HBO + The New York International Latino Film Festival Announce Call for Entry for 3rd Annual Latino Filmmaker Competition

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festival also presents the NYILFF Family Weekend , a two-day event featuring
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* There is no limit to the number of entries (see rules for more
specifics)
* Entries must be postmarked by May 5, 2006 and mailed to NYILFF, c/o
HBO/NYILFF SHORT FILM COMPETITION, 419 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor,
New York, N.com

Last year, writer /director Aurora Guerrero, received the grant from HBO to
produce and direct a short film based on her original script "Viernes Girl"
("Friday Girl"), the story of how sibling rivalry takes a turn when a brother
and sister discover they have more in common than they think.

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The competition is a partnership
between the pay television network and festival to find and showcase a new
Latino talent.

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* Original scripts must be written in English by a person of Latino
decent or focus on the Latino experience
* Entrants should submit completed scripts for a narrative short film
(maximum 5 minutes long), plus a filmmaker reel or previously produced
short postmarked by May 6, 2005 to NYILFF, c/o HBO SHORT FILM CONTEST,
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The New York International Latino Film Festival is the first festival in
New York City to showcase the works of national Latino filmmakers alongside
international Latin American films, while offering expansive images of the
Latino experience.

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- Deadline for HBO-funded Project is Friday May 5, 2006 -

NEW YORK, HBO and The New York International
Latino Film Festival (NYILFF ) today announced an open call for entry for the
3rd Annual HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. is the premium television-programming subsidiary of
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The details for the competition are as follows:

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The details for the competition are as follows:
* Competition is open to U. The 6-day festival also
includes panel discussions, educational forums and special events. A full roster of official dates, festival films, special
activities and tickets will be announced shortly.

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Latino talent and in partnering with them in the Latino Filmmaker
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HBO + The New York International Latino Film Festival Announce 2nd Annual Latino Filmmaker Competition * HBO to Fund Winning Project *

The winner of the Latino Filmmaker Competition , sponsored
by HBO, will receive $15,000 in funding to produce and direct an original
short film narrative based on their entry.

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One winner will be chosen to receive $15,000 in funding from HBO to
produce and direct a short film based on an original script entry.
"Through the years , the NYILFF has become a major platform for new Latino
filmmakers," said Olivia Smashum, executive vice president, Affiliate
Marketing and Business Development at HBO. 10003
* Winner will be notified on or about June 2, 2006
* HBO to receive final cut of winning film by July 17, 2006
* Submission forms, eligibility requirements and release forms can be
downloaded from the NYILFF website, http://www.
"HBO shares our commitment to support and showcase emerging Latino
filmmakers," said Calixto Chinchilla, founder and executive director of
NYILFF. "Through this film competition, we are able to find fresh talent and
provide them the unique opportunity to realize a project from beginning to
end.

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and international entrants 18 years or older
* Original scripts must be written in English by a person of Latino
descent or focus on the Latino experience
* Final film cannot exceed five (5) minutes
* Entries must have had no previous television or internet exhibition,
have not won awards at any other festival and must not have previously
been submitted to the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition
* Each entry must be accompanied by a completed submission form, $10.Y.NYLatinoFilm. NEW YORK, For the second year, HBO has teamed with
THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL (NYILFF) to find the next hot
Latino Filmmaker . The festival presents works in the categories of Feature
Film (in Spanish and English) and Vanguard Cinema, which includes experimental
works, documentaries, student works and short films.
The festival is supported by The New York City Latin Media and
Entertainment Commission and presented by HBO.

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"And, we're proud it has emerged into something beyond just a competition into
a real opportunity to support aspiring Latino filmmakers from the U.

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Winner
will be given six weeks to complete the film, which will then make its
premiere at the NYILFF's opening night ceremony and presented before every
2006 NYILFF evening feature screening.S.
NYILFF presents over seventy works in the categories of Feature Film (in
Spanish and English) and Vanguard Cinema, which includes experimental works,
documentaries, student works and short films; NYILFF Family Weekend is a
weekend of films along with indoor and outdoor activities the whole family can
enjoy.

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The winning film will be presented
on-screen this summer during the 2005 New York International Latino Film
Festival in July.

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"We are very excited to have the continued support of HBO behind this
competition," said Calixto Chinchilla, executive director of the NYILFF., providing two 24-hour premium television services, HBO and
Cinemax.

The festival is supported by The New York City Latin Media and
Entertainment Commission and is presented by HBO. Box 72 New York, NY 10023
* Entries must have had no previous television or internet exhibition,
have not won awards at any other festival and must not have previously
been submitted to the Latino Filmmaker Competition
* Winner to be announced on or about June 3, 2005
* HBO to receive final cut of winning film by July 15, 2005
* Finished short film to premiere at NYILFF's 2005 opening night and will
be presented before every 2005 NYILFF feature screening
* Submissions forms can be downloaded from the NYILFF website,
http://www.

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"And as presenting sponsor of the
festival , we're extremely proud of what this competition is becoming for
emerging talent -- an outlet for creativity and exposure to a larger
audience.S. Based on the exceptionally positive reception last year's winner
received, we expect even more exciting script entries for this year's
competition .

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the festival hotline at 212-726-2358.

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"We've long been known for our innovative and creative programming, and
one of the ways we've achieved this success is by finding fresh voices and
stories that speak to our culturally diverse audience," said Olivia Smashum,
executive vice president, affiliate marketing at HBO.

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Launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF)
is the nation's premier organization to showcase the works of the hottest
emerging Latino filmmaking talent from the U. Full details can be obtained on the festival's website,
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