THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF HOT LATINO STARS
Featuring Domestic and International Screenings, Industry Panels, Special Events and a
Family Weekend!
-Tickets on sale July 5th-

NEW YORK, NY (June 27, 2006) — The 7th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) announces its exciting line-up of films and events representing the best in new U.S. Latino and Latin American filmmaking. This year’s festival features some of the hottest Latin talent in the industry, including Roselyn Sanchez, Diego Luna, and Edward James Olmos. The festival runs from July 25-30 at several theaters in New York, including Regal Union Square Stadium 14 (Broadway, at 13th Street), The Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street), The Lighthouse International, Ames Auditorium (111 East 59th Street), and the Imaginasian Theater (239 East 59th Street).
More than just a film festival, NYILFF showcases over 60 domestic and international feature films, documentaries, and shorts and features special events like Dominican Night, Cinema Under the Stars, NYILFF New Music Showcase, NYILFF Vanguard and NYILFF Family Weekend. The six-day schedule of events highlights the full range of Latino culture, with events for every segment of the community.
“It has always been our mission to provide opportunity and a supportive atmosphere for Latino filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work,” said NYILFF executive director Calixto Chinchilla. “This year’s offerings address major issues affecting Latinos today and help to spread awareness of Latino culture and contributions to American society.”
NYILFF is honored to have HBO return as the presenting sponsor. “As a company, HBO has been strongly committed to supporting and promoting the best of the creative Latino community for many years,” said Adrion Porter, director of Market Development for HBO. "Our long-term relationship with the NYILFF, especially with the Latino Filmmaker Competition, speaks to that commitment and to the pivotal role that the festival has been playing in the development and promotion of Latino talent.”
Opening this year’s festival is director Carlos Bolado’s SOLO DIOS SABE (ONLY GOD KNOWS), starring Diego Luna, Alica Braga, Jose Maria Yazpik, and Cecilia Suarez. SOLO is Mexican director Bolado’s second feature film, following his successful and acclaimed 1998 debut BAJO CALIFORNIA: EL LIMITE DEL TIEMPO, which garnered seven Mexican Oscars. Luna (Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN) plays a Mexican journalist who offers to help a Brazilian student (Braga) who has been stranded in Tijuana without a passport. Passions ignite as the two go down a path they will not soon forget.
Other festival highlights include the world premiere screening of YELLOW, directed by Alfredo de Villa and starring Roselyn Sanchez, DB Sweeney, Manny Perez, Jaime Tirelli, and Bill Duke. An underdog film about the great American Dream, YELLOW follows the story of an aspiring young dancer (Sanchez) who despite all odds makes it the toughest place of all, New York City. Heineken is presenting both the screening and post-screening party. Audiences and filmmakers will also have the opportunity to participate in industry panel discussions and events to foster their understanding of both the creative and business aspects of the movie-making process.

The festival’s Closing Night Presentation is the winner of the 2006 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. A Sony Pictures Classics Release, QUINCEAÑERA, directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, stars Emily Rios, Jesse Garcia, Araceli Guzmán-Rico, and Jesus Castanos-Chima. Tradition, teenage sexuality, and gentrification collide as preparations are made for a quinceañera party. With her fifteenth birthday swiftly approaching, Magdalena’s biggest concerns are her quinceañera dress, the Hummer limo, and, most of all, her boyfriend.
Other film highlights include:

Domestic Features Include:
E.S.L. (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) directed by Youssef Delara
JUST LIKE THE SON directed by Morgan J. Freeman
PUSH directed by Dave Rodriguez
SPLINTER directed by Michael D. Olmos - NALIP Member
THE VIRGIN OF JUAREZ directed by Kevin James Dobson
WELCOME BACK TO THE BARRIO directed by Jaime Mariscal
International Features Include:
A DIOS MOMO directed by Leonardo Ricagni
AGUA CON SAL directed by Pedro Pérez-Rosado
CASI CASI directed by Tony Vallés and Jaime Vallés
Ladrones Y Mentirosos (Thieves and Liars) directed by Ricardo Mendez Matta
MALAS TEMPORADAS directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca
TUMBA Y TUMBAO directed by Steve Carillo and Eduardo Ortega del Río
For a full roster of films and schedule, please visit www.NYLatinofilm.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dominican Night
A popular night and a homegrown tradition at NYILFF, Dominican Night this year will be presented by Chivas Regal and the Dominican American Professional Alliance. This night will include several great films from today’s emerging filmmakers giving insight into Dominican culture and displaying the contributions that Dominicans have made to New York and American society. The main feature is a Latino Public Broadcasting showcase presentation: LA REPUBLICA DE BEISBOL: LOS GRANDES DOMINICANOS DEL JUEGO AMERICANO (REPUBLIC OF BASEBALL: THE DOMINICAN GIANT OF THE AMERICAN GAME) directed by Daniel Manatt. A passionate story of the first generation of players from the Dominican Republic, this is a tale of heroes who overcame poverty, government brutality, and racism in America to achieve their dreams.
NYILFF Family Weekend
This year’s NYILFF Family Weekend will be presented by Cartoon Network and will offer a variety of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Activities include family-friendly screenings, costumed character appearances, music courtesy of 103.5 WKTU, free ices courtesy of Uncle Louie G., games, contests, gift give-aways and free beverages, courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company. NYILFF Family Weekend will take place at the JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023.

IMAGEN 2006 AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 29, 2006 — The 21st Annual Imagen Awards’ 2006 Nominees were announced Thursday, June 29 at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Conference Center in North Hollywood. The Imagen Awards Gala is scheduled for August 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The Imagen Awards, will be presenting in 16 categories. Imagen was established in 1985 to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media, and to increase Latino representation at all levels of the entertainment industry.

Special awards were also announced: talented director and choreographer Kenny Ortega will receive the Creative Achievement Award and producer Gregory Nava will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award & the President’s Award to Susan Whiting, CEO of Nielsen Media Research.

Nominees include:

FILM
Best Picture
The Lost City: Directed by Andy Garcia and distributed by Lions Gate Films.
Take The Lead: Directed by Liz Friedlander and distributed by New Line Cinema.
The Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl: Directed by Robert Rodriguez and distributed by Miramax Films.

Best Actor
Andy Garcia, The Lost City: Directed by Andy Garcia and distributed by Lions Gate Films.
Antonio Banderas, Take the Lead: Directed by Liz Friedlander and distributed by New Line Cinema.
Antonio Banderas, Legend of Zorro: Directed by Martin Campbell and distributed by Sony Pictures
John Leguizamo, Sueño: Directed by Renee Chabria and distributed by Destination Films

Best Actress
America Ferrera, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Directed by Ken Kwapis and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Jessica Alba, Fantastic Four: Directed by Tim Story and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Cameron Diaz, In Her Shoes: Directed by Curtis Hanson and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Ines Sastre, The Lost City: Directed by Andy Garcia and distributed by Lions Gate Films.

Best Director
Andy Garcia, The Lost City: distributed by Lions Gate Films.
Robert Rodriguez, Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl: distributed by Miramax Films.
Fernando Meirelles, The Constant Gardner: distributed by Focus Features.
Robert Rodriguez, Sin City: distributed by Miramax Films.

Best Theatrical Short or Student Film
My Backyard was a Mountain:  Directed by Adam Schlachter
La Cerca (The Fence): Directed by S.J. Main
Rosa: Directed by Wiliam Sten Olsson
Mama Said: Directed by Yasmina Cádiz

TELEVISION
Best Primetime Series
The West Wing: John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television; NBC
Epitafios: Pol-Ka Producciones in association with HBO Entertainment; HBO
George Lopez Show: Fortis Films, Mohawk Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television; ABC
Walkout: Maya Pictures and Amicus Entertainment and Y.O.Y. Productions in association with HBO Films; HBO
ER: Constant c, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Television; NBC

Best Actor
Jimmy Smits, The West Wing: John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television; NBC
Michael Peña, Walkout: Maya Pictures and Amicus Entertainment and Y.O.Y. Productions in association with HBO Films; HBO
George Lopez, The George Lopez Show: Fortis Films, Mohawk Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television; ABC
Edward James Olmos, Battle Star Galactica: R&D TV, Sky TV and USA Cable Entertainment; The Sci-Fi Channel
Danny Pino, Cold Case: CBS Productions, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Warner Bros. Television; CBS

Best Actress
Alexa Vega, Walkout: Maya Pictures and Amicus Entertainment and Y.O.Y. Productions in association with HBO Films; HBO
Constance Marie, The George Lopez Show: Fortis Films, Mohawk Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television; ABC
Rosa Blasi, Strong Medicine: Sony Pictures Television, By The Lake Productions, Columbia TriStar Television Inc., Lifetime Television, Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil’ Whoop Productions, Wooster Group; Lifetime Television
Vanessa Hudgens, High School Musical: First Street Films, Salty Pictures Inc., Walt Disney Pictures; Disney Channel
Lisa Vidal, Odd Girl Out: Jaffe/Braunstein Films Ltd., Lifetime Television; Lifetime Television

Best Supporting Actor
Freddy Rodriguez, Six Feet Under: Actual Size and the Greenblatt/Janollari Studios in association with HBO Entertainment; HBO
Carlos Bernard, 24: Real Time Production; Fox Network
Benito Martinez, The Shield: Fox Television Network, Sony Pictures Television, The Barn Productions, Inc., 20th Century Fox Television, Columbia TriStar Television Inc.; FX Networks
Raymond Cruz, The Closer: The Shephard/Robin Company, in association with Warner Bros. Television; TNT
Mario Lopez, The Bold & the Beautiful: Bell-Phillip Television Productions; CBS

Best Supporting Actress
Cote de Pablo, NCIS: Belisarius Productions, Paramount Television, Thinkfilm; CBS
Justina Machado, Six Feet Under: Actual Size and the Greenblatt/Janollari Studios in association with HBO Entertainment; HBO
Eva La Rue, CSI Miami: Alliance Atlantis Communications, CBS Productions, The American Travelers, Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Touchstone Television; CBS
Gina Ravera, The Closer: The Shephard/Robin Company, in association with Warner Bros. Television; TNT

Best Documentary for Television or Film
Behind the Mask of Zorro: El Norte Productions; History Channel
Viva Baseball: Shoot the Moon Productions; Spike TV
Mirror Dance: Shirley Road Productions; PBS
The New Los Angeles: Beyond the Dream; PBS

Best Variety or Reality Show
El Reto Final Nissan: Animus Group and Zeal Television; Fox Sports en Español
LATV Shadows: LATV
Mex 2 the Max: LATV
MADE: Girly Girl: MTV Network

Best Children’s Programming
Dora the Explorer: Nickelodeon Network; Nickelodeon Network
Go, Diego, Go: Nickelodeon Network; Nickelodeon Network
High School Musical: First Street Films, Salty Pictures Inc., Walt Disney Pictures; Disney Channel
Nick News, with Linda Ellerbee: Lucky Duck Productions and Nickelodeon Network; Nickelodeon Network

Best National Informational Programming
Alcanzando El Exito Escolar: Univision Television Group
LatinEyes: ILDK Media
American Latino TV: AIM Tell-A-Vision Group’s Maximas Productions
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: SiTV

Best Local Informational Programming
Mid-Day Sunday: KTTV
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo: KTTV
Vista L.A.: ABC7
KCBS-TV News "Villaraigosa Interview": KCBS
A Place of Our Own: KCET

Best On-Air Advertising
HBO Latino Image: HBO
En Otoño: HBO
Hispanic Heritage Month: SiTV
Reventon Image Spot: Mun2
The Bold & The Beautiful: CBS

Please bring your bio and CD of music if applicable.  If selected to perform at the Latin Expo USA talent show case, you must provide your own music, which must be in CD format.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, email eblast@documentary.org
or visit http://www.documentary.org

CONVOCATORIA DE CORTOMETRAJES A FILM SLAM 4

UNKNOWN ARTISTS SUMMER THEATER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR KIDS!!!!!!!
   
A four week intensive theater program from August 1st-24th
 
Unknown Theater's Summer Training Program is a full-immersion theater and related arts program designed to celebrate the imagination. We offer a safe and creative environment for every child interested in having fun and growing as a creative person. The collaboration, discipline, and personal exploration inherent in the theatrical process will enrich all aspects of the lives of the children who participate.

Our program has also been designed with parents' needs in mind. With a flexible schedule, convenient pick-up and drop-off times, and affordable fees, you'll love the program almost as much as your kids will!

For children ages 8-13 (Limited class size—enroll now!)
 
Unknown Theater
1110 North Seward Street
Hollywood, CA 90038
 
3 days a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
3 Enrollment Options: Mornings, Afternoons, or All-Day
Open-house presentation for parents on August 26th!
 
Enrollment deadline: July 25th ($100 Deposit Required)
 
A diverse curriculum to excite young hearts and minds! Our Summer Training Program is a dynamic collection of hands-on classes to introduce your
child to all aspects of the performing arts.
 
Tuesday Classes: Comedy Improv, Modern Dance, Songmaking from E&M, Stage Combat and Sword Play
Wednesday Classes: Playwriting, Mask and Mime, Theater History, Yoga for Youngsters.
Thursday Classes: Ensemble Choir, Martial Arts, Discovering Shakespeare, Acting 101 AND Optional Theater Games Class from 4pm-6pm: The optional Theater Games Class, combined with the Full Day Program, makes our Summer Training Program a day-long event, which can keep your child engaged and learning from 9am-6pm three days a week! You can even decide on a daily basis whether or not to take advantage of this entertaining class. You can pick your child up at 5pm or 6pm, and fees are $10 per hour. Visit the pricing page for more information, and the curriculum page for a class description.

Prices range from $350-$800 (Family discounts and payment plans are
available.)
 
More Information about the Curriculum, Teachers, Days and Times, Pricing: http://www.unknownkids.com/

www.unknowntheater.com

July 8 Reception Honoring Congresswoman Hilda L. Solís

Please join Event Chairs: Dr. J. Mario Molina, Corinne Sanchez, Esq., Dr. Richard and Rebecca Zapanta and the Host Committee: Richard and Theresa Amador, Holly Bode, Ingrid Duran, Mark Magaña, Catherine Pino, Bea Stotzer, and Joe Velasquez, among others, at a reception honoring:

Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis
Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus'
Health Care Task Force

with Special Guest Jackie Guerra
Actress and Comedienne

Saturday, July 8th, 2006
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Convention Center Holiday Inn Hotel
1020 S. Figueroa Street, San Jose Room
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(1 block north of the Convention Center)

Event Chair: $2,000
Sponsor: $1,000
Friend: $500
Tickets: $100

Please R.S.V.P. by Thursday, July 6th to Adrianna or Drew at 310/477-8081.

LATINO MEN SPEAK UP
AWARD-WINNING WRITER OF YO SOY LATINA ! 
CREATES A MALE PLAY; WITH A TWIST
conceived and directed by
Linda Nieves-Powell

Starring
Olivia Berrios
Phoenix Carnevale
Michelle Concha
Sara Contreras
Antonia Marrero
Lina Sarrapochiello
Rhina Valentin
Mercedes Vasquez
Kathy Vega

NEW YORK , NY (June 15, 2006) If a woman asks a man to bear his soul, he’ll ask why.  If a man asks a woman to bear her soul, she'll try.  What would happen if a woman became a man to help bear his soul?"   This is the question that the women of Latino Flavored Productions Inc. will attempt to answer in the new groundbreaking play entitled JOSE CAN SPEAK.

Filmmaker Sees the Mexico Left Behind
Filmmaker Sees the Mexico Left Behind
As debate centers on Mexicans entering the U.S., NALIP member Yolanda Cruz also considers the lives that migrants leave.
By Frank Kosa

SITV seeks a Segment Producer and Manager of Post Production

Job Title: Segment Producer
Job Description: Experienced with TV/music/variety show. Candidate should be able to quickly:

• write in-depth creative, entertaining, engaging interview questions
• write video tags, ins and outs and tosses
• Conduct pre-interviews with potential guests and turn those interviews into great segments
• Must be topical, well versed in various music genres with an interest with all things pop culture, actors, movies and tv shows.
• Must be able to pull compelling video clips from movies or videos that add to guest interviews.
• Work comfortably in a fast, hectic production environment. Great team player.
• Professional, good phone demeanor (will be talking to celebrities and their representatives).
• Comfortable working the floor during taping, (our show is shot live to tape, must be able to work quickly, and have an innate ability to know how to get the audience/dancers involved in order to create a good show)

Please contact:  Danny Ohman or Marlen Landin 323-256-8900
Dohman@sitv.com  or Mlandin@sitv.com

Job Title: Manager of Post Production, FULL TIME, with Benefits
Job Description: English speaking Latino National Cable Network seeks Manager of Post Production for immediate start (check us out: www.sitv.com). EOE.
 
Job Requirements: Oversee/maintain technical/broadcast standards & delivery elements for all original programming while supervising Machine Room Staff. Multi-task/Interface with Editors & Audio Mixers to organize/coordinate on-time delivery elements. Extensive experience of Final Cut Pro 5 including trouble shooting & input/output to digibeta required.  Willingness to embrace projects to fulfill the overall needs of the Production Team.
 
Salary: Please include Salary History in Email cover letter.

Email Cover Letter & Resume to:  postproduction@sitv.com

MALE VOCALIST NEEDED FOR COMMERCIAL SPOT (non-union)

Male Vocalist Needed with a “Beach Boys” sound for a local commercial spot. Your demo should reflect a good ability to sing harmonies. Recording to take place in Los Angeles, on the Westside.
There is pay.

To be considered, please email an mp3 with a sample of your voice. A single mp3 file that is an edited demo with several examples is preferred.  If that is not available, you may send up to 2 files as individual songs.  Please email your demos to: JeffGManagement@mindspring.com

Please put “Male Vocalist Demo Submission” in the subject line. Demos sent to any other address than the one listed above will NOT be considered – if the mailbox becomes full, simply wait and try again.

Thanks, and looking forward to receiving you demos!

Seeking Young Director
I am looking for a young director, either still in film school or recently graduated, to partner with for the "Mercury Short Film Challenge" who may be shy a good shooting script. I would provide an original short film script, and my producing abilities. Once we connect we can sort the details. I live in LA but have two scripts one for a Miami production, and one for New York City. Please check me out at my website www.katrinaelias.com and shoot me an email:  kelias1056@aol.com  Thanks! Katrina

Job Openings at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2007
Festival Coordinator
The Festival is looking for a qualified Festival Coordinator to work closely with the Festival Director. This is a part-time position.

• Work closely with the Festival Director in all areas of the Festival including programming, special events, development, volunteers, publicity and marketing
• Update festival databases, keep the Festival timeline and schedule of special events and programs
• Communicate with all departments to make sure deadlines are met
• Conduct research to assist the development process of every department
• Participate in staff meetings and help the Festival Director prepare the agenda and notes for each meeting
• Help Festival Director in determining operational logistics of the Festival
• Work with all departments to assure deliverables from festival vendors and sponsors
• Oversee and coordinate physical production of events with respective departments
• Manage and assure break-down of facilities and equipment pickup/return.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven project management capability
• Should be able to work independently as well as a team player
• Ability to effectively manage staff and volunteers
• Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel) and access to Internet

A great opportunity to enter the entertainment industry and learn how a festival runs.

Media Development Associate

• Work closely with the Festival Director and Development Director in implementing media sponsorship goals within print, television, radio and online platforms
• Proactively research and identify appropriate media prospects
• Approach media prospects via phone and in person meetings for follow-up or pitching purposes when necessary
• Develop proposals to media sponsors and close deals with targeted prospects by sending out sponsorship agreements
• Work closely with the sponsorship coordinator to ensure media sponsor contract obligations are fulfilled
• Ensure appropriate media sponsor cultivation during and after the Festival
• Promote the Festival and network wherever appropriate
• Must be professional and proficient at writing proposals
• Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel) and access to Internet are required

If you are interested in these positions and want to being involved with the Festival early on, please send an email with your resume at info@indianfilmfestival.org.

ITVS Seeks Publicist and National Community Relations Coordinator: San Francisco, CA

Title: Publicist
Reports to: Director of Communications

The Independent Television Service, Inc. (ITVS) is a nonprofit organization created and chartered by Congress to make unique, provocative, compelling programs for public television by independent producers. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary: The Publicist is responsible for coordinating institutional promotional efforts on behalf of ITVS, select initiatives and television programs on PBS, and the various funding initiatives available through ITVS. Serving as a key communications staff member, the Publicist implements select local and national promotional campaigns; helps plan and execute special promotional events such as press conferences and screenings, and serves as an assistant to the ITVS Director of Communications. The Publicist fully manages the editorial production of ITVS’s bi-annual publication, Beyond the Box. ITVS seeks a person who can work both independently and as a part of a dynamic 3-person (in office) publicity team, has excellent follow-through and proven media relations skills, is creative, diplomatic and has a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will have well developed written and communication skills, as well as superior organizational and multi-project promotional management skills. Experience in public media is a plus but not a requirement.

Duties and responsibilities:
· Develop and implement promotional efforts around the ITVS funding initiatives, ITVS Community Relations campaigns and ITVS Interactive projects.
· In collaboration with ITVS Director of Communications, develop key messaging points for institutional use, and create talking points to support the through brand of ITVS and its many platforms across the organization.
· Manage the production and distribution of ITVS’s semi-annual publication BEYOND THE BOX.
· Assist with in-house editing and proofreading/copyediting needs.
· Work with ITVS Communications staff to develop media training for staff.
· Assist ITVS Director of Communications in relationship building with key stake-holders including PBS, stations, elected officials, NGOs and other community-based organizations in relation to ITVS corporate communications efforts.
· Manage ITVS’s show-specific promotional efforts such as key co-productions with public television strands, including any collaborative publicity efforts. Managing the creation of all associated print and electronic program publicity materials such as press kits, and collaborating in the creation of other promotional materials such as postcards, posters, flyers, ads, etc.
· Assist Director of Communications and other Communications staff in planning, producing and promoting special ITVS institutional events.
· Assist Director of Communications in researching strategies and opportunities to promote ITVS International’s funding initiatives and international TV series, TRUE STORIES.
· Manage clip filings and produce clipping reports in a timely manner to be sent to program producers, and collecting and posting in the database accolades for each show.
· Work with PR team to produce reports and aggregate quarterly metrics data on ITVS publicity activity.
· Serve as spokesperson as necessary on behalf of ITVS institutionally and to direct reporters as appropriate organization spokespeople both internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree, minimum 2-3 years experience in public relations. Broadcast promotion and experience in public media, publishing and copy-editing a plus. Proficiency in Word, Filemaker, Excel and Internet research, with experience in Photoshop and Quark desirable. Understanding of relevant social issues and experience in underrepresented communities locally, nationally and internationally is helpful. Experience iworking with ethnic media and other niche press also important.

For more information about ITVS, visit http://www.itvs.org. To apply, email cover letter, resume and one to two-page writing sample to PersonNameitvs@itvs.org. Please put Publicist in the subject of your email. No application or enquiries will be taken via telephone. Deadline: July 18, 2006.

...........................................................................................

Title: National Community Relations Coordinator
Reports to: National Community Relations Manager

Independent Television Service, Inc. (www.itvs.org) is a nonprofit organization created and chartered by Congress to make unique, provocative, compelling programs for public television by independent producers. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary: The National Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day activities of ITVS Community’s flagship national screening program ITVS Community Cinema. The Coordinator will provide day-to-day supervision and support for 8 Regional Outreach Coordinators based in markets across the country, and liaise with public television station outreach and communications staff, and local, regional and national organizations working as partners on individual screening events or with the program as a whole. The Coordinator will also have responsibility for providing administrative support to the Community Relations program, with an emphasis on tracking and maintaining metrics and reporting for our programs and activities. The Coordinator will also perform some duties as an assistant to the National Community Relations Manager.

ITVS Community is the national community and civic engagement program of the Independent Television Service and the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. Through national community engagement campaigns in support of groundbreaking independently produced documentary films, and our flagship community outreach program ITVS Community Cinema, ITVS Community works to extend the impact of films scheduled for broadcast on public television. ITVS Community aims to create social capital by bringing together leading organizations working on key social issues, community and government leaders, neighbors, friends, and supporters around the films we support. ITVS Community also takes a lead role in supporting government relations and building relationships with leading national and international organizations for ITVS.

ITVS seeks a person who can work independently, has excellent follow through, has strong personal communications and facilitation skills, is creative, diplomatic and has a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will have well-developed written and communication skills as well as superior organizational and database management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Day-to-day management and support of ITVS Community Cinema operations
* Day-to-day management and support of Regional Outreach Coordinators
* Create and manage production of promotional and other materials for Community Cinema program
* Organize and facilitate monthly ROC conference calls
* Establish and maintain working relationships with co-presenting organizations and public television station outreach staff
* Work with Manager to expand Community Cinema to new markets
* Update and maintain content for outreach section of itvs.org
* Collect, edit and distribute ROC field reports, quarterly metrics, and maintain database with all program information
* Create, organize and maintain outreach files and databases
* Organize and support annual ROC retreat
* Collaborate with National Community Relations Mgr on special projects

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors' degree, minimum 3 years experience in social issues community outreach and education. Event production and/or public relations experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Filemaker, Excel and Internet research. Understanding of relevant social issues, experience working in underrepresented communities locally and nationally. A track record in working in the non-profit/independent sector. A commitment to progressive social engagement and building a better community.

START DATE: This position has a firm start date of August 14; candidates must be available to begin work on August 14, 2006.

Email cover letter, resume, and one-page writing sample to [ mailto:itvs@itvs.org ]itvs@itvs.org by no later than Friday, July 14, 2006. Please put Community Relations Coordinator in the subject of your email.

No applications or enquiries will be taken via telephone. For more information on ITVS please go to itvs.org/outreach.

Video Game Writer
Job location: Mesa, AZ

We are looking for writers to join our team creating an MMO based on the Stargate TV series.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for games and a talent for dramatic writing.  You are creative, hard working and results oriented.  We encourage diverse applicants.

Required Skills and Experience:
- Compose compelling dialog, missions, story lines, character backgrounds, and lore descriptions
- Passion for games; Good understanding of writing stories for games
- Understanding of science fiction and MMOs
- Abillity to identify design and content issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Organized and work well under deadlines
Bonus skills:
· Previous game industry, television, advertising or journalism experience
· Passion for playing MMOs

Please submit resumes to: jobs@Cheyenneme.com

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA
MARIACHI MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
AEA T.Y.A. Contract

Play Description:
Unique musical adapataion of Much Ado About Nothing set in early
Califronia following the Battle of Puebla (celebrated on Cinco de Mayo).
Claudio and Benedick, young Mexican soldiers returning home in triumph,
find themselves unexpectedly in love with two pioneering women, Hero and
Beatrice.

Audition Dates:
Thursday, July 13th & Friday, July 14th – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July 16th - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Audition Location:
San Gabriel Civic Auditorium
320 South Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Dance Studio - enter through back stage door entrance

Character Descriptions:
Beatrice: 25-35, Leonard's niece, Alto
Benedick: 25-35, Gentleman in Don Pedro's army and friend of Claudio, Baritone
Claudio: 20-30, War hero in Don Pedro's army, 1st or 2nd Tenor
Hero: 20-30, Leonard's daughter, Mezzo-Soprano
Borracho: 20-30, Don Juan's follower
Margaret: 20-30, Maid to Hero and lover of Borracho
Don Juan: 25-35, Don Pedro's illegitimate half-brother
Don Pedro: 30-40, Prince of Aragon
Leonard: 40-60, Mayor of Messina
Dogberry: 40-60, Master Constable in Messina
Verges: 30-50, Dogberry's partner
Judge/Friar: 35-60, Presides over Borracho's trial / Officiates at wedding of Claudio and Hero

Preparation:
1 comedic monologue & 1 dramatic monologue not to exceed 2 minutes total
(one contemporary, one Shakespeare)
Bring a short song of your choice and sheet music in your key
Bring pix & resumes
First Rehearsal is July 22nd, 2006.
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays and Sundays between July 22nd and
August 19th, afternoons in Los Angeles.  Specific times and location TBD.

First Performance is August 20th, 2006.
Additional performance dates TBD.  Performances will be held between
August 20th, 2006 and June 30th, 2007.  Performances are usually held
weekday mornings.

Per Performance T.Y.A. Contract – Rehearsals: $11/hr; Performances:
$82/performance

SEND SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL TO CASTING@EASTLACLASSIC.ORG BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH @ NOON

CASTING CALL: Tucson, AZ
Heathen Stevens is looking for actors. Production will hopefully take place between the first week and second week in August, in Tucson, Arizona. All positions are NON-PAID, however, a copy of the completed DVD will be provided. "Heathen Stevens" is a character drama hence actors with acting experience preferred. Actors with idiosyncratic looks are especially encouraged for the roles of the "Stevens." However all individuals will be considered. The following roles are available.

Major roles:
Bernardo the Buddhist (Steven #1) - Hispanic, Male, 20's. Character tends to have an innocent and curious nature, nonchalant in conversation. Must have some sort of presence. Opposite character of Steven #2, #3.
Adam the Atheist (Steven #2) - Caucasian, Male, 20's. A rebel without a cause kind of character. Roguish personality. Anti-heroish demeanor (think Nicholson in Cuckoo's Nest). Twinkle in the eye.
Jeff the Jew (Steven #3) - Caucasian, Male, 20's. Compliment to Adam the Atheist. Sarcastic, pessimistic, realistic, character especially enjoys questioning and correcting people.
Jedediah the Christian - Caucasian or African American, Male, 40's. Must have presence, but especially strong voice. Distinct regional accent (type unsure) preferred; however, will make exceptions to distinct and powerful voice. Despite voice, an introverted character.
Martha the  Christian - Caucasian or African American, Female, 40's. Compliment to Jedediah (wife). More extroverted character with also a distinct voice. 
James the Chrisian - Caucasian or African American, Male, 18-23. Son of Jedediah, Martha. Extremely introverted character. Often melancholy.
Old Producer, Male, 40's, Young Producer - Male, 30's. Ethnicity or age extremely variable. Will be cast based on chemistry with one another. Regardless think Hollywood. Suits.

Minor roles:
Host: Type of individual that could be seen on television.

If interested in an audition, please e-mail an inquiry with headshot or picture (if available) to sheygodoy@yahoo.com.  Thank you for your time.