Special Offer to NALIP Members to Attend the 2006 Imagen Awards Gala

The Imagen Foundation is happy to extend this Imagen Gala Ticket offer to NALIP members wth proof of membership. The awards gala is Friday Aug. 18th, Reception 5-7PM, Dinner 7PM, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. The dress is cocktail attire. The cost to NALIP members is $100 and will be limited to no more than 2 tickets per member. Reservations for tickets must be made no later than Thursday evening to the Imagen office at (626) 791-8140. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Preferred payment would be by credit card and tickets will be held at will call the night of the event.

This year’s nominees are as follows:
FILM
Best Picture
The LostCity: Directed by Andy Garcia and distributed by Magnolia Pictures.
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 Magnolia Pictures.
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 Magnolia Pictures.
Best Director
Andy Garcia, The Lost City: distributed by Magnolia Pictures.
Robert Rodriguez, Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl: distributed by Miramax Films.
Fernando Meirelles, The Constant Gardner: distributed by Focus Features.
Robert Rodriguez, SinCity: 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 and Pata de Perro 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: LatinEyes TV
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/Los Ninos en Su Casa.: 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

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT 10 LATINOS ON 1 STAGE?

Viya Unlimited and Chulisi Enterprises are proud to present

Sunday, August 27, 2006
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Nuyorican Poets Café
Tickets are available for $10 and $12

On hand that night to introduce some of NYC’s hottest Latino comedic actors will be Andre “Chulisi” Rodriguez. The evening’s entertainment include Aliana Galan, the Carolyn Hulse Dance Troupe, Cesar Suarez, Cortes, Emmanuel Xavier, Glenys Javier, Hector Lopez, Jaime Fernandez, Jazmine Villegas, Jerry Diaz, Marlene Villafane, Melody Vendrell, Michael Diaz and Nixzaliz Rojas..

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Approximately twenty grants will be awarded per annual cycle, ranging from $3,000–$50,000. Art historians, artists, critics, curators, journalists, and practitioners from other fields that engage contemporary visual art and culture are welcome to apply.

The Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant will open for on-line submissions on August 14, 2006. The deadline for grant applications is September 18, 2006.

www.artswriters.org

Presented by MiamiDadeCollege
Announces Call for Entries

$25,000 Knight Grand Jury Prizes Awarded in Three Competition Categories

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 2007 Festival

The 24th annual Festival to be held March 2 -11, 2007 is now accepting submissions for films. The early submission deadline is September 4, 2006 and the final submission deadline is October 6, 2006.

Submissions for juried competition categories are open to first- and second-time directors and include Dramatic Features – World Cinema, Dramatic Features – Ibero-American Cinema, and Documentary Features – World & Ibero-American Cinema. Non-competition categories are also open to submissions and include Short Films and Touching Florida.

Films must have been completed after September 1, 2005. Films must not have been publicly broadcast or exhibited commercially in the U.S. prior to the Festival.

A Knight Grand Jury Prize of $25,000 is awarded to a director in each of the three competition categories. A $2,500 cash prize is awarded to an Audience Award winner in each of the three competition categories.

Submission fees are as follows:
Early Submissions (Aug. 7 – Sept. 4): Features $30, Shorts $15
Final Submissions (Sept. 5 – Oct. 6): Features $40, Shorts $20
Florida Filmmakers pay Early Submission fees through final submissions deadline

SUBMISSION FORM
The official submission form and additional information are available online at www.miamifilmfestival.com. For more information call 305-237-FILM (3456).

For more information contact the Miami International Film Festival at (305) 237-3456 or visit www.miamifilmfestival.com. For more information on Miami Dade College, please visit www.mdc.edu.

Contacts: Mic Mikolai (305) 237-7879

Telemundo's version of American Idol
Sun-Sentinel Monday, 14 Aug 2006 0:11 AM PDT
Telemundo makes another attempt to appeal to the young and reality-obsessed audience on Saturday with the premiere of Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista , a singing competition where 10 girls ages 14 to 15 showcase their talent.

BIZ: Sundance '06 Titles "Miss Sunshine" and "Quinceanera" Top Specialty Box office
indieWIRE.com, Tuesday, August 8, 2006
"Little Miss Sunshine" and "Quinceanera," two features about unusual families that came out of this year's Sundance Film Festival, were one and two on this week's indieWire Box Office Tracking Report (iWBOT) of independent/specialty films.

The Guardian Interview: Penelope Cruz in "Volver"
Seven years ago, Pedro Almodovar told Penelope Cruz he had the perfect role for her. He was planning to write a film about a woman married to an abusive loser who molests their teenage daughter. Almodovar told her that, even though she was in her mid-20s, she was made to play the daughter. Last year, Almodovar got back in touch with Cruz to say he had the perfect role for her. He had finally written the screenplay about a woman married to an abusive loser who molests their daughter, and Cruz was made to play the mother. As so often...

Del Toro and Almodovar in Key NYFF Slots
Guillermo Del Toro's "Pan's Labryinth" will close the 2006 New York Film Festival and Pedro Almodovar's "Volver" will screen as the festival's centerpiece, organizers announced late today. Both were among the most acclaimed titles at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Additionally, the Film Society of Lincoln Center announced that this year's fest retrospective will feature a special 25th anniversary screening of Warren Beatty's epic "Reds," including in a newly restored print. Del Toro's "Pan's Labryinth", from Picturehouse, is a gothic fairy tale set amidst the repression of postwar Spain, while Almodovar's "Volver", from Sony Pictures Classics, is the story of...

The Guardian Interview: Pedro Almodovar
"Sex was my way of coping with death." From paedophile priests to psychotic transsexuals, Spain's most outrageous director has tackled ever more raucous themes as he captured the dark underbelly of his country. Now, in the highly acclaimed "Volver," Pedro Almodovar confronts the one topic that had eluded him - death. But, asks Peter Conrad....

Spanish films get pole positions at New York Film Festival
Pan's Labyrinth will close festival in Oct, Volver named as centrepiece.

The Top Ten So Far...
Each week, indieWIRE receives the final weekend numbers for specialty releases in theaters. This is our top ten for the past weekend so far, with most numbers already in. The top ten is subject to change before the final chart is published tomorrow and the weekly box office column is written. Weekend box office data provided by Rentrak as of Monday, 6:00 p.m. EST. 1. "Little Miss Sunshine" (Fox Searchlight) $1,480,193 wknd ($25,521 per scrn) 2. "Quinceanera" (Sony Pictures Classics) $95,400 wknd ($11,925 per scrn) 3. "Another Gay Movie (TLA Releasing) $50,069 wknd ($10,014 per scrn) 4. "The Bridesmaid" (First...

ON THE SCENE: 10 Shorts to Launch Statewide Rhode Island International Film Festival
indieWire.com, Monday, August 7, 2006)
Ten short films are slated to launch the tenth annual Rhode Island Film Festival, taking place this year August 8 - 13 in Providence and other cities throughout the New England state. This year's line up includes 283 features from 40 countries with 27 world premieres and 19 U.S. premieres. Rhode Island director, writer and actor, Michael Corrente ("Brooklyn Rules") will be receiving RIIFF's annual Creative Vision Award during the opening night festivities, while actors David Strathairn and Edward James Olmos are expected to attend.
Read the Full Story @ indieWIRE.com

Editor Needed ASAP for Feature Documentary: Los Angeles, CA

I need a Final Cut Pro editor for a feature length documentary, about the lives of the transgender women living in Los Angeles.

We need someone who wants an editorial credit and experience.  Pay is $1000 for about 2 weeks work.

The direction I am giving to my film is more cinematographique than documentary, fast pace interesting, good music.

I have a script, but the editor would have to work with me as well and have a flexible schedule. (I work full time, so evenings and week ends are best).

TO APPLY: Anyone interested should email their resume and contact info, including phone number, with EDITOR SUBMISSION in the subject line, to Cleo Valente at: thehotstove@yahoo.com.

Crew Needed: Los Angeles, CA

"AMERICAN IDENTITY," a short film about two best friends serving in the US army. Their personal lives are explored to see how the events of Septemeber 11th changed their lives forever. Both are sent to battle, one came home, one didn't.

The short film is made to be dedicated to a man and woman who lost their
lives on American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston to LA on September 11.
Proceeds from the film will go to "Wives and Children's Fund of Military
Personnel Lost Since 9/11." CNN is doing a half hour behind the scenes
feature on the making of this movie, how it came to be and the purpose that
it serves. This is a short film made to gain interest in the feature film
in development. The big budget feature already has financing at distribution
deal in place.

Needed:
1- Key grip
1 - Gaffer
2 - Grips
1 - 1st AD
1 - 2nd AD
1 - 1st AC
1 - 2nd AC

1- Boom operator
1- wardrobe person
1 - hair and make up
1 - scrip supervisor
2- Production Assistants
10 - Actors as soldiers / will have speaking parts/ no miliatary experience necessary but a plus. (mixed race)

Shoot Dates: Crew needed for two separate dates (August 24th and 27th)

Pay: Deferred payment contract. ($150 per day / paid within 90 days). Reciept for full tax deduction for anything or anytime donated. This project is a union. All cast and crew have first right of refusal to work on the feature if they perform well.

Secured Screenings: The film already has pre-sales in place as there is a list of screenings in US and in 27 other countries.

Support from Hollywood Community: Thanks to many sponsors this short film will have the look and feel of a big budget feature! The cast includes many A and B - list celebs who are donating their time. Donations include a major studio donating a back lot to shoot scenes, military equipment and vehicles: Hummers, helicopters etc., camera package, full post production facilities, Kodak film, Cinemfilm film processing, Motorhomes, 2 airports, airline tickets, hotel rooms and more have been donated including a complete production crew working on deferment in Atlanta.

Production Team: Written and Directed by Stephen Rollins. Produced by Stephen Rollins, Jesse Garcia and Henry K. Priest. Cast include Jesse Garcia (Sundance award winning film Quinceañera) and many A and B - list celebs donating their services!

Submissions: We are looking for community-minded people who will work for a great cause and the bigger picture of service. Email: CoachPriest@GMail.com.

Seeking Office/Sales Assistant for Dia de los Muertos celebration concert.

Applicant should be a self-starter. Good on the phone. Have transportation, or be willing to take the train. The location is Compton – it’ll be the first Day of the Dead celebration for the city.

Start immediately. Event is October 29th. $400/week. Work out of Hollywood area office.

Coordinate production schedules.
Make calls to local businesses for sales booths at the events.
All around helpful Production Assistant.
Bi-lingual a plus, but not a deal breaker!

Interested parties should contact Nancy De Los Santos at anancyd@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Graphic/Web Designer Wanted At Production Company

Job Description: Growing production company looking for a young, and creative person for full-time work doing in-house graphics and web design. The company specializes in digital mobile media and feature films.

Duties: Designing 2-D graphics, cell phone wallpapers, designing websites and site administration.

Job Requirements: Proficient and comfortable with Photoshop and After Effects. You must be comfortable learning other graphic programs, specifically Debabilizer.

Lastly, you must be very organized and willing to take on various projects. This is a position where you will learn a lot about the new media industry and also have a chance to run your own graphic department.

To Apply: Email a cover letter together with a resume, and links to samples of your work to: huan.nguyen@cinemaelectric.com

Contact us: Please send email of resume with cover letter, links to your work and salary history.

San Antonio Communication & Public Affairs Dept. Seeks Video Production Tech

Closing Date: 08/18/2006
Salary: $14.71 - $20.60 / Hourly
Job Summary: Under direction, is responsible for performing advanced journey level technical work operating videotape and still photography equipment. Exercises no supervision.

Essential Job Functions:
· Edits video tape programs for broadcast on Government access channel or
for individual department use;
· Extensive computer graphic video animation editing;
· Video tapes special City events for broadcast or file footage;
· Monitors the broadcast of video programs over the Government access
channel;
· Performs maintenance on video equipment;
· Operates professional/commercial video camera and or still camera in
recording live events and programs;
· Performs special still photo assignments as required;
· Takes part in set-up of equipment for special events such as news
conferences and meetings;
· Provides technical assistance to City departments on the production of
training films or informational videos;
· Maintains a library of film footage and still photos of City programs,
meeting and events;
· May work weekends videotaping ceremonial activities and/or air programs
on TVSA-21;
· Maintains Council Chamber audio/video equipment;
· Maintains audio/video equipment for various meeting rooms at Municipal
Plaza;
· Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job/Driving Requirements:
· Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED)
Certificate;
· Four years of increasingly responsible experience in video photography
and editing experience;
· This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or obtain
a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within thirty (30) days after
becoming a resident of the State of Texas;
· Use of your own personal vehicle may at times be required and proof of
liability insurance will be required;
· Substitution Ratio: Two years of related experience may be substituted
for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for
two years of experience;

· Any applicant selected for employment with the city of san antonio will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. Full completion of pre-employment drug testing with a verified negative result is a condition of employment.

Work Location: 114 W. Commerce, Municipal Plaza Bldg., 1st Floor (Reports directly to Communications & Public Affairs Department)

Work Hours: · 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday;

Contact Dorothy Burnley (207-8108) for further information.

The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GOT AN IDEA? MAKE IT FOR MOBILE...
Short Films and Videos Wanted!
 
We're dedicated to bringing the best independent, mobile content to cell phones. This isn't just repurposed TV shows or movie trailers - it's fresh, original mobisodes produced by filmmakers, animators and creators from all over the world.

Keep it under 3 minutes / 15 MB file size and make it brilliant. Please visit www.ithentic.com for details and to check our production suggestions (i.e., what makes a video mobile friendly). Also you should review our Terms of Use and Content License Agreement.

Submit it to www.ithentic.com

If you can't find the answers on the website, for questions or more information, please contact: rachael@ithentic.com

Get your entries in before August 15th to be considered for our September release! (still okay to submit afterwards for future releases!!)

CASTING CALL: New York, NY

Cast a Latino actor for a pilot shoot scheduled for next month. The project is a feature narrative that will be distributed over the internet.

Casting Latino Male, late 20's/early 30's, tall, burly, to play the role of a no-nonsense cop. The position will be low pay with meals, travel, and a copy provided. Interested actors should write to  lucas.longacre@gmail.com.

CASTING CALL: San Antonio, TX

“Haze,” a low budget short film needs lead actor

We are looking for a male (any ethnicity) who looks between the ages of 24 and 30. Prior acting experience is not necessary. Must be available to work weekends. Please email headshot and resume (if available) ASAP! To schedule an audition please email karthik2@gmail.com. Auditions will only be held this
week by appointment. Compensation is available in the form of meals, fuel, credit, and copy. For more info give us a call. Ask for Karthik Nagarajan at
210.528.0396