The 2008 Latino Media Market™ is designed to bring Funders, Studio Executives, Distributors, Dealmakers, Agents, Mentors and Employers together with NALIP members and their projects. 

The Latino Media Market™ consists of a meeting series for up to 32 selected projects. Filmmaker participants meet one-on-one with industry representatives who can commission pilot scripts and episodes, provide broadcast licenses or documentary completion funds, as well as fund feature development or production. 

SiTV again returns as the exclusive non-scripted television channel taking series concept pitches and will award a $2,000 grant plus a 4-month development option to the strongest series concept pitched at the Market.

The Latino Media Market™ is a NALIP Signature Program for NALIP members with qualified projects in the following categories:

  • Direct-to-DVD or low-budget film productions
  • Documentary works-in-progress
  • Feature development projects    
  • Non-scripted Television Series ideas

Deadline for Submissions is Friday January 25, 2008 -  (NO EXTENSIONS)
Selected projects will be notified by February 17, 2008
Meetings will be scheduled March 7-9, 2008 during Conference 9

  • All Applicants must be current NALIP Members and Registered for Conference 9
  • All Applicants must meet the category requirements for the selected track and have some filmmaking experience
  • Accepted participants must arrive in Dana Point between Noon and 2 pm on Friday, March 7 and Check-In

12:00 noon to 2:00 pm - Media Market setup and registration

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Orientation and “Pitch Strategy” session

  • Applications must be accompanied by all of the materials required by each track.  Funders will review materials prior to meetings.
  • Documentary Track participants must come prepared to screen their project trailers and bring a compatible media player (i.e. laptop, dvd player, miniDV deck, etc.) with headset.
  • Participants are expected to attend all executive meetings scheduled during the Latino Media Market.™

The Direct-to-DVD/Low-Budget Production opportunity is available for NALIP members with feature projects that are in advanced stages of development and need funding/distribution support to propel them into production.  Approximately 8 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:

  • Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information form (part of application)
  • Signed Release form (part of application)
  • One page synopsis (250 words) in English, plus 3-4 sentence project description
  • Project Status Statement: Funding, past submissions, key attachments (e.g., Director, Cast, DP, etc.)
  • Director’s statement (250 words)
  • Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g. Writer, Director, DP, Editor (if available)
  • Budget Outline or Top Sheet
  • Feature-length Screenplay in “industry format” in English:  4 hard copies & 1 electronic copy on CD (Final Draft or PDF)  

Note: If project is a Spanish-language feature, include both translated English plus one Spanish version of the screenplay; put both on CD

  • 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)
  • Previous work sample on DVD – e.g. short film, feature film, music video, industrial, PSA, commercial  -  3 copies.
  • Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your screenplay, synopsis, and 3-4 sentence description. 

Completed application must be submitted to NALIP office no later than Friday January 25, 2008


           
IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials, except for sample DVD (3 copies), and CD (1) containing electronic files of your script, synopsis, project materials and photo.

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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 or post-production and application should include the following:

  • Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information Form (part of application)
  • Signed Release form (part of application)
  • Documentary proposal 2-3 pages plus 3-4 sentence synopsis:  3 copies plus 1 electronic version on CD
  • Project Status Statement: Funds secured with name of organization/agency and Key attachments (e.g., Director, DP, Cast, etc.)
  • Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g., Writer, Director, DP, Editor, Advisors.
  • Budget Outline or top sheet and Amount Requested
  • Sample tape/trailer on DVD, three copies.  If accepted to LMM, bring an additional copy with you to the Conference 9
  • Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your proposal, synopsis, and 3-4 sentence description.  

Completed application must be submitted to NALIP office no later than Friday January 25, 2008

IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials, except for sample DVD (3 copies), and CD (1) copy containing files of your proposal, synopsis, project materials and photo.

The Feature Development Projects opportunity is available for producers with Feature Projects that are in development and need creative/funding support to advance their feature to a solid package.  Approximately 8 projects will be selected and they must include:

  • Completed Filmmakers Contact and Project Information Form (part of application)
  • Signed Release form (part of application)
  • Treatment, first act or screenplay (if available) in “industry format” in English 4 hard copies & 1 CD copy (Final Draft, Word, PDF)

Note: If project is a Spanish-language feature, include both translated English plus one Spanish version of the screenplay; put both on CD

  • One-page synopsis (250 words) plus 3-4 sentence description
  • Executive Summary: Bios of key creative team – e.g., Writer, Director, Producer, Cast
  • Project history statement:  partners, submissions, funders to date
  • 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)
  • Short film work, VHS or DVD (3 copies) if you want to direct this project. 
  • Photograph: A clear and current passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format on the CD along with your screenplay, synopsis, and 3-4 sentence description.        

Completed application must be submitted to NALIP office no later than Friday January 25, 2008

IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials, except for sample DVD (3 copies where applicable), and CD (1) containing electronic files of your script, synopsis, project materials and photo.

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Pitching SíTV – Non-Scripted Television Programming. 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, live event,  or hard news).
  • 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 does 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 

Completed application must be submitted to NALIP office no later than Friday January 25, 2008

IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit four (4) exact copies (4 packages) of all materials, and 1 CD containing electronic files of application materials, synopsis, and photo.

SELECTION PROCESS:  A selection committee will evaluate all applications and choose the participating projects.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • Four (4) exact copies of entire application/package, with exceptions described above.
  • All required materials must be included with application, and will not be returned.
  • Screenplays may be double-sided copies and should be printed on three-hole paper and secured with brass fasteners, plus a CD for electronic version (Word, PDF, Final Draft).
  • All written materials should be typed or printed in legible manner. 
  • With the exception of the screenplay and proposal, all pages submitted should have the project title printed at the top.
  • Supporting DVD materials must be labeled with the name of the participant and title of the project.

MEETINGS:  Meetings will be conducted at the Latino Media Market™ venue in Dana Point, CA at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Hotel & Spa. Industry Representatives (Distributors, Executives, Funders, Producers, etc.) will choose the participants they will want to meet. LMM staff will schedule the meetings during NALIP’s Conference 9 accordingly. 

You will be asked to bring your own laptop computer, and any other supporting equipment and materials (portable DVD player, posters, postcards, proposals, business cards, etc.) to make your presentation plus allow industry representatives to screen sample footage.  A copy of your previous work will also be kept in the video library for independent viewing. 

NOTIFICATION:  All applicants will be notified by February 17, 2008.

MAILING/SHIPPING:  All submissions must arrive at the NALIP office on or before Friday January 25, 2008 at:

NALIP – Latino Media Market™
Attn: Maria Jose Oliva  
1323 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 220
Santa Monica, CA  90401

QUESTIONS? – Please contact: Maria Jose Oliva at (310) 395-8880, or: moliva@nalip.org

 

  
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