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 and 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
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HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION NOW
UCLA School of Film and Television
Screenwriting Workshop
Special discount for NALIP members!
Harrison Reiner,
a longtime mentor of NALIP writers, (a CBS
Movies of the Week staffer and former production executive
for Sovereign Pictures, co-distributors of the Academy Award-winning
films MY LEFT FOOT and CINEMA PARADISO), has been a big proponent
of promoting diversity in the area of writing for film and
television. He will be conducting a writing workshop through
UCLA's School of Film and Television, Professional
Programs.
The workshop commences July 15th and meets
for 10-12 weeks with meetings Saturday afternoons and some
Wednesday evenings. In the workshop, Reiner mentors a group
of approximately 8 writers in a highly nurturing environment,
scrutinizing every line of dialogue and every scene description
with the goal of the writer emerging with a camera-ready script.
When possible, Reiner tries to link the writer with an agent
or tries to help find production financing. Writers who are
unable to complete a polished draft in one quarter's time
can repeat as many times until the work is complete.
For more information, contact Stephanie
Moore, head of the Professional Programs at UCLA, at 310-825-6827.
Due to the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend, interested
applicants may also contact Reiner directly at hreinerCBS@aol.com.
Call for Entries
IFP Narrative Rough Cut Lab: September 14-16, 2006, NYC
Ensuring market readiness for independently
produced feature films
The Rough Cut Labs provide 10 projects with
mentorship and a dynamic system of feedback and advice from
a range of professionals in editing, scoring, post delivery,
marketing and publicity, sales representation and festival
strategy. 2006 Narrative Lab Leader: Filmmaker Magazine editor
and independent producer Scott Macaulay (Raising Victor Vargas,
Saving Face, Off the Black, Gummo) Submission Deadline: July
12. $30 to apply; Lab participation is complimentary for those
selected.
Full guidelines and applications
online at www.ifp.org
Winner of Cannes Film Festival Youth
Prize 2005
Winner of Best Screenplay at the 2005 Los Angeles Latino Film
Festival
"The Sexy surprise of the Cannes
Film Festival!
Deliciously sensual with outstanding performances!"
The Times
"The new CITY OF GOD!"
New York Post
"Scintillatingly sexy! The actors
seethe with sexual passion and rage."Variety
Palm Pictures' "Lower City" from the award-winning
filmmakers of "The Motorcycle Diaries" in theatres
June 30th in Los Angeles.
Lower City opens in Los Angeles @ the following locations:
Landmark Westside Pavilion
Laemmle Sunset 5
Playhouse 7
About the film: Bursting
with sensuality, this racy Brazilian drama follows the love
triangle of Deco (Lazaro Ramos, Madame Sata),
his best friend Naldinho (Wagner Moura, Carandiru) and a beautiful
young prostitute, Karinna (Alice Braga, City of God). When
Karinna hitches a ride down the coast to the city of Salvador
with the two petty hustlers, passion, obsession and jealousy
ignite a fire that will break hearts and threaten a lifelong
friendship. Directed and co-written by Sergio Machado,
co-writer of Madame Sata. Winner of the Award of the
Youth at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. (Fully subtitled)
Director: Serrgio Machado
Cast: Lazaro Ramos, Wagner Moura,
Alice Braga, Jose Dumont
http://www.lowercitymovie.com/
MPAA Rating: R Run Time: 1hr 40mins
Lower City marks the feature
debut of Bahian filmmaker Sergio Machado, who directed
the award-winning documentary At the Edge of the Earth
and was assistant director to Walter Salles on Central
Station, Midnight, and Behind
the Sun.
Walter Salles (Foreign Land, The Motorcycle
Diaries) produced the film together with Mauricio Andrade
Ramos. To write the script with him, Sergio invited
Karim Ainouz, director of Madame Sata (shown in Un Certain
Regard in 2002). The soundtrack was written by the world-renowned
Carlinhos Brown, in his first project for cinema, in collaboration
with Beto Vilares.
Outfest is the oldest and largest continuous film
festival in Southern California. Since its founding in 1982,
Outfest has presented more than 4,000 films and videos for
audiences of over half a million people.
Coffee Date
Director/Screenwriter Stewart Wade
Starring Wilson Cruz
94 Min.
In this delightfully romantic comedy of errors, a practical
joke sends straight man Todd on a blind date with gay man
Kelly. The two strike up an unexpected friendship, and soon
Todd's life is spinning out of control with everyone
believing he's gay. Stewart Wade's inspired feature
debut boasts a first-rate cast led by Sally Kirkland, Wilson
Cruz and Jonathan Silverman with the meltingly charming Jonathan
Bray as Todd, making Coffee Date the perfect
table.
Screening: Monday, July 10 7:00pm
Sunday, July 16 12:00pm
Spanish Language Films
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20 Centimeters (20 Centimetros)
Closing Night
Spain
A warm, bawdy Spanish muscial delight, 20 CENTIMETERS is
among the most unlikely crowd-pleasers of the year. Writer/director
Ramon Salazar's gorgeous and funny portrait of a narcoleptic,
pre-op transsexual prostitute is brimming with Almodovar-like
camp and energetic high style. Director: Ramon Salazar
Monday July 17 8:00pm
Broken Sky (El Cielo Dividido)
Dramatic Centerpiece
Mexico
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A Thousand Clouds of Peace
Julian Hernandez, who previous movie was the award winning
A Thousand Clouds of Peace: In this stunningly
gorgeous and deeply moving new film, Hernandez tells the intense
and erotic story of two young men in love as they are challenged
to define and accept the next stage of their relationship.
Director: Julian Hernandez
Wednesday, July 12 7:30pm
Queens (Reinas)
Under the Stars at the Ford Amphitheatre
Spain
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The Railroad All-Stars
From Spain, stars five of that country's most celebrated
actresses, including Almodovar favorites Carmen Maura, Veronica
Forque and Marisa Parades. Directed by Manuel Gomez Pereira,
sparks fly and hijinks abound as headstrong mothers converge
on their poor sons as the country's first-ever gay weddings
are about to occur..
Director: Manuel Gomez Pereira
Friday, July 14 8:30pm
The Railroad All-Stars (Estrellas De La Linea)
Documentary Feature
Spain
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Story follows a group of soccer-playing prostitutes-some
lesbians rising to national fame from the poorest neighborhood
of Guatemala City. Kicked out of the league because of their
profession, they capitalize on their new found media attention
inspiring the girls and their lively transsexual coach to
take their game on the road.
Director: Chema Rodriguez
Saturday, July 8 2:30pm
For more information and for a complete
listing of films in the Festival, log on to www.Outfest.org
or call 213-480-7065. Festival tickets go on sale on May
30th to Outfest members and on June 8th to the general public.
FLIX @ CineSpace on Wednesday July
5, 2006
On Wednesday, July 5, 2006 TotalAXIS
and NALIP will join once again for a one-of-a kind event:
the premiere showcase of Oracles with cast and crew.
The event Q and A will be moderated by Producer Erick Garcia
and representatives from TotalAXIS and NALIP.
PROGRAM
7:30 PM - Cocktails Dinner
8:00 PM - Shorts FLIXfest (Dinner and Movie)
9:30 PM - Q and A with Erick Garcia, NALIP
10:00 PM - NETWORKING
Short #1: Clipping of Flowers by Writer/Director
Gloria Susan Zarate
Clipping of Flowers chronicles the early struggles
of a Latina writer's grandmother. As the writer pitches her
story, the parallels of her grandmother's tribulations endured
become a metaphor for those she endures in her own world.
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Short #2: INTELLIGENCE by writer Tim
Kernc and Director Allen Martinez
In present day Miami, COLLIN MATHERS, (Milo Ventimiglia -Rocky
Balboa, Cursed, Gilmore Girls) follows a hot lead to tie up
his feature story and reveal new graphic details behind closed
doors in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His lead is an elderly man
with the story of a lifetime and has much more intelligence
than Collin had ever imagined. And things get personal.
The background of this politically-charged
story is based on true historical events.
www.Intelligence-movie.com
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Short #3: Women With Altitude by Writer/Director
Sarah Vaill
Women With Altitude: Mind Over Mountains is
a documentary about American and Bolivian women's strength
to move beyond domestic violence. As a testimony to overcoming
difficult ordeals using strength and support, seven women
set out from San Francisco to climb a 20,000-foot peak in
the Bolivian Andes.
They discover their Bolivian counterparts face an uphill
battle of their own, lacking a single shelter in La Paz, the
capital of more than 1 million inhabitants. But three local
activists prove resilient and resourceful, on the issues as
much as on the snowy trek.
Beset by winter storms and altitude sickness, braving the
failure and fatalities of other teams on the mountain, the
Women With Altitude go for the summit with the Bolivian mindset
of querer es poder -If there's a will, there's a way. www.womenwithaltitude.org
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Short #4: Day Shift by Writer/Director
Diego Velasco
Day Shift tells the story of Julio Perez,
who is just trying to have a normal day unfortunately, he
doesn't live in a normal world. Now that the Latinos are in
charge, police look like gang members, illegal Canadians sell
fruit by the street corners, and getting to work has become
a huge pain in the ass www.subcultura.com
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Short #5: Common Practice by Writer/Director Marcos
Efron
A young boy's unique gift brings his working class Latino
neighborhood together in unexpected ways. www.marcosefron.com
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HOW TO ENJOY THIS FREE EVENT FROM TotalAXIS
The Preferred Seating Deal: Since there are only 150 dining
seats with an additional 100 spots in the screening area,
and a total capacity of 600+. The venue is being offered for
free; we will offer those members who make dinner reservations,
preferred seating. We encourage you to come dine with us and
watch a free movie and make new contacts. You must make dinner
reservations directly with CineSpace by calling 323-817-3456.
Seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
You must RSVP to this email FLIX@TotalAXIS.com
for seating only. Entry is FREE but you are responsible for
your own food and drinks.
CINESPACE
6356 Hollywood Blvd. (2d Floor)
(1 block west of Vine)
Hollywood, CA 90028
(Main Entrance on Hollywood Blvd. / Self and valet parking)
To RSVP to this event series, email us at FLIX@TotalAXIS.com
Sponsored by:
NALIP (www.NALIP.org)
CineSpace (www.Cine-Space.com)
TotalAXIS (www.TotalAXIS.com)
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A PREVIEW SCREENING OF
TRANSITION
JULY 1 and JULY 2, 2006
Democracy must be lived everyday,
not just on election day.
Mexican voter in July 2000
Transition tells the story of everyday democracy in
Mexico to better understand the historic steps forward.
(June 28, 2006, San Francisco, CA)
On July 2, 2006, Mexico will vote for its next president
and take another step on the road of an evolving democracy.
Mexico's election is considered a test for the
country's fragile democracy born of the victory
of President Vicente Fox, the country's first
opposition party president in more than 70 years. Transition
offers an opportunity to better understand what Mexican
voters seek at the polling booths this summer.
Transition is a vibrant, moving documentary
film about democracy in Mexico. On the street interviews
combine with unique footage of the historic 2000 elections
to bring greater understanding of the democratic process
in Mexico. The open, candid interviews and visual detail
engage the audience by presenting a view of Mexico and
Mexicans rarely seen. Transition allows Mexicans an
opportunity to share their expectations for democracy
in Mexico and share their opinions on how democracy
can be a truly transforming force. At this vital juncture,
Transition is an important film that sheds light on
Mexico's democracy today and into the future.
Transition is directed by Catherine
Herrera, a filmmaker and photojournalist, who lived
and worked in Mexico City from 1993 to 2001. Produced
by Flor de Miel Productions. Flor de Miel Productions
creates innovative and dynamic programming that deepens
coverage of events, news and people who impact Latino
and Native cultures in the U.S. and globally. Flor de
Miel Productions is a film production company offering
media that enlightens, educates and broadens understanding
of Latino and Indigenous cultures.
When: July 1, 2006, 7 p.m. -
Galeria de la Raza, www.galeriadelaraza.org,
July 2, 2006, 7 p.m. - MACLA San Jose, www.macla.org
For directions, more information and
to purchase tickets, visit www.transitionfilm.com
Congradulation to NALIP member
Angel Dean Lopez!
His script The Bent Dick Squad
was selected by Written By magazine, the
publication of the Writers Guild, as one of five best
unproduced drama pilots. The issue (Summer 2006)
is out now and contains an excerpt from the script and
an essay by him about its writing.
Angel Dean Lopez currently works as
co-producer on the Showtime series Sleeper Cell.
Previously he sharpened his character-based procedural
approach on the writing staffs of half a dozen network
dramas, including New York Undercover, and
Judging Amy. He has also completed numerous
feature film writing assignments for such producers
as Oliver Stone and Joel Silver. A Los Angeles native,
he has a BA from Harvard University and an MFA from
the School of Cinema-Television at University of Southern
California. He also teaches film and television writing
part.
To view an excerpt from The
Bent Dick SquadCLICK
HERE
ACOGIDA INTERNACIONAL AL CINE
PUERTORRIQUENO
La pelIcula Ruido,
que dirige el cineasta y miembro del capitulo de Puerto
Rico Cesar Rodriguez, ha sido aceptada
para competir en la categoria mundial del prestigioso
Festival Mundial de Cine de Montreal (Festival des Films
du Monde), que tendra lugar en Quebec
(Canada), del 24 de agosto al 4 de septiembre
proximo.
De acuerdo con una comunicacion
cursada la semana pasada al joven director y guionista
por el presidente del Festival des Films du Monde, Serge
Losique, quedamos sumamente impresionados con la
calidad de esta pelicula, por lo que decidieron
incluirla en tan importante
competicion.
En su misiva, Serge Losique tambien
felicito a Cesar Rodriguez, dominicano radicado en Puerto
Rico hace mas de una decada, y a su equipo
por la calidad de su trabajo.
Esta es una oportunidad
extraordinaria para la cinematografia puertorriquena
porque sera la primera vez que una pelicula
hecha en Puerto Rico competira en ese festival
de tanto prestigio, indico el director.
Ruido, primer largometraje de Cesar
Rodriguez, quien tiene a su haber varios cortometrajes,
como Devolviendome (2004), Deja-Vu (2005) y Ver al presidente
(2006), igualmente ha sido aceptada en la Seccion Opera
Prima de la VIII Muestra Internacional de Cine
de Santo Domingo, que se realizara del 19 al
28 de octubre, apunto por su parte Ruben
Chevres, socio del director en la empresa Cucubano Films
y coproductor ejecutivo del filme.
Protagonizada por la novel actriz boricua
Maria Coral Otero Soto y con un elenco que incluye a
Jose Rafael Alvarez, Blanca Lissette Cruz y Francisco
Capo, aparte de una aparicion especial del experimentado
actor Teofilo Torres, Ruido cuenta ademas con el talento
de Rafael Casiano como director fotografico y
musica original de Amed Irizarry. La pelicula
relata en una hora y 40 minutos la historia de Franchi,
una adolescente que, pese a sufrir una rara condicion
auditiva, lleva una vida normal hasta que un acontecimiento
inesperado destruye la relacion entre sus padres.
La situacion se agrava cuando su madre, tras
la dolorosa separacion, se involucra apresuradamente
en un romance con un apuesto hombre al que apenas conoce
cuando lo invita a mudarse a su casa, lo que hace de
la chica presa de miradas insinuantes, roces y cercamientos
cada vez mas directos que la asustan pero no
la paralizan, por lo que recurrira; a sus propios
medios para defenderse.
Es una pelicula de bajo presupuesto
pero de alta calidad, que habla de manera cruda de la
realidad cotidiana de lo que se conoce pero no se habla
en la sociedad puertorriquena: acoso sexual, abandono,
soledad y abuso infantil, advierte Cesar
Rodriguez, quien se muestra muy agradecido por
el apoyo logistico que le ha ofrecido
para la distribuciin Gustavo Rodriguez
de la 20th Century Fox.
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SCRIPTS WANTED BY PROD CO WITH STUDIO FIRST LOOK
DEAL
We are seeking scripts to go into production with ASAP. We
have funding and a first look
deal w/ a major studio!!!
Here's what we're looking for: Genre: Smart Horror, Noir,
Thriller, Suspense Budget: 500K - 1M Other Details: Prefer
a young cast, Limited Locations, and hopefully a good role
for a female in her 20's.
We're looking for something that can have commercial appeal
but also garner indie red...but we're open to all scripts
we find appealing.
TO SUBMIT: Be sure to mention you were referred
by Jeff Gund, and email any questions, or logline, synopsis,
and writing sample if you have it to:zoeticent@yahoo.com
HITN-TV Seeks Production Team for Award Winning Distance
Learning Program
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network,
Inc. (HITN-TV) was established in 1983 as a private non-profit
organization to create a network of non-commercial telecommunications
facilities to advance the educational, social, cultural, and
economic aspirations of Hispanics. Today HITN-TV remains the
first and only media conduit offering educational, enriching,
and empowering content to our nation's fastest growing
ethnic group.
Corriente Cultural is a Beacon Award winning distance learning
program for junior and high school students. A national pilot
of the program will be launched in the Fall and will include
Hispanic students from the East and West coast of the United
States. The format of the live program includes in studio
student participation, short documentaries on the subjects,
a panel, and a host.
The production team will include: Script Writer, Assistant/Associate
Producer, Director, and Editor.
Email resumes in Word or PDF format to ccollazo@hitn.org.
Please write Corriente Cultural on the subject line.
Deadline: July 15th 2006
CASTING CALL: San Antonio, TX
Open Crew Call Saturday July 8th, 2006 from 9am to 1pm -
San Antonio
The Rivalries of Jeremiah Miguel
Written and Directed by Eric Smith (Boomtown Productions)
30 Minute Short Film
All positions non-paid, possible deferred or % pay based on
experience Copy, Credit, Food provided
Additionals (i.e. travel, accommodations) non-paid, thus locals
preferred
BRING RESUME AND SELF TO:
Thousand Oaks Branch Library
4618 Thousand Oaks
San Antonio, Texas 78233
(210) 657-5205
Conference Room (seats to wait after signing up along wall)
*Crew and children will be given priority. Dress casual.
Saturday July 8th, 2006 from 9am to 1pm
Synopsis: A rustic, magical satire about
two small towns going to war over a statue,
coupled with the separation of a father and son at the Rio
Grande.
Crew needed: (all MUST have own reliable
transportation)
DP and Cameramen - versatile, artistic sense,
new okay - experience is good.
1 or 2 reliable production assistants Jack
or Jackette of all trades
Wardrobe will be responsible for
appropriate wardrobe both before and during production, checking
over each character before shooting to make sure they have
appropriate makeup and hair, etc will likely have a
wardrobe check at a rehearsal
Prop Coordinator responsible for
acquiring props for the director's approval and making
sure they are where they need to be for each scene, may work
in conjunction with wardrobe
Sound would be helpful if you have
your own equipment for off camera sound, ability to stand
for long periods of time holding up boom, extensive experience
preferred, height preferred
Grip(s)experience with tech aspects
of crew preferred, will be under the direction of the director
of photography
CASTING CALL: San Antonio, TX
SAY Si Media Arts Studios is looking for
actors. SAY Si students are working on a 15-20 min
short film. Production will start around July 10 through July
17. Most students have had extensive experience with video
production. No compensation but food and a copy of the finished
DVD will be provided.
WHEN: Saturday, July 1st
TIME: 2:30 pm to 5 pm
WHERE: SAY Si
1414 S. Alamo Studio 103
Ph: (210) 212-8666
Those interested please email Media
Arts Director, Gisha Zabala at gisha@saysi.org
BREAKDOWN PROJECT :
2 Females: 18-20 - Lead and Supporting characters.
All types and looks.
4 Males: late teens to early 20's - Lead and
Supporting characters All types and looks.
1 Female: 15-17 - Supporting character. All types
and looks
1 Male: late 30's to mid-40's - Minor
Character
1 Female: 40s, Caucasian - Supporting Character
Minor/ extra characters: Bus driver, Cashier
DANCERS WANTED: San Antonio, TX
DANCERS BACKGROUND needed for GET IT CRUNK!!
another YOUNG HUSTLAZ dance beat MUSIC VIDEO scheduled to
shoot on JULY 31st at the ZEN BAR (located at 221 E. Houston
St. 78205 in between St. Mary's St. and Navarro St.) There
is a map at www.zenbar.com under the CONTACT US tab.
If you'll remember, TEXAS GIRLS by the Young
Hustlaz got lots of play on MUN2.
Interested women 21 up can call
Pedro @ 210-279-6328 or email Dora at doralpena@hotmail.com
for more info.
*No pay, but all participants get a copy of the
video.
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