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Print this article NALIP Announces Conference 8 (released 1/3/2007) By greenroomwire The National Association of Latino Independent Producers and HBO announce the 8th Annual NALIP Conference, Media on the Move: Power for Independents co-chaired by documentary filmmaker Evangeline Griego, Spike TV Executive VP Pancho Mansfield and Fox VP of Emerging Markets Rick Ramirez. The conference will be held March 8-11 at the Marriott Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach, California. NALIP brings together the Latino media field to examine all aspects of the mobile media revolution. Film, television and on-line content is rapidly changing the way producers work, sell themselves, and exhibit or distribute their projects. Conference co-chair Rick Ramirez states in a prepared release, "Mobile technology gives consumers the power to personalize their content. This new distribution platform has spurred the creation of new mobile channels and other options which should present interesting opportunities for independent producers." NALIP will look at strategies for conquering this medium through professional development seminars, keynote speakers, a new technology lab and many networking opportunities. On March 10th, NALIP will honor Latino Media luminaries at their annual Awards Gala. Lifetime Achievement Award in Producing, George A. Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) Lifetime Achievement Award in Advocacy, Edward James Olmos (HBO Films' WALKOUT, "Battlestar Galactica") Outstanding Achievement Award, visionary producers of the ABC television series "Ugly Betty" ESTELA Award, McDonalds will present one rising Latino documentary director and one rising Latino feature filmmaker a $7,500 cash grant that recognizes their work, creativity and vision. Concurrent with Conference 8 and with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, NALIP presents the third Latino Media Market(TM). Thirty-two select feature production and development projects, documentary works-in-progress and reality television series ideas will be accepted to participate in a special executive meeting series designed to advance each producer's project, arrange financing and attract broadcast licenses. SiTV will return as the exclusive non-scripted television channel taking series concept pitches and will award a $2,000 prize, plus 4-month development option to the strongest series concept pitched at the Market. NALIP will also hold a special Loteria with all proceeds going to one lucky Conference attendee in order to advance their project. "Nothing makes us happier at NALIP," says NALIP Executive Director Kathryn F. Galan, "than giving filmmakers money. Our Loteria winner leaves Conference 8 with a fund to buy some equipment, pay their editor, option a story or hire a writer. What could be a better cap on the weekend?" For latest conference information and registration, visit http://www.nalip.org/conference2007. Interested exhibitors, please contact Conference Director, Tery Lopez at 310.395.8484. Digg this article! Subscribe

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NALIP Announces Conference 8
(released 1/3/2007)
By greenroomwire

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers and HBO announce the 8th Annual NALIP Conference, Media on the Move: Power for Independents co-chaired by documentary filmmaker Evangeline Griego, Spike TV Executive VP Pancho Mansfield and Fox VP of Emerging Markets Rick Ramirez. The conference will be held March 8-11 at the Marriott Hotel and Spa in Newport Beach, California.

NALIP brings together the Latino media field to examine all aspects of the mobile media revolution. Film, television and on-line content is rapidly changing the way producers work, sell themselves, and exhibit or distribute their projects. Conference co-chair Rick Ramirez states in a prepared release, "Mobile technology gives consumers the power to personalize their content. This new distribution platform has spurred the creation of new mobile channels and other options which should present interesting opportunities for independent producers." NALIP will look at strategies for conquering this medium through professional development seminars, keynote speakers, a new technology lab and many networking opportunities.

On March 10th, NALIP will honor Latino Media luminaries at their annual Awards Gala.

Lifetime Achievement Award in Producing, George A. Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD)
Lifetime Achievement Award in Advocacy, Edward James Olmos (HBO Films' WALKOUT, "Battlestar Galactica")
Outstanding Achievement Award, visionary producers of the ABC television series "Ugly Betty"
ESTELA Award, McDonalds will present one rising Latino documentary director and one rising Latino feature filmmaker a $7,500 cash grant that recognizes their work, creativity and vision.

Concurrent with Conference 8 and with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, NALIP presents the third Latino Media Market(TM). Thirty-two select feature production and development projects, documentary works-in-progress and reality television series ideas will be accepted to participate in a special executive meeting series designed to advance each producer's project, arrange financing and attract broadcast licenses. SiTV will return as the exclusive non-scripted television channel taking series concept pitches and will award a $2,000 prize, plus 4-month development option to the strongest series concept pitched at the Market.

NALIP will also hold a special Loteria with all proceeds going to one lucky Conference attendee in order to advance their project. "Nothing makes us happier at NALIP," says NALIP Executive Director Kathryn F. Galan, "than giving filmmakers money. Our Loteria winner leaves Conference 8 with a fund to buy some equipment, pay their editor, option a story or hire a writer. What could be a better cap on the weekend?"

For latest conference information and registration, visit http://www.nalip.org/conference2007. Interested exhibitors, please contact Conference Director, Tery Lopez at 310.395.8484.

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