NALIP, LPB & the NEA with Florida Room & the Miami International Film Festival Present
Doing Your Doc: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES
 October 13 – 15, 2006 in Miami, Florida

NALIP and Latino Public Broadcasting, in association with the National Endowment for the Arts,  Miami International Film Festival, The Florida Room, The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach Tourism & Cultural Development, National Black Programmers Consortium, Pacific Islanders in Communications, the Center for Asian American Media, Miami Dade ollege School of Entertainment and Design Technology, ITVS and Native American Telecommunications are proud to bring you
A Weekend Seminar to Kick-Start Your Documentary

DOING YOUR DOC: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES

Don’t miss this unique chance to work with story consultant Fernanda Rossi,
the Documentary Doctor, author of the book "Trailer Mechanics",
plus receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea.
This intensive 3-day workshop is right for you, whether you are just beginning,
have already shot footage, or are seeking finishing funds.
“Doing your Doc” is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of Florida, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.

Do you have a personal documentary idea, or social change
community project that needs development?
Are you considering public television funding sources or need R&D $$??
Join us in Miami– November 10-12 – Friday night through Sunday night

REGISTER at www.nalip.org
Questions? Call 310.395.8880

Doing Your Doc: 3-day Workshop Fee
Early Registration by November 9 - $100; Student w/ Valid ID -- $50
Includes lunches, workshop materials, books & private project mentoring
At the door Registration -- $125; Students -- $75
DISCOUNT HOTEL RATES & a Few Hotel SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN FILMMAKERS
This Program Made Possible in Part by the National Endowment for the Arts

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

FRIDAY, November 10
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Documentary Case-Study Screening and Filmmaker Q & A
SATURDAY, November 11
9:00 am – 5:00 pm DOCTORING YOUR DOC: How to Structure Your Documentary
Do you have lots of ideas and even footage but no clue where to get started? Or maybe you are stuck in the cutting room? A solid understanding of story structure is as necessary to your documentary as a strong script is to a fiction film. With hands-on exercises, this full-day workshop is for producers, directors, writers and editors, and can give you the guidelines you need to find solutions that are true to your documentary's style. You will:

* Learn story development techniques
* Learn story structure templates in an innovative and easy way
* Identify common pitfalls that waste your time and money during production and post, and how to avoid them.
* Analyze a film as practice for your own project
* Analyze works-in-progress from the audience

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Open Dinner Break
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Private Mentoring Sessions w/ Guest Filmmakers and Funders –
Have your idea, proposal, trailer, pitch or concept evaluated and discussed for the next best steps to realize your project and documentary production

Bring your work-in-progress, whatever stage it is in – Not required to attend

SUNDAY, November 12
9:00 am –12:30 pm TRAILER MECHANICS: How to Make Your Fundraising Trailer
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm WORKING LUNCH: Digital Cameras & Hi-Def Cinematography for your Doc
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Getting your project off the ground -- Elements for successful Proposals and Budgets

"Can I see your trailer?" Let's face it, a fundraising trailer can make or break your film. It can get you funded or it can put you on the "pass" pile. Stop the guess work of what works and what doesn't with this full day workshop for producers, directors, writers and editors. See all of Ms. Rossi’s “Trailer mechanics” theory in action with real life examples. You will:

* Learn the foundational story structures for fundraising trailers
* Learn the most common mistakes filmmakers make when making their trailers
and how to avoid them (not the filmmakers: the mistakes!)
* View trailers before and after Fernanda's doctoring.
* View successful fundraising trailers.
* View fundraising trailers from the audience followed by discussion.
* Review elements of successful Proposal Writing to request funds
* Cover budget formats and requirements for grants and funding
* Discuss funding opportunities and strategies for your doc
* Learn when and how to handle an editor, a DP, etc. in smart production planning 

Exclusive Screenings of the Six Final Films in the Mercury Latino Lens Short Film Challenge Will Take Place in Los Angeles and San Antonio

Los Angeles on November 16th
San Antonio on October 19th

Los Angeles
Thursday, Nov 16, 2006

Show starts at 7:00 PM

Quixote Studios
1001 N. Poinsettia Place
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(Free Valet Parking)

-See the winning films and find out who won!
-Music by a suprise DJ
-Open bar & Hors D'Oeuvres

San Antonio:
Thursday, Oct 19, 2006
Show starts at 7:00 PM

Blue Star
Contemporary Art Center
San Antonio, TX

-Vote for the Winning Films
-Music by DJ
-Open bar & Hors D'Oeuvres

Mexico-California Film Review 2006

Mexico-California Film Review
Wednesday , November 8, 2006
9:45 AM-2:30 PM
Luxe Summit Hotel Bel Air
11461 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
November 08, 2006

9:45– 10:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and order of the day by the Executive Director of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce,   Marlen Marroquin Gati

10:10- 10:50. Panel Discussion: “ THE NEED OF INCENTIVES (FISCAL, GOVERNAMENTAL) FOR THE MEXICAN INDUSTRY.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Sergio Molina, National Film Commissioner, National Film Commission (Comisión Nacional de Filmaciones) (confirmed)
Mauricio Monroy, Partner, Deloitte Tijuana (confirmed)
Questions and Answer Period.

10:50 – 11:40 a.m. Panel Discussion: “INVESTMENT IN FILM PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND SECURITY IN MEXICO”
Moderator:
Panelists:
Steve Solot, Senior Vice President, Motion Picture Association Latin America (confirmed)
Monica Lozano, Presidenta de la Asociación de Productores Independientes de Mexico, Mexico City (invited)
Javier Tejado Dondé, Director of Information to the Presidency of Grupo Televisa. (invited)
Questions and Answer Period.

11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “ HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR FILM PROJECT AND OVERVIEW” (Independent producing, where do you find your story, how to protect yourself, casting, budgeting and scheduling)
Moderator: Octavio Marin, NALIP (confirmed)
Panelists:
Terry Lopez, Maya Cinemas (confirmed)
Kim Mayers, Maya Cinemas (confirmed)
Marilyn Atlas, Independent Producer (confirmed)
Questions and Answer Period.

12:30 – 2:30 p.m. LUNCHEON
“CROSSING THE FILM INDUSTRY BORDER AND MEXICAN FILM INDUSTRY”
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Special Guests:
Moderator: Jorge Gamboa Patron, Director Mexico Tourism Board in Los Angeles
A Robert Pisano, President and Chief Operating Officer Motion Picture Association of America (invited)

Round Table Discussion:
Pedro Armendariz, Mexican Actor (confirmed)
Blanca Guerra, Mexican Actress (confirmed)
Carmen Salinas, Mexican Actress (invited)
Geraldine Bazán, Mexican Actress (confirmed)

2:30 p.m. ADJOURN
William H. Vogel, Chairman, US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Regional Chapter (invited)

Screenings and Events

Free Screening & Live Music!
Wed, Oct. 11, 7:00 pm
at Galería de la Raza
San Francisco

Wed, Oct 18, 7:00 pm
at La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00 pm
at MACLA
San Jose

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00 pm
at Maxwells
Oakland

Oct. 11-15
Latino Films at Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Final Entry Deadline - October 20, 2006

VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVD (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL) and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.

Entry forms available for download in pdf format at http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html

If you would like an entry form emailed to you  in pdf format, reply to director@bigskyfilmfest.org.

Filmmakers may also use Withoutabox.com

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is still seeking submissions for its fourth annual event. Entries will be accepted until October 20, 2006.

The competitive event is open to nonfiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Films and videos with release dates prior to September 1, 2005 are eligible for entry but will screen out of competition if selected.  Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the "Big Sky Award").

The 4th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival will include more than 100 screenings during the week of February 15-21, 2007.  All screenings will be on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana.  In addition to 7-days of screenings, there are many public and VIP events, including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round tables.

We look forward to viewing your entries!

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
131 South Higgins Avenue, Suite 201
Missoula, Montana 59802
(406) 541- FILM (3456)
director@bigskyfilmfest.org
www.bigskyfilmfest.org

Watch Short by NALIP Supporter Patricia Cunliffe on International Video Journalism Awards Website and Vote!

Watch short about the May 1, 2006 Immigration Reform Protest Marches

http://www.videomission.com

It is in the International Films,  #0382 “Immigrant Rights Protest March - May 1, 2006”

(Don't forget to comment and vote - remember, this is video journalism)

Voy TV goes online rather than on cable
When plans were first announced for Voy TV, the service was expected to be a cable network, but Voy has launched as a broadband TV channel with 7,000 videos from professionals and amateurs.

Maya Gets First Film, Carla Garapedian's "Screamers"
Maya Releasing, Moctesuma Esparza's new distribution company, has announced its first acquisition. The company has nabbed Carla Garapedian's modern-day genocide documentary "Screamers," featuring music from System of a Down. The film will have its world premiere at the upcoming AFI Fest in Los Angeles next month. A December opening in Los Angeles is on tap for the film, followed by a national launch in January. In other company news, co-chairman Esparza named Jeff Valdez, the former CEO and Chairman of Si TV, as his co-chairman at Maya Entertainemnt. Michael Harpster and Kevin Benson are on board as Maya Releasing's COO...

Pino's here for Latin film festival
Miami Herald Wed, 11 Oct 2006 5:51 PM PDT
Miami native Danny Pino, costar of Andy Garcia's The Lost City and CBS series Cold Case, hosted a screening at the Raleigh Thursday night in conjunction with the Miami Latin Film Festival of six short films from the Mercury Latino Lens Short Film Challenge. Among the contest's finalists: South Florida filmmaker Elisa Menendez, whose short film Abuela stars her own grandmother and was funded by a…

Town Hall Meeting on Diversity in the Broadcast Industry
October 19 @ 6pm
Hunter College Kaye Playhouse East 68th St.
Federal Communications Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein and Michael Copps will attend a public hearing to take part in a discussion on diversity in the broadcast industry. The FCC commissioners will hear from the public and a panel of experts their views on how television and radio stations serve the news and informational needs of people of color. The meeting/hearing will also focus on what impact media consolidation has had on the informational needs of communities of color.

Looking for Fully Equipped Sound Boom Operator and a Cinematographer

I am currently working on a documentary that will explain the dynamic reality of what it means to be a gay Latino in Los Angeles at the turn of 21st century. The film will touch upon the political, social, and emotional issues of defining the identity of this community.

There is a protest this Saturday from 12-2 in Los Angeles that I just found out about would like to get footage of. I am looking for 2 positions to fill by then.

Since we are working with a limited budget, I am hoping to find someone who would collaborate with receiving a small payment for their service and would do it more for the experience. I need a SOUND BOOM OPERATOR that is fully equipped, for a pay of $50 and a CAMERA OPERATOR that can work our Panasonic DVX100A for a pay of $30. I know that the pay is ridiculously low, but it is what I have to offer.

If anyone is awesome enough to assist by arriving at the location by 11:30 a.m sharp and stay until about 2:30p.m., you can send me an email immediately at jonathanmenendez@gmail.com.

Jonathan Menendez
Evolutionary Productions
Producer/ Director
jonathanmenendez@gmail.com

Immediate Opening: Seeking ‘Membership Coordinator / Office Manager For Busy Entertainment Non-Profit In Santa Monica

BUSY Latino arts organization, NALIP, is looking for a sharp, detail oriented, and computer savvy Membership Coordinator/Office Manager to run the day-to-day operations of its headquarter offices in Santa Monica, as well as manage a sizeable database of registered members.
This position will start October 30!

Job Requirements:
-- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Film/TV, Business, Communications or related fields
-- 1-2 years experience in a busy office of 5-10 employees
-- Proficiency in MAC/PC (IT knowledge a plus) word processing/Office software essential
-- FileMaker, HTML, web-publishing experience strongly preferred
-- Strong written and verbal communication skills
-- Thick-skinned personality who is able to work under deadlines
-- Ability to adapt and multi-task at a very busy desk
-- Bilingual: English/ Spanish preferred but not required
-- Willingness to work as part of an expanding and diverse team
-- Familiarity with industry players 

Responsibilities Include:
--Manage HQ offices and its operations/expenses during business hours:
  9:30am-6:30pm (Mon.-Fri)
--Serve as Assistant to Executive Director
--Serve as Production Manager during Special Events
--Double as office Receptionist (when needed)
--Coordinate and supervise office interns and volunteers (when applicable)
--Act as company liaison/rep at industry events, screenings, film festivals, etc. . .
When applying for this position, the subject line of your e-mail must contain “MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR POSITION” on it.

Please email all cover letters and resumes to membership@nalip.org

Reel Works Call for Mentors Fall 2006

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, an award-winning youth media organization, is
looking for professional filmmakers to volunteer as mentors for NYC teens as
they write, plan, film and edit short documentary films about their lives
and communities.

Filmmakers: Imagine if a professional director or producer helped you make
your first film? How would that have impacted your life and career?

The Lab is the only youth media program that matches each teen participant
with a professional filmmaker who mentors him/her through the challenges of
producing a short film.

"Mentoring is an important and necessary reminder for those of us in the
business of how powerful pure expression, unmitigated by sales and the
bottom line, can be," says filmmaker Shola Lynch (Chisolm '72: Unbought &
Unbossed). "These teens are making films for all the right reasons: they
have something to say. As a mentor it was invigorating to both cheer and
challenge my mentee as she worked her idea into a poignant documentary
short. Having her complete the work was the greatest satisfaction and a
proud moment. Watching Kiri and "A Girl Like Me" make such an impact out in
the world is just a great big bonus."

Reel Works needs talented, experienced and committed filmmakers to volunteer
as mentors for our Fall 2006 class.

To learn more, visit our website, download an application or call Kristin
Wernicke, Lab Coordinator, at (718) 768-7100 Ext. 139.

For more information visit:

http://www.reelworks.org

MTV Tres Looking For People With On Air Design and Project Management
MTV Tres will be looking for people with on air design and project management experience for staff and freelance opportunities. See below for more info. If you have experience in these areas please email me your resume. Thank you.  

• On Air Design - Art Director (staff)
• On Air Design - Designer (full time freelance)
• Project Producer / Production Manager - with experience in On Air Design (full time freelance)

Juan J. Herrera
Director, Office of Diversity
MTV Networks
1515 Broadway, 35th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 846-4698
(212) 846-1831 fax
Juan.Herrera@mtvstaff.com

Sundance Institute Seeks Associate Director, Documentary Program

Primary Purpose of Position:
Working closely with the Director and DFP staff, the Associate Director of the Documentary Film Program oversees the implementation and execution of all DFP activities, including Doc Fund and Doc Lab planning and follow-up, Festival support, partnership programming, travel internationally representing the SIDFP, web site content development, DFP writing and publications and developing new DFP initiatives. This position reports to the DFP Director, and oversees the DFP Manager and Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Documentary Film Program General:

• Oversee DFP programs and operations
• Collaborate with director on DFP programmatic endeavors
• Oversee DFP website content development
• Oversee activities involving SDF grantees and Doc Lab Fellows
• Represent Sundance DFP to film community and general public
• Work with Director to disseminate information on DFP programs to Institute staff
• Work with Director and marketing and press departments to create press and marketing strategies for programs
• Develop methods for reaching out to and supporting new members of the international documentary community
• Travel as necessary to represent DFP

Sundance Documentary Fund:

• Responsible for tracking and supporting needs of SDF grantees as designated by director in the following ways:  updates on film progress; review cuts and prepare notes for discussion/feedback for filmmaker on work in progress; advice and consultation on final edit; advice and consultation on marketing and distribution, festival strategies, national and international broadcast options, etc.
• Review SDF submissions as designated by Director
• Review SDF grantee interim and final narrative and financial reports as designated by director
• Attend SDF committee meetings and review all docket projects
• Work with director and SDF staff to create strategies to promote SDF(press, marketing)
• Responsibilities as designated by Director for SDF publication/catalogue and exhibition series

House of Docs Program/Filmmaker Lodge:

• Collaborate with Director and DFP staff on programming HOD panels and special events
• Work with Institute departments to implement HOD program
• Oversee programmatic effort of Filmmaker Lodge/House of Docs
• Oversee all materials (web/marketing/press/program)
• Work with Director to program works-in-progress (projects and advisors)
• Work with Director on festival related activities in documentary area

Documentary International Programs/Initiatives:

• Work with Director to determine strategic importance, interest and feasibility
• Work with Director to program select collaborations
• Oversee implementation of designated projects
• Create with director and manage press and marketing strategies

Documentary Editing/Storytelling and Doc Composer Labs:

• Work with director to identify eligible projects and advisors
• Assist direct as needed with lab preparation and onsite during Lab

Knowledge, Skill, and Education:
1. Employee is required to have authorization to work in the United States.
2. Extensive knowledge of documentary filmmaking and industry/market internationally
3. BA required, MA in media studies, international relations, related fields preferred
4. 2-5 years or more experience in documentary production, distribution/marketing, programming, funding and related areas
5. Knowledge of and interest in global issues and international film and ethnic/regional media traditions
6. 2-5 years experience with project management and logistics
7. Ability to work closely with international constituents and applicants (foreign languages preferred)
8. Must display excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
9. Ability to work closely with department staff and Institute staff
10. Ability to manage extensive database for applicant, proposal, and grant tracking purposes
11. Computer skills and computer software: access, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft word, excel

Problem Solving / Decision Making: Must have ability to judge quality and appropriateness of written and film components of project proposals.  Must be able to critically evaluate films and work closely with filmmakers from all over the world.  Must have keen sense of diplomacy and confidence in dealing with grantees and lab fellows (throughout the grant giving process and lab process).  Must be strategically focused and must be able to create and oversee programs, as well as develop creative solutions to challenges and opportunities that arise.  Must work well with others on staff, and must be able to address staffing and supervisory issues.

Qualified applicants please send cover letter and resume to docresume@sundance,org or fax to 435.658.3457 attn: HR.

Teaching Job for Actor

The Charter Performing Arts High School in the Valley is looking for a full- or part-time Spanish I teacher. Actors preferred.

If you are interested, please contact Norman Isaacs at: normanisaacs@gmail.com