NALIP ‘Media on the Move: Power for Independents’ conference.

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) and HBO announce the 8th Annual NALIP Conference, Media on the Move: Power for Independents co-chaired by documentary filmmaker Evangeline Griego, Spike TV Executive VP Pancho
Mansfield and Fox VP of Emerging Markets Rick Ramirez. The Conference will be held March 8-11 in Newport Beach, California.

NALIP brings together the Latino media field to examine all aspects of the mobile media revolution. Film, television and on-line content is rapidly changing the way producers work, sell themselves, and exhibit or distribute their projects. Conference co-chair Rick Ramirez states, “Mobile technology gives consumers the power to personalize their content. This new distribution platform has spurred the creation of new mobile channels and other options which should present interesting opportunities for independent producers.” NALIP will look at strategies for conquering this medium through professional development seminars, keynote speakers, a new technology lab and many networking opportunities.

On March 10th, NALIP will honor Latino Media luminaries at their annual Awards Gala. “Our honorees have made a tremendous impact on our global culture,” says co-chair Evangeline Griego, “it is a privilege for NALIP to have the opportunity to honor these individuals.”

Lifetime Achievement Award in Producing, George A. Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD)

Lifetime Achievement Award in Advocacy, Edward James Olmos (HBO Films’ WALKOUT, “Battlestar Galactica”)

Outstanding Achievement Award, visionary producers of the ABC television series “Ugly Betty”

For m ore information at http://www.nalip.org>