Friday, June 30, 2006

Thursday, June 29, 2006

bronx3m9


bronx3m9
Originally uploaded by clarisel.
Gearing up for the "Bronx 3M"

Veteran actor Jaime Sanchez (pictured here) is co-producer of the "Bronx 3M." Reading, "Bronx 3M," PRdream/MediaNoche, East Harlem

Director: Judith Escalona
I am serving as producer of this independent movie project to start filming this summer.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

I don't know what flower this is.....

david6of7 says:
"I shot it in my Mothers garden in Puerto Rico on negative film using a Mamiya 330f TLR."

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Opportunity

ooking for Crew for Movie to Film in July

Seeking the following crew members for an independent film to start shooting in July in NYC: director of photography and camera operator with knowledge of the Panasonic AG-DVX100A, production designer (who will serve as set designer and art director), makeup artist, hair stylist, sound recordist and boom person. Grips and production assistants too.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Experience necessary. Deferred payment.
Please send resume to:
PRdream/MediaNoche
Attn: Clarisel Gonzalez
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
New York, NY 10029
Bronx 3M is produced under the auspices of MediaNoche's Digital Filmmakers Program and is made possible with the support of the NY Foundation, NYSCA, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, NYS Senator Jose Serrano, and individual donors.

Friday, June 23, 2006

Reminder -- PRSUN TV is an independently produced monthly cultural arts show that airs on Bronxnet's Channel 69.

Shows so far:

-- Upcoming -- coverage of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

-- Reggaeton symposium "A Closer Look @ Reggaeton" at Hunter College -- one-on-one interviews with panelists, including author Raquel Z. Rivera and ethnomusicologist Wayne Marshall. PRSUN also speaks to Centro's Anthony De Jesus (current show)

-- Feature on mystery writer (Bronx native) Steven Torres, author of the "Precinct Puerto Rico" series

-- Poetry activity at El Museo del Barrio in honor of the late Rev. Pedro Pietri, the Nuyorican poet

-- Latino Lens photo exhibit, showcasing work of boricua photographers Marisol Diaz and Enid Alvarez (both raised in the Bronx)

-- 16th anniversary celebration of KR3TS dance school from Spanish Harlem

-- "Voices for the Voiceless" poetry activity at Amherst College in Massachusetts, featuring Nuyorican, Chicano and other poets dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless such as Tato Laviera, Shaggy Flores, Jose Montoya...

-- BLOGS exhibit at MediaNoche, Spanish Harlem (featuring images of the NYC Exposition, Puerto Rico Sun and East Harlem photoblogs)

PRSUN TV is committed to documenting stories on Puerto Ricans/Nuyoricans with a Bronx/NYC audience.

Have ideas? Have feedback? Want to underwrite our work? Click on the PayPal icon to support.

Thanks. Palante.
Entertainment

Movies gain popularity online
(HISPANIC PR WIRE – CONTEXTO LATINO)--In the entertainment world, creativity and imagination have categorized themselves as determining factors when it comes to gaining public acceptance and grasping its attention, especially when it comes to films. Film directors and producers are becoming overwhelmed by the need to constantly search for interesting topics and ideas that they can transform into that long-awaited blockbuster. In spite of the magic of technology, where you can create your own cinema in-house, going to the movie theater to catch a flick continues to be a favorite pastime for the consumer who enjoys feature films. But did you know that short films are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative means of entertainment thanks to the Internet?

Previously, the creation and production of short films was limited to screenings at college campuses and film festivals. Although short films have been promoted online for quite some time, they are experiencing their best moment ever. The Internet has transformed this industry into a lucrative and the new Hollywood; it has sparked the interest of film lovers who want to catch up on short films, most notably the Hispanic moviegoer, according to AOL Latino.

This new trend among Hispanics has paved the way for numerous film festivals like the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) and the Chicago Latino Film Festival, which present a wide array of short film screenings that reflect the Latino culture in Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States. It has also sparked an explosion of websites where movie fans can enjoy this particular film genre, these include cinemanow.com, atomfilms.com and 60secondfilmfestival.com, among others.

In an effort to support new Hispanic talent, AOL Latino has created the first online short film festival: The AOL Latino Short Film Festival. This one of a kind festival offers up-and-coming filmmakers the chance to present their original short films about Hispanics in English, Spanish or Bilingual. "We're very exited about offering the public this festival; we've found the perfect way of promoting Latino talent while offering to screen their short films in front of millions of people", said Ángel Sepúlveda Senior Programming Manager, Music & Entertainment, AOL Latino.

Every week starting on June 1st, AOL Latino will be showcasing three new screenings for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, while offering you the opportunity to vote for your favorites. You'll help select 16 finalists who will then be evaluated by a panel of experts. The festival will be open for six months and anyone who'd like to participate with a short or with a vote can do so online at http://entretenimiento.aol.com The winner will receive $5,000 in cash and an opportunity to present his or her film to an important Hollywood movie studio.

There is no doubt that the Internet provides new filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their creativity, without having to hire a publicist or agent in order to pitch it to a major studio. In this growing industry, talent is the key to successfully captivate the growing audience online.

Experiencing a short film provides the viewer with a deep and immediate gratification, because he or she is able to maintain a better concentration and understanding of the message that the filmmaker is trying to convey. That's why, we can assure that "shorts" are becoming more and more popular online.

Source: Hispanic PR Wire

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Looking for Artists

Hope Community, Inc. is looking for artists to perform at its outdoor series, Poetas con Café, which is held monthly during the summer. The event is held in the Modesto Flores Community Garden in East Harlem and features two artists (who are provided a small stipend). There is also an open mike session; refreshments and snacks are also provided. Artists interested in being featured should submit their bios, website links, and photos to mortiz@hopeci.org as soon as possible. Visit for more information: http://www.hopeci.org/code/project_poetas.html. Paz.

source: virtualboricua.org
Politics
Inside Costa Rica - National News UN Passes PR, Falklands Resolutions

Smile, We're Number 1


Smile, We're Number 1
Originally uploaded by my new clever name.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Health
New York Daily News - City Life - Happy to be alive Ronaldo Martinez tells about his choice to turn his personal story of cancer to promote anti-smoking ads on TV.

the visitor.


the visitor.
Originally uploaded by Oxygen Destroyer.
Oxygen Destroyer says:
"He tells the ocean: 'Do not get me wet. I am just a visitor.' " San Juan, PR.

parade1


parade1
Originally uploaded by clarisel.
Photo published in Tiempo New York.
National Puerto Rican Day Parade, NYC