CINE SIN FIN: 12TH ANNUAL EAST L.A.
CHICANO FILM FESTIVAL

November 6 - 14, 2006

ALABRAVA presents “Cine Sin Fin”, in celebration of Immigrant Workers Rights. We have asked our filmmakers to produce work that will commemorate, celebrate or document the plight of Immigrant Workers, activists and students who have shared there experiences on film. We will also be showcasing an evening of films on Chican@ arte y cultura.

Reception: Saturday, Nov. 11 2006 @ Pico House Gallery
Closing: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 @ Richardo Montalban Theater

Monday, Nov. 6th - Echo Park Film Center, 7 p.m.
Tue., Nov. 7th - Echo Park Center, 7 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 8th - Antigua Cultural Cafe, 7 p.m.
Thur., Nov. 9th - Antigua Cultural Cafe, 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 10th - L.A. Youth Opportunity Program, 7 p.m
Sat., Nov. 11th - Pico House Gallery, 6 p.m.
Tue., Nov. 14th - Ricardo Montelban Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Check website www.alabrava.com for venue address and each nights program. If you have any questions please call (323) 265-2344.

Network Alliance Offers Select Actors a Chance to Meet Hollywood Bigwigs

A new organization, URNetwork Alliance, is offering a small group of select actors the chance to meet with successful Hollywood professionals. Under the guidance of founder Michelle Martin, URNetwork Alliance has already met with producers, showrunners, agents, and casting directors. Special Discout to NALIP Members.

Studies show that fewer than 2% of actors able to make a living from acting. Therefore, actors need to connections with industry professionals who can help them. The Network Alliance does just that. In their weekly Los Angeles area meetings, the select group limited to 15 actors have already met with Dennis Leoni, Billy Demota, and many more working professionals. Future guests include Paul Bennett, Jody Hart, Nelson Parks and Joey Medina.

Despite just starting, URNetwork Alliance formula is already working. One of the members, Michael Gavino, found a big time agent, Jackie Stander of Scott Stander and Associates, through an alliance meeting.

Hollywood Professionals wanting to speak at a meeting or actors wanting to join when an opening arises should contact Michelle Martin. Please mention NALIP when contacting www.urnetworkalliance.com

Urnetworkalliance@Urnetworkalliance.com 

Latino Boxing Film "Broken" Selected To Screen At The 10th Annual International Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area

The Latino boxing film BROKEN (www.brokenthefilm.com), starring Jose Yenque (BETWEEN, PUNOS ROSAS, THE LAST ADAM, I BELIEVE IN AMERICA, TRAFFIC) has been selected to screen at the 10 Annual International Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area, November 3 - 19.

BROKEN, produced, written and directed by NALIP member David Wendelman, tells the story of a small-time Latino boxer Luis Morales, who having survived the volatile ghettos of Los Angeles and empowered himself through the sport of boxing, is now pressured to leave the ring and face his own mortality---the one opponent he cannot beat.

The screening dates/times for BROKEN at the 10th Annual International Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area are as follows:

Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 pm
at the Galeria de la Raza
2857 24th St., San Francisco

BROKEN will open for the documentary feature THE SHORT LIFE OF JOSE ANTONIO GUTIERREZ --- about a "green card soldier" Jose Antonio Gutierrez who was the first U.S. soldier to be killed in the War in Iraq.

Tickets and information about the festival can be found at www.latinofilmfestival.org

For more information about the short film BROKEN, please visit www.brokenthefilm.com

Teatro Luna, Chicago's All-Latina Theatre, Presents the World Premier of...

by Tanya Saracho A.
directed by Coya Paz

FEATURING: Tanya Saracho (solo),
Belinda Cervantes (trio), Maritza Cervantes (trio), and Isabel Quintero (trio)

Alejandra is tired of being mistaken for her son's nanny; Gracie's boyfriend has just had a child with a drug addict; and Connie can't find a flight out of Texas on Christmas Eve. Join Teatro Luna for an intimate peek at three very different Mexican women...
In English with a sprinkle of Spanish

Quita Mitos will be performed as a SOLO PLAY (Saturdays and Sundays)
and as a THREE WOMAN VERSION (Thursdays and Fridays).
November 3rd to December 17th
Thursdays-Saturdays @ 7:30, Sundays @ 3pm
Viaduct Studio Theater, 3111 N. Western (near Belmont)
$15 general admission/$10 seniors and students with ID

Group Rates available
For reservations and more information:
Call 773-878-LUNA, email teatroluna5215@yahoo.com or visit www.teatroluna.org

Are you ready to lose control?

Lose Control,” New York City’s hottest variety performance troupe, announces Betty La Bella’s hosting debut at the famous New York Improv Comedy Club this Sunday, November 5, 2006 from 7-8:30pm.

Presented by Viya Unlimited and Chulisi Enterprises, “Lose Control,” the urban Latino version of “In Living Color” takes a light-hearted look at “new generation” Latinos who are bilingual, and who choose to identify with both their American and Hispanic cultures. “Fusing traditional Hispanic icons with mainstream American pop culture is the essence of Lose Control’s appeal,” said Vicky Ayala, co-creator of Lose Control.  A strong sense of family and close tie to Hispanic tradition are extremely important to New Generation Latinos, making Lose Control extremely popular among the 18-35 demographic market. Tickets are available for $10 per person with reservations; $15 at the door. Show starts at 7pm.

For more information visit www.losecontroltv.com . 

Meet the wealthy and powerful De Zavala family, owners of a global lingerie empire.  Alamo Heights S.A. pilot episode, shot in high definition, will launch internationally in mid November 2006 on the world wide web.  Alamo Heights S.A. is positioned to break new ground and make history in the video entertainment industry by:

1.  Being the first fully scripted and funded soap opera for viral distribution via cybervision
2.  Being the first soap opera produced simultaneously in English and Spanish
3.  Being the first soap opera in the USA to feature a wealthy, well educated "All American" family of Mexican descent

And best of all, it's free to the public!  You can see some of our news coverage on the following links:

www.youtube.com viral video clips:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=T_qlvWqxevM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-yr7ilgDo 
www.veoh.com viral video clips (same footage)
http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e143597hMyj2WQr
http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e143590y9AtFpkN

Make sure you save Alamo Heights S.A. to your favorites and get ready to upload the drama to your i-Pods.  Tune in daily to watch the drama that as it unfolds in this new, exciting, sexy 7 minute dramatic format.  And make sure you send the link to your friends so they can enjoy this new method of entertainment also.

Whether you call it a cyberopera or cybernovela, it will be entertaining and riveting in the language of your choice.

For more info, you can also visit www.ElMundoEntertainment.com or www.AlamoHeightsSA.com .

Director Rob Reiner and News Anchor Maria Elena Salinas Host New Video to Help Parents Choose Quality Preschool Programs
PR Web via Yahoo! News Thu, 26 Oct 2006 5:00 AM PDT
Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 26, 2006 -- Actor/director Rob Reiner and Emmy-winning news anchor Maria Elena Salinas are the hosts of a new video, "The Pre-K Promise," that promotes the benefits of preschool and provides help for parents seeking a pre-k program for their child.

Seeking Freelance Animator

City Projects is currently seeking a freelance animator to work on a PBS documentary project about Latinos and Marketing & Media.

We are looking for a part time/freelance animator who is interested in the subject matter and can think creatively about the animations and subject matter.  This is a part-time job and it is preferred that you be able to work from home on the project.  Our offices are located in Downtown Los Angeles.

For more information please contact Jennifer at 213.437.1301 or Jennifer@cityprojects.net

SiTV Hiring a Manager of Program Development

Manager of Program Development will contribute to the development and programming direction of the channel.  SiTV will expand into digital media, so we are searching for candidates with both television experience and digital media knowledge.  Will understand and contribute multi-platform considerations where appropriate to support expanding television and digital media partnerships.  Will be the liaison between SiTV, producers and talent in terms of managing new series pitches, pilot productions and scouting talent and projects.  This position will oversee and maintain all records relating to each search & any show from inception through the entire process, from pitch meetings with producers to pilot production.  Will also oversee the transition from pilot phase to first days of production for all greenlit shows, will act as a liaison between production and business affairs to make sure required deals are finalized and will maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, writers, producers and talent.

This position requires experience in both television and digital media.
Five years of development and/or producing background in network television
Strong knowledge of Latino Market

Please submit resume via email to ldecaesar@sitv.com.  No phone calls,
please.

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles, CA

"Borderless"

Romantic Comedy/Drama about an undocumented immigrant college student who finds an unlikely love interest when she was just looking for a free lunch.

USC Graduate Thesis Short Film shooting in LA December 9-17th, 2006
Written and Directed by Brooke Hanson
Copy/Credit/Meals, Deferred pay if sold for distribution (SAG Student Agreement)

1) Elena - LATINA female, 18-22, college student. Tough but vulnerable. Must be able to cry and laugh, and make the audience do the same. English speaking without a strong accent. Looking for an America Ferrera or Melonie Diaz.

2) Jason - WHITE male 19-23, college student. Sarcastic but can also be sincere. Able to charm, but genuine and quirky. Looking for a young Adam Brody or Zach Braff type. Looks preppy, but really isn't.

3) Tom - male 18-23, college student, intense, goof off frat boy. A young "Jack Black" type would be perfect.

4) Maria -- Nosy motherly figure and janitor. Knows how to talk back and have an attitude. Bilingual a plus. (1-2 days of shooting)

Final auditions by appointment, November 10th-12th.

Please send headshots and resumes to borderlessthemovie@gmail.com.  

CASTING CALL: Los Angeles and Santa Monica, CA

Commercially strong Latin models for stock photo shoots.  Really healthy, good looking models of ALL ages, from 2-82!  We pay from $50-100 per hour depending upon experience.  We LOVE and need good seniors! 

Please submit photos to Carmen at:  carmensouthdakota@verizon.net