Open City is hiring.

Open City is a new online magazine on Asian American news and culture in New York. We’re looking for Creative Nonfiction Fellows to write and produce stories on the vibrant immigrant communities of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. In a time when Occupy Wall Street is shedding a harsh light on economic inequality, Open City offers a unique platform for writers to tell the stories of low-income Americans too often ignored or misrepresented. If you’re an emerging creative nonfiction writer looking for financial support, a work space and career mentorship, apply to become a Creative Nonfiction Fellow. You’ll help us document the rapidly growing, transforming and challenging experience of what it means to be Asian American in urban New York today. Applications are due on February 17, 2012.

Fore more info or to apply, go to: http://aaww.org/opencityapply

You can send all music submissions with a cover email to: info@408films.com

For more details, go to:
http://nightdreamblues.blogspot.com/2011/11/call-for-bands.html

Yes? Well, KoreAm is holding a video contest with a $1,000 Grand Prize and tickets for the finalists to their “Unforgettable” gala. Here are some details:

Create a commercial featuring either Hite beer or Jinro soju.

Come up with a witty slogan and produce your own commercial featuring Hite Beer or Jinro soju.

Videos must be no longer than one (1) minute long and must be submitted by November 26, 2011. On November 28, KoreAm will post the top 10 videos for viewers to vote on.

Voting ends on November 30, and 3 finalists (2 finalists with the most number of votes, and 1 editors’ pick) will each win 2 tickets to KoreAm’s exclusive celebrity-studded gala, “Unforgettable.”

The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 in cold hard cash!

Need some ideas? Here’s some inspiration:

For more info or to enter contest, go to:
http://iamkoream.com/soju-wanna-make-a-commercial-contest-2011/

As an AWC alumna (2004-2005), I can totally vouch for this program. I had a great time connecting with peeps, especially the peeps at VC. Also, the short film I made through the program is something I’m still very proud of! It was my ticket into several film festivals :] If you’re looking for a creative workspace with the opportunity to learn new things and meet new people, this is a great way.

To learn more about AWC or to apply, click here!

Good luck!

Word on the street is that “MBC Star Audition”~ “Korea’s most celebrated audition show” is holding auditions for Season 2 in LA on July 16th. Can you sing at least one song in Korean? Have you ever dreamed of being an international star? Well, here’s your chance. You have until July 15th to apply.

Application: http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/ent/audition2/apply/usa/index.html

Here’s Megan Lee’s audition from Season 1:

And btw, here’s Megan’s latest music video for her single “Laugh Love & Live”~ so proud of her! Mucho props to SmashHitta, Steve Nguyen, Tommy Su, Melly Lee, Jeremy Crooks, Justin Vancho, and all who contributed to the making of this vid!

Early Deadline: Friday, November 12, 2010
$25 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)

Final Deadline: Friday, December 10, 2010
$35 entry fee (Withoutabox upgraded projects save $5)

Withoutabox Extended Deadline: Friday, January 7, 2011
(available only through Withoutabox)

ENTRY GUIDELINES
Read about eligibility, required materials and other details HERE.
AWARDS
Read about the Film Festival’s juried competition and audience awards HERE.
FAQs
Read some frequently asked questions regarding film submissions HERE.

For the LATEST UPDATES on the 2011 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, visit http://asianfilmfestla.org/2011

Brought to you by You Offend Me You Offend My Family and director Justin Lin. Make a 3-minute short film with the following script:

It’s not something I’d do.
Well?
It’s not what I expected.
You sure?

It’s totally up for your interpretation. Sounds like a lot of fun. Five finalists will be announced at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in October and will receive $3,000 each as well as a one-year subscription to the WGA’s WRITTEN BY magazine. For more info, check out: interpretationsfilm.com.

Please submit URLs to: grace@peachies.net

Or if you’d like to mail a screener, please send to:

Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3805
ATTN: GRACE SU – CINEMA MUSICA

I’m looking for music! For an indie documentary about Christianity in Asia. I’d say stylistically it’s kinda like Michael Moore meets Planet B-Boy.

We’re looking for all types of music, so no, the music does not need to be of the Christian genre. Open to hip hop, rock, electronic, instrumentals, etc. We are looking for both produced tracks as well as samples of composed music.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a budget for this, so this is definitely for people who’d like to collaborate with some good peeps, contribute their music to a passion project that has the intention of reaching the masses, and of course a film credit for your resume.

Please submit any links to music or inquiries about the project to: grace@peachies.net

We are on a pretty tight post-production schedule, so please do get in touch with me ASAP if you’re interested. Thanks!