National Association of Latino Independent Producers Announce Conference 8: “Media on the Move: Power for Independents” Held at Marriott Hotel and Spa, Newport Beach, California, March 8 – 11, 2007

“The National Association of Latino Independent Producers NALIP 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 in Newport Beach, California. Online registration available at www.nalip.org.

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, “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. “Our honorees have made a tremendous impact on our global culture,” says co-chair Evangeline Griego, “it is a privilege for NALIP to have the opportunity to honor these individuals.”

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.

Executives from HBO, Universal, CBS, Google and many others are scheduled to attend and participate. These executives represent areas of producing, development and funding, distribution and broadcasting, as well as management and representation. Co-chair Pancho Mansfield states, “NALIP is an excellent forum for aspiring and established filmmakers to network with decision makers and further their craft with insight from some of the brightest minds in the entertainment industry.” A complete list of additional speakers, panels and keynotes available at www.nalip.org.

Concurrent with Conference 8 and with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, NALIP presents the third Latino Media MarketTM. 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 producers 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?”"

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