Dear Filmmakers,

The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts  has awarded $850,000 in scholarships to Latino students.  The NHFA offers graduate school scholarships to Latino students attending the following University programs: Columbia University School of the Arts, Harvard University Lampoon magazine comedy writers, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Northwestern University Drama Department, University of California at Los Angeles , University of Southern California , University of Texas at Austin Communications School , and Yale University Drama Department. Graduate students in the following fields, among others, are eligible to compete:

• Drama/Theater
• Set Design/Costume Design
• Lighting Design
• Film (writing/directing/producing)
• Broadcast Communications
• Entertainment Law
• Business Administration (with an emphasis on entertainment management).

Eligibility for Scholarship Applicants:

Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at the previously mentioned Universities pursuing a graduate degree in an eligible field.

Must be in good academic standing with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Must provide evidence of financial need.

Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

Must be of Hispanic descent (one parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic).

Special consideration is given to students who can demonstrate special talent in their chosen areas related to the entertainment industry.

To request an online application students should visit: www.hispanicarts.org

Application materials submission is due by June 30, 2006

NOTES FROM THE INSIDE presents JUNE SCRIPT CLINIC

DEADLINE:May 22 nd.

NOTES FROM THE INSIDE is a consulting firm designed to serve the needs of screenwriters and filmmakers in search of competent, reliable help with screenplay/story development, script/project coaching, script evaluation, etc.

When: Sat., June 24, 2006 , 12:00 – 2:00 pm lecture/discussion. Consultations to follow
Where: School of Visual Arts, 209 East 23 rd Street at 3 rd Avenue . Room TBA

Here’s how it works: Writers should submit their scripts to Nolan by May 22 nd. On the day of the Clinic, writers will each receive a set of story revision notes. The first two hours of the Clinic will be devoted to a lecture/discussion on writing issues that cropped up in the Clinic scripts. Each writer will then meet with Nolan for a 15-min. consultation. (Please note: Writers have the option of having their consultations later, via phone – in case they want to study their revision notes first.)

NOTES’ chief analyst and consultant, Maureen Nolan, has a background in the film industry that includes eight years as a top script/story analyst for Miramax Films; during that time, she read and evaluated thousands of screenplay and book properties, and worked on some of the company’s most notable projects. Her other clients have included HBO, Columbia Tri-Star, IFP, and Esperanza Films.

FEE : $200 General $150 for current NALIP Members

For details on the event or info on how to register, write to maureen@notesfromtheinside.com or phone 917-620-6502. For more info on Nolan’s background and credentials, visit the NOTES website at www.notesfromtheinside.com

Hola Amigos!

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The International Latino Film Festival- San Francisco Bay Area is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for the 10th anniversary Festival.

The Festival will take place November 3 rd – 19 th, 2006 in San Francisco , San Jose , Marin, Berkeley , Belmont , Oakland and Sonoma and will screen features, shorts, narratives, documentaries and student films by or about Latinos.

ILFF-SFBA is a prestigious International Film Festival offering unique opportunities for filmmakers.

Our Festival:

• Screens over 100 films in theatres, universities and cultural centers throughout the Bay Area
• Brings together films and filmmakers representing over 25 countries
• Presents a prestigious awards ceremony with international jurors
• Holds workshops, roundtables and seminars
• Celebrates with gala events
• Shares curatorial exchanges with international film festivals around the world including the Festival de Málaga where our top films participate
• Invites directors, producers and actors of international acclaim

Enter online at: www.LatinoFilmFestival.org

DocuWeek™ Theatrical Documentary Showcase

Extended Deadline- Friday, May 5
SAVE THE DATE: August 18-24, 2006

DocuWeek™ Theatrical Documentary Showcase is a public theatrical exhibition of outstanding new works. DocuWeek™ helps to qualify feature and short documentaries for Academy Award® consideration, by screening the film once a day for seven days in the County of Los Angeles (DocuWeek™ alone does not qualify your film. Please see Academy Rules for complete eligibility and application requirements.)

IDA’s 10th Annual DocuWeek™ Theatrical Documentary Showcase will be held at the ArcLight® Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California

Please note DocuWeek and IDA Awards Competition are two separate CALL FOR ENTRIES. One does not affect the other. Submissions to DocuWeek does not mean you are automatically submitting to the IDA Awards Competition. For more information, please check complete rules, dates and entry forms for both Call for Entries.

Please download Rules and Entry Form by clicking Here

Free Tix to see LTC's "Liz Estrada" at the Getty Villa

Reserved on line tomorrow April 25 th beginning at 9AM ! 

Latino Theater Company presents…

Liz Estrada in the City of Angels

(Villa Play reading Series)

(An adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata)

When: Friday May 12, 2006 8 pm and Saturday May 13, 2006   4PM & 8PM

Where: Auditorium, Getty Villa

Reservations begin April 25th! Go to http://www.getty.edu/visit/calendar/days/05122006.html

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The largest short film festival in the world. Seeks Films under 60 min & Short Screenplays. Works must have been completed after Jan. 1, ¹05, All Genres and Categories. Formats: 35mm, 16mm, Digital Beta, Beta SP. Preview on DVD or VHS (NTSC or PAL). Awards given in “best of” categories. Winning works are eligible for Academy Award consideration. Early Bird Savings

Deadlines: APRIL 17, 2006 , MAY 17, 2006 , and JUNE 17, 2006

FEE: $35-$60 Submit online: www.lashortsfest.com (323)461-4400 info@lashortsfest.com

The New Los AngelesPremieres Nationally on PBS on April 27 at 10 PM

Los Angeles is an extraordinary city poised to reframe America ’s dialogue about urban political and economic change. This powerful documentary takes the view on a journey from the bitterly fought, racially driven elections that brought Mayor Tom Bradley to power in 1973, to the historic 2005 election of LA’s first Latino mayor in more than 130 years, Antonio Villaraigosa. The New Los Angeles tells its story with dramatic documentary footage from the corridors of power to the streets of activism, including interviews with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Maria Elena Durazo, the late Miguel Contreras, Kerman Maddox and Assemblywoman Karen Bass.

Producer/Director : Lyn Goldfarb, Editor: Gail Yasunaga, Cinematographer: Sandra Chandler, Original Score: Miriam Cutler, Associate Producer, Alison Sotomayor, is a NALIP member.

California and the American Dream

The new four-part Documentary Series narrated by Academy Award-Winning actress Linda Hunt. The Series tells the story of the real California , a place of diversity and innovation where people dare to challenge, to change, to re-invent the American Dream. The Series will be broadcast on PBS from April 13 – May 4, 2006 .

Check your local listings at www.pbs.org/california or visit us on the web at www.californiadreamseries.org to find out more about the Series, our community outreach campaign, and purchase a DVD or VHS of the Series.

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 the 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

ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR

This is the seminar you don't want to miss! Sponsored by TotalAXIS!

ABI Entertainment is proud to present the best entertainment seminar you'll ever attend! Don't miss the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge from the best in the entertainment industry.

When: Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Television Academy of Arts And Sciences, North Hollywood , CA

You'll hear from: Stu Schriberg : (Executive Producer of Iron Chef America and Survivor - Finale)

Marcus King: Executive Producer and Manager of Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. Marcus has also produced over 300 hours of television. Cedric "The Entertainer": Comedian and Actor Extraordinaire and more! For more information including the nationwide tour to a city near you, call 818.776.9450l or go to www.entertainmentseminar.com

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: ww.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.

For more information, click on: www.imagen.com

Chicago Latino Film Festival
ABC 7 Chicago Fri, 21 Apr 2006 2:39 PM PDT
The Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) is the largest Latino film Festival in the United States of America. Over a two week period, the CLFF presents more than 100 films and videos of all genres that reflect the diversity of Latino culture from Latin America , Portugal , Spain and the United States . There are more than 40,000 moviegoers in attendance, including more than 70 visiting filmmakers,

Jeanne Jakle: Son, dad team fight violence
San Antonio Express News Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:16 PM PDT
San Antonio's Ricardo Antonio Chavira may have his violent moments as Carlos Solis on "Desperate Housewives," but in real life, the actor is putting up his dukes to fight against violence.

Garcia's Lost City Not Found in South America
Because of how the film portrays revolutionary Che Guevara, Andy Garcia's The Lost City has been banned in parts of South America .

Mezzogiorno Picks Up Cholera Role
Italian actress Giovanna Mezzogiorno has been cast opposite Javier Bardem in the big screen adaptation of Love in the Time of Cholera.

Garcia Can't Go Home Again--Except on Film
Backstage.com Mon, 24 Apr 2006 5:14 PM PDT
There's no place like home. But actor Andy Garcia, 50, will never go there again.

Longoria Heads Back to Texas
Texas native and current Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria is attached to star in the romantic comedy Deep in the Heart of Texas for Touchstone.

The Oxford Student - Official Student Newspaper
Oxford Student Sun, 23 Apr 2006 6:06 PM PDT
Enticed by the balmy allure of exotic sounds and colours, and not least of all fiery Latino temperaments, the British cinema-viewing public has been increasingly warming to Latin American cinema.

Film festival fans get view of 'other side'
Tennessean Mon, 24 Apr 2006 0:08 AM PDT
The night before the U.S. Senate was to resume its immigration debate, some Nashville Film Festival at tendees caught a glimpse of life as an immigrant and the sacrifices made to come to this country.

SEEKING PROTEST FOOTAGE REQUEST

May 1st , The Great American Boycott!

“Super Inmigrante” is a documentary that I’m directing which captures the dramatic movement, rise, and response surrounding Latino immigration in the United States . As THE GREAT AMERICAN BOYCOTT approaches, I’m sure that you’re preparing to document this historic event in your respective city. My film team is shooting in Los Angeles and our footage will be available for any interested producer. I hope that we can share each other’s footage to show the strength and unity within the Latino community. I will pay for the duplication and shipping cost, and give you credit. This event will not be forgotten! Format: High Definition or 3 CCD,30 fps, 16:9 aspect ratio, but I’d appreciate any footage that I can get. Please contact me with questions and let me know how I can help you. I want to humanize “illegal immigrants” by revealing the strength and dignity behind every protestor’s face. Thanks, we look forward to Collaborating, ¡y que sigue la lucha!

Abraham Osuna

info@superinmigrante.com

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Project information: Award-winning filmmakers Abraham Osuna and M.K. Asante , Jr. are producing Super Inmigrante, a feature-length documentary that captures the dramatic movement, rise, and response surrounding Latino immigration in the United States . The film features Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villarigosa; Producer of Walkout, Moctesuma Esparza; and NAACP President, Bruce Gordon.

Seeking a PR professional needed for compelling Short Film

Haiku Films has an immediate opening for a PR professional to join us to help position "Soledad Is Gone Forever" for upcoming film festivals. (Palm Springs, AFI, Toronto , Sundance, etc) In addition to preparing a press kit and helping to promote the film for fundraising purposes, we would like to target pre-festival reviews such Film Threat, etc. Soledad Is Gone Forever is a spellbinding psychological drama that explores the long-term human cost of state sponsored violence. Most of the materials for the press kit have already been produced. We need an experienced PR professional to design a strategy for this short film that will be made into a feature length version.

While this is a volunteer opportunity, we may consider a small stipend. The film has already generated buzz in the media and was honored as one of the top five films in the Best of NALIP Conference and Market 2006.

If you are interested please email or call MabelValdiviezo, 415-614-9697
haikufilmsorg@yahoo.comwww.soledadisgoneforever.comwww.haikufilms.org

DVD AUTHOR WANTED $$

CALICO ARTS is a well established film production company, responsible for producing the critically acclaimed film on graffiti art ROCK FRESH.  The film has been acquired and is being regularly featured on SHOWTIME NETWORKS.  We have arrived to the next phase which involves releasing the highly anticipated DVD to the planet.

We are accepting inquiries and seeking a talented and passionate DVD AUTHOR (with good style), which will be straightforward with about 20 amazing deleted scenes (no commentary, 5.1, etc). Compensation dependent upon experience, no phone calls please.

TO SUBMIT: Be sure to mention you heard about this from on the Info List, and please email resumes to: peter@calicoarts.com mailto:411@calicoarts.com

HIRING ASSISTANT TO VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival is currently looking for an Assistant to the Volunteer Coordinator.  It is an 8 week contract which will begin on May 9th and end on July 5th. The pay is entry level, but is a good way to get your foot into the door at the festival.

Job Description:
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant will be in charge of assisting with the volunteers at the Los Angeles Film Festival.  Some job duties will include answering phones, data entry, scheduling, outreach for new potential volunteers, answering questions from volunteers, light filing, manning volunteer check in table, and during the festival making sure all schedules are filled.
Must be a people person with an outgoing and fun personality.  You will be dealing with hundreds of people in a fast paced environment so this is important.

Requirements:
• MUST be proficient with FileMaker Pro.  Knowing how to do formulas is a plus.
• MAC savvy and MS Office knowledge.  Strong computer skills overall.
• Great people skills, with the ability to have a "grin and bear it when the going gets tough" attitude.
• Strong communication skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to think outside of the box and come up with ideas to market the volunteer program.  Email marketing knowledge a plus.
• Self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative with problem solving skills.
• Have the ability to multi-task and have strong organizational skills.
• Overtime/Long hours and a great deal of fun are guaranteed.
 
To Apply: Please be sure to say you heard about this from Jeff Gund/The Info List, and email your resume to volunteers@FilmIndependent.org.  Place "Volunteer Coordinator Assistant Position" in the subject line so that we can expedite the review of your resume and accelerate the communication process. If possible, please attach resume as a Word formatted attachment.  If you cannot send your resume electronically, we are happy to receive it by fax at 310.432.1241. Please place "Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Position" on fax cover sheet.  PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS REGARDING THIS POSITION. The Los Angeles Film Festival is committed to workforce diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

CASTING CALL- Los Angeles , CA

Seeking Quinceanera Princess!- Educational DVD

“ The Tradition of the Quinceanera”, an educational DVD will be presented to teachers to use in the classroom. We are interested in documenting and participating in the development of the Quinceanera from the planning stages to the actual celebration. Our cameras will follow the princess and her family as she shops for her dress, bracelets and accessories, makes calls to invite friends to the event and eventually showcase the fiesta. (Think Huell Howser explores Mexican culture.)

Latina Princess/Quinceanera Princess: 15 years old.-Must have an outgoing personality and enthusiasm for Mexican culture. Must be Mexican. Must speak English well and be Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) No experience is necessary. We would like to cast not just the princess but the entire family. We seek a family where its members will participate whole heartedly and agree to be part of the documentary. PAY: The Quinceanera Princess will receive a copy of the DVD and other perks. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in becoming an actress. DIRECTOR/PRODUCERS: Luis Barreto, Marisa Barreto, Henry K. Priest
SHOOTS DATES: Week of May 12 th We are interested in shooting a Quinceanera on the weekend of May 13th. We are open to other dates in May as well. LOCATION: Los Angeles
CONTACT: Henry K. Priest Email: CoachPriest@Gmail.com Phone: (323)365-1496

CASTING CALL- Los Angeles , CA

Seeking Latina/Female Host

The educational DVD's will be presented to teachers to use in the classroom. The audience will be the English speaking American students of all cultures that will be introduced to Mexican culture. The two topics to be explored are “Cinco de Mayo” and the “Tradition of “Quincinera.” (Think Huell Howser explores Mexican culture.)

Female: 16-24 years old to play high school or college age. Must have an outgoing personality and enthusiasm for Mexican culture. Must be Mexican and speak English well. Spanish speaking is a plus but not mandatory. No hosting experience is necessary but is preferred. Knowledge of “Cinco de Mayo” and the “Tradition of “Quincinera” is a plus. Non-Union THERE IS PAY
Copy/credit/meals Mail hard copies (headshot and resume and demo reels):
Henry K. Priest
844 N. Simmons
Montebello , CA 90640
DIRECTOR/PRODUCERS: Luis Barreto, Henry K. Priest
SHOOTS DATES: Week of May 5th (partial work week); Week of May 12th (partial work week)
SUBMISSIONS: Email digital submissions to: CoachPriest@Gmail.com Phone: (323)365-1496 

SONGS NEEDED FOR INDIE FEATURE

THE BLISS. It's a movie about a girl who becomes a rock star. We are in post production right now and need indie label music. Kinds of music: indie rock, garage rock, country, club music, hip hop, pop, background music, instrumental music. You may look up the credits on www.IMDB.com,

To submit send your demos on CD via REGULAR MAIL to:

Camille Solari
C/O THE BLISS
7095 Hollywood Blvd #495
Los Angeles , CA 90028

If you have questions, please email me at solarigirl@gmail.comNO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS