Register Now for Doing Your Doc , Denver!
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 Denver, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.
May 16 - 18, 2008
Rocky Mountain PBS – Channel 6
1089 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado
Click here for more information and registration details
Post Photos and Stories on Espíritu De Progreso Latino to Support NALIP!
Espíritu De Progreso Latino, the Latino Spirit of Progress, is a new community initiative that celebrates and supports the progress of Latinos. This community-based program is designed to raise awareness of the challenges facing Latinos as they strive to achieve their goals of prosperity and a better life for themselves and their families in this country. Espíritu De Progreso Latino aims to shine a spotlight on the issue of personal progress by giving a financial boost to local non-profit organizations that help Latinos to achieve goals through positive programs focused on education, job training and career enhancement. NALIP has been selected as the local Espíritu De Progreso Latino beneficiary for Los Angeles.
NALIP Members and Friends can join the program by going to www.espiritudeprogresolatino.org - Post your photo & story, and be sure to click NALIP!
Call for Applications: NATPE Diversity Fellowship Program
Now in its second year, the NATPE Diversity Fellowship Program provides a small group of emerging television and video content creators of color with the next step in their career development. Through a series of mentoring meetings, workshops, networking and educational opportunities, the Fellows are afforded a unique opportunity to make valuable contacts and gain real insight into the television industry.
Click here for more information about the Diversity Fellowship. Application process is now open. DOWNLOAD the application form.
Call for Entries: 23rd Annual Imagen Awards
The Imagen Foundation seeks to recognize and reward positive portrayals of Latinos in all forms of media, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latinos in the entertainment and communications industries. In keeping with its mission, The Imagen Foundation cordially invites all members of the entertainment and communications industries to participate in the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards Competition.
The Foundation works to create, promote, and enhance opportunities for all Latinos in front of and behind the camera and throughout the entertainment industry, and serves as a liaison between the industry and the Latino community by providing access, education and resources.
The official qualifications and categories along with the submission form can be downloaded here.
Deadline for submissions: June 2, 2008
Call for Applications: NLMC Latino Television Writers Program
The National Latino Media Council's Fall 2008 Latino Television Writers Program is now accepting applications. This program is not for beginners. It is for those writers who can write at least one half-hour comedy or one-hour dramatic television script in English within a five-week period of time.
The program will take place in Los Angeles, CA from November 8th to December 13th. Each participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the five-week session, which will then be read by network executives.
To download program application and release forms, please visit www.nhmc.org/documents/Writers_Program/WP08.pdf
Disney•ABC Talent Development & Diversity Seeking Diverse Writer's Assistant Candidates
We are now accepting resumes for diverse writer's assistant candidates. This program was created in answer to various ABC, ABC Family and Disney Channel Executive Producers' desire to increase the diversity of their writing staffs. Disney•ABC Talent Development & Diversity will provide productions hiring diverse writer's assistants up to nine months of salary reimbursement for the candidate.
Ideal candidates should have a passion for television, and interest in writing for the medium, and though it is not required, it is helpful if candidates have had exporuse to the television production process. Upon receipt of resumes, qualified candidates will be entered into a database. Should writer's assistant positions become available, Disney•ABC Talent Development and Diversity will submit potential candidates to inquiring showrunners.
Please submit resumes to: abc.fellowships@abc.com
CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program
The CBS Writers Mentoring Program is a unique program for new and emerging diverse writers - with a focus on writers of color. The Program is not a traditional "writers training" program, but a combination of meaningful opportunities for talented new writers to experience the network television business from the inside and to form relationships with decision makers.
The deadline for 2008-2009 submissions is June 1, 2008. Additional information and application materials can be accessed at: www.cbsdiversity.com
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Latinos In The Industry is an e-newsletter published twice weekly by NALIP, reaching over 7,500 subscribers nationwide. It has become a lively forum for discussion on Latinos in media arts, film and television while providing valuable information on NALIP programs and services.
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