WHAT: NALIP AUSTIN Holiday Mixer!
WHEN: Tuesday, December 11th, 2012–7:00 pm– 10:00 pm

Mixer starts at 7pm. Music from Myrna Cabello and Gustavo Rodriguez

later in the evening.
WHERE:
Baby A’s- Central (near 51^st street)
5610 North IH-35,
Austin, Texas 78751

Everyone welcome. Join us for a drink and mingle with our local film/media community. Cash Bar.

Special NALIP Xmas prize giveaways through out the night!
CONTACT:
Lupe Valdez, anterosfilms@gmail.com
NALIP Austin

SPONSORED BY: NALIP Austin

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is a
national membership organization that addresses the professional needs
of Latino/Latina independent producers.

NALIP’s mission is to promote the advancement, development and funding
of Latino/Latina film and media arts in all genres.

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Viva Latino!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJANOr3KnKs&feature=youtu.be

WHAT: NALIP AUSTIN  March Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6th , 2012–7:00 pm– 9:00 pm
WHERE:
Baby A’s- Central
5610 North IH-35,
Austin, Texas 78751

WHO: We have TWO amazing speakers sharing their extensive industry experience.

Liz Atherton, Talent agent/owner,  TAG Talent
Diana Guthrie, CSA casting director.

Were also giving away TWO tickets to the Texas Film Hall of Fame, March 8th.
So if you’re ready for your close up and to walk the red carpet then you don’t want to miss this meeting for a chance to win tickets.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

CONTACT:
Lupe Valdez, anterosfilms@gmail.com
Membership Coordinator- NALIP Austin

SPONSORED BY: NALIP Austin
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BIOS:

Liz Atherton  Liz has built The Atherton Group (TAG) Talent Agency into one of the premier Texas talent agencies. It appears in the top 1% on a list of IMDB’s “power” talent agencies. She is an early member and sponsor of the Texas Motion Picture Alliance, , and was the first president of The Alliance, a consortium of Casting Directors, Talent Agents and Coaches.

One of Liz’s forte’s is that she recognizes and develops burgeoning talent. Just in the past year, 3 of her young actors secured amazing roles and are on their way to stardom.  Ryan Lee, who Liz discovered when he was nine, was chosen over thousands of actors to star in SUPER 8, a film by JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg.  Another actor, Madison Burge, was selected as a Series Regular for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS for the last two seasons, followed by 4 films and numerous roles on other TV shows.  Nick Krause, who also happens to be Liz’s son, c0-starred in THE DESCENDANTS, a film written and directed by Alexander Payne. Starred George Clooney, and was nominated for 5 Oscars.
Liz’s credits her success to her amazing team:  James D. Boyle, Jorge Elizondo, Claudia Valerio and Lisa Bouffard!

Diana Guthrie is a C.S.A. Casting Director and commercial producer with over 21 years experience in the industry in LA and Austin. Her background includes radio and television commercials, educational and corporate videos, television series, pilots and movies of the week.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NALIP 2012 CONFERENCE? WE HAVE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLY NOW!

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS!

Do you have a Low-Budget Feature in Development or Pre-Production? A Documentary in Progress? or Scripted Series Ideas ready to Pitch? The Latino Media Market™ will connect you with people who can help, mentor, advice, option, or propel your career to the next step!

Do not miss this opportunity to apply for a spot in NALIP’s 2012 Latino Media Market!

The Latino Media Market™ began in 2005 with a simple goal: to bring NALIP members and their projects together with funders, studio executives, distributors, dealmakers, agents, and mentors. With the support of the NEA and CPB. The Latino Media Market™ consists of a meeting series for up to 30 selected projects. Filmmaker participants meet one-on-one with industry representatives who can provide sound advice in how to advance their projects to the next level. If your project meets the specific needs of the company, this can open a window for your project to grow into a commissioned pilot, or to obtain a broadcast license or completion funds.

The Latino Media Market™ will run concurrent with the NALIP 2012: Diverse Voices, Universal Content National Conference, April 13 -15, 2012 in Universal City, CA.

Applications will be accepted in the following categories:
• Low-Budget Features in Development or Pre-production
• Documentary Works-In-Progress
• Non-Scripted Series Ideas

Click here to download your application and begin preparing the necessary materials.

The Deadline to Apply is February 24, Do not miss this opportunity and apply today!

Any questions? Please call the Latino Media Market Coordinator at 310-395-8880.

NALIP Austin is a proud Community Partner of this event.