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

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!

“I Am Not a Princess” Marina and the Diamonds Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV3VRzFtZYA

“Ma Cite, Mon Histoire” (Vanity Fair/Banana Republic sponsored commercial short): http://www.vfagenda.com/BananaRepublic/macite.asp

If interested, please message Eugene Lee Yang on his facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/eugeneleeyang

OR I can connect you via email. Just lmk: grace[at]peachies[dot]net

If interested, please contact Shipra Shukla at: shipra[at]kathak[dot]org

And for those who want a night of culture, music, and dance, this might be an event worth checking out. The LACMA’s cool.

The RAW videographer arrives at the event, shoots footage of the event in its entirety and interviews each RAW artist. They are given guidelines and interview questions to capture the full spectrum of each artist’s work in the past, present and future. The videographer is expected to produce 1-2 minute videos per artist with footage that captures their craft and their interview. There would be around 25 mini videos produced for the event, for 25 artists. They are expected to edit and deliver videos on a 3 week deadline. It is recommended that they have a volunteer/assistant/intern. Must have a reel to be considered.

Contact kaila[at]rawartists.org for more info.

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.

Projekt NewSpeak is taking leaps and bounds in 2010!

1) We’d like to announce to you our NEW BOARD of DIRECTORS who have taken the helm of Projekt NewSpeak!

Dante Basco – Actor/Producer (Hook, Entourage, and Take the Lead)
Karin Anna Cheung – Actress (The People I’ve Slept With, Better Luck Tomorrow)
Annie Kim – Producer/Marketing (Gochu, D-War)
Geena Oh – Former President of Project by Project
Joe Park – CEO of Blended Events
Ryan Suda – CEO of Blacklava Clothing
Phil Yu – Creator of AngryAsianMan.com
Eddie Kim – Creator of Projekt NewSpeak

2) Projekt NewSpeak is looking for a 2nd generation staff to take charge of the organization!

Do you want to work in production, filmmaking, event planning? Do you want to work with positive people that want to change the image and stereotypes of Asian Americans in Hollywood? Then join us! These are the positions that are available. We are looking to fill all positions by the beginning of February. To apply, please contact us at: info@projektnewspeak.com

Requirements for all positions: MUST be at least 18 w/ car

3) Projekt NewSpeak has opened a film department. We want to produce YOUR FILM!

We are opening a submission contest. We want to produce YOUR FILM! If you have a compelling story / screenplay (drama, comedy, action, any genre), enter by submitting to us your finished screenplay by February 15, 2010. Submit your script to: info@projektnewspeak.com

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Watch funny videos here: http://www.newspeaktv.com

Please pass this along to anyone you know who may be interested and available! Thanks!