Governor Richardson announces Call for Proposals
for third round of “New Visions/New Mexico ”
Contract Awards

New Mexico-based filmmakers eligible to receive contracts up to $20,000 –

Panavision again provides two awards of camera rental packages valued at $10,000 each. 

The deadline for proposals is September 5, 2008 .  Awardees will be announced in November. 

A free seminar about preparing a New Visions/New Mexico proposal will take place at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque at 10:00 am on August 8, 2008.

Interested filmmakers should call 505-476-5600 to reserve a seat.

Applications are available online at
http://dev.nmfilm.com/locals/nm-filmmakers/new-visions-contract-awards.php

and at the New Mexico Film Office,
418 Montezuma Avenue in Santa Fe .

National Association of Latino Independent Producers

2008 Latino Producers Academy™   

August 5 – 14, 2008 (Documentary Track) Santa Fe , New Mexico

August 12 – 22, 2008 (Feature Track) Santa Fe , New Mexico

Application Deadline – Monday June 2 nd (Application must ARRIVE, with all supporting materials by 6:00 PM PDT on or before Monday, June 2, 2008)

More info can be found at the New Mexico Film Office website.

or you can download the application at NALIP's website

The National Association of Commissions for Women holds 39th Annual Business Meeting
and Convention in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's Own Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Author, and
Nationally Renowned Political Analyst, Martha Burk, Ph.D.
to Headline Convention

ALBUQUERQUE (July 14, 2008)

The NM Commission on Status of Women will host the 39 th Annual National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) Business Meeting and Convention at the Hotel Albuquerque from Wednesday, July 16 through Saturday, July 19, 2008.  This year's theme, “Girls of Today, Women of Tomorrow” highlights how Commissions around the country can replicate New Mexico's successful and innovative girls programs in their own communities. 

“It is an honor for the NM Commission to host this prestigious event,” states Mary Molina Mescall, Executive Director of the Commission as well as a board member for the NACW.  “This is an opportunity for Commissions to discuss issues pertinent to all women – pay equity, women's health, and successful strategic planning.” 

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez will be speaking on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 during the Ya-ta-hey Opening Dinner from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Hotel Albuquerque's Franciscan Ballroom.

Dr. Martha Burk will be speaking on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hotel Albuquerque's Franciscan Ballroom.

Other speakers include:

• Lt. Governor Diane Denish at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008
  
• “Gender-Based Approach to Women's Health”, Dr. Justina Trott on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
  
• “Healthy Bones for Life”, Roberta Biegel , Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, National Osteoporosis Foundation, on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
  
• “Tools You Can Use: Bringing Girls to the Table”, Kathi Brown , Girls Institute Coordinator, NM Commission on the Status of Women, on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
  
• “GIRLS: Challenges/Choices” documentary, Chris Schueller, Christopher Productions, on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, named one of America's “25 Most Influential Hispanics” by TIME magazine, is author of The Dirty Girls Social Club , a vibrant portrait of six Latina friends in their late twenties.  A best seller and in development as a feature film with a major movie studio, Valdes-Rodriguez has written four subsequent books including Haters a teen novel which is also in development for a series on The N, Nickelodeon's teen network.  

Dr. Martha Burk is a political psychologist and women's issues expert who is co-founder for the Center of Advancement for Public Policy, is Director of the Corporate Accountability Project for the National Council of Women's Organizations, and serves as Money Editor for Ms. magazine.  Her latest book, Your Money and Your Life: The High Stakes for Women Voters in '08 and Beyond, is a Ms. Magazine book selection. 

The NACW is the professional organization for over 200 commissions for women who are committed to equality and justice for women, providing support and expertise and serving as their national voice.  This year's convention is sponsored in part by the Heinz Family Philanthropies, Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, McDonald's, the U.S. Department of Labor, the AAPR Foundation, the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico, the State of New Mexico and the NM Commission on the Status of Women.