2006 MERCURY Short Film Challenge
6 Film grants of $10,000
2 Grand Prize Winners of $5,000 + Prizes!
Application Deadline July 14

MERCURY has teamed with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) to find six hot Latino/a Filmmakers. The MERCURY Short Film Challenge is an opportunity for six Finalists (3 students, 3 Emerging Filmmakers) to receive $10,000 to produce and direct an original short film narrative on digital video (DV), competing for a Grand Prize.

All 6 Final Films produced from the finalist screenplays will be presented in a national on-line contest in October 2006, and let the public select two Grand Prize Winners: One Student and One Emerging Filmmaker. The Grand Prize Winners will receive exclusive screenings in Los Angeles, San Antonio and Miami in November 2006, PLUS venues at NALIP Conference 8 in Newport Beach, March 8 thru 10, 2007.

Student Grand Prize Winner receives a $5,000 scholarship and HDV Camera.

Emerging Filmmaker Grand Prize Winner receives a $5,000 cash grant towards their next project & travel/accommodations to the 2007 Sundance Film Festival as part of "NALIPsters in Sundance."

All 6 Finalists also receive 1-year NALIP membership benefits, plus invitation to screen at NALIP Conference 8!

ALL MATERIAL DUE TO NALIP IN SANTA MONICA
BY FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2006

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION NOW

NATPE WANTS YOUR SHORTS!
http://www.natpe.org/

The NextGen TV Festival and Competition
http://www.nextgentvfest.com/

Our mission is to find and showcase emerging talent to traditional and emerging media evelopment executives. And we're celebrating the most innovative multiplatform content among established media companies!

Send your entry by June 22, 2006 NO SUBMISSION FEE!

Accepting short videos between one and six minutes in the following categories: Animation - Documentary - Comedy - Drama - Lifestyle - Personal POV/Vlog

One Grand Prize Winner will receive:

- $3,000 in cash
- Roundtrip tickets to attend the July 26 party in Los Angeles
- A mentorship that includes three consultations with an entertainment industry executive
- A paid conference registration to attend NATPE 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
- Winning entry will be screened on the NATPE Video Wall at NATPE 2007 Conference
- A package of filmmaking, screenwriting or transcoding software
- An opportunity to pitch program to two individual industry content buyers pre-selected by NATPE

Six Runner-Up Category Prize Winners, one from each category, will receive:

- A mentorship that includes three consultations with an entertainment industry executive
- A paid conference registration to attend NATPE 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
- A package of filmmaking, screenwriting or transcoding software

Check out full details and submission information and enter today! Details at:
http://www.nextgentvfest.com/

WAIST DEEP
FREE PROJECT:INVOLVE SCREENING
Thursday, June 22, 9:30 p.m., AMC Avco Center 4

Vondie Curtis Hall directs Tyrese Gibson in this action-packed thriller about an ex-con desperately trying to stay straight. When his son Junior is taken in a carjacking and held hostage by Meat, a vicious criminal leader, O2 is plunged back into tthe lawless world he thought he'd left behind. At the mercy of Meat's demands, O2 and Coco, a beautiful hustler willing to risk everything to get what she needs, are forced into a wild crime spree, taring through town to save Junior and outwit the underworld.

DIRECTOR Vondie Curtis Hall
WRITERS Vondie Curtis Hall, Darin Scott
PRODUCER Preston Holmes
CAST Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Larenz Tate, The Game

CROSSING BORDERS: LATINO INDIEWOOD
Hammer Museum -Wednesday, June 28, 7:00 pm
Co-presented by Film Independent's Project:Involve

The recent boom of films from south of the border has sparked new interest in the region's filmmakers, who with their strong points of view are exploring the very specific themes, textures, and colors that make up the Latin American experience. Hollywood has taken notice, and the talent from these films has spilled into American cinema. Latino filmmakers and actors explore issues particular to the Latino experience in and out of the US, and discuss the flow of ideas and creative work across borders.

Confirmed panelists: Director Patricia Cardoso (Real Women Have Curves), actors Alice Braga (City of God), Clifton Collins Jr. (Capote), Elpidia Carrillo (Nine Lives), and Lupe Ontiveros (Real Women Have Curves)

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WHEN: Saturday June 24th, 2006 4:00PM
WHERE: Metropolis Downtown 950 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33231
DETAILS: Cocktail reception immediately following the workshop
DONATION: $20 For the Workshop, Networking Cocktail, by invitation only.

Florida Media Market is creating visibility for media makers in Florida; to train them to successfully produce their own projects, so they will stay in Florida and fortify our Film & Entertainment industry by creating more employment opportunities; and influence the support from private investors and corporations to become fiscal sponsors & investors of several projects. Florida Media Market will visit Florida film festivals and schools, providing education and an environment that combines funding with Florida incentives to create the opportunity for multi-platform distribution for media makers, with the goal of creating a stronger market in Florida, the Action State.

Florida Media Market is a 501(c)3 Corporation and will be a Fiscal Sponsor creating funds, competitions and lectures for our filmmakers in Florida. Florida Media Market's first networking event is the graduation of our first Project-A-Thlon 7 week workshop, where 13 projects have been polished for production submission. They include 1 TV show, 1 Short Film, 5 Documentaries and 6 Feature Films. Great start! This event will celebrate these 13 producers to take the first step on their own Walk of Fame.

Workshop at 4pm

Networking Cocktail at 6pm

RSVP@uniquelocations.net

Questions? or Comments? please contact Maritza at maritza@nalip.info

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The fourth annual
7th Inning Stretch:
Seven 10-minute plays about baseball

Featuring CROSSING THE BORDER

by Eduardo Machado
directed by NALIP member Zetna Fuentes
Starring Alex Flores and Bryant Mason
Saturday, June 24 @ 8pm

DeBaun Auditorium, Fifth and Hudson Sts, Hoboken, NJ

Tickets: $25 Students/Seniors $15
http://www.milesquaretheatre.org
or call 201.216.8937

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Film Independent (formerly IFP/Los Angeles) invites you participate in this year's 4th Annual Diversity EXPO held during the Los Angeles Film Festival (June 22- July 2).

Our Diversity EXPO continues to provide valuable resources and services for diverse filmmakers while also giving them the opportunity to network with one another and meet representatives from organizations such as yours. Last year over 700 filmmakers attended. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served and a live DJ will make for a festive evening of
networking.

The Diversity Expo and free screening will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at our new home in Westwood Village. Following is the schedule and location of events:

Screening 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mann Festival Theater 10887 Lindbrook Dr., Los Angeles, CA

Diversity EXPO and Reception 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Hammer Musuem 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
(enter on Lindbrook Dr.)

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Attention Filmmakers: The 2006 P.O.V. Call for Entries is now open!
Submit your film for consideration for the 2007 broadcast season.
Visit cfe.pov.org for the submission guidelines and online submission form.

Reminder: Deadline for submission is June 30, 2006

Watch it, Criticize it, Recommend it, Destroy it....But rent it. We are Hispanics producing Independent Films and We are trying to open doors for us and others. We are taking small steps in the Hollywood Industry.

3Artfilms R.T.M. www.3artfilms.com

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT WANTED

This contract position with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission www.lacountyarts.org http://www.lacountyarts.org/ provides administrative and production support for the annual Holiday Celebration, a six-hour production at the Music Center broadcast nationally on PBS, more than 60 free music performances annually in public sites, consular forums that foster international collaborations and new initiatives.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Productions. Candidates should have some production and arts administration experience and be comfortable interacting with the public and arts organizations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook is required. Past participants in the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation will be based on experience.

Interested candidates for this position should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to:
Adam Davis
Managing Director of Productions
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
500 W. Temple Street, Room 374
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fax: (213) 625-1765
Email: adavis@lacountyarts.org
Submit by: June 30, 2006

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, and graphic design, in addition to editing, layout, and distribution of eNewsletter. Candidates must have good writing and communication skills, plus experience with HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and eNewsletter distribution/ best-practices. Preferr experience with Macromedia products (Dreamweaver and Contribute) and some marketing background. Starts in June!! Some telecommuting possible. Send Resume and Letter of interest to Kathryn Galan, NalipED@msn.com.

Seeking a Casting Coordinator for the new Telemundo show 'Vas o No Vas' Requirements: Organized person; preferably fluent Spanish-speaker; previous casting office experience a must
Interested parties should contact:

Rosalinda Morales
Casting Director
Office: 323.491.2003
Email: farmorecasting@earthlink.net

Deeply Rooted Films, in association with After Tha Fact Films and Ediciones Arte Riff Raff, is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for independent filmmakers and those who support independent film. In post-production on a debut feature film directed by Magdaleno Guic One Robles, Jr., the production team has created a series of sponsorship levels which make it possible for both filmmakers and fans to participate in the project in exchange for a valuable package that will include on-screen credit in the film, a copy on DVD, tickets to the Premiere Screening on Sept. 16th, el Diez y Seis de Septiembre and a framed certificate commemorating the individual contribution to this riveting and cautionary tale as either a Godfather, a Baller or a Homie.

Godfather sponsors receive an onscreen credit at the end of the movie, four (4) tickets to the Premiere and Private VIP After party, a copy of the film on DVD and a framed certificate acknowledging his or her contribution.

Baller sponsors receive an onscreen credit at the end of the movie, two (2) tickets to the Premiere and Private VIP After party, a copy of the film on DVD and a framed certificate acknowledging his or her contribution.

Homie sponsors receive an onscreen credit at the end of the movie, one (1) ticket to the Premiere and Private VIP After party, a copy of the film on DVD and a framed certificate acknowledging his or her contribution. Click here select a sponsorship level, or go to www.youtube.com and search for SIX THUGS to see an advance clip of this riveting and cautionary based on today's true-to-life urban Latino reality. Visit www.myspace.com/sixthugs for a synopsis and the cast.

Dates: Aug. 15-Sept. 15th

Seeking ACTORS WHO MUST BE VERY COMFORTABLE DOING COMEDY, AND INTERESTED IN SHOOTING A FILM IN A LARGELY IMPROVISATIONAL FORMAT.

CHUCHI: 23-29 years old, Pretty Latina girl next door. Brunette. Can be pudgy. Juan's best friend, they grew up together. She is secretly in love with him but doesn't even recognize it. Born in Mexico, educated in the U.S. Harvard grad and onto Law school. Speaks perfect Harvard English (must be very articulate). Politically informed, works for a non-profit, fired up about all issues relating to Latin Americans and Latin Immigrants. However, she is also the President of the Heath Ledger Fan Club, Get Ledged. DESIRED: Melonie Diaz, America Ferrera

ANGELICA: 25-32 years old, Super hotty Latina (what they call stinky hot. Blonde extensions,colored contact lenses, curvy body parts busting out of too-tightclothes. She is a hostess on local Spanish television but desperateto break into the Novellas. Also desperate to find the Marc Anthony to her inner J-Lo, which she thinks she has found in Juan. Airhead with a fiery ambition. Clutzy and giggly. MUST be a strong physical comedienne.DESIRED: Sofia Vergara, Paulina Rubio, Barbara Mori

NENA: 58-70 years old, Juan's Nanny, who raised him after he was orphaned. Born in Mexico, she still speaks only Spanish. Warm and sweet but also tough when she needs to be. Witnessed the death of all 18 of her siblings. Deeply religious. Deeply devoted to her Juanito. Believes in miracles and home remedies. DESIRED: Lupe Ontiveros, Carmen Salinas, Rosario from Will and Grace?

E.J.: 58-70 years old, E.J. is short for El Jardinero (the Gardener). He is a tough guy, strong and able to fix anything. A member of Los Angeles' Gradener Mafia until he gave up the life of crime to help raise the orphan Juan. He was an accomplished musician in his earlier days, and was the one who taught young Juan how to play the guitar. His favorite movie is Scarface, and likes to find new ways of exterminating the rats that live around their house in Beverly Hills. DESIRED: Mario Almada, Joan Sebastian, the guy who played El Chavo del Ocho?

AMIR AND HAIRUT: 22-30 years old, Iranian best friends, grew up in the flats of Beverly Hills. They finish each other's sentences. Their fathers are partners in thethird largest wireless store east of Bundy and west of Sepulveda.Amir and Hairut are Juan's biggest fans, since high school, when they discovered old footage of him from a talent show. They love his gigs because they love the music, but also in great part because they loveLatina girls. They man a cellphone accessory kiosk at the mall, which they hope to turn into a larger business. DESIRED: Kumar from Harold and Kumar, the two guys from this last season of the Sopranos

MR. FRENCH: 65-80 years old, A British lush. Pink face, white hair. Has totally removed himself from society and lives perpetually on Safari in Africa, where he drinks a lot of Champagne and Scotch, and wears equestrian pants and an ascott all the time. So emotionally repressed that he is incapable of seeing why Juan would be angry and confused after being deserted by him as an infant.

BAR OWNER: 30-40 years old, Mexican. Owner of a Mexican Dive Bar. D.J. Seeking popular Latin Radio D.J. personality.

ANYONE INTERESTED MUST EMAIL HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO CHRIS MOORE AT cmoore@bluecactuspictures.com

Non-Union Extra's (10) male/female any race, ages 18 to 25 for short film that will be entered into film festivals nationally.
When: Sunday June 26, 2006.
Location: Mojitos Night Club in Boston MA.
Reply to this email britoevelyn@hotmail.com with head shot (optional) and contact information and we will call you with location address in Boston. Compensation: Non-union, copy of film.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!