Don'tcha just love when a potential sponsor calls you asking if they can spend their money on your event?! Um... okay! Yes, indeed, that happened today. You know I can't reveal the brand, but, I promise, if the deal closes, you'll be the first to know!
I also hired the woman who's going to serve as our office manager and assistant to Tanya, NYILFF's Managing Director. She's going to be GREAT and Tanya's psyched, which is most important to me. The team continues to grow and gel. Loving it!
On the LOTTERY MAN tip, our director, Matt, met with Tim, the storyboard artist who was recommended to me by Lyndon, and he really liked him! Hired! Tim feels he can complete the initial scenes we want for the investor package by end of next week. Right on, Tim!
More changes and updates to come...
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
March 9, 2010
March 8, 2010
Oscars Recap
First off, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin were surprisingly kooky and funny - much edgier than I expected. Thank God, they didn't bust out the "Dirty Dancing", Catskills, schmaltz-a-thon. Ben Stiller? Hilarious! And, I don't care what anyone says - I love Neil Patrick Harris and thought his opening number was adorable. That bizarro dance medley, however, was another story. What the hell?!
Okay, onto the awards. There were few surprises, but it's still fun to watch. Mo'Nique, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz were, in my opinion, all shoe-ins. They've consistently been winning award after award and had a huge amount of momentum going into the night. The story of the night, of course, was Kathryn Bigelow winning the Best Director award. I wasn't surprised by the win, but to have a woman finally break through the old DGA boys' club and capture the coveted top creative award is astounding and a major ceiling-busting moment. You go, girl!
And, for all you ladies out there, I thought Sandra Bullock was the best dressed. She looked stunning! This was her moment and she worked it. I also thought Anna Kendrick, Rachel McAdams, Nicole Ritchie, Elizabeth Banks, Queen Latifah, Kristen Stewart (seriously!) and Demi Moore looked beautiful - really lovely dresses. And, J-Lo, as always, looked gorgeous!
The funniest Oscars feedback I've heard thus far: Joan Rivers on James Cameron, "He looks like a lesbian." Ha! Now, THAT'S funny stuff.
For the record, I won my Oscars pool (woo-hoo!), which worked out well because I spent a pretty penny on my micro-viewing party. The pot didn't fully reimburse me, but it did mitigate the pain! ;)
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
Okay, onto the awards. There were few surprises, but it's still fun to watch. Mo'Nique, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz were, in my opinion, all shoe-ins. They've consistently been winning award after award and had a huge amount of momentum going into the night. The story of the night, of course, was Kathryn Bigelow winning the Best Director award. I wasn't surprised by the win, but to have a woman finally break through the old DGA boys' club and capture the coveted top creative award is astounding and a major ceiling-busting moment. You go, girl!
And, for all you ladies out there, I thought Sandra Bullock was the best dressed. She looked stunning! This was her moment and she worked it. I also thought Anna Kendrick, Rachel McAdams, Nicole Ritchie, Elizabeth Banks, Queen Latifah, Kristen Stewart (seriously!) and Demi Moore looked beautiful - really lovely dresses. And, J-Lo, as always, looked gorgeous!
The funniest Oscars feedback I've heard thus far: Joan Rivers on James Cameron, "He looks like a lesbian." Ha! Now, THAT'S funny stuff.
For the record, I won my Oscars pool (woo-hoo!), which worked out well because I spent a pretty penny on my micro-viewing party. The pot didn't fully reimburse me, but it did mitigate the pain! ;)
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
March 5, 2010
OSCARS!! (And, Other Stuff)
The seemingly endless film awards season is about to come to a glittery, faaabulous close with tomorrow night's Oscars telecast (8pm EST, ABC). I don't want to reveal my picks because, of course, I'm in an Oscars pool and I stand to win some ridiculously small amount of money. But, still, I could win!To host your own pool or just have solo fun, print the official 2010 Oscars ballot and play along!
Download the ballot HERE!
Yesterday, I spoke to Rema, the woman I hope is coming on board as the NYILFF's new venue director. For the past few years, she's worked with us as a venue manager and is kick-ass. I love our longstanding venue director, Nancy, but she's not available this year. Boo! Although I adore Nancy, I would be totally relieved and psyched to have Rema take over her post. In fact, Rema was Nancy's genius idea! I absolutely LOVE how this new team is coming together.
Also yesterday, I scored a meeting for next Thursday, 03/11, with a major agency. They're inviting all of their execs so I'll be hitting reps for multiple key brands simultaneously. I love me some efficiency! Hopefully, the mtg will go well and at least one account exec will see an opportunity for his/her client. Just one would be a home run.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
HispanicAd.com Job List!
Go get em, folks!
P, Branded Entertainment - Telemundo Network - General Electric
Integrated Copywriter - Ignited LLC
Integrated Art Director - Ignited LLC
Talent Manager - Alma DDB
Account Director - Lopez Negerete Communications
Local Sales Manager - WVEA / Entravision
GENERAL MANAGER -MEDIA Bustos Media LLC
National Retail Account Manager - Tribune Hispanic
Digital Creative Supervisor - Zubi Advertising
Account Planner - Zubi Advertising
Accounting Manager - Lopez Negrete Communications
To view job listings CLICK below:
http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/joblistings/seeker/searchjobs.cgi
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
P, Branded Entertainment - Telemundo Network - General Electric
Integrated Copywriter - Ignited LLC
Integrated Art Director - Ignited LLC
Talent Manager - Alma DDB
Account Director - Lopez Negerete Communications
Local Sales Manager - WVEA / Entravision
GENERAL MANAGER -MEDIA Bustos Media LLC
National Retail Account Manager - Tribune Hispanic
Digital Creative Supervisor - Zubi Advertising
Account Planner - Zubi Advertising
Accounting Manager - Lopez Negrete Communications
To view job listings CLICK below:
http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/joblistings/seeker/searchjobs.cgi
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
March 4, 2010
New on Cinedulce: "I Remember" music vid, Struggling Actor and Emmi!
Teledulce
Life Of A Struggling Actor, Ep #46 (7:08)
Writers strike & Alicia Keys.
URdulce
"I Remember" (6:49)
Epic music video for KOZ.
Directed by SLUSH for McCray Media + Co.
Hanging Out With Emmi, Ep. #7 (9:35)
Hanging out with Urban Latino at PNC Studios, in Brooklyn.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
Life Of A Struggling Actor, Ep #46 (7:08) Writers strike & Alicia Keys.
URdulce
"I Remember" (6:49)Epic music video for KOZ.
Directed by SLUSH for McCray Media + Co.
Hanging Out With Emmi, Ep. #7 (9:35) Hanging out with Urban Latino at PNC Studios, in Brooklyn.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
March 3, 2010
Elliot Loves...ME!
I am SO super proud and honored to say I have been named associate producer on the film, "Elliot Loves". Thank you Gary and Juan! I thought it was my first IMDB credit, but it turns out I have minor credits on "Frogs for Snakes" and "The Minus Man", films my old company, Shooting Gallery, released. For my old SG friends... how hilarious is that?!
This PM, Sonia (NYILFF's Manager, Partner Client Services) and I had a GREAT meeting with the head of the multicultural division of a huge agency on behalf of their equally huge beauty client. As Scooby Doo's Shaggy would say, "Zoinks!" I can't believe how much I liked this agency woman. She's one of the cooler, smarter ladies I've met in a long while and, quite frankly, pretty atypical for that corporate agency world. I dig her. More importantly, she seems to dig Sonia and me and the festival. Let's see if this mutual digging leads to a 'beautiful' partnership.
Leading up to the meeting, however, was a virtual comedy of errors, peaking with the generally rude and largely incompetent FedEx/Kinko's staff at 6th Ave/24th Street. You just have to laugh.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
This PM, Sonia (NYILFF's Manager, Partner Client Services) and I had a GREAT meeting with the head of the multicultural division of a huge agency on behalf of their equally huge beauty client. As Scooby Doo's Shaggy would say, "Zoinks!" I can't believe how much I liked this agency woman. She's one of the cooler, smarter ladies I've met in a long while and, quite frankly, pretty atypical for that corporate agency world. I dig her. More importantly, she seems to dig Sonia and me and the festival. Let's see if this mutual digging leads to a 'beautiful' partnership.
Leading up to the meeting, however, was a virtual comedy of errors, peaking with the generally rude and largely incompetent FedEx/Kinko's staff at 6th Ave/24th Street. You just have to laugh.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
March 2, 2010
"Ajami" - Super Powerful
I finally have my computer back from the Mac store. What was supposed to be a 30-minute fix turned into 3 days! That aside, all is well and I'm loving my fresh, new keyboard.
On Saturday night, I saw "Ajami" (2010 Oscar Foreign Film nom., Israel)... unbelievably powerful, original movie. It's sort of Altman-esque in its weaving of multiple stories and characters into one large, complex fabric. In this case, the story is told in 'chapters' that are non-chronological, each focusing on a different storyline or different perspective of an established story.
What's most astounding about the film, however, is its near neutrality about the many layers of conflict in the Middle East. Palestinians/Arabs v. Jews. Christian Arabs v. Muslim Arabs. Accepted Arabs in Israel v. non-accepted Arabs. The story is so sensitively told from all perspectives that you care about all of the characters, who have both positive and negative aspects, and legitimately understand each POV. At any given point, there are 3 languages being communicated either audibly or visually via subtitles: English, Hebrew and Arabic.
"Ajami" may make you a bit uncomfortable, but I think it's totally worth the experience - dark, intense, emotional, engaging, interesting and ultimately quite tragic because you realize this is not an unrealistic portrait of the region and, more importantly, there is no easy solution and no end in sight.
If nothing else, this movie genuinely makes you appreciate being an American and the many freedoms we enjoy (and often take for granted) on a daily basis.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
On Saturday night, I saw "Ajami" (2010 Oscar Foreign Film nom., Israel)... unbelievably powerful, original movie. It's sort of Altman-esque in its weaving of multiple stories and characters into one large, complex fabric. In this case, the story is told in 'chapters' that are non-chronological, each focusing on a different storyline or different perspective of an established story.
What's most astounding about the film, however, is its near neutrality about the many layers of conflict in the Middle East. Palestinians/Arabs v. Jews. Christian Arabs v. Muslim Arabs. Accepted Arabs in Israel v. non-accepted Arabs. The story is so sensitively told from all perspectives that you care about all of the characters, who have both positive and negative aspects, and legitimately understand each POV. At any given point, there are 3 languages being communicated either audibly or visually via subtitles: English, Hebrew and Arabic.
"Ajami" may make you a bit uncomfortable, but I think it's totally worth the experience - dark, intense, emotional, engaging, interesting and ultimately quite tragic because you realize this is not an unrealistic portrait of the region and, more importantly, there is no easy solution and no end in sight.
If nothing else, this movie genuinely makes you appreciate being an American and the many freedoms we enjoy (and often take for granted) on a daily basis.
Liz.
2hpl
Cinedulce.com
NYLatinoFilm.com
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