Contact:
Octavio Marin
Latino Media Market Director
1323 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 220
Santa Monica, CA 90401
P 310.395.8880
F 310.395.8811
moramar@msn.com
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Mateo Nagassi
Latino Media Market
Production Manager
1323 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 220
Santa Monica, CA 90401
P 310.395.8880
F 310.395.8811
mateonagassi@nalip.org
 
LMM
 
Direct-to-DVD/Low-Budget Production
The Direct-to-DVD/Low-Budget Production opportunity is available for NALIP members with Film Projects that are in advanced stages of development and need funding/distribution support to propel their projects into production.  Approximately 8 film projects with budgets between $200,000 and $1,000,000 will be selected to have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with potential funders and direct-to-dvd distributors.  
 
To apply for a chance to pitch your project, please provide 4 copies of the following:
 
  1. ๏Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information Form (part of application)
  2. ๏Signed Release form (part of application)
  3. ๏One page synopsis (250 words) in English, plus 3-4 sentence project description
  4. ๏Project Status Statement: Funding, past submissions, key attachments (e.g., Director, Cast, DP, etc.)
  5. ๏Director’s statement (250 words)
  6. ๏Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g. Writer, Director, DP, Editor (If available)
  7. ๏Budget Outline or Top Sheet
  8. ๏Feature-length Screenplay in “industry format” in English:  4 hard copies & 1 electronic copy on CD (Final Draft or PDF)
  9. ๏Proof of screenplay registration from the Writers Guild of America (www.wga.org), Writers Guild of America East, (www.wgae.org) or copyright office (www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html)
  10. ๏Previous work sample on VHS or DVD – e.g. short film, feature film, music video, industrial, PSA, commercial - 3 copies.
  11. ๏Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your screenplay and synopsis. 
 
Applicants must submit completed application no later than Friday, January 19, 2007
  
IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials submitted with their application (including application), except sample tape (3 copies), and 1 CD copy containing your script, synopsis, project materials and photo.
 
CLICK HERE To Download Latino Media Market™ Application.
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The Documentary (Works-In-Progress)
The Documentary (Works-In-Progress) opportunity is available for Documentary Projects that need partial production or completion funds.  Approximately 8 Projects will be selected.  
 
Projects must be in production and application should include the following:
 
  1. ๏Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information Form (part of application)
  2. ๏Signed Release form (part of application)
  3. ๏Documentary proposal 2-3 pages plus 3-4 sentence synopsis:  3 copies plus 1 electronic version on CD
  4. ๏Project Status Statement: Funds secured with name of organization/agency and Key attachments (e.g., Director, DP, Cast, etc.)
  5. ๏Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g., Writer, Director, DP, Editor, Advisors.
  6. ๏Budget Outline or top sheet and Amount Requested
  7. ๏Sample tape/trailer on VHS or DVD, three copies.  Bring another copy, if accepted to LMM
  8. ๏Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your proposal and synopsis. 
 
Applicants must submit completed application no later than Friday, January 19, 2007
 
IMPORTANT:  Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials submitted with their application (including application), except sample tape (3 copies), and one (1) CD copy containing proposal, projects materials, synopsis and photo.
 
CLICK HERE To Download Latino Media Market™ Application.
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The Feature Development Projects
The Feature Development Projects opportunity is available for producers with Film Projects that are in development and need creative/funding support to advance the development of their projects to a solid package.  Approximately 8 projects will be selected and they must include:
 
  1. ๏Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information Form (part of application)
  2. ๏Signed Release form (part of application)
  3. ๏Treatment, first act or Screenplay (if available) in “industry format” in English 4 hard copies & 1 CD copy (Final Draft, Word, PDF), Plus one-page synopsis (250 words) plus 3-4 sentence description
  4. ๏Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g., Writer, Director, Producer, Cast
  5. ๏Project history statement:  partners, submissions, funders to date
  6. ๏Proof of screenplay registration from the Writers Guild of America (www.wga.org), Writers Guild of America East, (www.wgae.org) or copyright office (www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html)
  7. ๏Short film work, VHS or DVD (3 copies) if you want to direct this project.  
  8. ๏Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your screenplay and synopsis.       
 
Applicants must submit completed application no later than Friday, January 19, 2007.
 
IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit 4 exact copies (4 packages) of all materials submitted with their application (including application), except sample tape (3 copies), and 1 CD copy containing your script, synopsis, project materials and photo.
 
CLICK HERE To Download Latino Media Market™ Application.
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Non-scripted Television Series Ideas - Pitching SíTV SiTV wants to hear your non-scripted programming ideas!  SiTV targets young mainstream Latinos in a variety of platforms (TV, Web, Mobile) and they are looking for fresh entertainment concepts. SiTV is always on the lookout for ideas with comedic and/or pop cultural appeal, but anything that is compelling is viable.  Bring them something about the "Young Latino Experience - NOW," something that speaks to their target audience. When constructing your SíTV pitch, keep the following in mind: Do some homework… visit SiTV.com to see what they have already done. SiTV is a general entertainment channel, so please exclude programming that doesn’t fall into their existing genres (i.e. no sports or hard news). They are not yet a channel that runs live programming or live event specials. Make sure your idea is viable for TV, Broadband, and Mobile. The best ideas come with built in applications for the various ways that young Latinos interact with their media. It helps if your concept can be repeated and rerun effectively. For it to sustain a long shelf life it helps if the programming does not become dated due to a very specific topicality. Si TV loves reality series with strong, original hooks, but they are not looking for the Latino version of “The Bachelor” or any other existing idea; so, please, have a strong original hook! Si TV is young and growing, so they must be vigilant with their budgets.  A modest budget must not mean low quality. As producer you will have figured out a way to produce your concept in a cost efficient way. Make it REAL. Ideas must come with a plan for execution. As part of your pitch, Si TV wants you to demonstrate how your concept will be produced; how the acts play out; a beginning, middle & end. Depending on your level of experience, be open to working with more established SiTV producers to realize your project. Applications must include: Completed Contact and Project Information Form (part of application) Signed Release form (part of application) Each pitch must be submitted in writing, 1-3 pages plus a short 3-4 sentence synopsis and a genre Project Status: Talent to be considered, episode rundown including episodic goals, and explanation of what your role would be, if the project is green-lit. Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your application materials.   Applicants must submit completed application no later than Friday, January 19, 2007. IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials submitted with their application (including application), and 1 “electronic” CD copy containing application materials, synopsis and photo.  To Download Latino Media Market™ Application. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LMM_files/LMM2007-App-Jan-10-07-OM-FINAL3_3.pdf
The 2007 Latino Media Market™ is designed to bring NALIP members and their projects together with Funders, Studio Executives, Distributors, Dealmakers and Employers.

The Latino Media Market™ consists of a Meeting Series for up to 32 filmmakers selected to meet one-on-one with industry representatives who can commission pilot scripts or episodes, provide broadcast licenses or documentary completion funds, fund development or production.
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