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NALIP and the MIT Media Lab
In association with LPB, ITVS, NBPC, PIC & CAAM, the Center for Independent Documentaries, WGBH, The Color of Film Collaborative & The Filmmakers Collaborative present
DOING YOUR DOC: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES
January 11-13, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts
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 New England, 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 Boston/Cambridge - January 11-13 - Friday night through Sunday at 5pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE DOING YOUR DOC WEBPAGE
Early Registration by January 11- $100; Student w/ Valid ID -- $50
Includes lunches, workshop materials, books & private project mentoring
At the door Registration -- $125; Students -- $75
Venue Address: Bartos Theatre, The Media Laboratory, Wiesner Building
20 Ames Street, Cambridge, MA
*** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW! ***
 NALIP / LMRG Needs Your Updated Information
We are getting close to our final deadline to update your information in the Latino Media Resource Guide 5th Edition. If you already submitted your Data Collection Form, THANK YOU! If you are still working on it, please submit it no later than December 21. DO NOT BE LEFT OUT.
If you did not receive an interactive Data Collection Form via email where you can update your profile easily online, PLEASE email us at lmrg4@nalip.org OR call us 310-395-8880.
DEADLINE IS DEC. 21st, 2007
 NATPE Discount Offer for NALIP Members
NATPE '08 is just around the corner and once again, the premiere media content conference and market will offer NALIP members the same discount it offers NATPE members for a substantial savings on regisration fees. As a result, NATPE 2008 registration rates could be as much as a 25% discount off non-member rates depending on the time frame for when they purchase their registrations. The early bird registration rate closes on December 14 and NALIP members who act now will only pay $650 (NATPE Member rate) instead of $900 (Non-member rate). The rate goes up to $770 for Members after that date vs. $1025 for non members.
NALIP Members who wish to take advantage of the online discount NATPE registration dicount offer should contact the NALIP Membership office at 310-395-8880 to request the discount code. Members may also request the code with an email addressed to membership@nalip.org.
 Call for Entries: New York International Latino Film Festival
Approaching nine years of celebrating Latino cinematic excellence, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) announces its open call for 2008 applicant entries for film submissions in all genres. The deadline is Friday, March 14, 2008.
Deadlines to submit U.S. and international films for the 2008 NYILFF are:
* March 14, 2008 - OFFICIAL DEADLINE
* April 11, 2008 - LATE DEADLINE
Showcasing films that present a cross-section of the diverse Latino culture to an audience of over 20,000 film fans and industry executives from throughout the U.S., the NYILFF is now the premiere marketplace for Latino film.
The NYILFF will consider films from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean made by, featuring, about and/or for the Latino community. It also will consider all forms: feature narrative, short films, documentary and experimental shorts. All projects must have been completed by no earlier than 2006. Projects in a language other English must have English subtitles. Films cannot have been broadcast (television or Internet) or distributed commercially in the U.S. prior to the festival. Exceptions are made for short films and documentaries. All genres are welcome.
Previous NYILFF premieres include:
El Cantante, Bella, Favela Rising, Quinceañera, Rikers High, Imagining Argentina, Girlfight, Raising Victor Vargas, Empire, Crazy/Beautiful, Nicotina, A Day Without a Mexican, Undefeated, Manito, Washington Heights, Rhythm of The Saints...to name a few.
For more information and to download an application and regulation form, please visit:
http://www.nylatinofilm.com/
 Call for Entries: World Hunger Year's Harry Chapin Media Awards
Deadline: February 1, 2008
A program of World Hunger Year (www.worldhungeryear.org), the Harry Chapin Media Awards, formerly the World Hunger Media Awards, were created to encourage the media to "tell the story of hunger and poverty." The awards honor print and electronic media for outstanding coverage that positively impacts hunger, poverty, and self-reliance. The awards also honor work that focuses on the causes of hunger and poverty and the forces creating self- reliance.
The awards are cash prizes of $1,000 to $2,500 each, and cover six media categories: Newspaper; Periodical (magazine or e-zine); TV/Film; Radio; Photojournalism; and Books.
Entries for the 2007 awards must have appeared in the media be- tween January 1 and December 31, 2007. International entries must be submitted in English. Unpublished manuscripts or photographs are not eligible. Television, film, and radio must have been broadcast.
All entries must include appropriate application fees. Visit the World Hunger Year Web site for complete program information.
RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10010117/worldhungeryear
For additional RFPs in Journalism/Media, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_journalism.jhtml
 LALIFF Fundraising Auction Online
George Lopez, America Ferrera, Pedro Almodovar, Antonio Banderas, Edward James Olmos and many more contribute to the charity auction online until December 14 at www.CharityFolks.com
Film and TV stars and artists participate in a special fundraising auction to benefit the Latino International Film Institute (LIFI) and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), non-profit organizations who promote the development and exhibition of independent and diverse films by Latino filmmakers from around the world. The auction will offer cast signed scripts of TV hits such as "Ugly Betty," "Battlestar Galactica" and "Scrubs," as well as a signed copy of Oscar winner Pedro Almodovar's screenplay Volver and a signed poster of Antonio Bandera's blockbuster film Shrek 3. The charity auction will also offer an original autograph photograph by Korda of his most famous subject - Che Guevara.
For more information on the auction, please visit: www.charityfolks.com
 Downtown L.A. Film Festival Holiday Party
The Organizers of the forthcoming DOWNTOWN L.A. FILM FESTIVAL and L.A. Modern Living cordially invite you to a Holiday Celebration: Friday, December 14th from 7-11pm.
The Higgins Building
108 W. 2nd Street
Penthouse #1007
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(between Main and Broadway in Downtown's Old Bank District)
Please RSVP to: info@silverlakefilmfestival.org
For more information about the Downtown LA Film Festival, launching June 11-15, 2008, please visit: www.downtownlafilmfest.com
 Upcoming Events at The New LATC
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin
December 13, 14, 15 & 16
& 20, 21 & 22, 2007
THE NEW LATC - Theater One Juan Di & Virgen
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
If you missed it at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels you can still see it at THE NEW LATC!
In Spanish with English Supertitles
With Suzanna Guzman as La Virgen de Guadalupe
Sal Lopez as Juan Diego
and Castulo Guerra, Valente Rodriguez, Cris Franco, Geoffrey Rivas, Pepe Serna, Lucy Rodriguez & Dyana Ortelli
Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
Sunday Dec 16 @ 3pm
Saturday Dec 22 @ 3pm & 8pm
General Admission $28.00
Students, Seniors & Groups of 10 or more $15.00
To purchase tickets www.thenewlatcstore.com or
call the Ford Box office: 323 461-3673 (Wed-Sun 12pm to 6pm)
(Performances at THE NEW LATC - Not at The Ford)
For further information: (213) 489-0994
A Discussion of La Virgen de Guadalupe: History, Art & Tradition
Saturday, December 15, 1-4 pm
The New LATC
Theater 2
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Sponsored by The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture, the Latino Theater Company, the Guadalupe Institute, the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture, and the UCLA Latin American Institute
Presented in conjunction with the Latino Theater Company's production of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin
Moderator: Steven Loza, Professor, Dept. of Ethnomusicology, UCLA
Francisco Miranda Godinez, Colegio de Michocan
Michael Keleher, Director, Guadalupe Institue, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Juan Gomez-Quinones, Dept. of Hisory, UCLA
Jose Luis Valenzuela, Professor of Theater, UCLA, and Director, Latino Theater Company
Evelina Fernandez, Latino Theater Company
Sybil Venegas, Professor of Art History, East Los Angeles College (Not confirmed)
Suzanna Guzman, LA Opera, Lead role in LTC's La Virgen de Guadalupe (not confirmed)
Robert Stevenson, Professor Emeritus of Musicology, UCLA
Open to the public and free of charge. For further information: (213) 626-7600.
Gumdrops & The Funny Uncle
December 13-16
Thursday & Friday @ 8:00PM
Saturday 3:00PM & 8:00PM
THE NEW LATC
Theater 3
514 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
General Admission: $28.00
Students, Seniors, Groups of 10+ : $15.00
For tickets call the Ford Box Office: (323) 461-3673
or online www.thenewlatcstore.com
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange presents this dance theater piece described as a "kid-friendly holiday celebration for today's families." It celebrates traditional families, blended families (through divorce and re-marriage) and non-traditional families (the work is inspired in part by creator-director Peter DiMuro's real-life experience as a gay uncle). Suitable for family audiences.
Scene Building Workshop
Thursday- Saturday, December 13 -15, 7:00pm, & Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm
Renowned shadow-puppeteer Molly Ross will be on hand to guide audience members to create giant shadow-and-light slides to become part of the scenery of the performance following. We need your expertise on what you imagine Home to be, so we can use the image on stage! ALL are welcome to this free event. For workshop information: (213) 489-0994 or Info@THENEWLATC.COM
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