CASTING Host for new SYFY show

Syfy is seeking a male host for a new television series titled Artifact Search Show. The ideal male candidate is 25-40 years old and is a real-life archaeologist, explorer, symbologist, world traveler, adventurer or world historian. Experts and enthusiasts are welcome to apply. Personality-wise the candidate should be funny, quirky, smart and likeable. The selected candidate must be able to travel internationally. Those interested should email a photo and bio to Jacqui@pitmancasting.com

Ars Nova Play Group

Ars Nova is now accepting applications for our writers group, Play Group, for 2011. For those of you who may not know, Play Group is a wonderful and eclectic group of emerging writers who meet here at Ars Nova every other week to share their work and get peer feedback. New members join for a two-year cycle starting in January, and each year culminates in a group created production at Ars Nova. The writers are at the heart of our community of artists, and we would love to find some great new members to join the returning group in January.


More information about the group as well as application forms can be found on our website at  http://arsnovanyc.com/playgroup.html.

Casting in NYC - Short Film

THE POTENTIAL WIVES OF NORMAN MAO


Mangusta Productions, LLC seeks performers and extras for an indie short film shooting the week of September 6th in New York City. The film is a quirky and heartwarming comedy about a Chinese man-child whose parents make him go on an international matchmaking junket to find him a worthy Chinese wife. Performers must have experience with comedy and good at improv. All characters in breakdown are non-speaking roles. SAG short film agreement with deferred payment. Auditions August 23-24. Send headshot and resume to normanmao.casting@gmail.com

BREAKDOWN

MR. MAO (Asian male, 50s) – Stern and distinguished businessman. Comically menacing and always on his Blackberry.

SUZY FONG (Asian female, 20s) – Miss Chinatown princess, bubbly, cutesy, prissy. Must be able to work with a Chihuahua.

LING LING NG (Asian female, 60s) – Old Chinese lady, brash, loud. A woman who would tackle you to get to a subway seat. Carries lots of bags of Asian groceries.

LONELY WOMAN (African American female, 30s) – A heavy-set outcast. Gabourey Sidibe type.

GOOD-LOOKING MAN (Caucasian male, 20s-30s) – Metrosexual bachelor who's always stylish and at NYC's hot spots. Ladies-man model-type.

Various EXTRAS of all adult ages and ethnicities to play background, maids, bellboys, valets, etc.

A ton of new jobs - listings from Cynopsis

Group Creative Director 7014

Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7014/job

day-to-day management and optimization of client campaigns
Account Manager 7591
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7591/job

primary person that works with the Sr. Business Analyst to ensure that the needs for assigned clients are being met
Sr. Business Analyst 7595
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7595/job

manage Major accounts
Account Executive
C2 Creative
NYC NY
http://www.c2creative.com/ /

manage teams in San Francisco, Toronto and New York
Executive Creative Director
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4335

leads and directs the development and execution of all creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4372

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Manager, Delivery Management
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4231

managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4352

champion of new marketing methods and will play a large role in educating client and agency partners about the value of digital experience to their brands
Executive Director, Marketing Intelligence
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4112

creating and managing against a 1, 3 and 5 year business vision and strategy for a major account encompassing all current and emerging marketing platforms
VP Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4128

mange, establish process and procedure regarding entire pre-sale and RFP process for the assigned territory of brands
Senior Sales Development Manager- Digital Lifestyle Group 119486BR
Time Inc.
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

ability to dig beneath the headlines on stories, to understand context and precedent, and to avoid conventional and obvious thinking
Sr. Writer, 8PM Show 119509BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

strong editorial judgment, ability to juggle multiple projects at once, feature producing, strong writing skills, and a thorough understanding of the news business
NY Bureau Producer I 119530BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

booking guests for live daily interviews in addition to special projects
Editorial Producer Guests, 8pm Show 119513BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

generate story ideas, and must have a strong story packaging sense
Sr. Producer, 8PM Show 119508BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

financial responsibility over all revenue and expenses related to the business (P&L responsibility)
Sr. Director, Business Operations - PGATour.com 119532BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

research, design, and document processes and systems for the enhancement, development, and maintenance of business and systems operations
SR. Business Analyst, Ad Sales Systems
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

identify management's information needs and establish reporting procedures to satisfy them
Director, MTV Strategic Insights and Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

create and write analyses to help inform programming and scheduling decisions
Manager, Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

creating, analyzing, and distributing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports across the Vh1/CMT/Logo digital properties and competitors
Senior Analyst, Digital Research - Vh1/CMT/Logo
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

leading daily news editorial, specifically management and coordination of ideation, assignment, and execution of reporting, writing and editing for articles and blogs in coordination with video and digital production
Managing Editor
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

drive business and partnership opportunities across target marketing segments
Director, Integrated Marketing MTV2 & mtvU
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

revising and executing a robust fundraising strategy that ensures sustainable growth for the Staying Alive Foundation
Director of Development, MTV Staying Alive Foundation
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

cultivating and establishing innovative partnerships with diverse brands and companies to develop fundraising opportunities for the Staying Alive Foundation, and promote organizational visibility
Director of Strategic Partnerships, MTV Staying Alive Foundation
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

manage and execute media relations activity nationwide for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids & Family Digital and Internet businesses
Communications Manager
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

accurately execute and schedule interactive advertising campaigns using Solbright and Doubleclick's DART for Publishers ad management platform
Campaign Specialist
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

build close, trusting, collaborative, creatively inspiring working relationships on a day-to-day basis with creative development staff in marketing discipline, and thus inspire demo/brand/show based creative concepts prior to production of marketing promotional concepts
Sr. Manager, Consumer Insights Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

creating distribution plans for the Weekly magazine titles
Regional Distribution Manager 119450BR
Time Inc
NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

producing breaking news and feature pieces with an innovative and distinctive approach
Producer - NIGHTLINE 258407
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

managing the editorial process, line producing, and generating new ideas for the future
Senior Producer - NIGHTLINE 258378
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of the CBS College Sports Network Campus Rep program
Marketing Manager 5770BR
CBS College Sports Network
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

liaison between client partners and the internal ad agency, collaborating with both to make sure projects are strategically on target and meet the communications needs of the client partners
Account Director 6131BR
Showtime Networks
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

all planning, directing, and executing of sales projects on both a local and national level, in order to meet and/or exceed established sales goals within approved budgets
Vice President of Sales 1244462
NBC Universal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

developing strategy for ISM as well as overseeing the development and implementation of integrated ad sales marketing programs across all platforms
Vice President, Integrated Sales Marketing 1244941
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

write copy in short and long form for marketing ad campaigns, print collateral and internal materials/communications
Senior Copywriter, Oxygen 1243825
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

day-to-day management and completion of qualitative and quantitative research studies for NBC Universal Strategic Insights and Innovations group
Research Manager, Strategic Insights & Innovation 1243869
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

creating promos and campaigns and collaborating with the Creative Director on overall needs for the network
Senior Writer/Producer- Syfy 1243908
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

assist a Marketing Director and will help to market and increase sales in each of the NBC Universal dayparts
Marketing Manager, Network Branded Entertainment 1244402
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

assisting segment producers with locating, viewing, and editing videotape for broadcast
Associate Producer 1242883
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

responsible for all financial aspects of the $100MM+ S,G&A budget
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis 1243132
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

responsible for the social media and other digital promotion of CNN's editorial output
Social Media Manager CNN International EMEA 119001BR
Turner Broadcasting
London England
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

coordinates with members of the production and technical staffs to create informative and entertaining sports news programs
Producer I 258313
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

directs live television productions from the control room by "calling the shots" to the production crew, technical crew and anchors involved
Director I 258309
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

directs live television productions from the control room by "calling the shots" to the production crew, technical crew and anchors involved
Director I 258308
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

developing, implementing and delivering on sourcing strategies to build pipelines of diverse candidates for key skill sets and open positions
Senior Recruiter 258463
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

support the day-to-day operations, project management and network analysis for NBC Universal
Network Specialist 1243771
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

creating the information architecture and interaction design for transactional, informational, and marketing website
Information Architect/UX Designer 7604
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7604/job

delivering Sales revenue and for developing new advertisers for our station's multi-platform properties
Account Executive Business Development 1244429
NBC Universal
Washington DC
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

oversee promo projects and campaigns from conception through execution
Writer/Producer Promotions
MTV Networks
Nashville TN
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

manage and implement marketing strategies to maximize property value among consumers, advertisers and cable operators
Director, Sports Marketing 119543BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

financial responsibility over all revenue and expenses related to the business (P&L responsibility)
Sr. Director, Business Operations, Golf.com 119542BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

coordinating multiple projects across multiple groups
Project Manager 119505BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager Strategy
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4345

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Manager, Engagement Management
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4346

leads and directs the development and execution of all creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4163

serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple accounts within the Consumer Brands, Agency and/or Wireless Carriers verticals
Account Manager, Marketer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple Radio/Broadcast accounts
Sr. Account Manager - Publisher (Radio)
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs
Direct Sales - Head of Agency/Consumer Brands Vertical
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs
Direct Sales- Director, Mobile Sales, Marketer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

developing and managing all aspects of consulting required to successfully market Global Solutions in and outside of the agency
Solutions Director 7594
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7594/job

creating the information architecture and interaction design for transactional, informational, and marketing website
Information Architect 7596
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7596/job

high level of collaboration with multiple content strategists, IAs, designers, etc.
Senior Content Strategist 7598
Razorfish
Austin TX
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7598/job

day to day management of display and video ad campaigns
Campaign Manager 342
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

company's authoritative, day-to-day voice and liaison with the world outside Hulu headquarters
Communications Leader 455
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

drive and support business development efforts to distribute the Hulu Plus product across various platforms and devices
Manager, Business Development Content Distribution (Hulu Plus) 476
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

managing and coordinating Hulu's end-to-end Ad Operations processes with a singular goal of building a first class customer focused Operations team
Senior Ad Operations Leader 458
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

co-managing community managers and user moderators
Senior Manager, Social Media 1245043
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

lead Recruitment team and key stakeholders in implementing innovative, competitive, cost-effective strategies for recruiting and selecting diverse, high-quality talent
Manager Recruitment 258373
Walt Disney Studios
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

manage and execute email marketing campaigns and programs for Disney.com
Marketing Campaign Analyst 258507
DIMG
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

represent the equine and exotics group of websites as an Internet marketing expert and sales manager
Internet Sales and Marketing Manager 0735
BowTie Inc
Irvine CA
http://www.bowtieinc.com/bowtieinc/jobdetail.aspx?jobid=629

producing aesthetically pleasing and well laid out pages with proper SEO
Internet Content Specialist 0734
BowTie Inc
Irvine CA
http://www.bowtieinc.com/bowtieinc/jobdetail.aspx?jobid=624

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Director, Delivery Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4065

responsible for the creation and maintenance of a dynamic and healthy client relationship
Executive Director, Engagement Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4216

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Director, Delivery Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4296

act as a liaison between creative/development, sales, and marketing in managing projects for the Creative Services team
Project Manager, Creative Services 4946BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

continually deliver a fantastic user experience and to develop and improve our new and existing games
Executive Producer 258240
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

work with company leadership to establish and maintain the vision, scope, schedule, budget and resource plan for social game titles
Senior Producer, Social Gaming 258239
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

develop financial models and templates for evaluating deals
Business Analyst 258233
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

create, lead, manage, and grow a new marketing and advertising solutions (MAS) function, which will develop client programs that are sold by the sales force
Director of Marketing and Advertising Solutions
RealAge.com
San Diego CA
http://www.realage.com/careers

WORST Job Posting of the Week

Okay, people, usually I try to stay positive on here and not complain about the industry but in my online perusing, I always find some schmuck that's trying to make money off of artists and pay them nothing. I've decided to post these and mock them in the hopes that maybe, employers will think twice before asking us to use our talents FOR NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I encourage you to join in the fun and post your own horrible "opportunities" --


Susan


WORST JOB OF THE WEEK

CurveWire.com is a new Los Angeles based internet startup that provides hyper-local blogs and information about what is going on in Los Angeles.

BECAUSE THAT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE.

The publication will be expanding to other cities in the future, but the first city is Los Angeles. We are looking for dedicated urbanites who want to blog about anything, literally anything, going on in Los Angeles.

BECAUSE WE FIND THAT ALL THIS SUCCESSFUL NICHE MARKETING THAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING HAS JUST BEEN, WELL, TOO SUCCESSFUL.

We are also looking for bloggers who want to blog about the following topics: general news, politics & society, entertainment, fashion, the arts, nightlife & food and events. You can blog about what you want, when you want and from wherever you want.

REALLY, WE CAN? I THOUGHT THERE WERE LIMITS AS TO THE CONTENT OF WHAT I'M ALLOWED TO POST ON THE INTERNET.

The position is unpaid

QUELLE SURPRISE.

and CurveWire is simply a fun and informative new local application that is meant to make Los Angeles a better place by allowing users to blog about it.

BECAUSE LOS ANGELES TOTALLY SUCKS UNLESS SOMEONE'S BLOGGING ABOUT IT.

Past writing experience is important, but it’s not required;

I MEAN, ANY IDIOT CAN PUT TOGETHER A SENTENCE OR TWO SO YOU KNOW, APPLY. IT'LL BE AWESOME.

...rather, a passionate interest in Los Angeles and what is going on in the city that is in addition to the local newspaper is required.

AS IF ANYONE READS THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER.

Potential bloggers should express their interest by contacting CurveWire at curvewire@hotmail.com and express what topic you are interested in blogging about from the list above or if you want to blog about general matters outside of the list above, simply say so.

REALLY, WE'LL TAKE ANYTHING, WE'RE DESPERATE.

If you have a resume that is readily available, please forward as well, but a resume is not required.

LIKE WE SAID, DESPERATE.

Gerard Butler dot Net - Press Room - Latest News

An old interview I did with Gerard Butler when I was reporting for INTERVIEW magazine. Just found it online:

Gerard Butler dot Net - Press Room - Latest News

TWO CASTING CALLS

Casting Call: Sean De Simone Casting and QVC are seeking new hosts to join the shopping network's current on-air team based at the network's suburban Philadelphia studios. Prospective hosts should have a background in television, internet broadcasts, radio, trade shows or live events. Ideal candidates must be energetic, intelligent and enthusiastic with a natural curiosity and have a passion and drive for sales in addition to being a quick thinker and good listener. Hosts should be friendly, credible, entertaining, sincere and sophisticated with a sense of style and fashion. Interested applicants should email a letter along with a recent headshot and any links to reels or hosting work to QVChostcasting@gmail.com  Please also note your current location in the subject line.



Casting Call: A major cable network is casting for a new competition show America's Next It Girl, searching for the next Khloe Kardashian or Paris Hilton. Producers are looking for beautiful, sophisticated, confident women with big personalities and even bigger ambitions. If you are super-popular and have the fabulous lifestyle that gets you noticed; every charity wants you at their event; and you have high standards and people aspire to be you, consider applying. Send your name, age, photos (full length and close up) and contact info to castingitgirls@gmail.com  and also offer reasons why you deserve to win the title. For more information, call 323-389-5125.

$3,500 for San Fran Artists

Southern Exposure Now Accepting Applications for Arts Grants

Southern Exposure is now accepting applications for the Alternative Exposure Grant Program Round IV, which will provide direct support to visual arts projects in San Francisco and Alameda Counties that provide frameworks of support for artists to create and continue their work.

Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure grant program seeks to fuel the energy of the Bay Area visual arts community by supporting the vibrant artistic activity that occurs on the ground level — artists or groups of artists making and presenting work in a committed but informal way.

The program provides grants of up to $3,500 to support the work of unincorporated groups, burgeoning art venues and gathering spaces, publications, collectives, events, and more.

Guidelines and application materials are available at the Southern Exposure Web site.

PND - RFPs Sullivan Foundation Seeks Award Applications From Young Singers

Sullivan Foundation Seeks Award Applications From Young Singers

The William Matheus Sullivan Musical Foundation seeks to identify talented young singers and help them develop professional careers through a program providing continuing financial support over a period of five years.

Following annual auditions in New York, the foundation provides a number of $10,000 cash awards to gifted singers in the early stages of professional careers, to be used for any career-related purpose. Winners may also receive role preparation assistance for a period of five years to help defray expenses incurred in musical, dramatic, vocal, and language coaching for specific professional engagements.

The foundation seeks exceptionally talented young singers who are taking first steps in professional careers. Applicants must be in the early stages of their careers, and have completed their academic training. They should have sung at least one engagement with a known opera company, symphony orchestra, or other organization utilizing full orchestral accompaniment, and must submit a copy of a contract or letter of intent for a future professional operatic engagement following the foundation's November auditions.

Guidelines and application are available at the Sullivan Foundation Web site.

PND - RFPs National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts Offers Grants for Artists and Nonprofits

National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts Offers Grants for Artists and Nonprofits

The NALAC Fund for the Arts is a field-advised grant program designed to help Latinos develop their creative talents and make lasting contributions to their communities and society as a whole. Launched in 2005 by the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture with major support from the Ford Foundation
, the NFA provides financial resources to strengthen Latino small and mid-sized arts organizations and to support Latino artists in the creation of their work.

A "Latino arts organization" is defined as an organization whose mission is focused on Latino art and culture, whose executive or artistic director is Latino, and/or whose board of directors is comprised of at least 51 percent Latinos. Applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) status, must have been in existence for at least one fiscal year, must have an operating budget that does not exceed $1 million, and must be a member of NALAC. Eligible organizations may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 each to be used toward general operating support, the creation and presentation of artistic works, organizational capacity-building initiatives, and professional development.
A "Latino artist" is defined as a U.S.-based Latino artist working individually or as part of a Latino ensemble, arts collective, or community-based arts group in dance, interdisciplinary arts, literary arts, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, performance art, theater arts, or visual arts. Applicant artists must be at least 18 years of age, and must be a member of NALAC. Individual artist project grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 each may be used for creation, development, and presentation of work; professional or career development, equipment necessary for artistic production, or project research and travel.
In addition, a limited number of NFA Artist Fellowship Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each will be offered to support exemplary artists, and the NFA Master Artist Grant will recognize one Latino master artist with a grant ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.

The technical assistance period for this NFA grant cycle is open until August 16, 2010. Application materials are available at the NALAC Web site.

PND - RFPs Grants Available for Preservation and Promotion Projects in Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

PND - RFPs Grants Available for Preservation and Promotion Projects in Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area has announced its 2010 Heritage Grants Program, which will provide funding for projects that preserve and promote the heritage of Western North Carolina.

The program offers matching grants to provide and leverage funding for innovative projects across the region which preserve, protect, and promote the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Western North Carolina while stimulating economic opportunity.

Grants are available for the preservation, interpretation, development, and promotion of heritage resources in five thematic areas — agricultural heritage, Cherokee heritage, craft heritage, music heritage, and natural heritage.

Nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and units of state, local, and federally-recognized tribal governments serving the 25-county Blue Ridge National Heritage Area region are eligible to apply.

Regional or multi-county projects are eligible for a maximum grant award of $40,000. Regional or multi-county projects are defined as projects with activities (programs, events, presentations, fieldwork) and/or locations (sites, exhibit areas) in two or more counties of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. All other projects are considered local projects and are eligible for a maximum grant award of $25,000. Applicants must provide at least an equal matching amount. The total pool of funding for the 2010 grant cycle is $338,000.

Guidelines are available at the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Web site.

PND - RFPs Center for Jewish History Announces New Documentary Fellowship

PND - RFPs Center for Jewish History Announces New Documentary Fellowship

Center for Jewish History Announces New Documentary Fellowship

The Center for Jewish History has announced the establishment of the Joseph S. Steinberg Fund for Emerging Jewish Documentary Filmmakers. The fund will support research in the archives housed at the Center for Jewish History, with the goal of ultimately presenting finished documentary works, or works in progress, to a public audience at the center.

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for funding to further existing projects, or to start new projects, whose subject matter is in line with the collections housed at the Center for Jewish History. All applicants should be prepared to indicate which specific materials and collections they intend to include in their project. The goal of this fellowship is to provide small stipends to emerging documentary filmmakers working on topics related to modern Jewish history, and is not limited to film students.

The fund will work to support projects that address significant subjects; offer fresh, challenging perspectives; engage audiences across cultural lines; and expand the understanding of Jewish experiences based on the collections of the center's five partners.

Fund recipient(s) will be eligible for awards of up to $3,000 and will be provided with complete access to resources at the Center for Jewish History.

Visit the Center for Jewish History Web site for information.

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PND - RFPs California Council for the Humanities Announces Guidelines for Documentary Projects

PND - RFPs California Council for the Humanities Announces Guidelines for Documentary Projects

The California Council for the Humanities California Documentary Project supports film, radio, and new media projects that document the California experience and explore issues of significance to Californians. The new guidelines for the next round of CDP Research & Development and Production grants are now available.

Projects must enhance an understanding of California and its cultures, peoples, and histories, and be suitable for Californian as well asnational audiences. Subject matter must be approached from a humanities perspective. Humanities disciplines include, but are not limited to, history, literature, philosophy, folklore, ethnic studies, religious studies, ethics, jurisprudence, and qualitative approaches in the social sciences.

Applicants may apply for either a Research and Development Grant or a Production Grant. Research and Development Grants provide up to $7,000 for film and radio projects. Production Grants provide up to $50,000 for film and radio projects, and up to $20,000 for new media projects.

Projects must be sponsored by a not-for-profit organization or state or municipal government entity, preferably one in California.

In addition to Research and Development and Production grants, the project has launched a new Public Engagement grant to assist previous CDP grantees in ongoing work around outreach and audience development. The online application for Public Engagement grants will be available starting August 2, 2010; the application deadline is September 1, 2010.

Guidelines are available at the CCH Web site.

Discover Your Character

Panel, "Made in NY" Production Assistants: A Peer-to-Peer Discussion, New York City

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, in collaboration with Harlem Stage, will present “Made in NY” Production Assistants: A Peer-to-Peer Discussion at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse. The panel will give interested young New Yorkers the opportunity to hear first hand from other young people who have started their careers in TV and film production with the help of the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program, which provides free job training for those otherwise lacking access to the entertainment industry. The panel is free and open to the public; doors open at 6pm.

Developed in partnership between the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and nonprofit Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI), the “Made in NY” PA Training Program provides unemployed and low-income New Yorkers with four weeks of free, intensive training that prepares them to work on New York City sets and in production offices. Since its launch in 2006, more than 200 New Yorkers have been certified as “Made in NY” PAs and have worked on over 1,000 productions, including “30 Rock,” “Sesame Street,” “Gossip Girl,” Sex and the City, The Smurfs and Enchanted. Many graduates of the program have advanced to higher level positions in the locations and camera departments, among others.

“Made in NY” Production Assistants: A Peer-to-Peer Discussion will feature a panel of “Made in NY” PAs who will talk about their experiences working in the entertainment industry and the opportunities that they have received through their training. Representatives from BWI will also be on hand to answer questions about how to apply to the program.

“New York City is home to over 100,000 New Yorkers who make their living working behind the scenes,” said Commissioner Katherine Oliver. “Our office is committed to diversifying our local industry through workforce development programs, like the „Made in NY‟ PA Training Program, so that more women, people of color, and economically disadvantaged New Yorkers have access to new opportunities in film and television production.” For more information about these programs, visit nyc.gov/film. BWI provides two years of job placement and career counseling to certified “Made in NY” PAs, so they can not only find their first jobs, but move up the career ladder. For more information about BWI and the “Made in NY” PA

Training Program, visit http://www.bwiny.org/

“Made in NY” Production Assistants: A Peer-to-Peer Discussion begins at 6:30 pm.

Doors open at 6 pm. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP to rsvp@film.nyc.gov  by Friday, August 13. The Harlem Stage Gatehouse is located at 150 Convent Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan.

Workshop, Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status Class, New York City

When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 1pm-4pm
Where: VLA, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022 (Auditorium)

This three-hour introductory class introduces individuals, organizations and practicing attorneys to the basics of nonprofit incorporation and federal and state tax exemption. Class includes course e-book with this pertinent information, along with information on fiscal sponsorships programs as well as sample forms and documents.

This class provides individuals, organizations and practicing attorneys with valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. VLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend this class before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them.

This class will be taught by Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., VLA's Associate Director.

To register and for more information, please visit http://www.vlany.org/calendar/index.php

Job Fair in Los Angeles

2nd Annual

BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY JOB SUMMIT

Are you looking for a JOB?

If so, you're invited to meet one-on-one with Human Resources Executives from top entertainment companies such as:

Warner Bros.
CBS
Nickelodeon
Comcast Entertainment Group (including E!, Style Network and Game Show Network)

and more!

200+ JOBS AVAILABLE!

FRIDAY, August 27th, 2010
11am – 3pm

at

The Showbiz Software Store
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Be sure to bring plenty of résumés!

ADVANCE RSVP ONLY!

Space is limited, so register today! The fee to attend is only $5.95!

To RSVP for this event or for further details, please visit: www.breakingintohollywood.org/jobs.htm

Prior to attending the summit, we strongly encourage you to click on company's logo at the link above, search for positions, and then apply! At the summit, make mention of your submitted application(s) to the company's representative and give them your résumé.

SPREAD THE WORD to everyone you know looking for a J-O-B!

For questions or more information: Please call us at (310) 712-3459.

Founded in May 2005, BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Admission cost is tax deductible. Upon receiving your RSVP, a confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours. Acceptable payments for the event include Check/Credit/Debit via the link above OR via Money Order payable to "Breaking into Hollywood" and sent to P.O. Box 3909; Hollywood, CA 90078. No refunds. Children 16 and under may attend at no charge, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Assistant Professor needed at OSU Dance

Video/Film/Dance: The OSU Department of Dance seeks dance professional actively engaged in combination of creative activity and theoretical inquiry with emphasis on video/film and dance (including dance documentaries, experimental dance for camera, dance documentation and archiving). Assistant Professorship. Advanced degree preferred, professional experience required. Starting: Autumn 2011. Due: September 20, 2010.

Welcome person currently connected to forefront of video art as relates to bodily expression, choreographic composition, has established relationships with professional field nationally, internationally. Value artist/teacher with interdisciplinary perspective excited by investigation of full range of possibilities for video as a creative and practical element of dance education/career. Strongly encourage applicants who diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. Will contribute in the following areas: research: creating, directing or re-imagining dances for camera, intermedia performances, hybrid creative research projects for the Web or DVD, ethnographic and documentary filmmaking related to dance and choreography; teaching: investigating video as creative, scholarly, and practical medium in dance, sharing fundamentals of choreographic craft for screen, instructing students in skills necessary for documentation of stage performances for professional development and historical concerns, contributing in other additional curricular areas as appropriate (production, dance composition, notation, history, theory, technique). Demonstrated expertise in use of digital video equipment for shooting (lighting, camera operation, sound) and range of post-production software desired; service: leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within department, college, university, and field.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, 3 letters reference to: Norah Zuniga Shaw, Chair, Search Committee, OSU Department of Dance, 1813 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1307; e-mail: zuniga.11@osu.edu  Web site: http://www.dance.osu.edu/  To build a diverse workforce, OSU encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.

Stanford Teaching Position

The Department of Drama at Stanford University is seeking applicants for an open rank faculty member with expertise in Asian and African performance traditions, and/ or global Shakespeare Studies. Candidates with administrative experience or inclinations especially encouraged to apply. Ph.D or comparable experience required. Candidates must have a strong record of publishing and teaching. Applicants will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Term of appointment would begin September 1, 2011. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a brief statement describing the goals and achievements of their work, two brief course descriptions (course title,rationale, and the names of three to five works to be considered in each class), and names and addresses of three references to:

Professor Rush Rehm
Search Committee Chair
Department of Drama
551 Serra Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-5010

For full consideration application materials must be received by October 15th at 5PM California time. No email applications accepted. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.

Sit N Spin this Thursday

sit n spin thursday august 5, 2010


with:

annie korzen
peter mehlman
candace brown
annie girard
roy cruz

and music by the fresh!

sit n spin takes place every other thursday at 8 pm
at the comedy central stage at the hudson theatre
6539 santa monica blvd- hollywood, 90038

call for reservations~ the show is incredibly free! 323-960-5519
**please note~ there will be NO LATE SEATING for this show**

The Loop

Playwrights -- visit The Loop online to connect with other playwrights, submission opps and tons of information about theatres big and small.  Click on the title above and it's free to become a member.

Call for Proposals

International Conference
"Performing Arts Training Today"
December 1-4, 2010
Retzhof Castle, Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria

Professional conference open to performers, performing arts educators and teachers from all over the world interested in the research of topical questions and processes in contemporary performing arts education and training. The conference is open to different art genres, techniques and forms - theatre, dance, music, circus, visual and multimedia art.

At the moment the Conference is accepting presentation proposals!

The working language is English.