3),
* Electrician (1),
* Focus puller (1),
* Camera loader (1),
* Script supervisor (1)
-- Several Production Positions (PA) also available

The film's lead cast is composed of  ROMI DIAS (El Cantante) and EDDIE TRUCCO (Maria Full of Grace). The director of photography (DP) is  JOHN GRILLO (Miami Vice, Memoirs of a Geisha, In Her Shoes, Taking Lives).

Synopsis: "Scar Tissue: How far would you go to keep your child during a custody battle? A Mother makes a deal with a dangerous man to keep her husband from taking the child. Then changes her mind. But is it too late?" Send notice of interest and resume ASAP for more info and remuneration to: aneglrodfilms@yahoo.com

This is a prime opportunity to work on what promises to be a very dynamic and visually stunning film -- I look forward to hearing from you.

Edwin Pagan

CASTING CALL- MUSIC VIDEO

This is a music video for internationally known recording artist Johnny Holyday.

MALE for the paparazi characterWe are looking for a man who is weird, charismatic, enigmatic, kind of like dracula's style, hair in V shape.
FEMALE,  40 – 50 yrs old, face lifted, botox, plastic surgery look.
MALE, 50’s, a black driver: blues man
MALE, Latino, (no definite age set yet, probably 26-30)
MALE, 30's-40's, really good looking, buff personal trainer

Pay: $175 for a one day shoot on either 4/27 or 4/28, probably for just an hour or so.
Please be sure to mention you were sent by Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email headshot & contact info to: johnnyhallyday@turtleheadent.comOR drewcasting@yaho.com

CASTING CALL- Non Union

“DON JUANCHO, SWEET DON JUANCHO”

Accepting resumes/headshots for DON JUANCHO, SWEET DON JUACHO, a dramatic DV short, with comedic tones, about the uncontrollable impulses of old age and its consequences, and the innate magical nature of people. Project will take place on the month of May for two consecutive weekends. Submissions WILL NOT be accepted after May 5 th , 2006 .

Characters:

Marquitos: 8-12 years old, Latino, curious by nature, and attentive.

Don Juancho: 50-60 years old, Latino with round, beefy cheeks, has a passion for sweets.

Dona Tere: 50-60 years old, Latina , opinionated, but warm.

Marina : 20-30 years old, Latina , jovial, talkative.

Dona Mari: mid-60's, Latina , friendly, but with a unapproachable demeanor.

Please e-mail headshots/resume to Manuel Quintanilla at: filmtalent@sbcglobal.net

CASTING CALL

Voice-Over

Talent to be considered for current and future projects such as HOMIE SPUMONIE TAKES THE LEAD and FAST AND FURIOUS III.  Email resume/reel to: Sandra@vurv-inc.com or Mail to Sandra Varona c/o Vurv, 6121 Santa Monica Blvd. Studio A, Los Angeles , CA 90038 .

For information on Vurv-Inc. Please visit www.vurv-inc.com

CASTING CALL- Table Reading

Actors are needed for table reading of a new screenplay "The Chihuahuas .” You will be reading with well known actors from both Los Angeles and New York .

Linda Larkin.....the voice of Jasmine in the Disney animated film and series ALADDIN.
Carlos Gomez.....has worked on TV series, 24, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, and Sleeper Cells. He has been films including House of Sand and Fog, Fools Rush In, and The Negotiator.
Yul Vasquez.....films included Bad boys 2, War of the Worlds, and Traffic.
Mayte Vilan....lead in the award winning film Bitter Sugar

Please e-mail headshots and resume to:  dohanian@bellsouth.net

The table reading will be on Tuesday evening April 25th in the Biscayne area of Miami. We will send the exact address to the actors that we choose.

The table reading is open to both SAG and Non-SAG actors. Dinner will be provided. The roles we need to fill are the following:

SCENE DIRECTION: Bill Teck
MAIN CHARACTERS:
Alberto….need a very charming 40ish Cuban American…a romantic at heart
Javier…….Spaniard, 40ish, thick accent
Tony…….is a suave dark skinned Latin guy.....Think sexy mulatto
Abuela.. (Alberto's grandmother)
Nellie………flamboyant, know it all, very to the point!
Sergio……rough Edward James Olmos type
Pedro….short stocky cleaning man at the club
Manny….gay, very charming…very likable
China……asian female. About 35 years old
Primo….Latin guy (Ricky's cousin who works in the bodega)
Anna Mari…..13 year old girl (Alejandro's little sister)
Spanish Teacher……sexy Latin woman…very seductive
+ 37 Smaller Parts

CASTING CALL- Pasadena, CA

Open Call Auditions for The Theatre @ Boston Court's next production Unfinished American Highways cape #9 & 32, a World Premiere by Carlos Murillo directed by Jessica Kubzansky produced by The Theatre @ Boston Court

WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2006 , 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm

WHERE: Boston Court , 70 North Mentor Avenue , Pasadena , CA 91106

Audition times are on a first-come, first-served basis. Actors can begin sign-up at 9:30am .  Once all slots are filled, no further auditions will be taken.  NOTE: If you don't receive a slot or are unable to make it to the Open Call, please submit headshot, resume and the role(s) you wish to be considered for, to: Casting The Theatre @ Boston Court, PO Box 60187, Pasadena, CA 91116-6187 (Please note this is a different address than the physical location of the theatre.)

Prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue for the audition.

Breakdown: AMY: (late 20s early 30s) Caucasian or Asian-American, Latino. A frazzled somewhat new mother, anxious, pensive, seeking solace, running away from something unfortunate
SAMUEL: (late 30s-early 40s) Caucasian. An everyman with a very Midwestern reserve, not in a relationship and haunted by his father, solitary, a man with a vivid imagination, but that's a secret to most of the world
ELEANOR: (early to mid 50s) Caucasian. Samuel's mother. Sensitive, world-weary, slightly fidgety, seeking connection, has learned how to be supportive, presents a stoic Midwestern face to the world that covers a deep inner turmoil.
JAMES: (40s? 50s) Caucasian or Asian-American, Latino. Everybody's slightly nerdy, slightly wacky Fifth grade biology teacher, quirky, lonely, obsessive, friendly, self-important.
DELIA: (late 30s) African-American. Hard-ass, tell-it-like-it-is, been around the block a few times, a bawdy sense of humor; underneath the bravura has a strong sense of common decency and humanity.
DON/ (TOM'S VOICE): (early to mid 30s) African American. Super smooth talker, has some surface success as a musician (is in love with the idea that he is one), and a strong sense of himself as God's gift to women, therefore, a strong sense of chivalry as well as being quick to take umbrage about perceived wrongs done him.
DAVID: (early to mid 20s) Caucasian. Very beautiful and frail. Hypersensitive and fragile, life has beat on him; he is a tortured soul on the verge of cracking
EMMA/ ( MAGDALENA 'S VOICE) (early to mid 30s) Caucasian. Sister of David. Also very beautiful, has a maternal quality, she holds her hypersensitivity to the ills of the world in check with a strong practicality, and has chosen an ordinary Midwestern life. NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SING FOLK MUSIC.
PLEASE NOTE: Any musical instruments actors play would be a bonus, not required, but useful. Instruments such as guitar, accordion, harmonica, saxophone, fiddle, etc. ALSO, if the actor sings--it is not required (except for Emma/Magdalena--just a bonus.