NALIP NEWSWIRE.................A DECADE OF INFLUENCE: NALIP'ws 10th Anniversary Conference will be held April 17 - 19, 2009 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California.................Register now for Doing Your Doc - Miami, Jan. 9-11................Register now for Doing Your Doc - Lincoln, Feb. 5-7..................NALIP Conference 9 audiocasts are now online!....................Subscribe to the Latinos In The Industry newsletter for twice-weekly announcements, news, and job postings.........
 

NALIP 10: A DECADE OF INFLUENCE. Watch for Conference registration, program and speaker information starting January 2009.

NALIP’s 10th Anniversary Conference will be held April 17 - 19, 2009 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California. The program will highlight case-studies and showcases of talent, while including workshops and seminars, keynotes and our 2009 Estela Awards. This year's conference co-chairs are Columbia University professor/filmmaker Frances Negron–Muntaner and producer/executive David Ortiz (Hellboy 2).

Our mission is simple: promote the advancement, development and funding of Latino/a film and media arts in all genres. As professionals, we unite to create more images by and about Latinos everywhere you see media.
 

 
 

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Register Now for "Doing Your Doc" - Miami

Register now for Doing Your Doc: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES - A Weekend Seminar in Miami to Kick-Start Your Documentary

Jan. 9-11, 2009 in Miami, Florida

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 on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds.

"Doing your Doc" is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of Florida, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.

Register online here for DOING YOUR DOC - MIAMI

For more information including a full schedule visit the Doing Your Doc webpage, or call NALIP at 310.395.8880

Register Now for "Doing Your Doc" - Lincoln

Register now for Doing Your Doc: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES - A Weekend Seminar in Lincoln to Kick-Start Your Documentary

Feb. 5-7, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska

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 on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds.

"Doing your Doc" is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of Nebraska, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.

Register online here for DOING YOUR DOC - LINCOLN

For more information including a full schedule visit the Doing Your Doc webpage, or call NALIP at 310.395.8880

GFEM Media Database Invites Grantseekers

Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media is very pleased to announce the launch of the GFEM Media Database at http://media.gfem.org/. The GFEM Media Database is a new online portal that allows media funders to learn about quality media projects. Our intent is to create a destination site for grantmakers who want to support public-interest media.

We invite you to visit the site, review the guidelines, and take a look at the projects that have already been uploaded. We encourage you to post any projects that you feel would be suitable to submit for review. There is no fee for using this service.

In order to be eligible for inclusion, you must already have at least one foundation or government funder attached to your project. Our intent is to create a destination site for grantmakers who want to support public-interest media.

Call for Entries: TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund

The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $170,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways.

We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters. Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2009. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed.

Apply Now! Deadline is January 12, 2009.

Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org for complete details.

Call for Submissions: The Global Film Initiative Winter 2009 Feature-film Production Grants

In its continuing effort to promote original filmmaking by individuals from around the world, the Global Film Initiative is pleased to announce a call for the Winter 2009 cycle of its feature-film production grants program for up to $10,000 each. Individuals may submit more than one film for consideration per granting cycle but please note that only applications from qualifying countries or regions will be considered and that production grants are not available for documentary or short films.*

For Applications & Guidelines, please visit: www.globalfilm.org/granting.htm

Application deadline: January 15, 2009

*The Global Film Initiative accepts grant applications from countries in the following regions: Latin America, The Caribbean, Africa, The Middle East, Asia (excluding Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand).

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Almudena Carracedo
LPA Fellow
Estela Award Winner 2008
Filmmaker

e. acarracedo2@yahoo.com
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Born in Spain, Almudena Carracedo is the director, producer and cinematographer of the feature documentary Made in L.A., which had its U.S. broadcast premiere on PBS’ POV series and was funded by ITVS, POV and the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund. Made in L.A. has won numerous international awards and has received an excellent critical response, praised by the New York Times as “an excellent documentary… about basic human dignity”. Prior to Made in L.A., Almudena worked as a television director in Spain until she came to the U.S. to work on her doctoral dissertation at UCLA’s Film School, where she produced the award-winning documentary short Welcome, A Docu-Journey of Impressions. Almudena is a past fellow of NALIP’s Latino Producers Academy and recent winner of NALIP’s Estela Award. She is currently working full time on the outreach for Made in L.A., touring with the film and bringing its impactful story to audiences around the world.

"NALIP trusted my vision from the beginning and nurtured the development of a 5-year project that became Made in L.A. NALIP’s Latino Producers Academy and annual conferences provide rare access to mentors and to information in a safe familial environment that fosters development and creativity. NALIP is a true vibrant community that makes a difference everyday, and I am grateful to be part of it!"

- Almudena Carracedo

 
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

November 2008

Dear NALIP Members:

A year ago, the NALIP Board, staff and stakeholders reviewed eight years of organizational development and made a new Strategic Plan for 2008-2010 that responded to the current media field, to our member artists’ needs, and to our ambitious dreams for NALIP.

Since then, we held our largest and most successful Conference and Latino Media Market, events both respected by our sponsors and appreciated by our guests. We moved the Latino Writers Lab and Latino Producers Academy to Santa Fe, and found the city creative and welcoming. We held our longest Academy – 18 days – with the most documentary projects and the highest quality feature projects to date. We put our LMRG/membership resource directory on line, with 8,050 unique visitors and 385,000 page views in its first six months; it is a state-of-the art reference updated weekly, no longer just annually.

Nevertheless, as an arts service organization we are very much a part of the current political and economic environment. Our funders and donors are struggling, even as the need still remains for NALIP to support and train talented Latino/a artists and executives. The NALIP Board and staff are passionate about our work, our programs, our members and success. We plan to continue that commitment into 2009, following the vision of our strategic plan to see more images made by and about Latinos.

First, we will celebrate our tenth anniversary in April at NALIP Conference 10. Planned for The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California, we look forward to welcoming new NALIP members and greeting old as we reflect on 10 years of growth, and plan for a new decade of vision and change. We will hold our fifth Latino Media Market, and a new Latino edition of Actorfest along with awards, showcases and other great events. Watch Latinos in the Industry and www.nalip.org for updates and opportunities.

Second, we will accept applications soon for our next Latino Writers Lab, which runs May through September, and really advances scripts and writing skills. We are proud of the progress that writers make in this program. Many go on to the Latino Producers Academy, to Sundance, to options, representation and writing careers.

We invite you to get involved, give back, reach out to the Latino media community. Mentor and create. Share your success by sending us your news. And stand with us through this bumpy transition into NALIP’s next and greatest decade.

Warmly,
Kathryn

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