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| | Women in Film International Committee-accepting short film submissions for LA event - Oct 25th | | Posted: August 12, 2008 | | | | CALL FOR ENTRIES
ATTENTION INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS OF THE AMERICAS!
Women in Film International Committee (WIFI) is accepting short film submissions for its upcoming event, “A Night to Celebrate: Short Films by Indigenous People of the Americas” being held at Barnsdall Gallery Theater in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, October 25th, 2008. This exciting night will be sure to draw a large and diverse crowd.
Submission Information
Filmmaker Diversity:
The film can be about any topic, but at least one member of the production team (writer, director, actor, producer, cinematographer, etc.) must be of indigenous descent. This includes all native tribes from North America to Central and South America.
Film length:
Minimum 1 minute / Maximum 30 minutes
Please do not send films that are longer than 30 minutes!
Submission format:
DVD, Region 1 ONLY
Language:
All entries must be either in English or contain English subtitles. Non-English entries submitted without subtitles or with supplementary printed translations will be automatically disqualified.
Deadline:
All submissions must be received (not just postmarked) by September 12th, 2008
Late entries will not be accepted.
We will be notifying all accepted films by September 29th, 2008.
For more information and an application please Email NativeShortsLA@yahoo.com or call 908-310-7141: attention Tessa Bell.
Please send films and applications to:
WIFI-IPA Shorts Night
c/o Tessa Bell
2234 Vista Del Mar Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068
| | | | Indian Summer Festival 9/5/08 - 9/7/08 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | URL: http://www.indiansummer.org/ | | Posted: August 11, 2008 | | | | Friday, September 5
Area Schools - Education Day - 9am to 2:30pm
General Public - 4pm to Midnight
Saturday, September 6
Noon to Midnight
Sunday, September 7
Prayer Ceremony - 10am, Gates Open at 9:30am
General Public - 11am to 10pm
| | | | Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series August, 14th, 7pm | | URL: www.myspace.com/nafilmseries | | Posted: July 11, 2008 | | | | Thurs., August, 14th, 7pm. In Whose Honor? Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series is a FREE monthly film series located in downtown Los Angeles at the National Center for Preservation of Democracy. “In Whose Honor?” Filmmaker Jay Rosenstein focuses on the story of Charlene Teters (Spokane) whose campaign against Chief Illiniwek, mascot of University of Illinois, forced many to rethink the larger issue of culture and identity and their representation in the media, and effects on both Native Americans and non-Natives. Scheduled discussion to follow screening.
LOCATION: 111 North Central Avenue, between 1st Street and Central Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles.
www.myspace.com/nafilmseries For More information on the film series please nafilmseries@aol.com | | | | MODELLING 101 - CANADA JUNE & JULY 2008 | | URL: www.NativeTalent.net | | Posted: June 06, 2008 | | | | Northern Styles and NativeTalent.net are pleased to present this Summers Seminars
MODELLING 101
Designed for males & females aged 13 + that are aspiring to a career in the fashion and related industries. The Model Seminar teaches confidence, boosts professional image and gives lifelong skills for self-esteem. Our expert training and advice also offers a unique photo shoot, Professional Hair and Makeup will be provided.
The model seminar is instructed by experienced fashion models and a self esteem coach. Each 4-6 hour seminar will instruct posture and runway , creative posing, confidence techniques, and industry dynamics. All seminar participants execute a fashion challenge and conduct a runway walk and show for family and friends.
We start things off in Winnipeg MB on June the 20th
Edmonton AB June 28th,
Calgary AB June 29th
and really heat things up in Toronto ON July 26th.
BE SHOT! Photography Sessions are recommended but optional.(for an additional $100). This includes: One look with Hair and Makeup by Rachelle White Wind also style and pose assistance(All photos copied on a CD). (Suggested to bring 3 looks, no logos or bright designs on clothing please, different shoes and must bring heels for the runway workshop)
Avoid disappointment and Sign up early for a city near you!
| | | | NBC Universal's 3rd Annual Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival | | URL: www.comedyshortcuts.net | | Posted: June 04, 2008 | | | | www.comedyshortcuts.net a unique showcase of short, comedic films and videos produced with a culturally diverse production team, cast, or theme.
NBC Universal uses this festival as a pipeline for uncomvering and developing diverse talent in front of and behind the camera.
Semi-finalists films will be screened before an industry audience in New York in September in conjunction with the New York Television Festival and finalists will be sent to Los Angeles for an exclusive industry screening in October on the Universal Studios lot.
The winning filmmaker will be given the chance to pitch to NBC comedy development and meet with NBC Universal's top network, studio, cable, and film executives. Additional prizes and opportunities are soon to be announced. Check the website for a complete list of partners and prizes from our 2007 festival.
Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2008 so go to www.comedyshortcuts.net to find out how to submit your film and get the opportunity of a lifetime!
| | | | NBC's Third Annual Comedy Short Cuts Festival | | URL: www.comedyshortcuts.net | | Posted: May 27, 2008 | | | | SUBMISSION WINDOW IS NOW OPEN!!!
Announcing NBC Universal's Third Annual Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival (www.comedyshortcuts.net) a unique showcase of short, comedic films and videos produced with a culturally diverse production team, cast, or theme.
NBC Universal uses this festival as a pipeline for uncovering and developing diverse talent in front of and behind the camera.
Semi-finalists films will be screened before an industry audience in New York in September in conjuction with the New York Television Festival and finalists will be sent to Los Angeles for an exclusive industry screening in October on the Universal Studios lot.
The winning filmmaker will be given the chance to pitch to NBC comedy development and meet with NBC Universal's top network, studio, cable, and film executives. Additional prizes and opportunities are soon to be announced. Check the website for a complete list of partners and prizes from our 2007 festival.
Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2008 so go to www.comedyshortcuts.net to find out how to submit your film and get the opportunity of a lifetime!
| | | | Native American production in NYC | | URL: www.aich.org | | Posted: April 03, 2008 | | | | "The Three Sisters" set at the infamous Carlisle Indian School.
"CARLISLE - a different three sisters" is a hybrid stage play with music and multimedia presentation. We invite you to a staged reading like you've never seen before ... nothing will be left to the imagination!
ADVISORY: This presentation contains strong language and adult themes!
Locations, dates, and times -
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 8pm - The Barrow Group, 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 8pm - The American Indian Community House, 11 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10004
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 4pm - New York University Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, Shorin Performance Studio, Room 802, New York, NY 10012
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 3pm - La MaMa E.T.C.'s "The Club" on the 2nd Floor, 74A East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
The Native American performing arts community in New York City recognizes your strong work and support and warmly extends this invitation. Please RSVP me personally to reserve tickets! All performances are free; however, the American Indian Community House asks a $5 donation to their performance that will go to their community programming.
| | | | Mother Earth Father Sky Music Festival April 6, 2008 | | URL: www.dooda-desert-rock.net/node/79 | | Posted: March 10, 2008 | | | | Greetings Dooda Desert Rock Supporters,
Please join us for two special events happening April 5, 6 & 7, at the Dooda Desert Rock campsite. On April 6th, DDR will welcome the Longest Walk II to New Mexico. We are honored to be a part of this tradition, as we support our brothers and sisters who have committed themselves to a cross-country walk for environmental protection and Native American rights. DDR will meet the Longest Walk II participants at the Arizona-New Mexico state line, and escort them through New Mexico.
On April 6th, DDR will continue to escort the Longest Walk II to the DDR camp at Chaco Rio, New Mexico. We will have an opportunity to share the story and mission of DDR while the Longest Walk II rests at our camp. DDR will host the “MOTHER EARTH & FATHER SKY Music Festival 2008” to celebrate the end of the New Mexico State Legislative Session and entertain the Longest Walk II walkers as they continue to rest at our camp. We are especially excited to welcome Gary Farmer and his band and all other musicians to this event.
The Longest Walk II will resume their journey on April 7th. DDR will walk with them to the proposed Desert rock power plant site, and on to the New Mexico - Oklahoma border. Then DDR will rejoin the walkers in July in Washington, D.C.
We hope you will join us in this historic celebration.
Elouise Brown
President, Dooda Desert Rock
505-947-6159
thebrownmachine@hotmail.com
www.dooda-desert-rock.net
| | | | The Seventh Annual Festival of Native Film & Culture March 5 - 9, 2008 | | URL: www.accmuseum.org/page49.html | | Posted: February 13, 2008 | | | | The Seventh Annual Festival of Native Film & Culture (formerly known as the Native American Film Festival & Cultural Weekend) is currently accepting submissions. All feature length and short film Native American and indigenous work produced after January 1, 2007 is eligible for consideration. The Festival will take place at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, California, March 5 - 9, 2008. This festival is considered to be one of the most respected and celebrated Native American and indigenous film festivals in the United States. The event is presented by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum whose mission is to inspire people to learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native cultures. We keep the spirit alive through exhibitions, collections, research and educational programs.Film submission entry deadline is December 15, 2007. If you have any general questions regarding our festival programming or questions regarding your submission, please contact Programming Director Thomas Ethan Harris at tethanharris@earthlink.net | | | | Native Writers Conference on March 13-15, 2008 | | URL: www.nativetelecom.org/ff.html | | Posted: February 13, 2008 | | | | Returning the Gift: Native Writers Conference Registration - Deadline March 1, 2008
The American Indian Studies Program at Michigan State University and the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers will be hosting a Native Writers Conference on March 13-15, 2008, at the MSU Union in East Lansing. Events include readings by Native writers, and workshops on American Indian writing, such as storytelling, tribal histories, comic books, songs, poetry, publishing, children’s literature, and more.
The registration deadline for the conference is March 1, 2008. Registration is $20 for students and $40 for all other participants. For more information, e-mail aisp@msu.edu or visit www.aisp.msu.edu/events.html.
| | | | 18th Montreal First Peoples June 12th to June 22nd | | URL: www.nativelynx.qc.ca | | Posted: February 13, 2008 | | | | The 18th Montreal First Peoples Festival is calling on you to submit your audiovisual works for this years showcase, taking place June 12th to June 22nd. As always, the showcase features works by native directors and films by non-native directors about aboriginal topics.
Complete details can be found on their submission form
Send all entries by Friday, March 7th 2008
Terres en Vues
6865 Christophe-Colomb, suite 102
Montréal, QC, H2S 2H3 Canada
Mark all parcels "Cultural content, no commercial value".
For more information:
tev@nativelynx.qc.ca
(514) 278-4040
www.nativelynx.qc.ca
| | | | Storytelling, Cinema and Indigenous Peoples: A Film Festival and Conference May 2 - 6, 2008 | | URL: www.seedgraduateinstitute.org/conferences/cinema/SEEDFILMFACTS.htm | | Posted: February 13, 2008 | | | | Storytelling, Cinema and Indigenous Peoples: A Film Festival and Conference
Festival and Conference Dates: May 2 - 6, 2008
This hybrid film festival is a combination of speakers, group dialogue, live storytelling, and hands-on workshops.
The film festival will present films from both well-known and emerging artists focusing on themes that are important to both indigenous peoples and the future of all humanity.
Information for filmmakers:
Submission Cutoff Dates:
Short Films & Animation ($25 Entry Fee): March 10, 2008
Feature Films & Documentaries ($35 Entry Fee): March 17, 2008
Submission Cutoff Dates:
Short Films & Animation ($60 Entry Fee): March 28, 2008
Feature Films & Documentaries ($75 Entry Fee): March 31, 2008
For more information: www.seedgraduateinstitute.org/conferences/cinema/SEEDFILMFACTS.htm
| | | | 9th Annual Native American Journalism Career Conference April 22-24, 2008 | | URL: www.crazyhorse.org | | Posted: February 13, 2008 | | | | The ninth annual Native American Journalism Career Conference, the largest Native student journalism program of its kind in the country, will be held April 22-24, 2008, at Crazy Horse Memorial (www.crazyhorse.org) in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Experienced journalists mentor the students on the basic skills and practices of journalism, including writing and photography. Al Neuharth, founder of USA TODAY and the Freedom Forum, will be the opening speaker the evening of April 22.
Lodging, meals and conference participation are free to students and their teachers. Some travel assistance is available. Teachers and advisers who are interested in organizing student groups to attend the conference must register in advance. Contact Janine Harris, manager of the Al Neuharth Media Center, 605-677-5424 or jharris@freedomforum.org. The registration deadline is March 31, 2008.
| | | | NBC's 2nd Annual Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival - NY | | URL: www.CSCnbcuni.com | | Posted: September 04, 2007 | | | | NBC's Second Annual Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival will be screening the 8 semi-finalists this week in New York. The event, hosted by the cast of NBC's Emmy-nominated comedy 30 Rock is open to the public, free tickets are available on the New York Television Festival website www.nytvf.com.
One film, Mac vs. PC was produced by Native American filmmakers Tvli Jacob & Steve Judd.
This festival is also a launching pad for a new opportunity called NBC YOU: Diversity Promo Festival where fans of NBC shows are invited to create promos which highlight diversity. For information on both festivals visit www.CSCnbcuni.com
| | | | NATV receives Groundbreaking Support from the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians | | URL: www.natv.org | | Posted: June 26, 2007 | | | | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2007
Contact: Tara J. Ryan (Chickasaw/Choctaw),
NATV’s Public Affairs Officer and Entertainment Industry Liaison
Email: tjryan@natv.org
Native American Television (NATV) Receives Groundbreaking
Support from the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
It’s been a long time coming. Today it’s a lot closer to becoming a reality.
Native American Television (NATV), the nationwide, nonprofit multimedia network and training organization providing all-indigenous television programming, has received a groundbreaking endorsement from the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians supporting the network’s $5 million fundraising campaign for 2007.
The Affiliated Tribes, representing 55 Indian nations in six states, passed a resolution at their semi-annual conference on May 24 supporting NATV’s mission to create an Indian voice in television and educate young Native media professionals. The significance of such a public proclamation for the upstart network can’t be underestimated.
“Getting out there and presenting Indians news and an Indian point-of-view is of the utmost importance,” says Ernie Stensgar (Coeur d’Alene), Chairman of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and NATV board member. “Although the concept has been out there, now is the time to present the truth about Indians and what we’re doing in the United States. Another important aspect is getting Indian reporters and news people behind the scenes. And that means from operating the cameras to doing all the technical aspects of all of this.”
With the resolution, the Affiliated Tribes have committed to financially supporting NATV as it moves ever closer to officially launching this year. The network is currently working with partners and independent producers to provide content for its viewers—all Native, all the time, nationwide. These facts, plus their strategically located studio and training facilities based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, will shake the prevailing image most Americans have of Indians, notes NATV Board chairperson Dr. James May (United Keetoowah Band.)
“That’s what NATV is aiming for—an opportunity to get our view out there. I see a real lack of being on equal footing with any other minority group. I see it all over the place,” he says. “The Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest have been really forward thinking on this matter. They’ve asked their tribes to support NATV monetarily and their students to come to Washington to do the training.”
Stensgar concurs. “We challenge our tribal leaders to look at this program and buy off on it and recognize NATV for what it is. This is our chance to stand up and get our word out, to present the Indian voice to America and provide a better understanding of what we’re about. Maybe the American public will look at Indian people in a different light rather than looking at us with feathers.”
Today that concept is a lot closer to being a reality thanks to the unequivocal support of the 55 nations comprising the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. NATV—all Native, all the time--will soon be available to viewers from Alaska to Alabama, New Hampshire to New Mexico. The perception of Indians in the mass consciousness will never be the same.
And that’s been a long time coming.
The Board members quoted:
Dr. James H. May (United Keetoowah Band) is Chairman of the Board. A member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees, Dr. May is the first Native American to have graduated with a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Harvard University’s School of Business. He also holds a Doctorate from Columbia University in Library and Information Science, and Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. Recently retired as Dean of the Center for Science, Technology, and Information Services at California State University in Monterey Bay, Dr. May is also involved with Native American Public Telecommunications, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the Native Media and Technology Network. The Stanford American Indian Alumni Association granted him the first award it has ever given, for his service to American Indians in the field of technology.
Ernest Stensgar (Coeur d’Alene) is Chairman of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and Northwest Regional Vice President for the National Congress of American Indians. The first tribal leader to be named to the Idaho Hall of Fame, Ernie was Chairman of his Tribal Council and of the Alliance of Idaho Tribes. A Vietnam Veteran, Ernie is the recipient of the Purple Heart.
Please direct all inquiries regarding this press release, media and entertainment to, Tara J. Ryan, NATV’s Public Affairs Officer and Entertainment Industry Liaison at tjryan@natv.org.
Native American Television (NATV) is a not-for-profit organization. To make a donation or for more information please visit the NATV website at: www.natv.org | | | | 9th Annual Native American Music Awards October 6th, 2007 | | URL: www.nativeamericanmusic.com | | Posted: June 01, 2007 | | | | NINTH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS SHOW TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2007 AT THE SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTEL IN NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
TICKETS ON SALE JULY 6, 2007
| | | | 12th Annual Dreamspeakers Film Festival June 4th-9th Edmonton, Alberta CANADA | | URL: www.dreamspeakers.org | | Posted: June 01, 2007 | | | | | | | 20th Annual Native Americacn Art Festival July 14th & 15th | | URL: www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com | | Posted: June 01, 2007 | | | | 20th Annual Native American 2007 Festival
July 14 & 15, 2007
($4 Gate - $3 Advance)
The Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 20th Annual Native American Art Festival July 14 & 15, 2007 , to be located at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex on Woodland Road. More than 80 of the Southwest’s finest American Indian artists will display and sell their handmade jewelry, paintings, rugs and other authentic Indian artwork. This is a juried event (only handmade items allowed). The original artist must be present. Hours are 9 to 5 pm Saturday and 9 to 4 pm Sunday. Admission is $4.00 at the Gate or $3.00 in Advance.
There will be a Pre-Show at Hon-Dah Resort & Casino. A select group of artists will have the opportunity to display and sell their artwork during the evening. Tickets for the Pre-Show will be available at the Chamber of Commerce.
Native American Artists are encouraged to call the Chamber at (800) 573-4031 to have an application mailed to them.
| | | | APTN Open Call - Winnipeg (deadline June 30th, 2007) | | URL: www.aptn.ca/opencall2007 | | Posted: May 09, 2007 | | | | Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is please to announce the launch of APTN Open Call. APTN is providing an opportunity for up to five established Canadian Aboriginal musicians or musical groups to have a music video produced from a song that is featured on a current CD or soon to be released CD.
APTN Open Call provides up to a maximum of $20,000 towards the production of a music video which will be filmed in the summer/fall of 2007.
Applicantas must submit a copy of the soundtrack (limited to one song her artist or group). Please refer to the application form at www.aptn.ca/opencall2007 for a full list of application requirements. Applications must be received at the APTN Winnipeg headquarters by 5:00pm CST on June 30, 2007. | | | | Red Fork Native American Film Festival-October 19-28, 2007 | | Posted: April 10, 2007 | | | | sponsored by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Tulsa Community College.
Red Fork presents films that showcase the work of native actors, writers, and directors, or films that focus upon the experiences of indigenous people – all in an effort to entertain and inform our communities. With integrity and dignity, the Festival hopes to build a stronger sense of community among Native Americans and non-Native Americans. To this end, the Festival is committed to presenting these films in our community without charging admission.
Kris Everett, Administrative Assistant I
Liberal Arts Division
PH: (918) 595-8079 FX: (918) 595-8197
TCC - West Campus
7505 W. 41st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107-8633
E-mail: keverett@tulsacc.edu | | | | Casting Call - "Soul Catcher" (student film) | | Posted: February 26, 2007 | | | | Director: Jerome Sable
Production Company: FDLT Productions
Synopsis Renegade Native American Katsuk has vowed revenge against the Whites by kidnapping young David Marshall, the son of a Senator, and is threatening to kill him as a sacrifice. When his fellow tribespeople try to talk him out of it, Katsuk scares them by showing his "shaman" powers.
1) KATSUK / Lead / Male / Native American / 30-45 People know Katsuk as Charles Hobuhet. He left the reservation and completed his degree at a "White" university and was fully integrated into "Hoquat" Society.
Nobody who knew him suspected he could ever harm a fly, let alone kidnap a Senator's son. Any ethnicity that can pass for Native American.
2) TSKANAY / Lead / Female / Native American / 25-35 Tskanay (real name Mary Kletnik) knew Katsuk as Charlie and doesn't understand who he's become. Assertive, defiant, feminine, she was originally supposed to marry him in an arranged marriage. Any ethnicity that can pass for Native American.
3) ISH / Lead / Male / Native American / 50-70 Ish is the father figure of the reservation. He has been on the governing council for the last 20 years and people respect his authority because he is wise and forgiving at the same time. Still, certain acts are unacceptable...
Project Notes: This is a directed scene for Jeremy Kagan's 532 class at USC.
The scene is adapted from "Soul Catcher" by Frank Herbert (author of "Dune").
We are casting A.S.A.P. Actors who are interested should send a headshot and resume to me at jerome@sableandbatalion.com and leave their phone number for me to call them.
| | | | 3rd Annual Native Film Festival - January 12-13, 2007 | | URL: www.alaskanative.net/225.asp | | Posted: December 28, 2006 | | | | Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Drive
Anchorage, AK 99506
ph: 907-330-8091
| | | | Sundance Film festival January 18-28, 2006 Park City, Utah | | URL: www.sundance.org | | Posted: December 28, 2006 | | | | | | | Universal Director-In-Training Program January | | URL: www.DiverseCityNBC.com | | Posted: September 28, 2006 | | | | DIRECTOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM NBC Universal Television Studios is pleased to announce the Television Director-In-Trainging Program (DIT) to begin January 2007. We are searching for creative talent, particularly women and minorities, who aspire to be television directors. DIT is a paid 12-week shadowing program that provides candidates the opportunity to observe, consult, and learn different creative approaches from a seasoned Television Director. For additional information and application instructions, please go to www.DiverseCityNBC.com and click "Opportunities". | | | | CALL FOR FREELANCE CORRESPONDENTS | | URL: www.indiancountry.com | | Posted: September 26, 2006 | | | | Indian Country Today is looking for dedicated journalists who can provide original reporting on American Indian issues and matters of tribal, state and federal government policy. American Indian preference given.
CRITICAL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS:
North/central California
Midwestern states - Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.
Southeastern states - Florida, Mississippi, etc.
Southwestern states - New Mexico, Arizona, etc.
Send resume and two samples to: editor@indiancountry.com and put "correspondent" in the subject line; or fax to 315-829-8393
Or mail to:
Indian Country Today, c/o Editor
3059 Seneca Turnpike
Canastota, NY 13032 | | | | Call for Entries-American Indian Photography Contest | | Posted: September 14, 2006 | | | | Collinsville, Ill - Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is seeking photographs that evoke the spirit of the North American Indians, their people, character, events, objects, environment and past or present culture. All entries must be received at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site no later than 4 p.m. on Oct. 1st. The entries will be on display from Oct. 21st through Dec. 10th. On Oct. 21st at 6:30p.m., there will be an opening reception. First prize is $250, second prize is $150 and third prize is $75. For more information, call 618-346-5160 | | | | CBS to sponsor its 2nd Multicultural Sketch Comedy Talent Showcase Jan.2007 | | URL: www.cbsdiversity.com | | Posted: August 11, 2006 | | | | To be directed by Rick Najera in association with AFTRA, East West Players, NOSOTROS, the Robey Theatre Company and SAG.
Pictures and resumes should be sent to AFTRA by Friday, September 8, 2006.
AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Attn: Ron Thomas
CBS will sponsor its second talent showcase for multicultural sketch comedians in January 2007 in Los Anegeles. Executive Producer and Writer Rick Najera will again direct the showcase for CBS. Please note: the showcase is focused on African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander actors and performers with disabilities who should possess extensive sketch comedy experience. Each audition will require a one minute original monologue.
The Network's on-going talent showcases are aprt of the CBS Diversity Institution, a comprehensive program designed to identify and develop diversity within the writing, directing and talent communities. In addition to the Minority Talent Showcases, currently in their fifth year, the CBS Diversity Institute also includes the CBS Writers Mentoring Program and the CBS Directing Initiative.
For information regarding the CBS Diversity Institute, please go to www.cbsdiversity.com.
| | | | Call for Entries-Native American Film Festival | | Posted: August 03, 2006 | | | | Columbia, SC - Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois and United Tribes of South Carolina is 'Calling for Entries' to the 10th Annual Native American Indian Film and Video Festival. The festival will be held on Nov 1-5. The deadline for submission is Sept 19th. For application or more information, call 803-699-0446
| | | | 5th Annual FOX-2006 American Indian Summer Institute July 16th-July 21st | | URL: www.nativetelecom.org/producers_guidelines_oppfund.html | | Posted: June 20, 2006 | | | | American Indian Summer Institute -
On behalf of the FOX Entertainement Group Diverisity Development Department and the Native Media and Technology Network, would like to announce the fifth annual FOX-2006 American Indian Summer Institute, presented in association with NMTN. This is an opportunity for twenty American Indian participants to experience behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry in an intensive six-day hands-on workshop, lecture series and field trips held in Los Angeles from July 16 to July 21. Participants desired age range is 18 and 25.
Once in Los Angeles, the Institute covers 100% of the cost of the program and related expenses, including lodging and meals. Roundtrip travel to Los Angeles in not included as part of these expenses. Native American participants can apply for up to $500 for airfare through NAPT's Producer Opportunity Fund.
For additional information on NMTN and the 2006 FOX American Indian Summer Institute visit http://www.thundermountainmedia.com | | | | 8th Annual Thunder Mountain Native American Festival & Pow Wow 8/19/06-8/20/06 | | URL: www.thundermtlenape.org | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | Vendors and food booths
10:00am to 6:00pm both days
Grand Entry at Noon
Events & Activities - Shop for unique gifts and collectibles, Native arts and crafts
Hear, See, Experience: Drumming, dancing & singing
Treat Your Tastebuds: Native FOods
Donation: $3 at the gate, children 12 and under FREE
Proceeds benefit-Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation Programming and Land Purchase
| | | | Indian Summer Festival September 8-10, 2006 Milwaukee, WI | | URL: www.indiansummer.org | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | 2006 Indian Summer Music Awards-Seek to honor the best American Indian music that has been commerically released between the period of March 2, 2005 and March 1, 2006.
The ISMA Awards will be presented during the Indian Summer Festival held September 8-10 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the awards ceremony on Saturday, September 9, 2006
Indian Summer Festival is North America's largest Native American festival.
| | | | 3rd Annual Denver Indigenous Film Festival & Awards Sept. 28th - Oct. 2nd, 2006 | | URL: www.iiirm.org | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management
3rd Annual Denver Indigenous Film & Arts Festival
Starz FilmCenter
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, Colorado
| | | | 6th Annual Imagine Native Film & Media Arts Festival 9/28/06-10/2/06 | | URL: www.imaginenative.org | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | Toronto, Canada
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indiegenous people the forefront on innovation in film, video, radio and new media. | | | | Heard Museum Film Festival October 12 -15, 2006 | | URL: www.heard.org/filmfest.html | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | To feature 50 films including sundance favorites and first-time Arizona screenings.
Sponsored by Joel and Lila Harnett additional support
Contact:
filmfestival@heard.org
Heard Museum Film Festival
2301 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
ph: 602-252-8840
| | | | International Cherokee Festival October 13 - 15, 2006 Tahlequah, OK | | URL: www.cherokeefilmfestival.com | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | International Cherokee Film Festival (ICFF) organized as a non-profit organization.
ICFF's purpose is to encourage, give voice to, and support for emerging Native American and multi-cultural independent filmmakers, films, and multimedia communications nationally and internationally.
Contact:
ICFF Operations Office
PO Box 1767
Tahlequah, OK 74465
ph: 918-458-9322
media@internationalcherokeefilmfestival.com | | | | 31st Annual American Indian Film Festival November 4-11, 2006 | | URL: www.aifisf.com | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | Sanfrancisco, CA
The 2006 American Indian Film Festival will be presented November 4-11 in San Francisco, California. Films to be entered for competition should be by or about American Indian or Canada First Nations people and produced during year 2005 - 2006.
Entry Deadline is August 11, 2006
The major categories for competition are: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Feature Film, Live Short Subject, Music Video, Animated Short Subject, Public Service and Industrial. All entries should be accompanied ny promotional materials, including production credits, publicity stills, as well as a typewritten narrative description not to exceed 250 words. Entrants are responsible for all shipping costs to and from AIFI's San Francisco office.
contact: 415-554-0525 or email: aifisf@yahoo.com
| | | | 13th Naitve American Film & Video Festival November 30-December 3, 2006 | | URL: www.nativenetworks.si.edu | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | NYC - George Gustav Heye Center
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| | | | 13th Annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival November 24-26, 2006 | | URL: www.canab.com | | Posted: June 02, 2006 | | | | Toronto, Ontario
The Roger's Centre (Sky Dome)
The Festival offers something for everyone from shopping, food, spectacular dancing, lacrosse, contemporary music, visual arts and many other items.
The organizers of the Canadian Aboriginal Festival would like to make it clear that everyone is welcome, all races and creeds. By being part of our Canadian showcases for Aboriginal people, you would in affect ne honoring us with your precense.
For any questions on this event, please feel free to contact us at 519-751-0040 or emial us at info@canab.com
| | | | FOX TV WRITING OPPORTUNITY | | URL: http://fox.com/diversity/ | | Posted: May 12, 2006 | | | | The Fox Entertainment Group (hereinafter "Fox") announces a new chapter in its campaign to identify and support promising writers from diverse backgrounds. Since 2001, Fox has accepted submission of TV "spec" scripts towards the selection of aspiring writers for a six-week program at Writer's Boot Camp ("WBC") in Los Angeles. As a part of the Boot Camp experience the selected writers have written an additional "spec" script under the supervision of WBC instructors and Fox Diversity executives.
In the 2006 edition of Fox' writers outreach we do not wish to receive "spec" material based on series already on the air. In this new phase of our program, we are soliciting submission of original television pilot scripts.
Writers selected for this program will be enrolled in a concentrated course at Writer's Boot Camp where the writer will receive up to six months of instruction and personal guidance from instructors and Fox Diversity executives. During that time ourhope will be to guide the writer through drafts of their original pilot towards the goall of a top- quality script that can be submitted to broadcast and cable networks for pilot consideration.
We encourage all diverse writers with a story to tell, or writers of any color with a diverse series lead character in mind, to submit their scripts per the guidelines described on the Writer's Submission page on our website: http://fox.com/diversity/
PLEASE NOTE: We will accept submissions from March 15, 2006 through June 30, 2006. Submissions must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2006. The deadline for receiving submissions is July 7, 2006. Late submissions with be returned unopened.
No phone calls, please. Submissions that do not meet the guidelines as articulated on our website will be returned. | | | | Call for Film and Video Entires - Entry Deadline August 11, 2006 | | URL: www.aifisf.com | | Posted: April 05, 2006 | | | | 31th annual
American Indian Film Festival November 4-11, 2006
San Francisco - The American Indian Film Festival. As the nations oldest and most pretigious venue for American Indian film arts and entertainment, the American Indian Film Festival has earned a reputation for excellence and integrity.
Entry forms can also be obtained by writing or calling the American Indian Film Insititute at 333 Valencia St. Suite 322, San Francisco, CA 94103
ph: 415-554-0525
fax: 415-554-0542
You may also email AIFI at: aifisf@yahoo.com
www.aifisf.com | | | | The 8th Annual Discovery Coast Music Festival July 14th & July 15th | | URL: www.bellacoolamusic.org | | Posted: March 20, 2006 | | | | Enjoy innovative and exciting live performance from all across Canada amidst the pristine coastal landscape of Bella Coola, British Columbia. This family-oriented event boasts an eclectic line-up of music - roots, rock, world, blues, folk and more. With something for everyone, the festival features an interactive Children's Site, food and craft vendors and workshops.
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| | | | Casting Call | | Posted: February 08, 2006 | | | | Casting Call for the World Premiere of the play "TeAta," with Music by Chickasaw Playwright JudyLee Olivia and Original Compositions and Musical Arrangements by Tucson Composer Jay Vosk.
AUDITIONS
Open Casting Call – Statewide for Equity AND Non-Equity Actors
Actors will be paid. Please bring a head shot or photo and a short resume.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Where: Rose State College H.B. Atkinson Theatre, 6420 Se 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110-2704 (see www.rose.edu for directions)
When: Saturday, February 25, 2006,
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Callbacks from 3-5 p.m.
What: Prepare a one-minute Monologue and 16 bars of a song, accompanist provided
Please bring a head shot or photo and a short resume.
ROLES: 13 parts, age ranges 16-70, all ethnic backgrounds,
including Native American actors
Dr. Fisher - Caucasian, age range 50-70, preferably with shocking white hair
Miss Davis - Caucasian, age range 30-40
Young Te Ata - age range 16-25, Native American or mixed race
Old Te Ata - age range 50-70, Native American or mixed race
Margaret - age range 16-25, Caucasian, a plus if you can play violin
Kuruks - age range 16-25, Native American, a plus if you can play native flute
Ataloa - age range 16-25, Native American, or mixed blood, must be able to sing
6 chorus members - 3 male, 3 female, who play a variety of roles, sing and dance, age range varies, ethnicity can be diverse, including Caucasian, Native American, Black, and/or mixed race.
Since audition times are limited, you can secure a time slot online. To pre-register, send an e-mail indicating your interest to JudyLee Oliva.
“TeAta,” a Play with Music, is based on the life of Chickasaw actress TeAta Thompson Fisher (1895-1995). She performed a one-woman show for more than 70 years, including presentations at the White House and for the King and Queen of England. The play dramatizes her life, going back and forth in time and place, from Broadway to back home in Oklahoma. Characters are based, in part, on TeAta’s real-life friends and family. It is a love story, a story of conflicting cultures, a story of perseverance, and a story of Oklahoma's First State Treasure.
The “TeAta” World Premiere is funded in part by the Chickasaw Nation, the USAO Foundation and East Central University.
Production Dates: August 5-13, 2006
Location: University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)
Additional productions in other venues TBA
Direct your questions to:
JudyLee Oliva, Artistic Director and Playwright
JLOLIVA@aol.com | | | | Non-Broadcast Voice Over Project | | URL: www.1destinyproductions.com | | Posted: February 01, 2006 | | | | We are a full service audio production company in New York City. We have a
non-broadcast voice over project coming up which requires a male Native American Indian speaker...preferable an actor or someone who has voice over experience, and someone who is in the NYC area or has access to an ISDN equipped studio.
Please contact Susan at susan@1destinyproductions.com or 212-629-6532 for
more information. Thanks! www.1destinyproductions.com | | | | "I See God" NON-UNION TV PILOT | | Posted: January 10, 2006 | | | | If in the NEW YORK AREA - Please submit headshot/photo and resume with your contact info to: nativeamericantalent@earthlink.net
Production Company: Remote Productions (MTV)
Auditions: Thurs. January 12th
Callbacks: TBD
Shoots: 1 week (1/23 - 1/31)
Location: NYC
Usage: Pilot that could be picked up and aired.
Rate: Principal $450, Day Player $180, Extra $75 + 10% agent fee
Brief Synopsis:
With spirituality being discussed in an open forum more than ever, it's no wonder that an ever-growing number of teens today consider themselves faithful. But ask a hundred young people the question "What is God" and you're sure to get at least hundred different answers. In this series we'll hear from teens and young adults who are asking that question no more. Through first-person narration, vivid recreations and creative imagery, these young people will describe in emotionally edgy detail, how at a time of joy, despair, or just plain apathy, a one-to-one encounter with God dramatically altered their lives and made them true believers. These people claim to hold tangible proof of the existence of a higher power. Whether to believe them or not is the choice that the audience will have to make.
| | | | Six Nations Writers | | URL: www.sixnationswriters.com | | Posted: July 27, 2005 | | | | The Six Nations Writers are the storytellers of today who will share their stories with all who enter this site. We all share a common literary goal to carry on our ancestral storytelling tradition through our written words. We keep our literary circle strong by sharing our stories and supporting each other. Our hope is to widen our circle through the moccasin telegraph and link with other First Nation literary communities to saturate the literary market with stories written by writers who happen to be native.
| | | | Indians Investing, but Carefully, in Hollywood | | URL: www.nytimes.com | | Posted: April 26, 2005 | | | | Decades after John Wayne and his cowboys vanquished the Indians for generations of white movie audiences, American Indian tribes are beginning to invest more than just lingering bad faith in Hollywood... | | | | Marcella Jones Takes Five | | Posted: September 07, 2004 | | | | Marcella Jones 'Takes Five.' She represents voices of American Indians. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. | | | | NBC Talent Diversity Initiative News | | Posted: August 31, 2004 | | | | NBC Talent Diversity Initiative News As part of NBC's ongoing commitment to diversity, the NBC Talent Diversity Initiative was created to promote & sustain on-camera diversity through community involvement and development, showcasing non-traditional casting choices, and creating programs to raise awareness at NBC and within the entire entertainment community. NBC | | | | Tonto Apaches team up on movie | | Posted: August 31, 2004 | | | | Tonto Apaches team up on movie Former "NYPD Blue" star Rick Schroder and the Tonto Apache Tribe are teaming up to bring the movie "Black Cloud" to audiences around the nation. The Payson Roundup
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