The Los Angeles Film Festival Starts Today

Where Are Their Stories?
¿Donde Estan Sus Historias?
Los Angeles Film Festival - International Showcase
(Canada , Mexico, 2007, 73 mins)
In Spanish with English subtitles
35mm

Nicolás Pereda's fiercely disquieting debut immediately places him in the ranks of countrymen Carlos Reygadas and Alejandro González Iñárritu as a gifted chronicler of a Mexico reeling with petty injustice and irrevocably separated into rural and urban classes. The deceptively simple story of Vicente, a young man trying to save his grandmother's land from her avaricious sons, is patiently deepened by Pereda's mesmerizing long takes and keen eye for emotional detail. Completed with minimal means but maximum intensity, the film presents a world where everything and everyone is for sale, but where grace can still be found in the spaces between.

Showtimes are:
Saturday, June 21st 4:30pm
AMC Avco Center
$12.00

Wednesday, June 25th 7:00pm
The Landmark
$12.00

Please visit the Los Angeles Film Festival website at www.lafilmfest.com for more ticket information.

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LA Film Festival 2-for-1 Tickets for Ford Amphitheater

This weekend pack a picnic and join the Los Angeles Film Festival at the Ford Amphitheater!

As part of an exclusive offer for INFOLIST.com, you get get 2 tickets for the price of 1 on the selected screenings below, taking place at the beautiful Ford Amphitheater! Just say the special discount code INFOLIST2 at the Ford Amphitheater Box Office! Included are special screenings of Scarface, The Wasp Woman, and Highwater.

For more details on the venue or the film festival, please visit:
www.LAFilmFest.com

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Invitation to Free Screening of La Misma Luna

NALIP members are cordially invited to a free screening of
"Under the Same Moon"
"La Misma Luna"
A feature film written and produced by Ligiah Villalobos

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 10:00am

Location: FOX Studios/Little Theater
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90035

Seating is limited. First come, first serve basis. You must be on a guest list in order to drive on to the lot. Photo identification required.

Please e-mail an RSVP BY JUNE 25TH to be put on the guest list. RSVP with your name as it appears on your Driver's License, phone number and e-mail address to:
Janice.Tanaka@...

La Misma Luna is also out on DVD this week!

Songwriters Rights Panel (San Juan)

Oficinadelmusico.com and BMI presents Songwriter's Rights 101: Fundamentals for Every Composer. The chat will take place July 8 at The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music (6pm) and will present 3 attorneys with wide knowledge in music copyright.

Among the subject to be discussed are the essential information every composer should be acquainted with, why and where to register songs, the difference between mechanical, synchronization and performance royalties, and recommendations.

The event is free of charge but registration is required. INFO: (787) 287-8788 or info@...

New Production Resource for Indie Filmmakers (NYC)

Showbiz Software Store Serves Up Everything From Macchiatos to MACs

If you haven’t visited Media Services’ newest Showbiz Software store in New York City, now is the time to stop by and enjoy a cup of java on the house. The 3,000-square-foot retail store, which fuses a Wi-Fi hotspot café with retail and educational uses, is located on W. 21st Street in the heart of New York’s commercial, television and film production district.

The store is New York’s first one-stop production resource for industry software, books, Apple computers, and an entire spectrum of film, television and commercial production supplies including purchase orders, petty cash envelopes, writing supplies, and much more. Software demos, onsite MAC stations, and a state-of-the-art conference room help filmmakers create a budget, schedule, script, or storyboard whenever inspiration strikes. Industry-related events featuring scheduled appearances of authors and producers as well as educational seminars, some gratis and some at a nominal fee, serve as added resources for the production community.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE to print out a coupon for a FREE COFFEE at the new Showbiz Software store in New York City.

Javier Bardem Wins Spanish Prize
(Variety) - Javier Bardem has been awarded Spain’s National Cinema Prize. Adjudicated by Spain’s ICAA film institute, the prize comes with a e30,000 ($46,440) cash prize. FULL STORY

Franc Reyes in line for Palladium
(The Hollywood Reporter) - HBO is developing a Latino-themed drama with "Empire" screenwriter Franc Reyes. The hourlong project, dubbed "Palladium," centers on an upscale nightclub in New York and the tense relationship between the owner and his son. FULL STORY

Jackson Hole, CineVegas, and LAFF Offer Thrilling Short Programs
(indieWIRE) - With all the hoopla surrounding premieres and gala events, it's easy to overlook the amazing short films unspooling at the Jackson Hole, CineVegas, and Los Angeles Film Festival events. FULL STORY

Visit the NALIP Job Opportunities page for all the latest listings.

Marketing Manager at Maya Entertainment
This position is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of marketing and publicity campaigns for theatrical, home video, television and foreign releases for Maya Entertainment Group, Inc. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Executive to President, OlympuSAT Inc. (West Palm Beach)
This position involves direct work with the President to facilitate important company projects for a fast growing television network, distribution and movie production company. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Editor
Alex Mendoza
Alex Mendoza & Associates
AMARTE Design & Digital Printing
9513 Longden Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
626-614-8277

Co-Editor
NALIP
1323 Lincoln Blvd., #220
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-8880
membership@...

CBS Diversity Institute's Writers Mentoring Program

Applications are now being accepted for the sixth session of the CBS Diversity Institute's Writers Mentoring Program.  The submission period is April 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008.

The Writers Mentoring Program helps aspiring writers to break in and move up in the business. Each participant is matched with two mentors - one is a senior level writer/producer on a CBS primetime series, the other is a CBS or Paramount TV creative executive. Participants meet regularly with their mentors for advice and support on improving their writing skills as well as career advice and guidance.

With a total of 28 graduates in its first three years, the Program has launched 15 careers in episodic television.

The primary focus of CBS' Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program is to provide access and networking opportunities for talented and motivated diverse writers – with a focus on writers of color.  The program is based in Los Angeles.  It begins in October 2008 and runs through the end of May 2009.

The Writers Mentoring Program is not employment and there is no monetary compensation. It is, instead, a structured program of career development, support, and personal access to executives and decision-making processes; with the goal of preparing aspiring writers for later employment opportunities in television.

For more information and an application visit www.cbsdiversity.com

Deadline Approaching: ABC/ABC Studios Production Associates Program

This is a 12-month paid program, during which individuals from diverse backgrounds are placed in entry-level positions in the production areas of ABC Studios in Burbank, California.

Production Associates will be assigned to five main groups of Primetime Network television production: Production Management, Production Finance, Post-Production Management, Studio Crafts Management, and Business Affairs/Legal Affairs. Entry-level work within these groups involves basic clerical and administrative responsibilities and duties, such as assisting executives, preparing and photocopying documents, handling distribution of reports throughout the organization, answering and routing telephone calls and written communication, and carrying out pick-ups and deliveries. The term of employment is for a one-year period.

Applications will be accepted only between April 1, 2008 and April 16, 2008.

For an application and further information, please contact:
Production Associates Program Administrator
ABC·ABC Studios
(818) 460-7735 – Information Line
ABC.Production.Associates.Administrator@...

Call for Entries: Expresión En Corto International Film Festival

One of the primary objectives of the EXPRESIÓN EN CORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is to provide more opportunities for the exhibition and appreciation of short films and documentaries, rewarding the quality of these films with materials and equipment so as to allow these artists to continue producing film. At the same time, we hope to bring together newcomers alongside the industry's most seasoned professionals, combining forces in a very open, accessible and competitive environment.

THE ELEVENTH EXPRESIÓN EN CORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL will take place from July 18th – 27th , 2008, in the two host cities of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, Gto., México.

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2008.

For details and submission information, visit: www.expresionencorto.com

Screenwriter Mark Fergus (Iron Man, Children of Men) Q&A

On Saturday, April 12th, 2008 the Scriptwriters Network is proud to have screenwriter, Mark Fergus, discuss his career and his experience writing "Children of Men" and "Iron Man" which is expected to release in May. During the Q & A session, Mark will also talk about his directorial debut on "First Snow," staring Guy Pearce, which he co-wrote with writing partner Hawk Ostby.

Please RSVP by Thursday, April 10 at info@...

I'd like to invite the NALIP members to a great event this weekend. Make sure they print this email and they can get in for only $5!

TIME & LOCATION: Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave. (between Bronson and Van Ness). Doors open at 1 pm, with the speaker to begin at 1:30. Free to SWN members and employees of Raleigh Studios. Non-member admission is $15.00 ($10 for members of WGA, Women in Film, FIND, FIN & Screenplay Lab). Must RSVP by Thursday, April 10 at: info@.... Enter through the Van Ness gate. Parking is available for $5 on the studio lot; there's also metered street parking.

For more information about the Scriptwriters Network please visit online at
www.scriptwritersnetwork.org or call: 1-888-796-9673 (1-888-SWN?WORD).

UCLA Laura Gomez Book Signing

UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and Charles E. Young Research Library
Event Announcement

Professor Laura Gomez Lecture and Book Signing  
“Manifest Destiny’s Legacy: Race in American at the Turn of 20th Century”

Please join us as Laura E. Gómez discusses and signs her new book Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race. In her book, Dr. Gómez traces the origins of Mexican Americans as a racial group in the United States by looking at the Mexican population in what is now New Mexico. She explores the construction of racial status from the perspectives of law, history, and sociology. Her visit is part of a national book tour.  Dr. Gómez is a professor of law and American studies at the University of New Mexico. From 1994 through 2005, she held a joint faculty appointment at the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA Department of Sociology.  

Tuesday, April 15, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
 UCLA Young Research Library Presentation Room 11348, 1st Fl.
A reception will follow the lecture

National Hispanic Sales Network Seminar (Chicago)

Join us on Cinco de Mayo as the NHSN’s very own Freddie Torres presents “Professional Selling”. This seminar will cover the tools and skills sales professionals need to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. Freddie will cover the Professional Selling Process and address in detail, 3 specific points: the consultative sales approach, your professional network and sales planning. Admission is complimentary.

Click Here To Register on Line

Save the date and join the NHSN on Cinco de Mayo featuring an evening of networking and food and take away tools and tips to help you meet your 2008 goals and beyond!

Monday, May 5th, 2008
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel
151 East Wacker
Chicago, IL 6060

RSVP at: www.nhsn.org
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

New York to Triple Film, TV Tax Credit
(Variety) - New York state is about to triple its tax credit for film and TV productions shooting within its borders in a bid to regain an edge over its credit-happy neighbors Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. FULL STORY

"Pan's Labyrinth" Tops Latino DVD Awards
(The Hollywood Reporter) - New Line Home Entertainment's "Pan's Labyrinth (Two-Disc Platinum Series)" release cleaned up at the Fourth Annual Latino DVD awards, presented by Home Media Magazine, winning both best theatrical DVD and best of show honors. FULL STORY

MTV Tres Announces New Projects
(The Hollywood Reporter) - MTV Tres, which targets Latino youth, announced three new original productions on Wednesday that put viewers front and center that are based on feedback from its viewers. FULL STORY

IFP Abandons "Market" Moniker, Moves NYC Event Uptown
(indieWIRE) - The nearly thirty year old IFP Market, once also known as the Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM), has been entirely re-named Independent Film Week by the IFP and its core works-in-progress screening component will now simply be called a "Project Forum." FULL STORY

Visit the NALIP Job Opportunities page for all the latest listings.

Director of Domestic Television Sales at Maya Entertainment
This position will help set up and run domestic television operations for Maya Entertainment Grup, Inc. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Director Foreign Sales at Maya Entertainment
This position will help set up and run the foreign sales operations Maya Entertainment Grup, Inc. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Short Script to Produce
The Varona Film & Television Association is currently looking for a 5min. short script to produce as a collaboration with other NALIP and Nosotros members. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Music Composer with Latin Flair for Documentary
Petate Productions, an LA Based, award-winning film company seeks an established music composer (LA or Mexico-based) for a documentary film regarding the prominent Oaxacan artist, Alejandro Santiago. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Casting: Latinas for "Hoop Girls" Play
Hoop Girls is a present day play with a Hip-Hop sensibility. The all female cast is lead by the Narrator/DJ who underscores for the monologues and scenes. FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Editor
Alex Mendoza
Alex Mendoza & Associates
AMARTE Design & Digital Printing
9513 Longden Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
626-614-8277

Co-Editor
NALIP
1323 Lincoln Blvd., #220
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-8880
membership@...