NALIP
Members Receive Imagen Award Nominations
The Imagen Foundation has announced the nominees for the
23rd Annual Imagen Awards, taking place
on Thursday, August 21 at 7 PM in Beverly Hills. Several
NALIP members and Estela winners are among the nominees and
Achievement Award recipients.
"I am consistently amazed with the exponential growth in
both the quantity and quality of the entries we receive each
year," stated Helen Hernandez, Founder of The Imagen
Foundation and creator of the pioneering Imagen Awards,
which annually draws A-list stars and luminaries from the
world of Latino entertainment. "The increase of Latino
representation across entertainment disciplines is truly
indicative of the prevalent role we play in Hollywood,
mainstream America, and throughout the world."
The Imagen Foundation will bestow the Lifetime
Achievement Award to actor Tony Plana; the Creative
Achievement Award to HBO's “In Treatment” Producer/Director
and NALIP 2006 Feature Estela Award winner, Rodrigo
Garcia; and the Norman Lear Writer's Award to
Ligiah Villalobos, Executive Producer and
writer of the feature film LA MISMA LUNA. Ligiah Villalobos
received the 2008 NALIP Outstanding Achievement Award.
NALIP Members and Sponsors nominated for Imagen
Awards include:
• PROOF OF BIRTH Director Jose Luis Orbegozo:
NALIP 2006 Latino Writers Lab™ Fellow
• NALIP 2008 Estela Award Finalist Noemi Figueroa
Soulet for THE BORINQUENEERS
•Producer/Director Almudena Carracedo,
NALIP 2004 Latino Producers Academy™ Fellow and 2008 Estela
Documentary Award winner for MADE IN L.A.
•NINA QUEBRADA for Best Theatrical Short or Student Film,
Produced by Diana Romero, a NALIP 2004
Latino Producers Academy™ Fellow
• Yvette Yates in, NINA QUEBRADA for
Best Actress. Yates was a NALIP 2007 Latino Producers
Academy™ Actress
• Patricia Riggen, for Best Director &
Best Picture of Fox Searchlight Pictures, LA MISMA LUNA.
Patricia Riggen was a NALIP 2008 Feature Estela Winner
• America Ferrera, for Best
Actress-Television in UGLY BETTY, ABC and Touchstone
Television. Ferrera was a NALIP 2004 Latino Producers
Academy™ Actress
• BELOW THE FOLD, THE PULITZER THAT DEFINED LATINO
JOURNALISM, Produced & Directed by Latino Producers Academy™
2008 Fellow Roberto Gudino.
• SURIPANTA, Produced and Directed by David
Rodriguez, a NALIP 2008 Intern
• NALIP member Kenneth Castillo was
nominated for A DAY IN THE THEATRE
• LATV’s animated series CEASAR & CHUY, featuring the
talent of NALIPster Rick Najera
“Latinos contribute to the world of entertainment in all
facets of the industry, not just in Spanish language. We are
presidents, creative executives, decision makers, and
talent. What better time to celebrate our accomplishments
than during Hispanic Heritage month,” said Helen Hernandez,
President & Founder of The Imagen Foundation.
LATV, the nation's first bilingual entertainment/music
network distributed via digital multicast, plans to air a
one-hour special on their channel featuring the Red Carpet
arrival and behind-the-scenes exclusives of nominated
Latinos at the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards.
The Imagen Foundation, best known for its annual Imagen
Awards which honors positive portrayals of Latinos and
Latino cultures in television and film, was established in
1985. Imagen serves as a bridge between the Latino community
and the entertainment industry to provide, access,
education, and resources to Latinos in the industry and
those looking for careers in entertainment.
The complete list of the 2008 nominees across all 18
Imagen Foundation categories are available on the Imagen
Foundation Web site at:
http://www.imagen.org/awards/2008
Call
for Submissions: Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
- Stories of Change
The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program and the
Skoll Foundation have partnered in a three-year initiative
to explore how independent feature-length documentary film
can advance knowledge about social entrepreneurship.
The Stories of Change Fund will consider independent
feature-length documentary projects in all categories of
development, production and post-production. Completed films
are note eligible. Film projects must be completed by 2010.
Grant awards will be made on a case-by-case basis and may
range up to $150,000 US per film.
Request for Proposals: Seeking proposals for documentary
films that combine the art of storytelling with topics in
the field of social entrepreneurship.
Deadline for submissions: August 15, 2008
For complete information and to apply, visit
http://sundance.org/skoll
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Call
for Entries: Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival Latino
Program
I am writing you to let you know that I am curating a
Latino Program for the Sebastopol Doc Festival this year.
The festival is in its second year. Last year's festival was
a huge success and we are building on that to bring another
culturally diverse and interesting program to Sonoma County
this year. You will find all of the info on our website.
Please mark your entry "LATINO PROGRAM".
Deadline for Entries: July 31, 2008
For details and entry form, go to:
http://www.sebastopolfilmfestival.org
Lorena Gomez-Barris -
lologb@gmail.com
Call
for Entries: Hollywood Film Festival
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival
Presented by Starz: FEATURES, DOCS, SHORTS & ANIMATION
Get visibility in Hollywood's backyard. Our mandate is to
bridge the gap between Hollywood and indie filmmakers. Last
year's Hollywood Festival generated over 300,000,000 media
impressions in a mixof broadcast and cable/network
television, Internet, and print, valued at $25,000,000. Be
discovered.
SUBMIT TODAY -
http://www.hollywoodfestival.com
NALIP
Miami Presents "Production and Distribution of Hispanic
Movies" Workshop (West Palm Beach)
NALIP Miami Chapter will be part, once more, of another
important film festival in Florida, the "3rd
Palm Beach International Latin Film Festival", that will
take place from July 24th to 27 in West Palm Beach, FL.
"Production and Distribution of Hispanic Movies", a Worshop
presented by NALIP Miami Chapter, Florida Media Market, CPA
Films and Gran Cine will take place on July 25th, 2
PM at the Cuillo Centre for the Arts, West Palm
Beach, FL.
In the workshop, three experts will provide the right
information and necessary guides to be part of the film
industry or to capitalize your films in the market of
hispanic movies.
Registration: Calling 561-572 7749 or
latinfilmfest@cs.com
FREE ADMISSION
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Showbiz
Budgeting / Scheduling and RepTools Demo for NALIP Members
Join us for an exclusive event for NALIP members only.
Come and learn about the best tools for your production
while networking with software experts and others in the
industry.
Showbiz Budgeting / Scheduling and RepTools demo
for NALIP members
Thursday, July 24, 2008
7:00
– 9:00pm
Location: 318, Inc.
830 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Class is FREE and limited to 40
Participants
Light meal / snacks will be served
Showbiz Software programs offered at 50% off
RSVP:
Leimomi Coloretti
Showbiz Software
310-471-9330
leimomi@ShowbizSoftware.com
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Deadline
Extended: The New LATC Youth Summer Conservatory
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Friday, July 25th
The Summer Conservatory at THE NEW LATC has been
developed under the leadership of UCLA Professor Jose Luis
Valenzuela, to create an opportunity for high school
students to experience and train in a conservatory setting.
This program will integrate acting classes with rigorous
physical training in Voice, Speech, Movement, writing,
improvisation and culminate in a final performance on THE
NEW LATC stag e. THE NEW LATC Summer Conservatory is
recommended for teens ready to delve into the art of theater
performance. This 10-day intensive program promises to be
exciting and fun!
All chosen participants who are in need of financial aid
will receive a full scholarship to attend the conservatory.
No chosen participant will be turned away for lack of funds.
August 4th - 16th, 2008
Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm
Performance Saturday, August 16, 2008
at THE NEW LATC
For applications contact:
Linda Chavez, Programming Coordinator
Linda@thenewlatc.com or (213) 489-0994 Ext. 109
Or check online at:
www.thenewlatc.com
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DOC Meeting Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Para la inscripción anticipada a DOC Meeting Argentina ya
tenemos más de 80 profesionales de Argentina, Bolivia,
Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, España, Estados Unidos,
Guatemala, México, Panamá, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela.
El objetivo de este espacio es reunir a profesionales
relacionados al género documental en sus distintos formatos
para estimular redes de contacto internacional que permitan
desarrollar proyectos en común.
Para inscribirse los invitamos a ingresar al sitio web
www.docmeeting.com.ar y completar el f ormulario de
acreditación. Una vez llevado a cabo, recibirán un archivo
con las formas de pago y planes para grupos, y un
instructivo para las One on One Meetings.
La inscripción para grupos vence el día 31 de
julio. La fecha de inscripción final es el día 29 de agosto.
Site in English:
http://www.docmeeting.com.ar/ENG/index.php
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Grants
for Documentary Film, Video, Radio and New Media
Call
for Entries: Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference
Boyle
Heights at CASA 0101
Call
for Comedians: CBS Multicultural Sketch Comedy Talent
Showcase
Culture
and Arts Blog Seeks NALIPsters' Shorts
Fellows
Invited to NALIP's Sixth LPA, Aug. 5-22 in Santa Fe, New
Mexico
On
Aug. 12, 15 feature film Fellows arrive for their 10-day
intensive, including four directors who will receive
professional crews, SAG actors and intensive mentoring as
they rehearse, shoot, edit, score and review scenes from
their upcoming films. Presented by Time Warner, the New
Mexico Film Office, Univision, the Institute for American
Indian Arts, the Saban Family Fund and Nielsen Media
Research, this program concludes with a celebration and
scene screening on Thursday, Aug. 21. A public case study of
Alex Rivera’s SLEEP DEALER will be held for the Santa Fe
film and student community on Friday, Aug. 15.
The
Back to Basics Documentary Challenge
"Natural
Heroes" Seeking Environmental Films
Call
For Submissions: Reel Venus Film Festival V
Call
for Entries: CNN iReport Film Festival - Campaign 2008