National PBS Premiere on P.O.V.
Tuesday, August 1 at 10 p.m.
(check your local listings)

The proud Mexican tradition of corrido music-captured in the performances of Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte and the late Chalino Sanchez-provides both heartbeat and backbone to this rich examination of songs, drugs and dreams along the U.S./Mexico border. Al Otro Lado follows Magdiel, an aspiring corrido composer from the drug capital of Mexico, as he faces two difficult choices to better his life: to traffic drugs or to risk his life crossing the border illegally into the United States. Performance footage by corrido superstars are interspersed with the day-to-day struggles of Magdiel as he embarks on an uncertain journey. Al Otro Lado explores the world of drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and the corrido music that chronicles it all.
Tune-in and Talk Back by sharing your point of view about the broadcast!
Sign-on to P.O.V. Interactive to engage in ongoing dialogue about the issues raised in the broadcast with viewers nationwide after broadcast.
Email: pov@pbs.org, or call 800-688-4768 to share your thoughts about Al Otro Lado .

To learn more about the film, download the discussion guide and lesson plans, buy the Film or get involved, visit: www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/alotrolado
or go to www.altamurafilms.com.

Deadline Extension For Sag Contracted Films

NBC Comedy Short Cuts Submissions Due August 7


 
In support of Screen Actors Guild and the many options they offer to independent filmmakers to work with SAG actors under an agreement that honors the standards and protections of their Guild, NBC Universal has agreed to extend the Comedy Short Cuts deadline for films produced under SAG experimental short, student film or other agreements. The new deadline is August 7, 2006.
 
Comedy Short Cuts is a festival produced by NBC Universal to uncover diverse talent in front of and behind the camera for future development. It is a unique showcase of independent short comedy films and videos with a culturally diverse production team, cast or theme.
 
Semi-finalists’ films will be screened before an industry audience in New York on August 29, and finalists will be sent to L.A. for an exclusive screening on September 20. All finalists will be screened at NBC’s soon-to-be-launched comedy Internet channel www.DotComedy.com in September.
 
The winning filmmaker will be given the chance to pitch to NBC comedy
development and meet with top executives at Rogue Pictures and Focus Features. Additional prizes and opportunities are soon to be announced.
 
Go to www.comedyshortcutsnbc.com for further details.

Call for Entries
Seeds of Intolerance Competition
August 15th Deadline to be extended (date pending)

In partnership with the Third Millennium Foundation, Current is unveiling “Seeds of Tolerance,” an opportunity for aspiring journalists and filmmakers to produce short-form videos, or “pods,” on the issue of unlearning intolerance and understanding diversity.

We want your videos on tolerance. Your video can discuss racism, sexism, homophobia, economic or social class, disability, age or religion. Tell us what tolerance means to you.

$100,000 for the producer
Out of all the entries, five semi-finalists will air on the network, and the grand prize winner will earn $100,000 cash, along with an additional $15,000 to a relevant charity of his or her choice. Two finalists will walk away with $10,000 each. All of the entries are eligible to be aired on the network.

Special guests Paul Haggis, Melissa Etheridge, Edward Norton, and Margaret Cho will help judge the finalists.

Go to www.current.tv/tolerance for all the details.

Call for Entries
Discount Deadline: August 18, 2006
Final Deadline: September 8, 2006

The New York Festivals International Film & Video Awards recognize "The World's Best Work" in informational, educational and industrial film productions and corporate video. The competition also covers short film, feature-length film and home videos. Now approaching its 50th anniversary, the Film & Video Awards sees entries from over 30 countries around the world.

The competition is accepting entries in the following categories:
Documentaries
Business Theatre
Short and Feature Length Films
Home Video Productions
Distance Learning
Slide Productions
Multi-Screen Productions

Visit www.newyorkfestivals.com to get details about categories and the rules and regulations, and use the Quick Code above your name on the mailing label to jumpstart your entry process. All entries completed online by August 18, 2006 receive a 10% discount when you use your Quick Code.

Call For Entries
Deadline 9/30/06

Insight Awards
Honoring Film & Digital Media Artists who bring awareness to issues that affect the Global Community

Download an Entry Kit: www.insightawards.com

SAGIndie's New Diversity Series Calls for Films

SAGIndie has announced the launch of a new diversity screening series, a program dedicated to promoting films with a diverse cast and/or diverse themes.

The series, created in association with the Screen Actors Guild, was established with the goal of increasing employment opportunities for performers of all types, especially in diverse or low-budget projects.

The screenings will be held quarterly in New York and Los Angeles, with other cities to follow.

SAGIndie has also issued a call for submissions of films that fit specific criteria.

To be considered for inclusion, email indiespotlight@sag.org, with subject line "Diversity Submission."

The inaugural diversity screening will be Michael Kang's new film The Motel, which The New York Times called a "perfectly observed portrait" that "captures the glum desperation of inhabiting the biological limbo of early adolescence."

Cinema en tu Idioma presents Viva Cuba

The Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to present VIVA CUBA, an audience favorite at the 2006 San Diego Latino Film Festival, for the August installment of Cinema en tu Idioma. This adventure about a childhood friendship threatened by parents of different backgrounds will enjoy a one-week exclusive run at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center August 18 - 24.

Tickets are available at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center box office prior to each screening for $8.50 General Admission and $6.50 Students, Seniors and "Aficionado del Cine Latino" Members.  For additional information on VIVA CUBA and Cinema en tu Idioma, please visit www.sdlatinofilm.com or call 619-230-1938 

Award Winning NALIP Producer/Director Frank Aragon Teaches Class
Learn how to use the most modern technology to make your film a reality.

Using the example of 1211 Entertainment's latest film "Hollywood Familia" and HVX-200P along with AVID MEDIA COMPOSER and AVID EXPRESS PRO HD.

Producer/Director Frank Aragon will show you how to make your film look big, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

Frank Aragon will teach a three day weekend intensive on the plus and negatives of using this new technology.

Frank Aragon and 1211 Entertainment were the first to shoot a feature film using the Panasonic HVX-200P and having been editing the film with AVID.

This is a must for all Indie Filmmakers on a budget and determined to get your film done with quality and a modest budget.

For Info email your reservation info to:
Info@1211entertainment.com

Visit us at www.1211entertainment.com to find out more about Frank Aragon and 1211 Entertainment.

Dates: August 25, 26, 27

Place: Beverly Hills, California

Price: $725.00 including all materials

SANDRA LORD
Proudly Invites You to the
 HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST®

with special guest speaker

JOHN SINGLETON
OSCAR NOMINATED DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER, ACTOR & FOUNDER OF NEW DEAL PRODUCTIONS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006
8:00a.m - 10:30a.m.  Check-in starts at 7:20a.m.
Postmark Deadline – Thursday, AUGUST 24, 2006
(You must list your PROFESSION and full legal name as it appears on valid ID for security)

WYNDHAM BEL AGE HOTEL
SALON ROOM II
1020 North San Vicente, West Hollywood, CA  90069
(1/2 Blk. South of Sunset, behind the Viper Room)
 
 ATTIRE: Business casual attire required.  Please, no jeans or t-shirts.  (We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone)
VALET PARKING -- $4.00

This year, John partnered with writer, Franc. Reyes (Empire) to produce an exciting and action-packed story of a Latino mother and her son titled, Illegal Tender, currently in production. Other credits include: Hustle & Flow, Four Brothers, Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Baby Boy, Rosewood, Higher Learning, Boyz N The Hood, etc. Upcoming releases include: Black Snake Moan, Luke Cage, Fear & Respect).

Produced in Los Angeles to benefit Changing Images In America
www.changingimagesinamerica.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in American culture

Sponsors: Final Draft, Inc.& Jungle Software
(The independent Filmmaker’s budgeting and scheduling software)

Pre-paid reservations (postmarked by AUGUST 24, 2006): $40 (full breakfast). Your cashed check is your confirmed reservation. Check reservations must be made payable to: Changing Images In America, P.O. Box 2688, Hollywood, CA 90078. Reservations cannot be rolled over to another month, but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. Pre-confirmed Late Reservation: $45, cash only. Walk-ins: $50, cash only. As usual, for our attendance list, emergency contact, and for security purposes, you must include a business card and/or list the profession, phone number & other contact info, also the LEGAL NAME (as it appears on state issued I.D.), for YOU and ALL GUESTS who are paid for on your check. Dress code and other policies apply, including RESERVATION INFO & CANCELLATION POLICY (see website info below). IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW OR BE AWARE OF OUR POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. SECURITY MEASURES: Due to heightened security, valid photo ID will be required to get into the breakfast.  SEE YOU THERE!

For more breakfast information, including how to meet privately with a guest speaker, reservation and cancellation policy:

http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/hnindex.htm OR
http://hgenonline.com/events_other_ind.asp
Office Phone: (323) 465-9800

Hollywood Hosting 101 & Hollywood Hosting 102

A TV HOSTING  WORKSHOP

Taught  by Casting  Directors
ANNIE  BOEDEKER-ROBERTS & MAUREEN BROWNE
(from E! Entertainment & Style  Network)

With special guest
Top Hosting Manager or Agent!
(to be announced)

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING 101
Tuesday, August 8th 2006
7pm – 10pm

HOLLYWOOD HOSTING 102
Wednesday, August 9th 2006
7pm – 10pm

 both classes at:
Drama 3/4
6762 W. Lexington Ave
Suite B
(cross street is Highland)
Los Angeles, CA 90038
 
The seminar  will cover  everything:
•  Hosting  •
•  Broadcast Journalism   •
•  Running the red carpet  •
•  Perfecting   your demo reel  •
•  Mastering the audition process   •
•  Securing an  agent  •
•  Working with  co-hosts  •
•  And More!  •

$300/class

The course is filling up quickly, so email ASAP to:
hollywoodhosting@yahoo.com

Things get hairy for villainous Ortiz
Orlando Sentinel Fri, 28 Jul 2006 5:48 AM PDT
John Ortiz's mother, Anna, and sisters Denise and Arlene -- all of Orlando -- were on Florida's Turnpike, on their way to a Miami premiere of a movie that could turn out to be John's big break. And he was as tickled as an actor allows himself to be.

Movies In Production
Blackflix.com Fri, 28 Jul 2006 1:11 PM PDT
Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson has signed on to star in a new independent film "The Take." The Los Angeles-based film is about a truck driver, played by John Leguizamo, who is shot during a heist and vows to track down the shooter, played by Gibson.

Mexican fave
The Observer Sat, 29 Jul 2006 4:13 PM PDT
As Gabrielle, she put sex into Desperate Housewives. But now, with two new films about to be released, Eva Longoria is hot for very different reasons.

Sundance favorite 'Quinceanera' has charm
AP via Yahoo! News Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:21 AM PDT
Few films, whether from Hollywood studios or the independent world, have as charmed a life as "Quinceanera," which was conceived, raced into production and triumphed at the Sundance Film Festival, all in barely more than a year.

Hispanics watch combo of English- and Spanish-language TV
A survey by market research firm Encuesta found that more than half of Hispanic TV viewers watch some combination of English-language and Spanish-language programming, with only 31% watching only Spanish-language TV.

Seeking Television Department Coordinator L.A.-based Production Company

Job Requirements:
- US network and/or production experience (preferably in alternative programming i.e. reality, talk, lifestyle, game, etc.)
- Experience developing and writing treatments/ rundowns.
- Familiarity with Television production shoots.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to be flexible and multitask.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Film/TV production.
- Bilingual English/ Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities include:
- Preparing pitch materials, including writing treatments and pitching to networks.
- Story research.
- Creating talent lists.
- Supervising English translations of Spanish material both written and audio.
- Creating pitch materials, including demos and paper presentations.
- Coordinate internal reports and materials.
- Some administrative tasks, i.e. returning phone calls, filing, copying, mailing, etc.

Reference COORDINATOR in Header.

Please submit cover letter and resume to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com.

Seeking Studio/Production Manager in Los Angeles

Job Requirements:
- Strong office management experience.
- Excel in time management, project management, multitasking and organizational skills.
- Experience with film/video production and equipment.
- Experience coordinating budgets, timelines, vendors, logistics, production shoots, graphics, music and in-house production staff.
- Previous responsibility in insuring that shows are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with network tech specs.
- Network experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Movie Magic or similar budgeting software is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A team player.
- Bilingual: English/ Spanish

Reference STUDIO MANAGER in Header.

Please submit cover letter and resume to tvprodcompany@hotmail.com.

CASTING ASSOCIATES NEEDED FOR NETWORK SHOW

New exciting show for a major network is looking for strong experienced casting associates.

Must have recruiting and interviewing experience. Reality experience preferred.

TO APPLY:
Please email your resume to: Castingjobs3@aol.com

Salary commensurate with experience.

CASTING HOST FOR GAME SHOW PILOT

New nationally syndicated, fun & high-energy pop-culture GAME SHOW PILOT is casting for a HOST.

We are looking for a male or female in the age range of 20's-40's.

Host must be high energy, have a great sense of humor, be quick on their feet and be comfortable dealing with contestants. Hosting and/or game show experience is a plus.

This is a great opportunity. If picked up for series, over 100 nationally syndicated episodes will be produced.

THIS IS A NON UNION PROJECT. Must be based in Southern California.

ONLY SUBMISSIONS WITH REELS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

TO APPLY:
Email your headshot, resume, and/or link to your reel to: tinacasting789@yahoo.com

OR send reel to:

Tina Seiler Casting
PO Box 2001
Toluca Lake, CA 91610

Looking forward to receiving your submissions!

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

Casting Major Soft Drink Webisode (Non-Union)

Susan Johnston Casting is casting the following non-union roles for a major soft drink webisode:

Male, Caucasian, mid to late 20's
Average build, attractive-cool not geeky, goth, dorky, etc.
Must be very passionate, very funny, unassuming.
Fairly conservative.  No piercings.  No ponytails.
Ashton Kutcher meets "Jim" from "The Office"

Compensation:
This is a BUYOUT: $6,000.00 total monetary compensation, at $500.00 for each of 12 webisodes.
In addition to the buyout pay, transportation, lodging, meals, and $50.00 a day per diem will be provided.  

Shoots in Dallas TX and Louisiana.
Audition this Wednesday, August 2nd 2006 from 1-5pm in Hollywood.
Callbacks Thursday, August 3rd.

TO SUBMIT:
Please email photo in the body of an email to: susansitcom@yahoo.com

CASTING CALL:Los Angeles, CA

Seeking stand-ins for feature film shooting from mid-to-late August.

There is no pay. Non-union, Females, males, any age, any ethnicity, some Spanish-speaking knowledge. MUST BE RELIABLE to work for possibly 3 weeks. Great opportunity to work with well-known Latin America Actors and amazing crew.

Contact asap: Alicia at FVoicesmovie@aol.com

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

"BRAIDED SORROW"
Staged Reading
Inside The Ford
Latino Play Reading Series
AUGUST 5th @ 1pm

Seeking:
La Llorona -The weeping woman, an apparition, a mourning mother. She is a
ghost from the past, an omen, a mother who has lost her daughter and a
woman murdered in the desert. She is displaced by time and loss. Age range 30s—40s

Alma- A girl from San Luis Potosí. Like many of the missing women in Juarez she has long dark hair. Age 16
Socorro -Alma and Carlos’ aunt. Age range 50s
Carlos -Alma’s older brother. Age range late 20s
Yadria -Carlos’ wife. Age range mid 20s
Eulalia - Socorro’s comadre. Age range 50s
MAN 1/ 2/ 3 -Street thugs in Juarez. Age range 20s—30s

Contact ASAP Ernest Figueroa @ eafigueroa@dslextreme.com
 

CASTING CALL: New York, NY

Casting "Iron Triangle", an independent feature film. Ramin Bharani, dir. (winner of the Firesci International Critics Award at the London Film Festival, official selection at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, among others).

Feel free to visit www.noruzfilms.com for more information.

Non-SAG submissions accepted.

Production Start Date: August 2006
Location: Queens, New York City
Professional Pay.
Local Hires only, please.

Brief Synopsis:
A story about a Latino brother and sister, immigrants, who are trying to make a life for themselves in America.

Breakdown:
MISAEL'S UNCLE: 40-60s, Latino. Runs a food-truck renting garage. A true working-class business man who always thinks of the bottom line. A "Bronx", "Queens" or "Brooklyn" kind of guy.

DRE: Male, Latino 17-30. Urban, tough, involved in petty crimes.

CASTING CALL
Casting next Bachellorette and Mr. Right! Casting: Lead Female. Age 24-30, good looking, great personality, articulate, knows what they want, a woman every man would want to date! E-mail: Casting@SamRhimaCasting.com