Cinequest Screenwriting Competition

NALIP has secured a great offer from Cinequest. Enter your screenplay in the Cinequest 17 Screenwriting Competition for only $40 per script! That’s $10 off the normal $50 entry fee.

Cinequest was recently named "Best Festival For Screenwriters"
--Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide

Finalists will have their scripts read by an outstanding jury of top producers, production companies, and development executives including Bobby Moresco, President, Moresco Productions (Producer / Screenwriter Crash, Co-Producer Million Dollar Baby).

Go to Cinequest site for complete jury, prizes and details.

IMPORTANT —Here’s how you get your discount. Go to http://www.cinequest.org/filmmakers/sp_agent.php and click on the “eyeball” link to register a screenplay. Next to the entry fee drop-down box you will see a small box with CKCC in it. Replace CKCC with Tx48cy and the rate will change to a $40. Include a printed copy of this e-mail with your postmarked script. Deadline is November 10, 2006. screenplay@cinequest.org

The World Congress of History Producers

The World Congress of History Producers, November 16-19 in London, England gathers key producers and broadcasters from around the world and offers registrants nprecedented access to commissioning editors, as well as the opportunity to hear from some of the best and brightest voices in the genre.

Check it out:  www.history2006.com

Through special arrangements with the organizers, US INDEPENDENTS is able to offer reduced fee registrations for NALIP members, independent and station-based filmmakers/producers to attend this critical international gathering.

Participation through US Independents includes opportunities for participants to meet colleagues from the producing community in and around London and the world, as well as opportunities for small group meetings with international broadcasting commissioning editors.  Participation is available on a first
come-first-served basis and registrants are responsible for the subsidized
conference registration fee, international travel, hotel and per diem.
US Independents is working to identify the lowest-cost hotel rates. The number of slots is limited.

To learn more details and to apply contact Meg Villarreal
mtv@usindependents.com or Diana Ingraham <dbi@usindependents.com>.
Application deadline is October 26.

$2,500 Film Production Grant from Kodak Motion Picture Imaging Group and RFI

Kodak Motion Picture Imaging Group and RFI will be awarding a $2,500 Film Production Grant in Kodak film stock and a scholarship to the 2006 UFW Los Angeles Workshops to one lucky applicant.

Here are the requirements:

1. One (1) page synopsis (12 point, double-spaced) of the short or feature film you intend to shoot with the award.

2. One (1) page budget top sheet of the short or feature film you intended to shoot with the award.

3. A one (1) page resume of the applicant.

4. Applicant must be in attendance at the 2006 Los Angeles UFW Networking reception on Friday, November 3rd, 2006.

5. Anyone may apply for this award.

6. Email all required application materials above as attachments to: kodakgrant@rockstone.org    and make sure you include your full name and mailing address in the body of the email. {Attachments may be in either Microsoft word or adobe PDF format}

All applications must be received by RFI no later than Wednesday, November 1st, 2006.  RFI staff will review all applicants as they are received.  The winner will be selected based only on the materials submitted to us.

Winner will be announced on Friday, November 3rd during the 2006 UFW Los Angeles Networking Reception at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.  Winner must be in attendance to receive this award.

For more information about RFI or the Urban Filmmaker¹s Workshop Tour visit
us on line at   http://www.rockstone.org.

Latin Heat Nominations Are Now Open in the Following Categories

2006 Trailblazers
(An individual you feel had a significant impact on the entertainment world in 2006); and

2006 Future Stars
(An individual you feel is the next breakout star)

Eligible Nominees: Actors, writers, directors, producers, or musical talent who have worked on projects that have aired on TV or on a film released theatrically or at film festivals.

To submit: Click here . Give name, credits and why you feel they should be selected. Selected persons will be featured in the Winter print issue of Latin Heat
Deadline: October 27, 2006
Special distribution at Sundance and NAPTE.

A limited number of tickets for NALIP Members will be available at the location.

For Reservations, please call 323-263-7684 or email: Info@Casa0101.org

Ugly Betty picked up for full season
The Advocate - Oct 17 5:20 PM
ABC has ordered a full season of its comedy-drama Ugly Betty , the most-watched new series this season with an average of 14.8 million viewers.

Salma Hayek will join 'Ugly Betty' cast
UPI - Oct 17 12:10 PM
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Actress and "Ugly Betty" executive producer, Salma Hayek, is writing herself a part on the new ABC series.

NAHJ Frustrated by Continued Exclusion of Latinos on Network News 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 19 7:52 AM
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is once again frustrated by the lack of coverage of Latinos on the network evening newscasts of ABC, CBS, and NBC.

Matt Dillon and Rosie Perez present film award
Los Angeles Daily News - Oct 16 11:56 AM
WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (AP) — In a role reversal, actors Matt Dillon and Rosie Perez got to be on the giving end of an awards show, handing out Woodstock Film Festival honors.

TV drama to shoot in Pittsburgh next year
BizJournals - Oct 19 1:38 PM
Dawn Keezer, the embattled executive director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, on Thursday announced a 65-day production shoot in the region next year for an eight-hour TV drama called "The Kill Pit" starring John Leguizamo.

"The Science of Sleep" 
The Davis Enterprise - Oct 19 7:05 AM
Published Oct 13, 2006 - 16:29:05 CDT. Three stars. Back in the Paleozoic, as a high school junior, I fell asleep one evening while studying for a chemistry test. My father found me, head propped into the book, and - not immediately realizing that I was out cold - said it was time for bed.

Annual Latino Book Festival a Real Page Turner
Los Angeles Times - Oct 15 12:24 AM
The event, produced by actor Edward James Olmos, offers literature, music and a variety of services such as diabetes screening. A big booth near the entrance of the 2006 Los Angeles Latino Book and Family Festival gave fabled bookman Rueben Martinez a bully pulpit Saturday from which to promote the value of reading.

Latin Emmys Head to New York
Marketing Y Medios - Oct 19 8:01 AM
Talk-show host Cristina Saralegui and Univision anchor María Elena Salinas are among the honorees selected for the second annual Latin Emmys.

Hispanic Programming: What’s the Best Approach?
MultiChannel News - Oct 18 6:30 PM
New York -- The first panel discussion of the Fourth Annual Hispanic Summit 2006 here addressed the question of how to generate revenue with advertising in the rapidly changing -- and easily misunderstood -- Hispanic market.

P/T NALIP Webmaster and Latinos in the Industry Newsletter Co-Editor Needed:

2-3 days a week in Santa Monica office, p/t position at dynamic and busy NALIP Membership Office in Santa Monica. Duties include maintenance of the national website including: new postings, updates, national calendar, collaboration with regional Chapter websites, and graphic design, in addition to editing, layout, and distribution of eNewsletter. Candidates must have good writing and communication skills, plus experience with HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and eNewsletter distribution/ best-practices. Prefer experience with Macromedia products (Dreamweaver and Contribute) and some marketing background. Starts ASAP!! Some telecommuting possible. Send Resume and Letter of Interest to Kathryn Galan, NalipED@msn.com.

Monica Espinosa
Membership Coordinator
National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)
1323 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 220, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Off. 310/395-8880
Fax. 310/395-8811
membership@nalip.org
www.nalip.org

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

SSeeking Production Designer, Storyboard Artist for Music Video

Shooting Dates: December 2 and 3

Production Designer: ASAP. Experience production designer needed for independent music video with distribution.  Applicants must have experience in feature film and/or professional music videos.  The video is high concept. Please send attached resume and have a reel ready to view as well.  This is a paid job.  Email info  to: music.video@hotmail.com

Storyboard Artist: ASAP. Experience in feature film and/or professional music videos a plus.  However, we are looking for someone who may not have the experience, but is talented and personable, and looking to get into feature films or music videos. This is a paid job. Email info  to: music.video@hotmail.com

Seeking South American Production Companies, etc.

We are a Santa Monica TV production company looking for names of South American fixers, production companies and people that can help navigate paperwork for an upcoming shoot for the Travel Channel.

Please e-mail: melissa@dmetv.net

The Latino Theater Company is looking for an Administrative Assistant

Are you a startup dynamo that loves to work for the arts? If the answer is "yes" then this is your lucky day!

The Latino Theater Company is looking for a temporary (possible permanent), part time (approx. 30 hrs per week) Administrative Assistant through the end of December 2006!

Join us at the Los Angeles Theatre Center where big things will soon be happening!  As our Admin. Asst. you will provide administrative support to our rapidly expanding theatre company and have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of running a nonprofit theatre company and a multi-million dollar four-theater building and gallery space.

Applicant will have broad based computer skills, strong knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet researching, excellent written, verbal
and interpersonal communication skills, be detailed oriented, an initiative taker, assertive, and dependable.  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Administrative Assistant must be an eager learner whose heart is in bringing quality art to the under/misrepresented.

Administrative Assistant has two main responsibilities:
1)         Help with our annual pageant play "La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios
Inantzin" by keeping track of donations and assisting organizers of this fabulous play in other administrative capacities.
2)         Provide administrative support to the Artistic Director by making and
keeping track of his appointments, drafting letters, maintaining his
date book, planning travel itineraries, checking email, organizing
office, and basically being his go-to person in the office.

Pay is $10 dollars an hour, parking included.

If you are interested please email your resume to LTC's Administrative Manager, Selene Santiago, at selene@latinotheater.com ASAP.  We are looking for someone to start November 1, 2006.

Seeking Writer for Story that Needs to be Told

Seeking writer for a friend who's story needs to be told, it has been in the news the last several years. This is a paying gig.  Please send your resume and samples of your work by e-mail or mail to Advent Entertainment, P.O.Box 70429  Pasadena, CA 91107, Attn: Rene Baker   

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

Psychic Visions Theatre is seeking actors for "Play of the Dead" opening Nov 4th.

Run dates are Saturdays @ 8pm, Nov 4th - Dec 9th (dark Thanksgiving weekend). Play of the Dead is... seven 7-minute plays by 7 women, each about a real live dead person (or rather, a real dead dead person). Rehearsals will be flexible, but starting immediately.

For one piece, entitled "You're Going to Die" we are seeking:
Female, to play 24 year-old dance instructor, Latina preferred, brunette for sure. Extreme dance experience not necessary, but needs dancer's physique & some grace. Will need to do a few simple dance steps.

For two pieces, entitled "For Adrian" and "John Thaw is Dead" we need one male, to play two different roles:
Tom - young, good-looking hipster type, caucasian - will actually be portraying the creator of MySpace. MAN, 30-something boyfriend of lead female.

Please contact marniolson@yahoo.com if interested.

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

High Concept Independent Music Video
Shoot dates: December 2 and 3

Young Kid: Looking for a young male (aged 8-10) who fits the following description for a look-alike role. Actor should be medium brown-skinned, with narrow Ethiopian-like features -- large dark eyes, good looking, chiseled features, with curly, shoulder-length hair. This is a principal part. Paid role.

Kids 8-10: All ethnicities – experience is not necessary, but must be charming, with great, expressive faces. Pay for featured roles.

Send pictures/resumes for young kid and other kids roles  ASAP to:
Music Video
Attn: Pat Barnes
311 N. Robertson Blvd., #553
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

CASTING CALL: Santa Monica, CA

Casting Hot Girls for Urban Brand/Mobile Content

Casting hot new girls to represent Shorties, the hot new upscale urban brand.

We are seeking curvy, attractive girls of all ethnicities.  Latina a plus.

Casting for Wednesday, October 18th in Santa Monica, CA

Pay is $200 - $300/day

Looking for girls who are beautiful, fun, and sexy to head up a hot new line of mobile content run by an all-female company (owners of Shorties as well as owners of the distribution company and marketing company are all female). The first installment of Shorties will be set to the hottest music in Latin Hip-Hop and Reggaeton and feature girls of all types and ethnicities starring in their own mobile content dancing club style, having fun, and looking beautiful, and is distributed worldwide. This is an amazing opportunity for lots of exposure and positive attention emphasizing sexy girls promoting a really fun new brand.  The content will be shot like a music video, and star the girls in each of their own videos and are shot by the same people who shoot celebrities for videos and commercials, including: Keanu Reeves, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Nelly, Nina Sky, Daddy Yankee, and many others.

Please come to auditions dressed upscale sexy with a bikini you can change into.

To Submit: Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com, and email pics and/or website links to: musicvideodept@amaliafilms.com

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

Title: Hungry eyes
Log Line: A wealthy guy falls for a mysterious girl who cleans windshields on an intersection.
Length: 6minutes .
Compensation: A copy of the short.
When: Mid November.        

WILLIAM: The stereotipical white yuppie. Young, (25-35) handsome, Harvard educated, Wall street success, seemingly perfect surrounded by high-powered entourage. Even if he is a "winner", he's not safe from irrational attraction. His voice is going to narrate some of the action on voice over. He's still not sure if the girl of his dreams was a nightmare, or if it really happened.

THE ELOQUENT MUTE: The beautiful black widow.  Latina, (22-32) black long hair, big expressive eyes, with urgent look. She exploits her virginal image wrapped in a Mexican "rebozo", but she remains an enigma the whole time. She's got her performance under control, she knows how to play the vulnerable unarmed creature every man wants to save, but she is not that innocent.

If you are interested, please send me your picture and resume at ceciliarobles@free.fr. I'll retain 5 girls and 5 guys for the casting, (to those 10, I'll send the script)

CASTING CALL: Various Cities

Flow & Tell is a music video series that features the thoughts and opinions (flows) of our viewers and intertwines them with today’s hottest music videos to create a compelling interactive story.  It’s self expression with a soundtrack! 

Flow & Tell will videotape at various locations throughout Los Angeles and around the country in key affiliate markets, allowing our viewers the opportunity for their two minutes of fame before the cameras.

For more information, go to www.sitv.com or www.myspace.com/flowandtell

If you have a location for us to shoot at or if you want to be on Flow & Tell, please email Linda Herrera lherrera@sitv.com