NALIP CONFERENCE 8 HAS BEGUN!

NALIP Conference 8 starts today, but it's not too late to join the festivities! Come on down to the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa and buy a day pass to explore the power of mobile media, sit in on professional seminars, view screenings of member work, network with executives, and meet your fellow NALIPsters! It is a once a year opportunity not to be missed.

Visit the Conference website for details

CALL FOR ENTRIES: SHOWTIME 8TH ANNUAL LATINO FILMMAKER SHOWCASE

Showtime proudly announces its 8th Annual Latino Filmmaker Showcase. Committed to supporting up-and-coming Hispanic talent, Showtime is now seeking submissions from aspiring directors. We invite you to enter your 15-30 minute short film for consideration. Three to five finalists will be selected. These films will be featured on the Showtime network during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15th- Oct. 15th) 2007. One winner will be selected among the finalists to receive a $30,000 grant to produce an original short film that will premiere exclusively on Showtime. Submission forms are available at SHO.com or by e-mailing Sandra Avila at Sandra.Avila@showtime.net

Submit your film along with the official release form by May 15th to:
Showtime Networks, Inc.
Attn: Sandra Avila
10880 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90024
sandra.avila@showtime.net

CALL FOR ENTRIES: CINE CUAUHTEMOC PAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

Theme: The Chicano/Mexican-American Reality in the U.S.

WHO: Cine Cuauhtemoc Pan American Film Festival is a project of Museo Guadalupe Aztlan, a non-profit museum established in March 1994. Our film festival was founded in 1999, and our host site is the University of Houston-Downtown.

WHAT: Independent works in film are being accepted by or about the Chicano/Mexican-American community in all genres. Formats may be VHS or DVD. Spanish subtitles are recommended but not required.

WHERE: Cine Cuauhtemoc Pan American Film Festival is preparing its touring program within and throughout the United States. Submitted works will be considered for presentation at various colleges and universities. In 2006, for example, we presented festivals at sites such as Laredo Community College in Laredo, TX, Cy-Fair Community College in Cypress, TX and other sites. Currently, we are mounting a touring exhibit at the Tecnologico de Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (Mexico) and at the Houston Community College.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: The postmarked deadline is May 31, 2007, and a $15.00 fee is required per artist. All works submitted remain in the possession of MGA, unless a self-addressed, pre-stamped envelope is included for returning works submitted. (Download Entry Form from our website: www.museo-guadalupe-aztlan.org/)

FURTHER QUESTIONS: Jesus Cantu Medel, M.Ed.
713.718.8173 chano6_@hotmail.com

LATINO COMEDY PROJECT - FREE SKETCH COMEDY SHOW

Please join us as our special guest for a night of explosively hilarious sketch comedy with the critically-acclaimed LATINO COMEDY PROJECT! Admission is FREE to this exclusive ONE NIGHT ONLY showcase performance at the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson. Seating will be limited!

Wednesday, March 21st @ 8pm

Comedy Central Stage at The Hudson
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038

Cross streets between Highland Avenue and Vine.
Street & Valet Parking available.

Reservations Required: (323) 960-5519

"At times witty and clever, at times absurd and slapstick, the Latino Comedy Project produces an original mix of ribald and intelligent comedy. With perfect timing, sharp writing, and a whopping dose of animated goofiness, the Latino Comedy Project proved that bitingly original sketch comedy is alive and well and Latin." —The Austin American Statesman

www.lcp.org

www.myspace.com/latinocomedyproject

PROVOCATIVE NEW PLAY "MANZANITA" AT THE FRIDA KAHLO THEATER

In MANZANITA, A Violent Affair, a transgender youth is forced to serve as a man in the Colombian military forces, but when his regiment falls captive by the guerrilla forces in the jungle, everybody’s life is changed forever. The threat of discovery and death hang over the passion consuming Manzanita and his impossible love. The play was based on the novel ESPÉRAME EN EL CIELO, CAPITÁN (Wait For Me In Heaven, Captain) by Jorge Enrique Botero Lince, a Colombian journalist and novelist who has chronicled the ongoing war in Colombia for decades.

MANZANITA, A Violent Affair, will be performed in English only from March 2 to March 31, at the FRIDA KAHLO Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057, Fridays, Saturday at 8 PM; Sundays at 6 PM:

Tickets prices are $15 general.

DUE TO FULL FRONTAL MALE NUDITY AND VIOLENCE THIS PLAY IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS ONLY

For information and reservations call: 213-382-8133. Our offices are open Tuesday thru Sunday from 1 to 6 PM. fridakahlotheater.org

NALIP-AUSTIN SXSW RECEPTION

Open to public, no badges required

Where: Copa Bar and Grill, 217 Congress Ave
Time: Tuesday, March 13th, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Food: Sol y La Luna
Music: CD/PA and live music by "Nel Pastel"
Cash Bar

OSCAR WINNERS TAKE MOST OF SLOW SPECIALTY BOX OFFICE

Mar. 7, 2007 - (indieWIRE) - The first full weekend post-Oscars went out with a sigh as far as box office windfall goes, though Academy Award winners "The Lives of Others," "The Queen," "The Last King of Scotland," and "Pan's Labyrinth" along with Samuel Goldwyn/Roadside Attraction's "Amazing Grace" represented over 80% of the entire specialty box office's $8.13 million Friday to Sunday gross, as tabulated by Rentrack Theatrical. Sony Classics' "Lives of Others" added screens, as did other Oscar honorees, and took the top spot of the iW BOT as ranked on a per screen basis, though the per site average dipped. Second on the chart was New Yorker's "Bamako," while THINKFilm's "Avenue Montaigne" placed third after adding screens. IFC First Take's "Wild Tigers I Have Known" topped the weekend's few new arrivals landing fourth in the chart. Full Story here

SiTV TO BOW IN MIDWEST

Mar. 6, 2007 - (Variety) - Si TV is saying yes to America's heartland. Parent Insight Communications announced Monday that the English-language net targeted at Latinos 18-34 will launch in Midwest states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. "It's an interesting launch," said a Si TV spokesman. "These aren't exactly the markets that you would typically think of having a huge Latino population. The programming definitely reaches urban youth, but it's culturally skewed toward Latino culture." Si TV's original programming includes "Jammin'," an underground music program featuring breaking Latino rock bands noodling with their music idols such as Los Lobos and Joan Jett, and "Dating Factory," an irreverent twist on dating exec produced by thesp Mario Lopez. Net reaches 13.8 million homes through cable and satellite providers including AT&T, Cox, Comcast, Insight, Qwest, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and Dish Network. Full Story here

THE NIELSON COMPANY RECRUITING MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES

The Nielsen Company's Management Development Rotation Program (MDRP) is a challenging 18-20 month program for talented high performing individuals. Through special training, guidance and education, the program seeks to foster the development of future managers/leaders and provide a continuous pipeline of new and emerging talent to the Nielsen organization. The program is designed to develop a multi-skilled, multi-talented workforce through exposure to: our businesses, a variety of functional disciplines, and educational experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are placed within one of our business units. Our next MDR Program will run from July 2007 through February 2009.

The MDR Program consists of three major components:

1) Cross-Functional Rotation Assignments: The main learning component of the MDR program is the rotation assignments which provide on-the-job learning and broad
breadth of knowledge. Through project assignments, participants gain invaluable practical work experience. The assignments are cross-functional in nature and span
across different geographical areas. The selection of projects/assignments depends on several variables including: businesses needs, participants background,
experience, desired career path, and project availability.

2) Training & Development: Participants are also supported throughout their tenure in the program with training that will enable them to meet their development objectives.
The coursework content focuses on the following areas: The Media Industry, Media Clients, Business Processes, Media Technology, and a wide variety of Professional
Development classes.

3) Mentoring: Each MDR participant is paired up with a more experienced person (mentor) who assists the participant (mentee) in developing skills and knowledge that
will enhance the participants professional and personal growth. The mentor provides direction to participants with rotation assignments, career planning, and individual
development planning and post-program placement.

Qualifications
This highly competitive Program expects and looks for excellence in candidates who bring diverse backgrounds to innovation and problem solving. We look for well-rounded recent college graduates who possess the following qualities:
. Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher (average participant G.P.A is 3.50)
. Graduated within the last 2 years
. Leadership role in college and/or extra curricular activities
. Willingness and ability to travel extensively and willingness to commit to a multiyear career with The Nielsen Company after completion of program
. Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the US upon completion of the program
. Strong desire to enter and develop within the media industry
. Demonstrated background in taking initiative
. Capacity and motivation for hard work and commitment to excellence
. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
. Excellent organizational, leadership and problem solving skills
. Strong PC Skills

Application
If you would like to be considered for participation in our next MDRP class, you must submit the following required documents:
1. Your resume and cover letter which should include reasons why you are interested in the program
2. A copy of your official transcripts
3. A letter of recommendation from the Dean/college professor of your specific degreed Program

For more information on the MDR Program or to apply on-line, please visit us at: www.nielsenmdrp.com and click on Apply for Program.
Deadline for the 2007-2009 Program is April 13, 2007. Or mail resume and information to:

Nielsen Media Research
501 Brooker Creek Blvd.
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Attention: Human Resources - MDR Program

For more information about The Nielsen Company, go to: www.nielsen.com