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PRODUCER FOR “THE LAW OF SPORTS” on KNBR/KTCT ESPN SPORTS NETWORK RADIO

Abdul-Jalil is the producer for the radio show “The Law of Sports” hosted by Ivan Golde on ESPN Radio “The Ticket 1050″

KTCT 1050 AM, and “The Sports Leader” KNBR 680 AM the flagship station and home of pro teams the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and the Golden State Warriors and Stanford University, including their Pre / Post Game Shows. Their ESPN Radio broadcast include “Rome is Burning” with Jim Rome, “The Dan Patrick Show” with Dan Patrick; plus all featured local and national sports events and special shows including: Murph & Mac, the Gary Radnich Show, Fitz & Brooks Show, The Razor & Mr. T, Sportphone with F.P Santangelo, At the Track with Sam Spear, Hooked on Golf, Gary Allen on Business, and The Damon Bruce Show with programming that features Mychael Urban, Marty Lurie, and Tony Bruno, among others. Jalil also serves as a co-host and featured guest on the show.

Nominated for Emmy, GLAAD Awards
“Out. The Glenn Burke Story”

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“Out. The Glenn Burke Story” documents the extent of Burke’s courage, strife and friendship throughout his life, and the compassion and callousness of the sport of baseball. The program weaves together insights from Burke’s teammates and friends, including Dusty Baker, Davey Lopes, Sports Agent Abdul-Jalil, Reggie Smith, Rick Monday, Manny Mota, Rickey Henderson, Claudell Washington, Mike Norris, Shooty Babitt, Tito Fuentes, and former Major Leaguer and gay rights activist Billy Bean. Out. The Glenn Burke Story Narrated by Dave Morey, Bay Area Broadcasting Icon and Member of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010

We have attached the links to a short video documentary about a radio conversation, the live radio broadcasts on November 20, 2010 over ABC Networks’ KGO 810 FM Radio Show and on December 4, 2010 over KNBR- The Sports Leader, 680 AM and ESPN Radio “The Ticket” 1050 AM, of the discussion of the film “OUT. The Glenn Burke Story” The ABC- KGO Radio broadcast was with Shooty Babbitt, John Lambert and Abdul-Jalil. The KNBR show was with Doug Harris, the producer of “Out. The Glenn Burke Story” on the show “Law and Sports” with host attorney Ivan Golde, whose also a legal analyst for CNN, Warner Bros- KRON, and CBS-KPIX, among others.
The on-air discussions were about Glenn, the film, society and sports. We think you will be very moved with the overall content and how Glenn’s impact has becoming a serious topic of discussion around the country. Glenn lives on!!!
Here are the links:
Short documentary about a radio conversation with Sports and Entertainment Manager-Agent Abdul-Jalil, Oakland A’s Executive Shooty Babitt and NBC Sports Broadcaster John Lambert, some of the cast members of OUT. The Glenn Burke Story. The topic of the discussion was gays in professional sports. The conversation was hosted by Rich Walcolf, and filmed at KGO 810 studios in San Francisco.

KGO Radio’s broadcast discussion of “Out. The Glenn Burke Story”
http://superstarmanagement.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-21T18_19_40-08_00

The Sports Leader, KNBR 680 AM and ESPN Radio “The Ticket” 1050 AM.
http://superstarmanagement.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-04T21_21_33-08_00

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As President and CEO of Superstar Management for the past 38 years, the first African-American in this field, Abdul-Jalil has a tremendous wealth of experience in all aspects of business and personal management, contract drafting and negotiations, and performed all arbitrations of salary grievances and contract disputes for all professional sports and entertainment clients with unprecedented legal and historical results. He negotiates and drafts all agreements for all publishing, merchandising and licensing; commercial advertisements and product endorsements; corporate sponsorships and affiliations; motion picture, television, radio and personal appearances. He was the first African-American in the field and has taught and lectured Entertainment Law for 35 years. Many of the agents and lawyers in the business where instructed, consulted, influenced or inspired by his work….

1978- “The National Basketball Association (Denver Nuggets) vs. The National Basketball Players Association (Brian Taylor)”
In an unprecedented case in Professional Basketball he negotiated an addendum to the contract and represented the player in a dispute of the contract that was originally negotiated by the players union director. The inherent problems that this situation provided for the National Basketball Association, the Denver Nuggets, and most importantly the Director of the NBA Players Union and the Union itself, were incredible. In mid-season the team breached the contract with a late payment that triggered a clause in the addendum that allowed him to opt out of the contract. The player withheld his services in the middle of the season and the team filed for arbitration. In prevailing in this matter the player received his pay, was declared free of his contract (“a Free Agent”), and allowed to negotiate a new contract with the team of his choice. Cite Arbitration Decision in the matter of “The National Basketball Association (Denver Nuggets) vs. The National Basketball Players Association (Brian Taylor)”, Jan. 25, 1978….

He negotiated a series of contracts that included many unprecedented benefits to the individual clients, one of which was interest-free loans that could be forgiven. Upon review by the Internal Revenue Service, the contracts and returns where thrown out and challenged by the IRS as the IRS filed suit. After an 8 year legal battle, he prevailed in Federal Tax Court and established that Interest free Loans where in fact legal. This unprecedented legal ruling was established as a standard in the Tax Laws and was written in several National Law Journals. Cite: “IRS vs Al-Hakim” published by Commerce Clearing House(CCH) Tax Court Memorandum Cases editions KF 6234A 505 and Maxwell McMillian (Prentice Hall) Federal Tax Cases edition KF 6234A 512 Tax Court Memorandum Decisions. Articles and citations available upon request….

The Historic “al-Hakim” Tax Code §7872 [692] Ruling
After al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Courts against the Tax Commissioner, in December 2000 the IRS moved to change the Tax Codes with the historic “al-Hakim” Tax Code §7872 [692] Ruling. The IRS changed the Federal Tax Codes such that it now “prevents no-interest loans” and was instituted to eliminate and close the Federal Income Tax loop-hole created with al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in sports and entertainment financial transactions.
CITE: Tax Notes, Dec. 4, 2000, p. 1311; 89 Tax Notes 1311 (Dec. 4, 2000) “al-Hakim Tax Code” Ruling

al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Court over the U. S. Tax Commissioner has the nations foremost academic institutions and academians in the study of Law and Business teaching al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in Tax Free financial transactions as part of the Law and Business ciriculum in such hallowed halls as Harvard University, Yale University,Washington University, Stanford University, University of Virginia, and Wake Forest University Schools of Law Federal Tax Courses, among others.

Washington University School of Law Federal Tax Course,
Professor: Bixby;

Yale University School of Law Federal Tax Course,
Professor: Eric M. Zolt
Text Authors: William A. Klein, Joseph Bankman, Daniel N. Shaviro;

University of Virginia School of Law Federal Tax Course,
Professor: M. Robinson * Federal Income Taxation * L. Dominick
Text Authors: William A. Klein, Joseph Bankman, Daniel N. Shaviro;

Washington & Lee University School of Law Federal Tax Course,

Harvard University School of Law Federal Income Taxation Course Outline,
Professor: Flusche

al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Court over the U. S. Tax Commissioner has academians teaching al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in Tax Free financial transactions as part of a Wake Forest University School of Law Federal Tax Course on “ISLAMIC AND JEWISH PERSPECTIVES ON INTEREST” and al-Hakim’s historic impact on Shariah-Riba Complaint financial transactions in the business world.

Wake Forest University School of Law Tax Course on “ISLAMIC & JEWISH PERSPECTIVES ON INTEREST”,
Author/Professor: Newman, Joel S.
al-Hakim’s victory in the Federal Tax Court over the U. S. Tax Commissioner has academians teaching al-Hakim’s use of interest free loans in Tax Free financial transactions as part of the Wake Forest University School of Law Federal Tax Course on “ISLAMIC AND JEWISH PERSPECTIVES ON INTEREST” and al-Hakim’s historic impact on Shariah-Riba Complaint financial transactions in the business world.
Joel S. Newman is a professor at Wake Forest Law School, Winston Salem, North Carolina.
In this report, Newman discusses financial transactions that allow devout Muslims and Jews to obey religious prohibitions against interest, while giving investors a return on their investments. The tax treatment of these transactions is considered. An integral part is al-Hakim’s case.

1977- “The Major Leagues of Professional Baseball Clubs (Atlanta Braves) vs. The Major League Baseball Players Association (Alvin Jr. Moore)”
He negotiated a professional Baseball contract for a rookie player that contained several special clauses and one that allowed him to declare himself a “Free Agent” in the middle of the season if he was dissatisfied with his playing time. The National Baseball League President ruled against the clause citing that “it contained provisions inconsistent with the Reserve System Articles of the new Basic Labor Agreement” and threw it out, whereupon he took the case to arbitration. He prevailed in this case of unprecedented legal rights benefits and it was hailed by the Director of the Players Union, Marvin Miller, as “the single greatest advancement of player rights in baseball history and as valuable as any inherent rights in the Major League Players current Basic Labor Agreement.” This clause became the industry standard and was the example distributed to all other representatives by the Players Union to be included in their contracts. Cite: Arbitration Decision No.32 in the matter of “The Major Leagues of Professional Baseball Clubs (Atlanta Braves) vs. The Major League Baseball Players Association (Alvin Jr. Moore)”, Sept. 7, 1977.

2011- In June 2011 Dr. Kenya Numan and her organization “Stepping Together as well as Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, Superstar Management, and the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation were honored in Miami, Florida and Port Au Prince, Haiti for the Relief Missions that they have sent to Haiti since the earthquake. Special “Thanks” to all that have supported our efforts over the years!

2010- On August 25, 2010 Abdul-Jalil received the letter shown below of “Thanks” from Arch Bishop Joel Jeune of Grace Village in Haiti for the Relief Mission they received from the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation with Stepping Together on behalf of The World Conference of Mayors (WCM) and The National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM). This is a tangible reality of SUCCESS in Haiti for ALL the members of the organizations world-wide rather than the many idle cocktail party rants and raves of projects that exist without any substance behind them. THEY DID IT! ALL the members of the World Conference of Mayors can celebrate their success and acknowledge their contribution.

They are now moving forward in a meaningful way to secure financial, subsistence, construction and medical aid and support for the next mission which will take place as soon as we can unite to raise the necessary items just mentioned. They can tap into the resources of the USAIDS and the National Medical Association to make great progress in securing bi-weekly missions to various needed areas around the World!

They are committed and prepared to work with the WCM and NCBM organizations to raise funds, provide support and organize continued relief efforts for financial donations, to deliver much needed medical support and supplies; food; clothing; educational materials; construction support and building materials; much needed personal items; and legal assistance for displaced children from orphanages that were given transportation and temporary housing in the United States with other families, churches, and organizations until homes have been rebuilt to house them. Where most relief efforts are limited, if not stopped altogether by current travel restrictions in, within, and out of Haiti, The World Conference of Mayors has some political cache that it can exercise to further achieve our united goals globally. This could be the first step toward fulfilling several of their conversations of thier organizations providing relief support to WCM and NCBM efforts globally.

Additionally, in relations to their working together on relief missions here in America and globally, Abdul-Jalil is exploring the possibility of a telethon, perhaps with J. C. Watts Black Television News Channel (BTNC). To that end the WCM is prepared to provide it’s full support to his and their joint efforts to overcome the continual need for financial assistance to achieve their goals. These fundraising efforts include the proposed telethon as a measure to not only raise funds but to raise awareness for the causes as well. Now they are moving forward with these joint and several fundraising efforts with a goal of working together on projects of mutual interest and support in a spirit of oneness.

Again, there is much work to do and the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation with Stepping Together are committed and prepared to work with WCM and NCBM organizations to raise funds and organize continued relief efforts to provide assistance to countries around the world, especially Africa, the Caribbean and South/Central America.

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2003- al-Hakim Prevails in Motion to Vacate the Appraisal Awards Against CSAA
In February 2003 after 3 years of defendants legal delays with ten motions for terminating sanctions to prevent the motion from being heard, al-Hakim prevailed in his Motion to Vacate the Appraisal awards against CSAA. (View or download Order here http://www.box.net/shared/n10p7erncv)
The courts found that the awards had to be vacated if, among other grounds, “the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means”; or the appraisers(A. Michael DeCeasare, Ruben Estrada, Ron Magin and Gene Roberts) “exceeded their powers and the award cannot be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the controversy submitted”. The order further cited the improper use of “cash value” as replacement cost, use of erroneous “used cost” figures, denial of coverage, injection of fraud, concealment, breach of contract, and coverage issues without any reason or evidence, CSAA could not defend their actions nor those of their own appraiser. What the court did not address in the motion to vacate was the actual collusion and fraud again perpetrated upon the court by the defendant Ron Cook and the hostile intervener when they provided to and the appraisal panel adopted the improper “cash values” used in the vacated award and the exhibits to support them came directly from the presentation of CSAA’s expert Gary Halpin at the vacated appraisal, and that the fraudulent award itself was further prepared, written, submitted and distributed by defendant Cook and the hostile intervener. This victory locks CSAA in on the Bad Faith actions we submitted to the courts and are subject to summary judgment.

2005- Federal Complaint with United States Attorney General, Department of Justice, of Hate Crime of Islamophobia and Xenophobia
In 2005 he filed a federal complaint with the United States Attorney General, Department of Justice, of a hate crime of Islamophobia and Xenophobia committed against him by Judge David C. Lee during a trial in Superior Court of Alameda County, California, that is moving forward with the investigation and charges of criminal extrinsic fraud upon the court of the State of California, spoliation of evidence, and the doctrine “unclean hands” against defendants/hostile intervener AAA Insurance; Ron Cook and the law firm of WILLOUGHBY, STUART & BENING; defense counsel Steve Barber and the law firm of Ropers Majeski; and others. The complaint, drafted and filed by al-Hakim in pro per, has broad based support from Democrats and Republicans, was submitted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee with the offices of Congressmen John Conyers, and Charles Rangel, has been review by several legal experts, with advocacy by former Republican Senator J. C. Watts, a client of al-Hakim’s.
The complaint addresses the concern that a Superior Court Judges’ conduct rose to the level of consideration for a Federal Crime and a Civil Rights violation because the bench upon which the judge rules is “under the color of law” and certainly the violation of anyone’s civil rights is a federal crime. “Muslims, just as any other group, can not be afraid to speak up when their rights have been abridged. If one does not speak up, then the transgressions goes unreported and the perpetrator goes on to harm again unchecked, it does not matter whom the transgressor is” said al-Hakim. The complaint, perhaps even more importantly, not only requested Merrily Friedlander, Chief of the Civil Rights Division, to make an investigation of a judicial hate crime, but also the many other civil rights and due process violations of judicial misconduct, and attorney extrinsic fraud upon the court and law that are themselves directly the matters complained. J. C. Watts in asking “What does a supposed terrorist act in Russia have to do with the negligent contamination of a home in America?” posed the argument that there must be consideration of and a response to the many issues in the complaint.

2005 – Present, “Powe Folks” NBA World Champion Basketball Camp at Leon Powe of the NBA World Champion Boston Celtics
Promoted, Marketed and provided Media for Leon Powe’s “Powe Folks” NBA World Champion Basketball Camp.
In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Powe, a second-year, second-round draft pick from Oakland was the Celtics hero. Years earlier, he was his family’s hero, as he helped keep his siblings together while they bounced between 26 different homeless shelters in a year during a patch when his mother couldn’t afford shelter. It’s one of the most touching sports stories in ages, and his emergence as a playoff force only highlights it.
ABC/ESPN produced a short biography on how Leon overcame tremendous adversity to make it on the Boston Celtics. The night this aired, Powe wowed the international television crowd as he scored 21 points off the bench in less than 15 minutes to spark the Boston Celtics to a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.The Celtics went on to win the NBA Championship.

November 1995- M C Hammer in Russia, The Re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin by “Our Home Is Russia”, Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin’s Political Party
Prime Minister Chernomyrdin’s party was struggling to distance their leader from the unpopularity of the Government he headed, resolved to using western style campaign strategy. “Our Home” promised economic stability and continuation of the Democratic course of Yeltsin’s government.
November 1995 al-Hakim executive produced, produced, filmed and broadcast on Russian National TV a series of concerts in St. Petersburg and concerts in Moscow by MC Hammer in an urban style, “Rap-The-Vote” to secure the 18-45 voter turnout and re-election of President Boris Yeltsin. Polling after the concerts was overwhelmingly positive..
“Hammer is our father and rap is a very serious subject for me and if Chernomyrdin can give us Hammer then we will give him our vote.” said Oleg, an18-year old Russian rap fan in attendance.
Being Prime Minister gave Chernomyrdin a huge advantage in access to Russian voters, with slick campaign posters, he told AP “we are using American pop music performances to drum up support among Russian youth for his political campaign”; the video scenes showed M.C. Hammer performing. Chernomyrdin’s travels around Russia in his capacity as Prime Minister, but looked more like the political campaign trail of an American President.
This strategy was trumpted as “world altering” for saving Russian democracy with Yeltsin’s re-election ensuring continuity in the evoultion of Russia and securing world peace.
This strategy was heralded world wide by political pundits as “incredibly brillant”, a “triumph for democratic reform” and “world altering” in it’s effect of having “saved” Russian democracy, as Yeltsin was the only alternative in ensuring continuity in the evoultion of Russia and securing world peace.
This coup, a miraculous event in history, was depicted and cannonized in a 2004 film “Spinning Boris” starring Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber.

“Spinning Boris” The Best President of Russia America Ever Had ..L. A. Times Review
Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber star as a trio of elite American political campaign operatives who were hired in secret to manage Russian President Boris Yeltsin’s election campaign in 1996. He’s polling at 6 percent with the election a few months away. First, they must get someone’s attention; they succeed finally with Yeltsin’s daughter, then it’s polling, focus groups, messages and spin. Even as Yeltsin’s numbers go up, they are unsure who hired them and if Yeltsin’s allies have a different plan in mind than victory. When the going gets toughest, they put a spin on their stake: democracy and capitalism must win. They orchestrate the most spectacular political comeback of the twentieth century – as they “sold” Boris Yeltsin to the Russian public gaining Yeltsin’s successful re-election.

The Re-election of Russian President Boris Yeltsin at Excerpts of “Clinton Secrets” in a book by JOHN DIAMOND
The campaign tactic was their most effective strategy, greatest strength- uniquely different and vastly superior to anything Russia had ever witnessed. This strategic plan with our expertise well grounded in modern American campaigning got Yeltsin re-elected. This was simply a matter of fact that he was the best the modern world could get compared to the alternative communist and he was fully supported by the U.S.
A State Department memorandum, marked “confidential,’’ summarized then President Bill Clinton’s meeting with Yeltsin at a summit in Egypt, where Clinton told Yeltsin he ”wanted to make sure that everything the United States did would have a positive impact and nothing should have a negative impact’’ on Yeltsin’s re-election. The memo added the U. S. wanted an upcoming summit with the Russian leader to be successful to “reinforce everything that Yeltsin had done.’’
Excerpts of “Clinton Secrets” in a book by JOHN DIAMOND, Associated Press Writer

July 1996- “Community Movement Toward Improvement” Music Conference at Clara Muhammed School & Masjidul Warithdeen
“Community Movement Toward Improvement” Music Conference at Clara Muhammed School & Masjidul Warithdeen in Oakland, California featuring MC Hammer, Martin Wyatt-KGO TV, Mohammed (MTV Real World-SF),Sway, Imani, Davey D, Raphael Saadiq- Tony Toni Tone, Greg Khalid Peck- Warner Bros,Karen Lee- Warner Bros Music, Eric B, Rico Cassanova, Abdul-Jalil,Tony Collins- Giant Records, Anita Greathouse-Knight, Gene Shelton, Lenny Williams,Thembisa Mshaka, Roy Tesfaye-Death Row Records shown in ABC-TV news clip.

1993 – Present, National Footbal League Super Bowl
In 1994 Awarded Silver Cross Pen and Pencil set for “Distinguished Marketing and Promotional Services” to National Footbal League Super Bowl and “NFL Experience” by NFL Properties.

1993-6 Co-Promoted, Managed and Trained Evander Holyfield including fights versus Riddick Bowe Heavyweight Title Boxing Matches

1980- Founded COMPUTER INTELLIGENCE
In 1980 founded COMPUTER INTELLIGENCE, (COIN), the worlds first Authorized Minority IBM and Apple Computer dealer; is a complete computer integration, network, communications, sales, service and systems company. Established certified educational, corporate and government market specialist that provide custom integrated computer systems, design, networks, Auto CAD/CAE, Desktop Publishing, Internet training, consulting, programming, maintenance, and software training to Pac Bell, State of California, PG&E, City of Oakland, Univ. of California, Sandia Labs, EBMUD, BART, etc. They are Apple and IBM Certified Educational Specialist; Business, Legal and Accounting Office specialist; Web Commerce specialist; Local Area Network specialist; and repair technicians.
In 1987 his computer store was burglarized by members of the City of Oakland Police Department, including Neuman Ng and Kailey Wong. He took his case to the District Attorney’s office, homicide division to conduct the investigation that lead to the arrest and conviction of two policemen for the rash of bomb burglaries and sentenced.

1983- Commercials for City of Oakland “Conference On Urban Economic Development”
Originated, Executive Produced, Engineered, and Administered polling and analysis of Oakland Urban Economic Development survey for the City of Oakland; Wrote, Executive Produced, Produced, Directed, Edited and broadcast commercials for City of Oakland “Conference On Urban Economic Development”.

1982 – City of Oakland Image Campaign “I know You’ll Love Oakland” Commercials
Originated, Executive Produced, Engineered, and Administered polling and analysis of Oakland City image survey for the City of Oakland; Co-Wrote, Executive Produced, Co-Produced, and Edited theme song “I know You’ll Love Oakland”; Wrote, Executive Produced, Produced, Directed, Edited and broadcast commercials for City of Oakland Image Campaign “I know You’ll Love Oakland”. Acknowledgement from ” CITY Of OAKLAND “

March 1979- The Historic BALSA 1979 National Law Convention
The historic Black American Law Students Association, 11th Annual National Convention, March 28-April 1, 1979, Hyatt, Oakland, was themed: “The Reconstruction of Black Civilizations.” Dedicated to- Rev. Ben Chavis of the Wilmington Ten, Introduction- Mayor Lionel Wilson, Keynote Speaker- Min. Louis Farrakhan, with veritable “Who’s Who” of nations leading Black presenters: Junius Williams-Pres. NBA, Hon. Ben Travis, Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, Don Warden (Khalid al-Mansour), Dave Wilmont-Georgetown Law Center; Howard Moore, Alfred Slocum- Rutgers School of Law, Angela Davis, Victor Goode- Ex. Dir. NCBL, Hon. Judith Ford, Herb Reed- Howard School of Law, Asa Hilliard, Nathan Hare, Ron Baily- Northwestern University, Michael Ashburne, David Hall- FTC, Denice Carty Bernia- North Eastern University; Moot Court Judges: Hon. Wiley Manuel, Hon. Clinton White, Hon. David Cunningham, Hon. Allen Broussard, with “Thanks” to -John Burris, Peter Cohen, Claude Ames, Robert Harris, Eva Patterson, George Holland.

1974 – Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, and Host Cabel Television Show “The Super Stars”
In 1974 he Created, Executive Produced, Produced, and Hosted the worlds first cable television sports talk show that was distributed around the world. The show has hosted and been hosted by many of the worlds greatest athletes, entertainers, performing artist, and celebrities.

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JOSE JAMES “A rising jazz star… Spectacular!” – New York Times-, Thu 12/8/11 @10:30pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
A Women In Jazz Holiday Double Bill: DESTINY MUHAMMED JAZZ TRIO & VICTORIA THEODORE, Tue 12/13/11 @8pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Keb’ Mo, Thu, 12/1/11 @8:00 PM, The Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109
Erykah Badu, Fri., 12/9 @9pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Snoop Dog and Wiz Kalifa , Mon., 12/12 @9pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Fela!, Produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, 11/15 – 12/11 @8pm, Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Colors of Christmas, featuring Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Lea Salonga, Ben Vereen with A.M.E. Oakland Mass Choir and San Francisco Symphony, December 13-15, 2011, 8:00 pm, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco , CA 94199
Duke Ellington, featuring San Francisco Symphony, Sunday, December 11, 2011, 8:00 pm, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco , CA 94199
HIROSHIMA CHRISTMAS, Sat 12/10/11 @10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, Celebrating their Annual Holiday show at Yoshi’s San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR- Fri 12/9/11 @10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
MACEO PARKER’S NEW YEARS PARTY- Celebrate the New Year with Some Funk!, Thu 12/29/11 @10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
An Evening with BRIAN MCKNIGHT Special Christmas Week of Performances, Wed 12/21/11 @8pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
TALIB KWELI’S IDLE WARSHIP featuring Talib Kweli, Res, and Live Band, Fri 1/6/12 @10pm, Yoshi’s San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Kev Choice

“The Art of Composition”

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
8:00 pm

Pianist/M.C./Producer/Band-Director premieres excerpts from his new hip-hopera: The Chosen One

The theme for this special performance is “The Art of Composition” as Oakland M.C./Pianist/Composer Kev Choice and his dynamic Ensemble will focusing on compositions and instrumental works that he has written and compiled over the years. His compositions have a wide range of influence from Herbie Hancock to Maurice Ravel to J-Dilla. He will also cover select compositions from his favorite composers ranging from Stevie Wonder, Chopin, to Kanye West. In addition, Kev Choice will be premiering excerpts from his Hip-Hopera-”Electus Unus” (The Chosen One), which will feature the Ensemble joined by a string trio section and bassonist. “The Chosen One”, a concept project that Kev has been working on for the past year, is a mythological story of a child who was sent to the Earth, from the Heavens, to save a self-destructing world with his extraordinary musical talents. The story is told in a rap style over lush string arrangements and classic hip-hop drum patterns. Extended intros, codas, modulations, thick instrumentation, lays the foundation of this half-fantasy/half-reality tale that stretches the boundaries of the hip-hop genre. As “Keyboard Magazine” recently tweeted, “Anyone who doesn’t think real keyboard playing and rap dont mix, check Kev Choice”.

Pianist/M.C./Producer/Band-Director, Kev Choice is a multi-faceted artist poised to take the music world to dimensions it has never before seen. Never before has an artist grounded in the Hip-Hop tradition, had this type of musical prowess. Classically and jazz trained, schooled in the classic era of Hip-Hop, and influenced by genres from all over the globe, Kev Choice is a unique artist with the capabilities to blend musical elements in a convincing manner. With a resume that includes a Master’s Degree in Music, and having toured the world professionally as a keyboardist and M.C. with a diverse list of artist such as of Lauryn Hill, D.J. Quik, Too Short, Dwele, Zion I, Goapele, LyricsBorn, Martin Luther, and Michael Franti and Spearhead, it is hard to deny the extreme gift that Kev Choice brings to the stage. Having formed his band, Kev Choice Ensemble, in 2007, Kev Choice began to focus on giving the world his unique sound and vision while presenting a powerful stage show. Kev Choice has named “Best Musician” and “Most Multi-Talented Instrumentalist” by East Bay Express in the past few years and also nominated for “Best Soul-Funk Artist” by SF WEEKLY on 3 different occasions. An M.C. that can deliver conscious, witty, relevant lyrics, while playing keys with the skill of a seasoned pianist, is a sight to behold and a breath of freshness to the industry.

The Kev Choice Ensemble has been one of the most dynamic bands in The Bay Area over the last 5 years. The Ensemble features a diverse array and mix of talented musicians with a broad range of talents from the jazz elements of Howard Riley and Geechi Taylor to the soulfulness of Viveca Hawkins voice or Greggo Simmons on guitar. The foundation is held together by the super solid Hassan Hurd on drums, the funk-rock presence of Uriah Duffy on Bass, and the seasoned stylings of Mike Blankenship on keys. For this show they will also be joined by Ajayi Jackson on bassoon and percussion, as well as a string trio featuring violin, viola, and cello. The Ensemble has been heralded as “the most musical hip-hop group ever”.

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Keb’ Mo’

The Regency Ballroom
1290 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

Day: Thu, Dec 1, 2011

Showtime: 8:00 PM

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Keb’ Mo’ Henry (Cambridge Folk Fest 2004)

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb’ Mo’s music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America–informing all of its musical roots-before evolving into a universally celebrated art form. Born Kevin Moore in South Los Angeles to parents originally from the deep South, he adopted his better known stage name when he was a young player who became inspired by the force of this essential African-American legacy. In the storied tradition of bluesmen before him including Muddy Waters-formerly McKinley Morganfield-and Taj Mahal, who began his days as Henry St. Clair Fredericks, Moore became known as Keb’ Mo’. His acclaimed self-titled 1994 debut album introduced that now famous appellation to the world, and his latest album, 2006′s Suitcase, brings it to new heights.

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Lalah Hathaway

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Sunday, December 4, 2011
7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

“Where It All Begins”

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Lalah Hathaway, one of contemporary R&B’s most prized artists and in-demand vocalists will release her sixth solo album and second for Stax Records, Where It All Begins on October 18th, 2011. The versatile, critically acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist and producer found creative regeneration and newfound energy making this record, an artistic re-birth she’s eager to share with anyone willing to listen. “Everybody is an artist in some way,” Hathaway enthuses, “I wanted to explore what that really means. For me it meant walking into being the artist I’ve always wanted to be. It was an opportunity for me to embrace my independence as an artist through my music and connection to my fans.”

Hathaway brings that message home splendidly on the gorgeous title track, penned by her and Ernest Green. “If you say what you mean/And mean what you say,” she croons at the beginning of Where It All Begins, showcasing her sensual alto over a languid, hypnotic groove.

In addition to Green, Hathaway recruited other esteemed kindred spirits to either co-write or contribute tailor-made tunes. The list includes Lewis Williams, Lee Hutson, Jr., Errol Cooney, James Day, James Fauntleroy, Rahsaan Patterson, Terrence Lilly, Jonathan Richmond, Mike City, Dave Young, Bryan Sledge, Eddie Serrano, Rich King, Andre Harris and Vidal Davis. Recruiting such top-tier songwriters – some of who have penned hits for Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Bilal, Babyface, Musiq Soulchild, and host of others, demonstrates Hathaway’s long-held status in contemporary R&B.

This album contains several up-tempo gems that are sure to heat up urban radio stations and nightclubs. For example, check out “If You Want To,” the album’s thumping, synth-driven first single, penned with Patterson, Richmond, and Lilly and the effervescent “My Everything,” which she co-wrote with Jonathan Richmond. The slinky groove of Hutson, Jr.’s “Small of My Back” is also undeniable.

Where It All Begins comes on the heels of Hathaway’s most successful album to date, 2008′s Self Portrait, her first record for legendary soul label Stax Records. The album reached the top ten on the Top R&B Albums chart and included the Grammy® nominated (Best Female R&B Vocal) song “That Was Then.”

Indeed, Hathaway intoxicates as a storyteller. Even though her voice brims with magnetism, she never overpowers it to point of drowning out the lyrics. As with previous albums, Where It All Begins comes loaded with enduring songs that sound personal yet easily relatable, touching upon affairs of the heart as well as the everyday joys of life.
The disc comes on strong from the get-go. Andre Harris and Vidal Davis’ gutsy “Strong Woman,” is a sassy cautionary tale, urging lotharios to step up to the plate and stop taking their devoted female lovers for granted.

Naturally, the singer hasn’t abandoned her R&B roots. Where It All Begins includes luxurious slow jams such as “This Could Be Love” (co-written with Green and Lewis), on which she sings of joys and fears of truly falling in love with that someone special, and City’s bittersweet “Always Love You,” which hints of the sadness leaving an unfulfilling romantic relationship.

Hard-core fans will certainly be delighted with the newly arranged and recorded “I’m Coming Back,” a Quiet-Storm jewel, written by Gary Taylor, which appeared on her 1990 eponymous debut. It’s a song that’s remained a highlight of her live shows for two decades. “No matter, where I go – churches, festivals, Japan, South Africa – people love that song,” Hathaway says, “This version has a different arrangement, because it’s morphed over the years. I decided to rerecord it. We added vocalist Rachelle Ferrell at the end, which is really sublime.”

When it comes to honoring her predecessors, perhaps there’s no other greater example on Where It All Begins than with her spellbinding take on “You Were Meant For Me,” a chestnut that her late father – the incomparable Donny Hathaway recorded.
In view of Donny Hathaway’s landmark albums and indisputable influence on generations of singers worldwide, she speaks of him as a guiding light, especially when it comes to interpreting other people’s music. “I really listened to my dad’s own songs,” Hathaway says fondly, “‘Jealous Guy’ by John Lennon – I always thought my father owned that,” she laughs, “I just grew up with the approach of opening yourself up to create something beautiful, that’s a love letter to what came before.”

On Where It All Begins, Lalah Hathaway unquestionably succeeds at opening herself up in new and profound ways, striving for artistic higher ground and to ‘create something beautiful.’ “I feel like I’m at the top of my game, like I’m at the beginning again,” she says, excitedly. “There aren’t many artists, particularly female singers, who after 20 years, are kind of still on the come up. I feel like I’m on the come up.”

Just That Good

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JOSE JAMES BAND

Yoshi’s San Francisco

1330 Fillmore Street
SF, CA 94115

Thursday, December 8, 2011
10:30 pm

“A rising jazz star… Spectacular!” -New York Times

Jose James – vocals

Nate Smith-drums
Ben Williams-bass
Kris Bowers-keys
Takuya Kuroda-trumpet

José James “Trouble” – AllSaints Basement Sessions

Born and raised in Minneapolis, José James came of age with the sounds of Prince, hip-hop and Modern jazz. Discovering an early passion for both music and creative writing, José combined these through performance – singing jazz standards, originals, and the works of John Coltrane with his quartet throughout the Twin Cites. Becoming a member of the groundbreaking avant-garde performance poetry and jazz ensemble Ancestor Energy, José was determined to devote his life to music, community, and spiritual unity.

Moving to New York City to attend The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he was mentored by and recorded with both the legendary drummer Chico Hamilton and the pianist Junior Mance. There he also met his first ensemble that would form the studio and international touring band for his 2008 debut album “The Dreamer” (Jan 2008, Brownswood).

A chance meeting in London with international tastemaker and DJ Gilles Peterson led to a record deal on Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings label. Drawing upon diverse influences such as Freestyle Fellowship and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, “The Dreamer” was an international critical success, with José performing at venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Billboard Live Tokyo, The Hermitage Museum, and Central Park Summerstage. “The Dreamer” was voted #21 Critic’s Pick of JazzTimes Top 50 Jazz Albums of 2008.

His sophomore release “BLACKMAGIC” (Feb 2010, Brownswood) explored the worldwide underground, featuring production from Flying Lotus, Moodymann, Taylor McFerrin, and DJ Mitsu the Beats. “BLACKMAGIC” also featured James’s live band in new territory, covering dubstep pioneer Benga’s “Emotions” and exploring a soul/hip-hop version of the R&B classic “Save Your Love For Me.” “BLACKMAGIC” toured in over 30 countries, at venues such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Ancienne Belgique, Melkweg, and Lincoln Center. “Love Conversation” (produced by Taylor McFerrin), “Save Your Love for Me,” and “Desire” (from The Dreamer) were featured in Fox Searchlight Pictures 2010 “Our Family Wedding” starring Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Carlos Mencia, and Lance Gross.

Signing to Verve/Universal in 2010, James’s third studio album “For All We Know” (May 2010, Impulse!) was released on the legendary “Impulse!” label, home to many of John Coltrane’s masterworks. Largely recorded in a single day at the famed Galaxy Studios in Belguim, “For All We Know” is a deep and timeless duo album of jazz standards featuring Jef Neve on piano.

Winner of both the Edison Award and L’Académie du Jazz Grand Prix for best Vocal Jazz Album of 2010, “For All We Know” was James’s most intimate project to date, with performances in premiere concert halls such as L’Olympia, Royal Festival Hall, and De Roma, as well venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and Cotton Club Tokyo.

The collaboration between James and Jef Neve continued with an ambitious ongoing live project “Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane.” Conceived and directed by James “Facing East” made its worldwide debut at Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, and continued on to venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Nice Jazz Festival, New Morning, and Ronnie Scott’s.
As a featured guest José has recorded albums with Junior Mance, Chico Hamilton, Nicola Conte, Bassment Jaxx, Jazzanova, Toshio Matsuura, J.A.M., DJ Mitsu the Beats, Timo Lassy, Taylor McFerrin, and Flying Lotus.

Recent projects include guest performances with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s “A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn” at Rose Theater, as well as touring internationally with McCoy Tyner’s “The Music of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.”
He was recently voted 2011 DownBeat Critics Poll “Rising Star Best Male Vocalist” and is currently working on his fourth studio album “No Beginning, No End.”

*****

San Francisco State University Gospel Choir

Yoshi’s San Francisco

1330 Fillmore Street
SF, CA 94115

Thursday, December 9, 2011
10:30 pm

The SF State Gospel Choir was founded by current choir director Ja Ronn Thompson in the Spring of 2004. At that time he didn’t expect anyone to take him seriously. He was only a freshman and not even a music major. But he was determined to bring Gospel music to our campus. When he expressed interest in starting the choir, music professor Dr. Dee Spencer told him to “Make it happen.” Therefore, Ja Ronn toured the campus handing out fliers and encouraging people to try out.

There were seven members at their first rehearsal, singing without sheet music or a band to accompany them from one musical transition to the next. They also didn’t have a regular practice room, so they used various classrooms and sometimes hallways in order to perfect their songs.

The San Francisco State gospel choir, a student-run group, became a one-unit music course in its second semester. Now in it’s 14th semester the group is comprised of 85 singers and 7 musicians of different backgrounds and majors, there is plenty of diversity in this group. Having grown exponentially over the past 7 years, their big sound has only gotten better.

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HIROSHIMA CHRISTMAS

Yoshi’s San Francisco

1330 Fillmore Street
SF, CA 94115

Saturday, December 10, 2011
10:00 pm

Celebrating with their Annual Holiday show at Yoshi’s San Francisco!

In the three decades since they first convened, the Los Angeles-based ensemble of Dan Kuramoto (keyboards/woodwinds/composer/producer), June Okida Kuramoto (koto), Danny Yamamoto (drums), Kimo Cornwell (piano/keyboards), Dean Cortez (bass) and newest member Shoji Kameda (taiko drum/percussion) have blended jazz, pop, and rock with traditional Japanese folk music and instruments. The resulting sound was a pioneering voice in the world music movement of the late 20th century.

While Hiroshima have sold more than three million records in their prolific career, they’ve done something even more important in the process: they’ve introduced a variety of traditional Asian instruments to a global audience, and integrated them seamlessly into a new music and art form. The Japanese koto, a zither-like, 13-stringed instrument, shakuhachi, a five holed bamboo flute, and the powerful taiko (which literally means “drum”) combine with instruments from the Western Hemisphere to create their unique musical palette.

This year, we are delighted to have Hiroshima bring their (Los Angeles) annual holiday tradition to Yoshi’s San Francisco. With a mix of Hiroshima “classics” as well as songs that reflect the “spirit of the season” ..this will certainly be one show that you won’t want to miss!

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OCCUPY OAKLAND! OCCUPY WALL STREET!!!
Oakland City Attorney Resigns! FORCED OUT!!! Can’t Dodge Fraud, Corruption Charges!

The Occupy Movement that has swept America and the world, had it’s Occupy Oakland beginnings with the revelation of irrefutable evidence of the mass fraud and corruption of the Oakland City Attorney, Oakland Police Department, Alameda County District Attorney, Alameda County Superior Court, California State Appeals Court and California Supreme Court in an action to deny justice and cover up that denial of justice in the 20 year case of Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim vs CSAA, Rescue, et al.

The unrest caused by the exposure of the criminal actions of these law enforcement, legal and judicial individuals/bodies in this matter implored others to investigate the ongoing case revealing even more rampant corruption that has dramatically portrayed the sullied, sordid underbelly culture of corruption that Oakland and Alameda County has long been known for! This pattern continued even through the Oscar Grant murder debacle but lead to the people of the Oakland East Bay Area and beyond, standing up to that corruption and saying “NO MORE!!!”.

The cry at ALL the Occupy events world-wide are echoing the frustration felt by the people of the East Bay Area, “We are ALL Oscar Grant!!” and most are reacting in solidarity and union with those whom have voiced their opinions with their frustrations in a varied manner of ways. The world witnessed as Oakland revolted and burned with the that cry and now the whole world is chanting the same tune and following Oakland lead as it did in the 1960-70′s re-evolution!

The Minority and Occupy Communities ( #occupyoakland #OWS) are evaluating the elected officials, want-to-be-leaders, clergy and so-called power brokers that do not represent their interest, yet claim to bargain and speak for them! How can these self-perceived “influence peddlers” bargain away the rights and interests of people they do not talk to, know nor represent?

    African-American youth, the overall Minority Youth Community with the Occupyers ( #occupyoakland #OWS) know these carpet baggers and their “bagmen” are sellouts and represent BIG BUSINESS INTEREST- the Developers, Banks, Insurance Companies, Attorneys and maintaining the status quo! The Minority Youth Community with the Occupyers proclaim widely and loudly that they ARE NOT the constituents of these turncoats that disavow their very own ethnic orientation because they acknowledge that being Black in America is to be considered worthless and disposable!

    One of Oakland Mayor Jean Quan’s problems is her depending on the advice of Uncle Toms Sandre Swanson, and Keith Carson; while fighting bootlicking-backstabbing Larry Reid and Ignacio DeLaFuente; assumming theres some influence of want-to-be-leaders, clergy and so-called power brokers to move the concerned disenfranchised; with double crooked duplicitous Dan Siegle! (More coming on this cast of characters)

    Oakland City Councilmen Larry Reid and Ignacio DeLaFuente have given away many, many millions of dollars in valuable Real Estate to their developer partners! From 14th Ave to 106th Ave and down from MacArthur Blvd. to the Bay. Councilmen Reid and DeLaFuente are owned and controlled by developers! That’s why they constantly connive so shamelessly for the Civil Gang Injunctions and curfews, with EVERY act of difference they are in the media spinning it as an example of serious crime that could be eliminated with the injunction/curfew. Reid has gone on air and repeatedly tried to trivialize and void the entire good of some lives by claiming their life was somehow

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Avant, Fri & Sat., 11/25-26 @10 pm, Yoshi’s- Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland Ca 94607;
Orgone with Allen Stone, Sat, 11/26/11 @8:00 PM, Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94109
Montclaire Womens Big Band, Sun, 11/27 @7 pm,Â Yoshi’s- Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland Ca 94607;
The Velveteen Rabbit, Choreographed and directed by KT Nelson, Sat., 11/26 @2 p.m., Novellus Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street (at 3rd Street), San Francisco, CA
Keb’ Mo, Thu, 12/1/11 @8:00 PM, The Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109
Erykah Badu, Fri., 12/9 @9pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Snoop Dog and Wiz Kalifa , Mon., 12/12 @9pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Fela!, Produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, 11/15 – 12/11 @8pm, Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Colors of Christmas, featuring Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Lea Salonga, Ben Vereen with A.M.E. Oakland Mass Choir and San Francisco Symphony, December 13-15, 2011, 8:00 pm, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco , CA 94199
Duke Ellington, featuring San Francisco Symphony, Sunday, December 11, 2011, 8:00 pm, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco , CA 94199
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Ensemble, Thur, 12/29/11 @9:00 PM, SLIM’S, 333 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Zongo Junction/ Turkuaz, Thur, 12/29/11 @9:00 PM, SLIM’S, 333 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103

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Orgone
With Allen Stone

Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

Day: Sat, Nov. 26, 2011

Showtime: 8:00 PM

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Orgone Los Angeles?Funk / Soul / Afro-beat??or·gone (ôr’gon) ?n. A universal life force, a cosmic unit of energy, the creative force in nature.

Los Angeles based band Orgone is many souls with a cosmic connection, a natural creative force and musicians who have played together for years. They are self schooled and continue to shape their musical voice as a solid unit of guys who hang, spin records and jam out their shared inspirations. With a rooted sense of funk, soul, afrobeat, deep rhythms and an intimate understanding of dj culture as well as each others’ individual talents, Orgone seamlessly slides through multiple styles and dynamic performances. The group continuously injects whatever they play with a heavy brand of raw funk power.

At the core of the band is a rhythm section comprised of close friends who have played together for more than 10 years. Having grown artistically as a unit they function as one organic and intuitive whole. The orginal 5-member band started out by putting their own gritty takes on tunes by the likes of the JBs, the Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, Grant Green and Funkadelic among many others. They quickly gained underground respect and die hard fans. With their searing live sets and original instrumentals, Orgone soon released their debut self titled CD, “Orgone,” in 2002. The result was a collection of all original down home, transcendental, tough and gritty funk instrumentals.

*****

Keb’ Mo’

The Regency Ballroom
1290 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

Day: Thu, Dec 1, 2011

Showtime: 8:00 PM

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Keb’ Mo’ Henry (Cambridge Folk Fest 2004)

*****

Avant

the voice of modern soul

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Friday, November 25, 2011
10:00 pm

Saturday, November 26, 2011
10:00 pm

He was once hailed as the “new voice of ghetto soul.” No more. Avant can now be hailed as the “new voice of modern soul.” The proof is in the listening as the singer prepares to release his sixth album—and first—on Verve Forecast: “The Letter” (Dec. 7).

“A letter is what you write to people to tell them what’s going on in your life,” says Avant. “This album is a letter from me to my fans about what’s going on in my life, what’s going through my head and my struggles as a man.”

Simmering with radio-friendly yet relatable introspections about romance/love, commitment and other realities of life, “The Letter” finds singer/songwriter Avant ready to ascend into music’s mainstream ranks—joining such predecessors as Maxwell, Marvin Gaye, and D’Angelo. Guiding Avant on that journey is a contingent of established and emerging producers from the R&B/hip-hop realm. Among them: The Pentagon, whose members Damon Thomas, Eric Dawkins and Antonio Dixon have collectively crafted hits for Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Babyface and Usher; Mike City, whose credits include Usher, Jamie Foxx, Brandy and Carl Thomas; Marshall Leathers, formerly of the Architects, who has worked with India.Arie and Missy Elliott and Kajun, fresh off the top 5 R&B hit “Sex Room” by Ludacris featuring Trey Songz.

Avant, who also co-wrote and co-produced several “Letter” tracks, has revitalized his music without sacrificing his primary sound: “love ballads and mood records in the vein of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Luther Vandross and R. Kelly. “These guys,” says Avant, “gave me the drive to write and sing about the way relationships should go.”

Acknowledging the career-evolving fear factor artists face with each new album, Avant notes, “You don’t want to let your fans down, but you don’t want to come off like you’re trying to be someone else. At the same time, you want to stay relevant without sounding boring. For me, it’s about giving people great music. And I feel I’ve got that niche.”

At the forefront of accomplishing the singer’s current mission is the lead single “Kiss Goodbye.” Introduced by a driving piano riff, “Kiss Goodbye” settles into an atmospheric, mid-tempo groove that provides the melodic backdrop to the song’s cautious message: don’t ever take a romantic relationship for granted. “See you done got a lot of passes/Sick of waiting on you to change,” sings Avant. “You won’t know it, it’s a perfect disguise/She won’t show it, but lips don’t lie …/It’s OK if she said she was out with her girls and you know it’s a lie/But if she kissed him, that’s your kiss goodbye.” In a nutshell, the song doubles as the male equivalent to Beyoncé’s own cautionary tale broken down on the hit single “Irreplaceable.”

“I’m out to raise caution to the fellas,” explains Avant about the inspiration behind “Kiss Goodbye,” produced by The Pentagon. “We’ve been used to talking our way out and through situations. But now we have to show more action.”

Avant draws on his inner Marvin Gaye as he skillfully works his way through “Hot 16,” a mood-setting number about an anticipated romantic liaison. “We’re about to make a masterpiece … something to remember,” he smoothly croons. The mood shifts on “Where Did We Go?,” a commentary on the day-to-day stresses that can cause the demise of a relationship. Avant isn’t afraid to bare his emotions as he laments his and his lady’s inability to simply reach out and talk in an increasingly digital world. The Pentagon, who produced “Hot 16” and “Where Did We Go?,” also helmed the beautiful anthem, “Walking on Water.” It’s destined to become a wedding classic by virtue of its quiet melody and revelatory lyrics: “I finally found someone/A girl I can love forever/Never thought it would happen for me/Feels like I’m walking on water; walking on water/ When I’m with you, impossible is easy to do.”

Among the other 11 tracks comprising “The Letter” is another R&B highlight, “Night Life.” Directed by producer Mike City, it features the feel-good morning-after line: “Waking up late with you on my mind.” Avant also taps into the hip-hop side of R&B on the languid “Body Police” and club jam “Had Enough,” both produced by Kajun, as well as the mid-tempo groove “That Dude,” produced by Marshall Leathers. In addition to its melodic, contemporary R&B framework and story-telling lyrics, “The Letter”’s cohesiveness is tied together by Avant’s lilting tenor, which can shift effortlessly from romantic crooner to get-down party man.

Avant comes by those skills naturally. Born and raised in Cleveland, the church-honed singer attended Cleveland School of the Arts and later became the first act signed to Magic Johnson’s MCA-distributed label, Magic Johnson Music (MJM). Avant came to the NBA legend’s attention when the singer wrote and released the single “Separated.” The song, about a failed romantic relationship, began getting airplay on the top-rated Chicago radio station WGCI. The song was eventually included on Avant’s 2000 MJM debut album, “My Thoughts.” Reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, “Separated” was followed by the top five hit “My First Love,” a cover of the 1983 René & Angela R&B classic featuring KeKe Wyatt. Avant returned the favor on Wyatt’s 2001 album debut, “Soul Sista,” pairing up with her on the No. 4 hit “Nothing in This World.”

After scoring platinum with “My Thoughts,” Avant released two more platinum-certified albums, “Ecstasy” (2002) and “Private Room” (2003), and notched several more top 10 singles: “Makin’ Good Love,” “Read Your Mind.” Fourth album “Director”—distributed through Geffen and his final MJM project—was released in 2006 and featured the hit “4 Minutes.” Two years later, he segued to Capitol for a fifth, self-titled album that yielded the top 20 single “Break Ya Back.”

Having recorded with such diverse acts as Nicole Sherzinger and Lil Wayne, Avant isn’t afraid to stretch his vocal wings. He most recently partnered with contemporary jazz artist Brian Culbertson on the single “Skies Wide Open” from Culbertson’s new “XII” album. He was also among the select group of singers chosen to pay homage to R&B legend Frankie Beverly on “Silky Soul Music … An All-Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.”

“The different textures of music excite me,” says Avant. “The dabbling in other genres inspires my writing.”

Another side of Avant is revealed on the new DVD release of playwright David E. Talbert’s “In the Nick of Tyme,” which also stars Morris Chesnut, Ellia English and Terry Dexter. Says Avant, “Bringing across another character was so much fun.”

However, it’s the singer/songwriter part of Avant that’s on center stage right now as Verve Forecast prepares to release “The Letter,” the next step in the artist’s ongoing evolution. “I have to say, I’m not where I want to be yet, and I won’t be complacent,” declares Avant. “I’m always fighting to go further. Once you hit a plateau, it’s time to create another. I’m just getting started.”

*****

Montclair Women’s Big Band

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Sunday, November 27, 2011
7:00 pm

Ellen Seeling, Director

Brownsville Express – Montclair Women’s Big Band by Yoshisjazz

The Montclair Women’s Big Band celebrates its thirteenth year with a special Thanksgiving perfomance at Yoshi’s Oakland, the band’s home town. With a vivid cast of some of the best jazzwomen in the San Francisco Bay Area, the band combines an audacious sense of swing, tight ensemble work and inspired solos. All About Jazz writes “the Montclair Women’s Big Band is one of the most formidable jazz ensembles on the West Coast…this is premium-grade big band jazz, rigorously blended for high mileage and maximum pleasure.”

MWBB cemented its status as a world-class ensemble with the release of it’s self-titled debut CD. Recorded at George Lucas’s state-of-the-art Skywalker Sound in Marin County and engineered by three-time Grammy winner Leslie Ann Jones the recording has become a best-seller on CDBaby. Jazziz Magazine labeled the recording “a blues-drenched gem that swings with dazzling aplomb.” The band has gained visibility through a series of high-profile gigs, including performing to a sold out audience in LA for the Grammy Foundation, headlining the Mary Lou Williams Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and being featured on National Public Radio’s number one syndicated show, Piano Jazz, with Marian McPartland.

Don’t miss the band’s Thanksgiving celebration! The ensemble will present a number of new compositions by women including Mary Lou Williams and band members Jean Fineberg and Christy Dana, featuring the band’s outstanding soloists. All About Jazz writes “the MWBB unsheathes an arsenal of meticulous sharpshooters including pianist Tammy Hall, trumpeters Ellen Seeling and Marina Garza, saxes Mad Duran and Jean Fineberg, and trombonists Sarah Cline and Mara Fox.” Rounding out the personnel are saxes Kasey Knudsen, Yvonne Line and Carolyn Walter; trumpets Tiffany Carrico and Ariel Vento; trombones Crystal Bryant and Becca Burrington; pianist Erika Oba; bassist Ruth Davies and drummer Russ Gold. Be there or be square!!

*****

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Oakland City Attorney Resigns! FORCED OUT!!! Can’t Dodge Fraud, Corruption Charges!

Reid was served with a complaint against his partner Russo and refused to investigate it, but rather chose to cover it up. Not so oddly enough, that was the same stance taken by Sandre Swanson, Keith Carson and District Attorney Nancy O’Malley. Who are they protecting and why? Carson has made himself a witness in this case my the admissions made by District Attorney Nancy O’Malley to him regarding the incident where she had al-Hakim removed from the D. A.’s office while sitting alone in the lobby waiting for a meeting!

The real reason the Reid Gang wants the injunction/curfews are because they are law enforcement and real estate developers dream tools for gentrifying the inner-city and administratively taking land from the poor! Not so unfortunately, an analyst last week revealed that the North Oakland Gang Injunction HAS FAILED to reduce crime in any way, yet in has enriched the police department with over $12 million while the

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Goapele

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Thursday, November 17, 2011
10:00 pm

Sunday, November 20, 2011
7:00 pm

Oakland’s homegrown neo-soul / jazz singer-songwriter sensation

Goapele – Play

Singer/songwriter Goapele broke out of Bay Area at the beginning of the last decade determined to make a difference in the world of music. Seamlessly blending genres while refusing to be limited by the “neo-soul” tag, the eloquent singer/ songwriter completed her first release Closer in 2001 and never looked back. Embraced from the beginning by critics and fans alike, Goapele carved the perfect niche for herself as she created music that fused jazz, soul and hip-hop with her own beautiful poetry.

While the Oakland native and former Berklee College of Music student has continued to grow as artist and live performer in the eleven years since her debut, Goapele is also known as a savvy businesswoman.

Not content to be merely another singer lost in the machine, Goapele’s follow-up recordings Even Closer (2002) and Change It All (2005) were released through majors in conjunction with her family owned independent label Skyblaze. “I like being more hands on when it comes to my music,” Goapele says. “Establishing Skyblaze allowed me to have creative control and a strong understanding for the business behind the music.” While Rolling Stone magazine once called Goapele the “spiritual love child of Sade and D’Angelo,” her searing voice can be both sensuous and serious, often on the same song. After taking off six years from recording, Goapele has returned to the forefront of the music scene with Break of Dawn, a collection of sophisticated songs dealing with love, loss and all the life in between.“One of my goals for the newest project Break of Dawn was to be more uninhibited,” Goapele says. “I came into this business as a young woman who wanted to lay a foundation of musical integrity and now I’m more willing to share my sensuality as well. I realize that it’s possible to be both complex and provocative.”

As a perfect example of Goapele’s more sensuous side, her first single “Play” is like a hot bubble bath overflowing with synths and passion. “I was working with producers Electric Thunderbolt, Dan Electric and Teddy Thunderbolt, and they started a vibe with the synths and drums that struck a chord with me. I was immediately ready to get into the recording booth,” Goapele says. With sizzling rhythms that are subtle, sexy, but nonetheless funky, one feels as though Goapele is whispering lustful secrets in your ear.

“Milk & Honey,” produced by Bedrock, is another sleek, sexy song that helped set the tone for Break of Dawn. “Bedrock and I worked together on the last album, and when he started working on the music for ‘Milk & Honey,’ I naturally felt the direction I wanted to go in.”
Recorded mostly at Zoo Studios in Oakland, Break of Dawn digs deep while honestly revealing the many layers of experience that defines Goapele, from the birth of her daughter to the death of her father as well as a close friend.
“When I began thinking about the kind of project I wanted to make, I felt as though the world was open,” Goapele states. “My musical foundation was already in place, so I could experiment and try new things.”

As one of the earliest songs recorded for this project, the title track is the perfect anthem of perseverance in an ever-changing world that we have no control over. “I chose Break of Dawn as the title, because for me it represents being able to face challenges while still moving forward. After recording ‘Break of Dawn,’ I felt that through the good and bad things that have happened in my life, these were the experiences that led me to where I am today.”

Produced by multi-instrumentalist Malay, who has worked with John Legend and Big Boi, the self-empowering song has a vibe that matches the Goapele’s personality perfectly. “Both the album title and the song represents a new day and yet another opportunity to live the life we want to life,” Goapele explains. “This is what keeps me inspired and motivated.”

Collaborating with an array of creative folks including Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, Bobby Ozuma, Malay and Bedrock, this is also the first project Goapele has worked with other songwriters. “Writing lyrics has always been such a personal process for me, but for Break of Dawn, I decided to take some of the pressure off of myself,” she says, laughing.

Songwriter Carman Michelle teamed-up with Goapele and producer Krucial to help compose one of the album’s most heartfelt songs “Hush,” a beautiful lullaby written for her four-year-old daughter.
Another emotionally charged track is “Tears on my Pillow,” a hard-hitting soulful song that explores Goapele’s more bluesy side, dealing with the acceptance of love lost.

Growing-up in Oakland, her politically activist parents helped Goapele develop her musical taste by taking her to countless concerts. “Both of them loved music, so we’d go to shows,” Goapele says. Her father was a politically exiled South African who knew many of the musicians. “They were often friends of the family, so sometimes they would even let me go on stage to sing and dance with the backup singers.”

In addition to attending concerts as a girl, Goapele went to a performing arts elementary school. “My big influences were Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Prince and Bob Marley.” As a child, Goapele also attended a lot of rallies and leadership conferences with her mother.
“Music was always a part of the program and I would be called upon to perform songs by Acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock,” she remembers. “But, I will admit
the first album I ever owned was Whitney Houston, which I carried around with me everywhere. My brother was the one who turned me on to rap, because he always played EPMD and Run-DMC.”
After singing with The Oakland Youth Choir through out high school, Goapele attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she auditioned by singing the Lena Horne classic “Stormy Weather.”
“I went to Berklee, because I wanted to have a better understanding of both the creative (singing, songwriting) as well as the business side,” says the former voice major. “I even performed in a James Brown ensemble group so I could be pushed out of my comfort zone.”
Indeed, a little bit of the James Brown/Prince vibe comes through on the hypnotic- funk of “Money.” As the last song recorded for Break of Dawn, she says, “Although I’m a naturally laidback person, I felt I needed a song to kick up the tempo a little bit. Malay played me a funky bassline and we just took the song from there. The subject of money is stressing out so many people these days, but I wanted folks to realize it’s not more important than relationships with other people.”
After a six-year hiatus, Goapele returns to the limelight with perhaps her most diverse and exciting project to date. Without a doubt, the beauty, tenderness and joyful music on Break of Dawn will make your day.

*****

David Grisman Quintet

Saturday, November 12, 2011

10:00 pm

Sunday, November 13, 2011

6:00 pm

Yoshi’s Oakland

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

David Grisman Quintet “Acousticity”

Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival 2008 – David Grisman Quintet “Acousticity” By WPPTV from WPPTV on Vimeo.

David Grisman: mandolin
Matt Eakle: flute
Frank Vignola: guitar
Jim Kerwin: bass
George Marsh: drums/percussion

For nearly half a century, mandolinist / composer / bandleader / producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep — embracing many styles, genres and traditions.

An acoustic pioneer and innovator, David forged a unique personal artistic path, skillfully combining elements of the great American music/art forms — jazz and bluegrass with many international flavors and sensibilities to create his own distinctive idiom — “Dawg” music (the nickname given him by Jerry Garcia.) In doing so, he’s inspired new generations of acoustic string musicians, while creating his own niche in contemporary music.

Grisman discovered the mandolin as a teenager growing up in New Jersey, where he met and became a disciple of mandolinist/folklorist Ralph Rinzler. Despite warnings from his piano teacher that it wasn’t a “real” instrument, David learned to play the mandolin in the style of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music. He took it to Greenwich Village where he studied English at NYU, while immersed in the proliferating folk music scene of the early 1960s.

In 1963 Grisman made his first recordings both as an artist (Even Dozen Jug Band – Elektra) and producer (Red Allen, Frank Wakefield and the Kentuckians – Folkways.) In 1966 Red Allen offered David his first job with an authentic bluegrass band, the Kentuckians. Grisman began composing original tunes and playing with other urban bluegrass contemporaries like Peter Rowan and Jerry Garcia, with whom he would later form Old & in the Way.

David’s interests spread to jazz in 1967, while playing in a folk-rock group, Earth Opera. A failed attempt at learning to play alto sax turned him into a student of jazz musicianship and theory. His burgeoning career as a session musician gave him experience playing many types of music and opportunities to stretch the boundaries of the mandolin. His discography is filled with notables including Jerry Garcia, Stephane Grappelli, the Grateful Dead, John Hartford, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Earl Scruggs, James Taylor and Doc Watson.

Dawg’s instrumental style found a home in 1974 when he formed the Great American Music Band with fiddler Richard Greene. “Nothing against singers,” said David, “but it became apparent to me that I could play 90 minutes without one. Besides, Elvis never called.” Within a year, David met guitar wizard Tony Rice, who moved to California where they started rehearsing a new group, the David Grisman Quintet (DGQ,) which also included violinist Darol Anger and bassist/mandolinist Todd Phillips. Since then the DGQ has featured such stellar notables as Svend Asmussen, Hal Blaine, Vassar Clements, Stephane Grappelli, Mike Marshall, Andy Statman and Frank Vignola.

The current lineup of the DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET includes bassist Jim Kerwin, flutist Matt Eakle, percussionist George Marsh, and guitarist Frank Vignola.

After recording for major and independent labels, David founded Acoustic Disc in 1990 and entered the most prolific period of his career, producing 67 critically acclaimed CDs (five of which were Grammy-nominated.) In 2010 he launched <http://AcousticOasis.com/>AcousticOasis.com, the first download website devoted to acoustic music.

David Grisman has always been a revolutionary. He has deeply influenced contemporary acoustic practicioners through his own musical explorations and with the continuing success of Acoustic Disc and Acoustic Oasis, has helped make artist-owned independent labels a viable force in today’s music business.

*****

Amiri Baraka and Ishmael Reed plus Roscoe Mitchell

November 14, 2011
8 PM

Yoshi’s San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

A Fundraiser for Before Columbus Foundation
Poet. Playwright. Activist.
Featuring performances by Al Young, Genny Lim, Lorna Dee Cervantes and Danny Romero.

Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka, born in 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, USA, is the author of over 40 books of essays, poems, drama, and music history and criticism, a poet icon and revolutionary political activist who has recited poetry and lectured on cultural and political issues extensively in the USA, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe.

With influences on his work ranging from musical orishas such as Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, and Sun Ra to the Cuban Revolution, Malcolm X and world revolutionary movements, Baraka is renowned as the founder of the Black Arts Movement in Harlem in the 1960s that became, though short-lived, the virtual blueprint for a new American theater aesthetics. The movement and his published and performance work, such as the signature study on African-American music, Blues People (1963) and the play Dutchman (1963) practically seeded “the cultural corollary to black nationalism” of that revolutionary American milieu.

Other titles range from Selected Poetry of Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones (1979), to The Music (1987), a fascinating collection of poems and monographs on Jazz and Blues authored by Baraka and his wife and poet Amina, and his boldly sortied essays, The Essence of Reparations (2003).

He has been the subject of numerous documentary films including Mario Van Peeble’s Poetic License for The Sundance Channel and St. Clair Bourne’s In Motion: Amiri Baraka. He has also appeared in dozens of films including, most recently, M.K. Asante, Jr’s award-winning documentary The Black Candle.

The Essence of Reparations is Baraka’s first published collection of essays in book form radically exploring what is sure to become a twenty-first century watershed movement of Black peoples to the interrelated issues of racism, national oppression, colonialism, neo-colonialism, self-determination and national and human liberation, which he has long been addressing creatively and critically. It has been said that Amiri Baraka is committed to social justice like no other American writer. He has taught at Yale, Columbia, and the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Somebody Blew Up America & Other Poems is Baraka’s first collection of poems published in the Caribbean and includes the title poem that has headlined him in the media in ways rare to poets and authors. The recital of the poem “that mattered” engaged the poet warrior in a battle royal with the very governor of New Jersey and with a legion of detractors demanding his resignation as the state’s Poet Laureate because of Somebody Blew Up America’s provocatively poetic inquiry (in a few lines of the poem) about who knew beforehand about the New York City World Trade Center bombings in 2001. The poem’s own detonation caused the author’s photo and words to be splashed across the pages of New York’s Amsterdam News and the New York Times and to be featured on CNN–to name a few US city, state and national and international media.

Ishmael Reed
Ishmael Reed is one of the most original and controversial figures in the field of African American letters. Reed was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on 22 February 1938, but he grew up in Buffalo, New York. After graduating from high school in 1956, he enrolled as a night student at Millard Fillmore College but transferred to the University of Buffalo as a day student with the assistance of an English teacher who was impressed with a story Reed had written. For financial reasons, however, Reed eventually withdrew without taking a degree. He remained in Buffalo for some time, working as a correspondent for the Empire Star Weekly, a black community newspaper, and serving as cohost of a local radio program that was canceled after Reed conducted an interview with Malcolm X.

Moving to New York City in 1962, Reed served as editor of a Newark, New Jersey, weekly and helped establish the legendary East Village Other, one of the first and best-known of the so-called underground newspapers. Reed also was a member of the Umbra Writers Workshop, one of the organizations instrumental in the creation of the Black Arts movement and its efforts to establish a Black Aesthetic.

Reed’s first novel, The Freelance Pallbearers, was published in 1967. That same year he moved to Berkeley, California, later relocating to the adjacent city of Oakland, where he currently resides with his wife, Carla Blank, a dancer and choreographer. They have a daughter, Tennessee. Reed also has a daughter, Timothy Brett, from a previous marriage.

Reed has taught at the University of California at Berkeley since the late 1960s, even though he was denied tenure in 1977 (a circumstance he wrote about in his first collection of essays, Shrovetide in Old New Orleans (1978). He also has held visiting appointments at many other academic institutions, including Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, Washington University in St. Louis, and SUNY Buffalo. In addition to winning several awards for his writing, Reed has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and was twice a finalist for the National Book Award (once in poetry and once in fiction).

Roscoe Mitchell
Through his participation in the establishment of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and as a founding member of the world-renowned Art Ensemble of Chicago, Roscoe Mitchell, composer and multi-instrumentalist was a major contributor to the creation of the body of musical literature that ushered in the post-Coltrane period. Mr. Mitchell has received numerous awards and grants including the National Endowment for the Arts, Wisconsin Arts Board, Vilas Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Madison and a research grant from Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique Musique (IRCAM) in Paris, France. He founded the Creative Arts Collective (CAC) of East Lansing, Michigan and he is the founder/leader of the Sound Ensemble and a co-founder of the trio Space.

Roscoe Mitchell’s innovations as a solo performer, his role in the resurrection of long-neglected woodwind instruments of extreme register, and his reassertion of the composer into what has traditionally been an improvisational form, have placed him at the forefront of contemporary music for over twenty years.

*****

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Throughout the years of the Kentucky Derby, the race has had a special appeal to the celebrity set. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the “Run for the Roses.”

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One of the first celebrity sightings dates to 1877 when famed Polish actress Helena Modjeska attended the third running of the Kentucky Derby. In the 1945 book, Down the Stretch, it was noted that Modjeska was impressed by the Derby but even more charmed by the mint julep to which she was introduced by Churchill Downs founder M. Lewis Clark following the race.

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Over the years, a stream of celebrities from film, music, sports, politics and wealth have been drawn to the Derby. On at least one occasion, a celebrity with a more notorious background was the talk of the Derby. The 15th renewal in 1889 brought bank and train robber Frank James to Louisville. The brother of famed outlaw Jesse James and a leader in their outlaw gang, Frank was on hand to watch Spokane take the victory over favored Proctor Knott.

Although most of the rich and famous that attend are guests of prominent ticket holders, the Derby has also attracted an impressive roster of celebrity racehorse owners. The group has found that the thrill of running their horses in the Kentucky Derby is as moving as any accomplishment in their professional careers.

During the 1990s this group of celebrity owners grew to include: musician MC Hammer, 1992 Dance Floor, 3rd; composer Burt Bacharach, 1994 Soul of the Matter, 5th, and 1995 Afternoon Deelites, 8th; music producer Berry Gordy, 1994 Powis Castle, 8th; film producer Albert Broccoli, 1994 Brocco, 4th; New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, 1997 Concerto, 9th; and former NBA and current University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, 1998 Halory Hunter, 4th, and 2001 A P Valentine, 7th.

A direct descendant of England’s Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby has been attended on four separate occasions by British royalty. The first came in 1930, when Edward George Villiers Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby and a representative of the family from whom the term Derby was derived, became the first member of the English nobility to attend. Prohibition was in effect at the time and Lord Derby expressed his disappointment in not being able to sample a mint julep. “You have a great many advantages I should like to copy for England,” Derby said, “but prohibition is not one of them.” Derby was followed in 1951 by the Duke of Windsor, who had renounced the British throne in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

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The 100th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1974 brought Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon. The most recent visit by British royalty came in 2007, when Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attended with her husband, Prince Philip.

Eight U.S. Presidents have witnessed the Derby and marveled at the pageantry and spectacle of the famed event. Future President Harry S. Truman was reported as the first and was followed in 1952 by Lyndon Johnson who attended as a Texas senator. In 2000, future President George W. Bush, who would win the election that same year, was on hand for the 126th running of the Derby with his father former President George Herbert Walker Bush. Only Richard M. Nixon attended while serving in office. He had visited in 1968 as guest of Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn and commented that if he was elected President he would return to the 1969 Derby. That year also attracted two future presidents Gerald R. Ford and Ronald Reagan. No other President has witnessed more Derbys than Ford. Beginning in 1977, Ford and his wife Betty attended almost every Derby for 10 years as guests of longtime friend John Galbreath, a former Churchill chairman of the board. In 1983, for the 109th Derby, two past Presidents and one future president were in attendance. Ford was joined by Jimmy Carter, the Democrat who had defeated him in 1976, and then Vice President George Bush, who would win the 1988 presidential election. In 1999, Al Gore joined the list of vice presidents that attended the Derby. That list includes: 1931, Charles Curtis; 1937, John Nance Garner; and 1958 Alben Barkley.

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GOAPELE

Goapele

Yoshi’s- San Francisco

MAY 1, 2011 8:00 PM.

Yoshi’s- San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115
Sunday, May 1, 2011
8:00 pm

“This spiritual love child of Sade and D’Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters. Goapele can kick it in the streets as in the lounge.”

Rolling Stone

Goapele brings an infusion of fresh energy and a classic, yet new sound to R&B music with her sophomore set, Change It All.

The Oakland, California-based songstress broke onto the Bay Area music scene in 2001 with her ethereal EP, Closer, and the follow-up full length album, Even Closer. Released on her family-owned record company, Skyblaze Recordings, the album’s mix of soulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics introduced the world to a multi-faceted artist and songwriter, known as much for her social and political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.

“I grew up,” Goapele explains, “inspired by a tradition of soulful singers like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, and Miriam Makeba, people who created timeless music and positive change in the world. I’m also part of the hip hop generation, and my influences continue to grow, so my music has become a blend of many musical traditions.”

Critics from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Essence, Vibe, and a host of others, hailed the songstress as an emerging artist to watch and heralded Even Closer as an album that was ahead of its time. The inspiring title track, “Closer,” notched 1’s on radio playlists from San Francisco to LA to DC to Baton Rouge, and as of August, 2005, four years after its initial release, was 1 at the two largest urban stations in Detroit.

Goapele followed up the release of her album debut by hitting the road and taking her serene — yet inspiring — sound to the masses, both stateside and abroad. Time and again, the singer wowed sold-out crowds with her emotionally-powerful songs, energetic spirit, and electrifying shows.

While Goapele garnered the support of music critics and fans, a host of fellow musicians and celebrities–including The Roots, Talib Kweli, Magic Johnson, Prince and Stevie Wonder–came under the spell of her music, style and sensibility. “I’m very excited to get the support of artists I’ve long admired,” she says.

For her new album, Goapele returned to her Bay Area roots to craft an artistically challenging sophomore set inspired by her recent experiences both in and out of the industry. The album was recorded largely at her Skylight studios in Oakland with a combination of old friends Jeff Bhasker, Mike Tiger, and Amp Live, and fresh collaborators like the production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners (Jill Scott, Bilal), veteran producer Linda Perry (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Bay Area hip hop producer Bedrock (E-40, the Team) and fellow soulster Dwele.

“It was really important to me to work with the people who helped me with my first album,” Goapele says of her long-term and frequent collaborators. “We know where each other is coming from, so there’s already a strong foundation to create from. And we’ve all come along way since we made “Even Closer”. Jeff [Bhasker], for example, co-wrote and produced the title track of The Game’s album, ‘The Documentary,’ last year, so I was really excited to come back together in the studio with them and share our new skills and experience.”

The result is a collection of love songs and politically and socially inspired songs that remain true to Goapele’s firmly planted soul roots while allowing her to branch out in a number of exciting, new directions. Songs like the emotive “Darker Side Of The Moon” and “Love Me Right,” with its electro-pop funk, show Goapele taking aesthetic risks while staying true to her signature sound.

“What I am happy about was that I don’t feel like any of the collaborations were forced,” says Goapele. “They were connections that were already there, and we were just waiting for the right time to work together.”

Goapele collaborated with Linda Perry on “Darker Side Of The Moon,” a ballad that reflects her ability to travel far beyond the borders of traditional R&B while strengthening the core values of sweet soul music.

“I met Linda at one of my shows in LA,” says Goapele of the collaboration with Perry, “and we talked about the possibility of working together. Although I was a fan of her music, I really didn’t know how our styles would mesh, but I’m really proud of what we created together. ‘Darker Side’ was inspired by Pink Floyd, who I had recently become a fan of and had been a favorite of Linda’s for years.”

The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. “I’ve been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it’s naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I’ve watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into.”

The title track, “Change It All,” started with a song idea,” says Goapele. “I was feeling disempowered and frustrated with the people who were elected in 2000, and then re-elected, and frustrated about the disappearing support for music and art and resources that are being taken away from our local communities in order to fund a war that many of us don’t believe in.”

In the spirit of Goapele’s interest in positive change, she and Skyblaze founded an online community that shares its name with her album. ChangeItAll.org presents Goapele’s musical message, highlights political and social change-makers, and provides a forum for Goapele’s fans and others to network and create ways to promote action, creativity, courage and positive growth for people and communities everywhere.

“In talking to the team at Skyblaze, we started thinking, ‘What if we used this opportunity to create a tool for other people to connect, ‘” she adds. “So, instead of looking at what’s wrong in the world, let’s look at what changes are already happening and use it as a way for people to organize around those things.”

For a singer whose name means ‘to move forward’ in Sitswana, a South African language, her new album, Change It All, proves that enlightened change can be a positive force in the world of music and beyond. Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.

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TANK

Tank

Yoshi’s Oakland

Friday, April 22, and Sunday April 24, 2011 8:00 PM.

Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607
Friday, April 22, 2011 and
Sunday, April 24, 2011
8:00 pm

Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He’s an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He’s also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.

“My music is the real me,” says Tank. “I’ll either live by that or I’ll die by that in this business, but I’ve got to be me.” He’s famous for sexy yet relatable love songs that are at once thoroughly modern and yet steeped in the sounds of classic soul. Though fans know and love Tank for smash hits like “Maybe I Deserve” and “Please Don’t Go,” they may be surprised to learn that he is also behind such chart-toppers as Rubben Studdard’s “Change Me” and Omarion’s “O.” What’s more, Tank served as an associate member of the hit-making production team, The Underdogs, with further credits including the smash soundtrack to the 2006 musical film adaptation of Dreamgirls (in which he also made a cameo). Since releasing his previous album Sex, Love, & Pain in 2007, Tank took a moment to step out of the spotlight, but not necessarily out of the studio. He formed the Los Angeles-based production company Song Dynasty, and began shaping the sound of modern R&B with songs for a diverse roster of artists including Keyshia Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, and Keri Hilson. Though he has enjoyed crafting hits for these artists, Tank is ready to step into the spotlight yet again, and returns with an incredibly personal collection. “I put a lot of my personal business into my music because people relate to it. I sing based upon the things that I’ve been through. I don’t just sing about the pain, I sing about getting through it. Whether I’m singing about sex, relationships, or the occasional party, the songs are still about classic R&B themes.”

Poised to release his fourth studio album Now or Never, Tank is ready to share the intensely intimate themes his fans have come to love, even as he prepares to show an entirely new side of himself. “The sound of this new album is still the traditional R&B formula, but sonically it’s very current,” says Tank. His first single, “Sex Music,” perfectly illustrates his new sound. The high-energy track lives up to its name with a spacey, shuddering beat. Produced by Song Dynasty with Harvey Mason Jr. (Dreamgirls, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake), “Sex Music” is sure to appeal to die-hard Tank fans.

“We’re going to keep pressing forward with this R&B thing,” promises Tank. During the process of bringing Now or Never to life, he’s experimented with new technology and new collaborators, even as he explores the themes that have always moved him. “Emergency” is an emotional ballad with a sense of humor, comparing a woman’s desire to a four-alarm fire. “You Mean that Much” is a soaring, orchestral anthem. “Can I Make Love”, says Tank, “is self-explanatory… I’m known for having songs that give you an opportunity to not say much. All you need is a little eye contact, and it’s on.”

These timeless songs of love, lust, and loss take cinematic tone in the hands of Tank, as he crafts imagery that is uniquely tangible and real. Perhaps it’s his new love of acting that has deepened his storytelling. Tank recently graced the screen in The Preacher’s Kid, and he has been studying acting, though he promises that music will continue to be his first love. “We have to take this stand now because R&B is slowly becoming a lost art,” explains Tank. “R&B music is the thing that connects people.” Though he loves a fantasy party scene as much as any man, Tank writes about the real, everyday emotions and situations that people relate to because, as he says, “we’re meant to move people with this music, and I want to be part of that movement.”

It’s been an incredible journey since Tank was an undiscovered artist with a dream, penning “Maybe I Deserve” in the basement of his mother’s Maryland home, on “an MPC and two keyboards.” The single would go on to dominate urban radio in 2001, when Tank released his gold-certified debut album Force of Nature. Though he has enjoyed remarkable successes throughout his career, Tank considers Now or Never the album when “it all came together.” The title doesn’t just refer to the urgency he feels within R&B as a whole, but also the growth he’s done over the years as an artist. Now re-emerging with a new team and a renewed confidence in his music, Tank is ready to have these songs heard.

“Everything I’ve been through has prepared me for this moment right now. I’ve got a new deal, new energy and new people around who are just as excited about the album as I am. Everything I’ve learned over the years as a producer, writer and artist have gone into Now or Never.”

Tank – Emergency [Official Music Video]

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MAY-APRIL 2011 New Job Listings

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONSAmsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier is currently expanding its adult theatrical department. We are seeking an experienced adult theatrical talent agent. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience as a sub-agent. No trainees or assistants. Our agency is seeking someone to expand on our already successful adult theatrical, youth, commercial and below the line departments. All inquiries are completely confidential. Please contact John Frazier at frazier@aeftalent.com.

Experienced commercial agent needed for one of LA’s top commercial departments in a full service bicoastal talent agency. Agent must have at least two to three years’ experience in a busy commercial department. Seeking an addition to an established team, must have excellent industry relationships and verifiable history of developing and servicing talent. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – NO attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com

The People’s Production Company is hiring four Story Editors. These are full-time positions based in Sherman Oaks. As a Story Editor at PPC, you will compose story notes and script coverage, help in the story evaluation process, identify scripts and films for feature development, and assist in the managing of freelance Story Analysts. Each Story Editor will oversee one of four Genre groups. To apply, please go to https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/intro and search for any of these job numbers: 136878, 136876, 136874, 136872. If you have questions, contact us at ProjectQD@gmail.com

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United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.

Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.com with subject line: Literary Assistant.

A leading Beverly Hills independent film company has a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with great administrative experience to assist the chairman of the company. The candidate must have a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience working with key players in the entertainment industry, including executives, producers and managers. This is an extremely busy desk and all candidates must have excellent written, oral & interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills, follow up and ability to multitask. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits included. Please email resume90210@gmail.com

A busy and growing talent and literary management company seeks a part-time assistant to start May 2nd. Duties include but are not limited to heavy phones, scheduling, organizing, helping with submissions, and other duties. Ideal candidate should be personable, able to multi-task, possess good communication skills, and be PC proficient. Great introduction to the representation side of the business. College degree required. Hours are weekdays 10AM-1PM & 3PM-6PM. One year commitment preferable. Salary to be discussed. Please email cover/resume toptasst2011@gmail.com

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Theatrical Talent Agency seeks Assistant with 3-5 years’ experience, tapped into the milieu, with a strong passion for the business and desire to take on Jr. Agent responsibilities. Must have excellent phone and people skills, as well as a knack for writing. Applicant will be responsible for standard office tasks, should be MAC savvy, detail oriented and organized. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HRtalentagency@gmail.com

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Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking a new assistant for one of its partners. Candidates must be detail-oriented, extremely motivated and passionate about being involved in the representation business. Extensive knowledge in both features and television, and a year of relevant agency/management experience is required. Job responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling and extensive coverage. Must be a team player with a great attitude and the ability to prioritize several tasks simultaneously. This is a great opportunity at a growing company for the right person. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveAsst@gmail.com

Independent television/film/digital production company seeks experienced executive assistant to partner of the company. Candidates must have 2-3 years’ experience supporting a senior level executive at studio/network/agency. Applicants should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, hardworking team players with excellent communication skills and a great attitude. Proficiency with Macs, iPads, Blackberry is necessary. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to careers@bermanbraun.com and write Executive Assistant in the subject line.

Full-time first assistant needed for a top Los Angeles commercial department at a full service bicoastal talent agency. Ideal candidate would have two years agency experience, excellent communication abilities, computer fluency, as well as exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Multi tasking in a fast paced environment necessary, as well as good humor under stress. Looking to hire immediately. Local Applicants only. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – no attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com

Immediate entry-level Department Assistant position available in the Theatre (Stage) Department of a bicoastal talent agency based in Los Angeles. Candidates must be dedicated, organized, able to multi-task, and have excellent computer and people skills. Candidate must also be reliable, enthusiastic and intelligent. Knowledge of theatre and office skills are required. Please email cover letter, resume and a (writing sample in the form of a business letter) to Lindsey@ksrtalent.com

Partner of management/production company Kritzer Levine Wilkins Griffin Entertainment is seeking an executive assistant. Ideal candidate is an ambitious person with a strong interest in talent management and the desire to be promoted in house is a must. Great opportunity for someone who seeks mentorship and wants to take his or her career to the next level. At least one year of talent experience (preferably agency experience) is required. Standard industry pay, benefits and hours. Please email resumes to wilkinsasst@klwg-ent.com

Boutique management company seeks qualified assistant. Candidates must have excellent people skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, and previous agency or management experience. Duties include rolling calls, heavy scheduling, database upkeep, and maintaining a general sense of order in clients and managers lives. Send cover letter and resume to: managementasst2011@gmail.com

Award winning screenwriter and future director looking for intelligent, personable assistant to run their office. Applicants must have at least one year industry experience with references; have excellent phone, writing, and researching skills and be computer savvy. A strong ability to prioritize, multi task and organize a great advantage. Perfect position to see what it’s like from the creative side of the business. Please email resume to: omiohmyproductions@gmail.com , subject line to read “Assistant Position”

Assistant needed for Producer in prep on studio film with others in development. Responsibilities include office management (schedules, phones, submissions), project coordination and working side-by-side with Producer in all aspects of job. Must be Mac, Office proficient. Tech proficiency a plus. Must be energetic, reliable, and detail-oriented. Previous agency/management or assistant experience mandatory. Entry-level salary with basic health plan; and bonus/incentive structure. Send resumes/cover letters to ProdAsst310@gmail.com.

Mess Media, a reality TV production company, seeks a temporary assistant to the president/CEO that could lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, filing and some heavy lifting. Additionally, the assistant will be exposed to development, production and post-opportunities. Qualifications needed for this position are an understanding of computers and office software, phone experience and an interest in reality television. Please send resumes to frontdesk@messmediatv.com.

Santa Monica based TV Production Company seeks a professional administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience to work with two busy television executives. Applicant must be a motivated self-starter with exceptional people skills. Must have excellent written and organizational skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Administrative duties will include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, handling incoming calls, arranging travel and managing correspondence. Looking for a team player who can thrive in a fast paced work environment! Please send resume and cover letter to: agoodproduction@yahoo.com

Preferred Content, a film, television and digital production, sales and finance advisory company, is seeking an experienced administrative assistant for one of its Managing Partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, film/television/digital project tracking and evaluation and general administrative duties. Fast paced, high energy work environment with potential for growth. Agency experience a must. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to info@preferredcontent.net.

A talent management company seeks an organized and self-motivated assistant to one of the company partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, rolling calls, scheduling, travel arrangements, and general administrative duties. Experience required. Full-time position. Pay based on experience. Please send cover letter and resume to asstmgmt11@gmail.com

Assistant needed at Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment. Agency or management experience and a passion for comedy is a plus. Applicant should have a college degree, good phone and people skills, strong writing ability, and be Mac proficient. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to become a manager. Send resume and cover letter to: asst_position@op-ent.com.

Prominent commercial talent agency seeking personal/administrative assistant for CEO. Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive applicants only. College graduates with experience supporting industry executive preferred. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, phones, calendar/scheduling, travel coordination, personal errands, shopping and supervision of household projects. Excellent communication and computer skills essential (Outlook/Word/Excel). Must have reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Salary: DOE Send cover letter and salary requirements with resume to commagencyasst@yahoo.com.

Partner at talent agency seeking full-time assistant in Branding/Endorsement Dept. Job responsibilities include heavy phones, filing and standard office tasks, handling agent schedule, booking agent and client travel, etc. Position requires experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent writing ability, and professional phone etiquette. Great opportunity for growth. Agency, public relations, or management experience required. Please email resumes to agencyjob08@gmail.com

Sargent Hall is currently looking for a new assistant. This person should have agency desk experience; we are searching for someone with a huge appetite for reading and finding material for our TV business in addition to handling the typical assistant duties. Day to day you will be responsible for the two partners who run Sargent Hall, one of which also has a busy acting career. A positive and proactive attitude is a must! This is a very exciting time as we are entering into a new overall deal at Warner Brothers TV Studios and will be aggressively looking to bring in ideas and grow our company. Please send a resume and cover letter to gkaywin@sargenthall.com subject-Assistant Position.

Leading independent Production Company seeks assistant for SVP of Programming & Development. Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, travel arrangements, and contributing to Development projects. Must be able to multi-task, anticipate needs, and handle shifting priorities. Ideal applicant is organized and enthusiastic, has a good sense of humor, solid writing skills, and a genuine interest in unscripted television. Similar experience a plus. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to svp.assistant.job@gmail.com.

Looking for a hardworking, detail oriented assistant for two managers in Talent. A great opportunity to get on board at an innovative, on-the-rise Management/Production company. Must have relevant experience (Agency experience is preferred), and be eager to learn about all aspects of the talent business. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a heavy workload is a must. This is a high volume desk. This position is to start as soon as possible. Please send resumes to jobinquiry72@gmail.com

Talent Management company with high-level feature and television clients seeks a detail oriented and organized assistant. Relevant talent agency, casting or management company desk experience is preferred. Applicant must be hard-working and reliable with the ability to juggle, prioritize and follow-through on responsibilities. Duties include arranging/maintaining calendars and schedules, heavy phones and emails, and liaising with clients and casting offices. Knowledge of inEntertainment is a plus. Punctuality is a must. Please send resumes to MgmtAsstPosition@gmail.com.

Urban Entertainment company located in Beverly Hills seeking an executive assistant with at least 3 years’ experience. Entertainment business experience not essential, but a winning attitude with a desire to succeed in the Entertainment business critical. Duties include working for the executive staff and directly with the chief executive. Important that candidate is committed to moving company mandate forward (see mission statement below). Send resume to mregen@melee.com

Brillstein Entertainment Partners is looking for an assistant in the talent department. Must have a least one year agency or management experience. Should be available to start immediately. Please email resumes to jobs@bep-la.com

Entertainment One, a leading television production and distribution company, is looking for a stellar assistant to support the Vice President of Alternative Programming. We are searching for someone who is a qualified assistant looking to gain valuable experience in reality TV while supporting a very busy executive in a fast growing department. We need someone who can effortlessly handle the day to day office management i.e. heavy call volume, managing files, answering phones, scheduling and heavy travel while at the same time devoting time and energy to helping craft treatments, pitch documents and source new talent. This is not an entry level position. Please submit cover letter and resume to sharowitz@entonegroup.com

Busy Film Producer seeks 2nd Assistant/Personal Assistant. Position is very fast paced. Must be able to stay calm, organized under high pressure and deadline oriented environment. Must be very detail oriented and must be able to travel with Producer. Position travels a lot and position has long hours. As Producer heads two films. Duties include manage busy schedule, arrange travel, script coverage, and etc. Candidate must have prior entertainment industry experience, must have reliable car, strong communication skills, good attitude, and Mac / PC savvy. Send resume/CV to assistantposition11@gmail.com.

Busy Beverly Hills entertainment talent law firm is looking for a reliable assistant. Must be able to juggle heavy phones, scheduling, billing, expense reports, client management and related tasks professionally and with discretion. Mac computer skills are required, including Word, Excel and QuickBooks. Entertainment and legal experience preferred. Please email cover letter, resume and references to: entlawfirmjob@yahoo.com.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

Part-time (12-15 hours per week) Personal assistant wanted for partner in entertainment firm. Must have clean driving record and insurance. Ideal for student or actor. Not an office job or career position. $12.50/hour plus mileage to start. Please email your cover letter and resume to managementasstjob@gmail.com

Photographers Assistant/Personal Assistant needed: Responsibilities include: Client management, photo selection, color correction & retouching (very easy to learn if you don’t have experience), MAC proficient. PA work to include: organization of business & personal emails, marketing stuff (Facebook and tweeting), blog writing, website maintenance, basic bookkeeping, etc. The ideal candidate is someone intuitive who is a self-starter and can work very efficiently. Pay starts at $10/hr. with a review after the first month with a possible raise for the RIGHT person. No benefits. Work out of my home office at 1217 S Holt., Los Angeles. Email resume and cover letter to Stuart Townsley: stphotog1@gmail.com

A celebrity and entrepreneur is seeking an extraordinary assistant. Duties include: dry cleaning, maintain personal shopping, fed-ex, grocery shopping, maintaining schedules and meetings, and running around for pick-ups and drop offs, etc. You will be expected to run errands all over town (San Fernando valley, Hollywood, Beverly Hills etc.) So you must know your way around and be comfortable in your car. It is imperative that the assistant has the sophistication to communicate effectively with people at all levels of management and handle highly confidential matters and be accessible on weekends and evenings to handle ongoing activities. Employer has two children, so candidate must be comfortable with kids. At least one-year entertainment industry experience required. Please email resumes to: celebasst83@gmail.com.

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Busy boutique PR firm based in Hollywood seeks eager intern ready to learn about the entertainment industry, working with A-list clients and red carpet events. Candidates should be driven, detail-oriented, outgoing, and creative with strong communication skills. Also important, a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. We are seeking someone interested to pursue a career in public relations. Must be willing to work a 4 month, 2 day a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but college credit may be obtained. Place resume and cover letter in body of email and attach as well. Email to officeasst@marleahleslie.com.

A prestigious entertainment PR firm in W. Hollywood seeks a dedicated full-time assistant in a very demanding environment with long hours and weekends. Must be dedicated, assertive, proactive, and reliable and want a career in PR. Responsibilities: Office management, heavy calls, monitor emails, oversee schedules, cover events, schedule meetings, etc. Must be out of college with two years full-time work experience & live in LA! Please email resume/cover letter to AGPRASST@GMAIL.COM.

bpg- an entertainment advertising agency- seeks multiple part-time summer interns with an interest in gaining hands-on experience (available in Interactive, Production, and Print dept). Must be detail-oriented, hardworking, outgoing, and passionate. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus. Must be willing to work 2 day/week. Internship is un-paid, college credit available. Lunch and parking are paid for. Attach cover letter and resume to bpgintern@gmail.com

Los Angeles based PR / Marketing firm is looking for eager and hard-working interns to come in and help out two days a week. Clients include those in the fashion, design, and entertainment fields. Tasks include phones, filing, research, occasional attendance at work events, etc. Internship is for school credit only. Please email resumes to matt@periodmedia.com.

High-level executive seeking assistant at a high-profile entertainment public relations agency in Los Angeles. The job requires someone who is organized, motivated, and a quick learner. Duties include answering phones, interfacing with top executives, performing extensive research, managing databases, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, reviewing and summarizing a broad range of press, and distributing press clippings. Must be able to take direction and multitask efficiently. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as general problem-solving skills needed along with ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in Publicity, Corporate Communications or the Entertainment industry needed. Interested candidates should email Brittany.Geldmacher@42West.net with their resume and cover letter.

Looking for an Assistant to work for the head of Marketing. Must have 1-2 years Assistant experience, have a passion for and experience in Marketing and know that extensive overtime is required. Must be eager, energetic, bright & professional. Heavy calendaring and scheduling. Great opportunity for the right person. Send your resume to ffe.resumes@fox.com for consideration.

Brand Central, a full service licensing agency based in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced licensing sales and management professional with strong relationships, industry and category knowledge and skills to build national consumer products programs. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional with a proven business development expertise that possesses excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of prior licensing experience is required. Salary and title commensurate with experience. Please do not apply unless you have prior licensing experience. Please submit resumes to: brand_central@yahoo.com.

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Marketing Project Manager. Responsibilities include creating cutting-edge marketing plans, submitting weekly reports and maintaining social media profiles. Must have 2-3 years in-house marketing agency experience. Ideal candidates must be creative multi-taskers, knowledge of online apps, mobile apps, and industry news. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

Cashmere Agency – seeking an Online Editorial Publicist. Responsibilities include creating media plans and targeted media lists, securing online, print and broadcast placements and servicing various assets and track their placements. Must have 2-3 years of in-house PR agency experience. Ideal Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and work in a pressured environment with a team. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to careers@cashmereagency.com

LA-based boutique PR agency is looking for Summer 2011 interns. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop is highly preferred. Intern duties include: updating client Twitter & Facebook accounts, shipping packages, creating press kits, writing press releases, creating media lists, inputting contacts into Outlook, answering phones, etc. Applicants should have an interest in public relations, familiar with Microsoft Office. Very hands-on experience, great opportunity to learn PR. This is a non-paid internship. Send resumes, cover letters as an attachment to rdiaz@konnect-pr.com

Kelly Bush, founder and CEO of ID Public Relations, is seeking qualified candidates for her 1st assistant. Previous industry experience and bachelor’s degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. A fast-paced work ethic is required. Please send all resumes to Allie Willensky at awillensky@id-pr.com.

MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Social Media Agency looking to fill a Community Manager position in our LA office. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of agency experience with impeccable writing skills, an interest in digital culture and a desire to get involved in virtually every facet of an end-to-end online marketing campaign – market research, social media profile management, online publicity, strategic development, tracking, and reporting. Send cover letter and resume to communitymanagerposition@gmail.com.

EQAL looking to hire a Junior Interactive Coordinator to assist in running multiple high profile online communities. Must have understanding of social media/distribution, prior experience writing/blogging, impeccable organization skills/attention to detail. Responsibilities: publishing content to websites, basic blog research, maintaining posting schedule for multiple websites, photo sourcing, preparing email newsletters (via MailChimp), some weekend posting, etc. Full-time, paid, entry level position. Email your skill-set, experience, and understanding of social media to EQALjuniorIC@gmail.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and
growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Sales Department Associate. Key responsibilities include: reach and surpass growth goals, lead generation & research, custom quoting, reporting & campaign analysis, Qualifications: prior online sales experience, 1-3yrs. media experience, Powerpoint/Keynote, Excel, and Google Analytics. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@eqal.com.

EQAL, Inc., a leading social media company that focuses on the build and growth of web communities for celebrities and brands, is currently seeking a Director of Branded Content and Communities. This position oversees the execution of all aspects of a branded campaign and manages communication with agency partners and brand clients. We offer a creative working environment along with great benefits and competitive compensation. Please send cover letter and resume to Jobs@EQAL.com.

Established social media company seeks Interactive Research intern for several celebrity-run health & wellness web sites. Responsibilities include researching topics related to health news, eco trends, and vegan/plant-based lifestyles; and contact various experts via phone or email for quotes and information about specific topics. Candidate should have excellent writing skills, a genuine interest in green/eco lifestyle topics and have a basic understanding of good journalism practices pertaining to sources and citations (journalism experience is a plus but not required) Internship will be at least 10 hours per week, specific days and hours are flexible. Candidate must be able to get college credit. Please send cover letter and resume to intern@eqal.com.

CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)

Development Executive, Salary c£40-45k per annum, Aardman Animations, England, UK. 12 month contract. Aardman is a world leader in character led stop-frame and CGI animated film making, producing TV series, commercials and feature films. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Development Executive to help manage development activity across multiple projects. Please see our website www.aardman.com/jobs for more information and how to apply. Contact Jobs@aardman.com for questions.

Real Deal Productions, LLC. Partners with NBC Bay Area, is looking for a creative intern who is savvy in building websites, as well as being familiar with the process of implementing social media campaigns. Real Deal Productions is currently working on various TV projects with NBC as well as several documentary projects. In the world of social media, we are looking for a team player to collaborate with the producers in driving our projects to the next levels. This person must be technology driven, but also be willing to support studio and field production as required. Can work virtual if required but must be available for periodic meetings. Contact: suzy@realdealshow.com

Authentic Talent & Literary Management seeks Client / Project Assistant in NY. Candidate will be responsible for all tech related support / troubleshooting as well as client projects. Knowledge of editing / ripping software, basic HTML, and routers needed. Duties include coordinating auditions and client travel, updating client reels / resumes, updating web links for clients, and general technical support for both NY and LA offices. Email resumes to info@authenticM.com

GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER

Smuggler, a commercial/film production company seeks receptionist for LA office. Must be outgoing, well presented, able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure. Attention to detail and organizational skills also important. Responsibilities include answering phones, rolling calls, running conference calls, database upkeep, and contributing to our unique office environment (sense of humor, unique style, and knowledge of upcoming musical artists a plus). E-mail resume & cover letter to smuggler.reception@gmail.com

Major Century City Entertainment Law Firm has immediate opening for a Admin/Floater. Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience working as an assistant. Industry experience a plus! Looking for that special person that can be discreet, resourceful, honest, polite and well educated. Job skills should include MS word, excel and outlook. Impeccable spelling and grammar skills, excellent telephone manners, well organized and a sense of humor. Salary plus excellent benefits. For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to: dek@morrisyorn.com.

Established boutique West LA talent agency looking for receptionist to start immediately. Entry level position – Phones, filing, submissions, etc. 9:45am to 6pm, Monday – Friday. Salary $400 per week, no benefits to start. Email resumes to agencyreception@gmail.com

Foreign sales company seeking bookkeeper/accountant to start immediately. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. Responsibilities include Accounts Payable, producer and expense reporting, and AR collections among other duties. Please send resume and cover letter to acctbookkeeper4ent@gmail.com

INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)

A-list management and production company in Beverly Hills seeks a bright, motivated intern to help with administrative tasks. Duties include heavy phones, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, and other duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills you’ll need for starting out in the entertainment industry, and the internship provides a great introduction to how a busy management company operates. Previous desk experience preferred but not required. Candidates should be able to commit 2-4 days per week and must be able to receive school credit as the position is unpaid. E-mail cover letter and resume to thecollectiveintern@gmail.com.

Worldwide film production, finance and sales company based in West Hollywood seeks interns interested in learning about global theatrical marketplace. Focus is on presales, financing, and festivals. Part-time and full-time welcome. Business school students encouraged to apply. Should be Mac capable and have excellent office skills including Microsoft Office. Must be receiving credit. Send resume to internships@essential-ent.com.

Recreation Media, a Management Consulting firm for the entertainment industry is looking for an office manager/executive assistant. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Must be computer-savvy and proficient with MS Office software. Knowledge of international business and foreign language skills a plus. Commitment for 3 months, 2-3 days a week. Unpaid, great learning opportunity. Please send resume/cover letter to: info@recreation-media.com

Reverie Entertainment Partners, a talent management/production company based in West Hollywood, is seeking spring and summer interns. Candidates must be ambitious, reliable and have a strong desire to get their feet wet. Responsibilities include phones, reading scripts, writing coverage, and occasionally acting as a second assistant. Reliable transportation is a must and some office experience is preferred. College credit available. Please email resume and cover letter to ReverieInterns@gmail.com.

Temple Hill Entertainment is a film and TV production company currently seeking development interns available to start immediately. Internship responsibilities include covering scripts, compiling research packets, organizing the office, handling phone reception and occasional messenger runs. We require strong writing skills, access to a car, drivers insurance, a positive attitude and desire to learn about the movie industry. Please send resumes to Isaac@templehillent.com.

Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A intern who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator. Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred. For the right person, this Internship position could convert into a paid opportunity within 2-3 months. Please contact us at intern@ktmgmt.com.

International film distribution/financing/acquisition/production company based in Los Angeles (Century City) is looking for interns who can work 20 hours per week. Seeking smart, dynamic and responsible young adults who are keen to learn about international film distribution, acquisition and financing. Unpaid internship. Parking provided. Send resume via e-mail jbliahassistant@ifdcinc.com or fax 310-788-2823.

Busy boutique talent agency seeks motivated, reliable interns. You should be eager to learn and ready to roll up your sleeves. Must also be focused, able to multi-task in a hectic environment, good with people. Prefer some office experience. May lead to a paid position for the right candidate. Send resumes and cover letters to lh@dsa-agency.com re: Internship Program

Santa Monica based, management firm/production company, is in need of an office intern looking to gain college credit. Candidate must be ambitious, reliable and a strong researcher who loves film/television. Responsibilities include reading scripts, producing coverage and at times acting as a second assistant. Bi-lingual is a plus. Please email resume and cover letter to info@sentientent.com with an example piece of script coverage attached.

Angry Films is looking for a few highly motivated interns to assist as we move into a very active period. Job responsibilities would include, but not limited to, organization of multiple hard disks of image files, filing, rolling calls, script reading and synopsis, copying and whatever else we can throw at you. Applicants need to be computer literate, well spoken, own a car, into the zeitgeist and have the ability to multitask and be organized. Internship is unpaid. Please send cover letter and resume in body of email to angryfilmscal@gmail.com.

Interns needed for well-established boutique talent agency in Venice.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are organized, responsible and interested in learning about the tv/ film industry. Flexible schedule – about 20 hours per week. Duties will include answering phones, data entry, printing, scanning and binding scripts, filing,and other clerical tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the entertainment industry and has a possibility to move to a paying position. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@thebroganagency.com

GreeneStreet Films is looking for development interns in our Beverly Hills office. Job will entail coverage of scripts and manuscripts, notes on projects currently in development, research and general office assistance. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be a writer or learn the business. Must like dogs. This is an unpaid position. Please send resumes to gstreetintern11@gmail.com.

Smokehouse Pictures seeks motivated interns for the summer semester and beyond. Interns will be responsible for reading scripts, writing coverage, answering phones, running errands and other office work. Ideal candidates will be available 2-3 days per week. This internship is unpaid, although lunch is provided, and interns must receive college credit and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Please send resumes to smokehouseintern@gmail.com.

Strong Management seeks interns to start immediately. Duties include phones, research, covering breakdowns, filing, coordinating appointments. Interns must have reliable transportation and a positive, hard-working attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to learn about the management business. Email to bevassist@bstrongmanagement.com

Team Downey is currently accepting applications for interns. We are looking for smart and motivated candidates who are eager to learn and have a demonstrated interest in film. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills are required as coverage is expected regularly. Other duties include covering phones, research for current projects, and general office tasks. Applicants MUST be able to receive course credit. To apply please email Film.Dev.Internship@gmail.com along with your resume, 1-2 pieces of sample coverage (if you have any), date you can start, and days of the week you can work.

Award winning production company with several projects in pre-production seeks smart, responsible intern with all around creative/online skills. Looking for someone who has a strong understanding of social media marketing, writing and blogging with some experience in New Media. Must have laptop and cell phone. Flexible hours. We provide opportunities to advance in your area of expertise. We are located near 405 and Wilshire. Please email us explaining the range of your skill-set, experience, your passion and understanding of social media and your availability to susan@selectservicesfilms.com

The Mark Gordon seeks sharp, creative interns passionate about Film, TV and New Media. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills necessary, as coverage is expected regularly. We recognize and reward talent and give our interns a lot of opportunity for creative input. Our internship producing program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and produce feature films and television series. We maintain a fun, family-like work environment. Car required. Hours are preferably at least a couple full days a week. We hire interns through our website at http://mgintern.ning.com. Please log on and create a short video and profile about yourself. We are currently hiring interns for Summer 2011. Please direct questions to: ps@mgpics.com

Talent Management Company is looking for effective, intelligent interns. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in talent representation. Duties include but not limited to heavy phones, helping with submissions, scheduling, organizing, and other office duties. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be organized multi-taskers, have a great attitude, and Mac skills. Must be available Mon, Wed, Fri. Email resume and cover letter to manager@independentgroup.com In subject line put “Internship”

Sierra/Affinity, a foreign sales, independent finance and production company is looking for hard working interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include film festival prep, answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and/or general office needs. We are looking for someone to commit to 2 or more days/week in our Beverly Hills office. We offer school credit to students enrolled in a recognized academic institution. Please email resumes to sierrapicturesinterns@gmail.com.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is seeking smart, confident, organized, and ambitious interns for the summer semester! Responsibilities will include sitting in on/taking notes during weekly pitch meetings, editing pitch videos, sorting mail submissions, assisting casting producers, and various other light administrative duties. You must be able to receive college credit! Experience with avid/and or final cut strongly encouraged. Must have laptop computer. Email resumes and cover letter to castingintern123@gmail.com

Verve Talent & Literary Agency based in Los Angeles is seeking hard working, motivated interns for the summer to start in late May/early June. Duties will include research, coverage, phone work and general office/clerical duties. Candidates should be resourceful, able to multitask and excited to learn about the industry in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This internship provides the opportunity for hands-on involvement and a fantastic learning experience. Internship is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveLAIntern@gmail.com

A busy production company located on the Fox lot is looking for outstanding interns with a passion for the entertainment industry. Duties include script reading and coverage, phone handling and assisting in any and all office endeavors. Candidates should be self-starters, reliable and ready to always go above and beyond the call of duty. This is a great learning experience for anyone looking to succeed in the industry. Internship is unpaid. College credit is available but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to palermointernship2011@gmail.com.

Smart Entertainment (Ted, Family Guy, Blades Of Glory, Anger Management, The Ringer) seeks passionate interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include script reading and coverage, research, answering phone calls and general office demands. This is an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment and grow within the entertainment industry. 2-3 days/week preferred. Email resumes and cover letters to: assistant@smartentertainment.com

River Road Entertainment is seeking reliable, enthusiastic interns. Responsibilities include: script coverage, projects (writer/director lists, research), and administrative support (phones, copies). Contribute in creative meetings, and learn the development process firsthand. Candidates should have strong interest in feature film development, superior writing skills, and great taste! Send resume, cover letter and coverage samples (if available) to resumes@rivroad.com.

Busy producers need interns to assist with marketing efforts of exciting indie documentary that will be released nationwide in April. Great opportunity to learn the business and make contacts. Please email your resume to: DumbstruckInterns@yahoo.com

Echo Lake Entertainment, an independent production company and film financier with a management division, is seeking interns to work in their Beverly Hills office. Interns should be prepared to commit 2/3 days per week for 3 months for this unpaid internship. Resumes and cover letters can be faxed to 310-789-4791 or emailed to ilda@echolakeproductions

Scenario, a new literary management and production company, run by former MP/TV lit agents (ICM, APA, & Innovative) and studio/production company development execs, offers interns a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and earn great references by working with our writers, directors, and creative producers in the story development process doing story analysis, research, and notes. Part-time and full-time positions are available (including optional evening and weekend hours) for this unpaid internship. For more details, email internships@scenario-la.com.

Original Film seeks sharp interns passionate about film and eager to learn. Friendly work environment. Past interns have been hired. Responsibilities include reading, coverage, research, and general demands of an office. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn in an active environment. 2-3 days/week preferred. Class credit available. Email resumes to intern@moritzfilm.com

Radiant Productions, director Wolfgang Petersen’s company, is actively seeking development interns for Summer 2011. Radiant combines epic-scale filmmaking with a great, small company environment. Interns will read scripts, books, and graphic novels; write coverage and receive feedback; complete research projects; and handle general office duties. They may also have the opportunity to join internal, pitch, or general meetings, at the supervisor’s discretion. This is a great, hands-on learning opportunity. College credit and at least 2 full days/week are a must. Please fax cover letter and resume to (310) 656-1408, or email them to radiantproductions@hotmail.com.

Award-winning production and management company seeks interns for Spring / Summer 2011 to work with the head of our Feature Film and Management divisions. Fantastic opportunity to learn about the development process, gain on-set experience, and work hands-on with our directing clients. Should have car and own laptop. Previous experience with script coverage preferred though not required. This is an unpaid internship. You must be enrolled in an accredited academic program and eligible for school credit. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Email cover letter and resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us. Subject line: LW Internship 2011.

Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on intern for a high profile director and producer. Our ideal candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in production and is extremely bright and motivated to learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Looking for someone with experience in excel, budgeting, and scheduling. Need to be able to multitask as projects currently include two films and two music videos. This is an unpaid internship. Candidate must be enrolled in school and available to start immediately, and have a car/up to date insurance. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Please send cover letter and resume to officemanager@partizan.us – subject line Film Internship.

A diverse production company seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Summer 2011 semester. Responsibilities include office maintenance, research, script coverage, driving, and assisting on several commercial and music video productions. This is an unpaid internship: you must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and be eligible for receiving school credit. Must be computer savvy, reliable, have a valid driver’s license and car insurance, and have a strong interest in film and commercial production. Minimum commitment of 16 hrs/week. Email cover letter & resume to Carolina at officemanager@partizan.us. Subject line: Internship 201.

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Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, an LA-based production company/financier (Lincoln Lawyer, Death at a Funeral, United 93, Breach, Adventureland, Lars and the Real Girl) seeks reliable, passionate interns for the Spring/Summer semester. Lots of reading/script analysis, clerical work, and research projects. Ideal candidates are outgoing, well-read, have discerning taste, and an eagerness to learn. Unpaid, college credit required. Send resume/cover letter to jobs@skefilms.com .

Tenth Planet Productions, a busy production company with several series in development and production, is seeking smart, creative interns. Interns will assist with research and development as well as all aspects of production and general office tasks. Please email meghan@tenthplanet.net with a resume and cover letter.

Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid IT Internship. Students that are tech savvy and interested in how a film studio operates, in regards to IT, are encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge of the Marvel Universe and its various properties is a definite plus. Knowledge of structured cabling, experience with Symantec Ghost, MS Office, and Mac OS are preferred. Responsibilities include changing LTO tapes, configuring Smart Phones and PC’s, mapping printers, resolving printer issues, and other general duties. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Internship is a duration of three months, can be for Spring or Summer and is 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: la-it@marvel.com ATTN: IT Team.

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Free Tickets to Lauryn Hill @ Warfield, San Francisco, Tuesday, April 12, 9pm, Kurt Elling @ Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, Saturday April 23, 8pm, Scholarships, Jobs, Entertainment Jobs May-April 2011!

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Resigning Oakland City Attorney Wants OUT!!! Can’t Dodge Fraud, Corruption Charges!

Crooked, soon to be former crooked Oakland City Attorney John Russo, being forced to resign from a constant three year barrage of fact laden reports of fraud and corruption by Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, is one of three finalists for the Alameda city manager position sources have confirmed. You can view the 2009 video of

Oakland City Attorney John Russo’s Political Suicide- Must Resign at:
For years Russo has been avoiding criminal and civil charges of extrinsic fraud and corruption, among others in the al-Hakim insurance case, has been dodging rumors for weeks that he is feuding with new Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and looking for ways to leave his post. Now, however, it turns out that at least part of that rumor is true: Russo applied for the Alameda job after the recruitment period opened Feb. 1. Alameda City Council interviewed six candidates and unanimously selected three finalists during a closed-door session Feb. 19. The candidates will be reviewed by three advisory panels that will help the council make its final decision.

Russo, whose annual salary in Oakland is about $214,000, would probably get a pay raise. Alameda’s most recent interim and acting city managers made about $250,000, including benefits, and that could go up. The job in Alameda would thrust Russo into the contentious issue of developing the former Alameda Naval Air Station, now known as Alameda Point. The property was expected to be a boon to the city after the base closed in 1997, but it has languished unused and remains federal property. The new city manager in Alameda would also have to hire both a police and fire chief, positions currently being held down on an interim basis.
Russo, was a contributor to Marie Gilmore’s mayoral campaign and also the city council campaign of Councilwoman Lena Tam, whose innocence he proclaimed at a fundraiser for Tam shortly after she was accused of leaking confidential information to then-Alameda Point developer SunCal and Alameda’s firefighters. He donated $1,750 in the last election to a new council majority of Gilmore and council members Lena Tam and Rob Bonta according to campaign finance records. The three have the power to select the next city attorney.

Oakland City Attorney Fraud, Solicitation Perjurious Testimony in Affidavits for Gang Injunction!

“Video of Oakland City Attorney Gives Defendants Case File, Doesn’t Tell Court or Plaintiff’s- Given To Stephan Barber and Law Firm Ropers Majeski”

    This comes on the heels of a very embarrassing, very public spat with new Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and Russo taking personally abusive verbal shots at each other with Russo scorning the mayor for what he called a risky legal relationship with another attorney and Quan ﬁring back at Russo for releasing his legal advice to the media before discussing it with her.

“Russo Tends to Attack by Press Release” Oakland Mayor Jean Quan
    “The problem is that John Russo tends to attack by press release,” Quan said, and complained that he issued his letter while she was still in Washington, D.C., where she attended U.S. Conference of Mayors meetings and also met with White House officials.
    Quan said Russo had created a conﬂict of interest by releasing his advice to the media when he did. “As the City Attorney giving advice to the Mayor, he has the duty of conﬁdentiality and the duty of loyalty to his client. He broke that conﬁdentiality by his actions,” Quan said in a written statement. “This is exactly why the Mayor’s Ofﬁce and the City Council Ofﬁces have considered seeking independent, outside counsel. The City Attorney is the City’s only attorney,” Russo wrote in the letter he released.
    Quan denied sharing any conﬁdential city information with an attorney and friend who has been advising her, saying City Attorney John Russo’s suggestion that she may be spilling secrets was “frankly, insulting.”
That claim is false according to him, as Russo did not bring his concerns to Quan privately before alerting the media — Russo argued in a letter he sent to Quan, other city leaders and local media that the city attorney is the mayor’s only permissible attorney, so any information Quan shares with anyone other than Russo and those in his ofﬁce — is not protected and can be subpoenaed, threatening the city’s standing in a host of legal scenarios and taking on another attorney, especially one connected to a ﬁght against the city, is breaking the City Charter and creates a conﬂict of interest.
    “We have a city attorney who is elected and so sometimes has his own political agenda,” Quan said.
“I’m caught in the middle, and I’m sorry about that.”
    “This is a uniquely obnoxious violation of the charter because he’s in the middle of this,” Russo said. “I should be able to brief (Quan) on the strengths and weaknesses of our cases. If she’s going to turn around and give that to our opponents, how am I supposed to do my job?” “What the mayor has done here,” Russo added, “is put my ofﬁce in a very awkward position where we’re not sure we can give conﬁdential information to Mayor Quan. You should never be in that position with the CEO of the corporation.” “Violation of the City Charter is a crime,” Russo wrote in closing. “It is now incumbent on you to uphold your oath to defend the Charter.”
    Quan, a longtime adversary of Russo from his days on the Council, feels concerned as the public see’s Russo has overstepped his boundary by pursuing the injunction without endorsement from the city council or the mayor in his continuing quest to be the De-Facto mayor. There is a question about what is the authority of the city attorney to bring these cases without the authorization of city council and the Mayor.”

    Russo declined to sign a City Council ordinance that would have set regulations for large-scale pot growing. Russo, who supports legalization of marijuana, refused to represent the council on the issue after the Alameda County district attorney and the U.S. Attorney’s Office each sent letters to the city saying the ordinance is illegal. In the aftermath, Quan and council members Rebecca Kaplan, Desley Brooks and Nancy Nadel each criticized Russo, saying he baited federal rebuke by asking for legal advice. His office says he acted at the council’s direction

Video of Oakland City Attorney John Russo’s Political Suicide


Link’s to articles mentioned:
Quan Responds to Russo Attack http://www.box.net/shared/k45m8tbfpq
Russo Siegel Dispute http://www.box.net/shared/hur1ebj5tv
Russo Open Media Letter to Quan http://www.box.net/shared/giiqrdivif
Quan Responds to Russo on Gang Injunction http://www.box.net/shared/2a15lejred
City Manager Deborah Edgerly v. City of Oakland http://www.box.net/shared/ytkcx2qxa2

al-Hakim, Marshawn Lynch and Leon Powe to Help Poor, Under Served Youth
al-Hakim has mobilized attorney’s to represent these poor, under served youth and secured ALL-Americans, NFL All-Pro, NBA World Champions, North Oakland residents, Oakland Tech High School and U. C. Berkeley classmates Marshawn Lynch and Leon Powe along with several native Oakland celebrities to join national celebrities in this fight! Through the collaboration of the individuals, Powe’s “Fresh Start Oakland”, Lynch’s Fam1ly F1rst”, the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation, and others, we will provide the much needed alternatives to these profiled youth to succeed in life and not be eliminated from it because some developers want their families property and them out the neighborhood.

Here’s some links to Leon Powe’s “Fresh Start Oakland”
http://www.freshstartmentoring.org/index.html

and Marshanw Lynch’s “Fam1ly F1rst”
http://www.famf1rst.com

Here’s a link to Marshawn’s run in the Seahawks upset NFL Western Division Playoff game victory between World Champion New Orleans Saints against Marshawn’s Seattle Seahawks that has been called the GREATEST RUN IN NFL PLAYOFF HISTORY!

Not to be out done, here is Leon’s Boston Celtics Championship Special on ABC-TV

WE MUST ACT NOW to end this travesty ASAP!

Oakland Marijuana Ordinance
There’s also a marijuana ordinance in front of city council that is endorsed by “Johnny Potty” Russo. He picked up that handle because of his penchant for doing video interviews in the restroom “potty” with another man, not to mention the weed endorsement. Does the citizens of Oakland really want a crooked City Attorney who drives around with his kids in the car without their seat belts on, wants to legalize smoking weed and gives video interviews in the bathroom with another man? The unfortunate part about this episode is Mayor Quan’s adviser has also been busted for marijuana so everything is up in smoke!
A court hearing that could result in the implementation of the injunction is scheduled for February 16, 2011 before admitted and convicted liar, the embattled Judge Robert Freedman.

Judge Robert Freedman’s Misconduct Warranted His Removal from Office
    al-Hakim filed a formal complaint on April 11, 2008 and April 14, 2008 with both the Judicial Council and Superior Court against Judge Tigar for his attempt at provoking al-Hakim at a side bar during trial. al-Hakim received a one sentence response dated September 26, 2008 from Victoria Henley stating that “your submission does not provide a basis for commission proceedings”. al-Hakim received a letter dated April 15, 2008 from then Presiding Judge Yolanda Northridge acknowledging receipt of the complaint referring the matter to the Supervising Judge, Robert Freedman for review but has gotten no response as promised.
    No one should be surprised because Judge Freedman has had his own well documented problems with honesty by willfully and intentionally filing false, perjurious and deceiving documents and affidavits regrading the timeliness in the administration of his duties in order to get paid and was issued a public reprimand.
    In June 2007 The Commission on Judicial Performance publicly censured Alameda Superior Court Judge Robert J. Freedman for violating rules of conduct by failing to decide cases on time and falsely swearing that he was keeping up with time limits.
Judge Freedman’s misconduct was of such gravity as to warrant his removal from office, the commission said, but the presence of mitigating evidence justified reducing the punishment to a “severe public censure.” You can read and/or download the article on Judge Freeman’s Censure at: http://www.box.net/shared/5n0tt72rbt
    The commission adopted factual findings made by a panel of special masters, who found by clear and convincing evidence that Freedman delayed rulings in 21 of the 23 cases over which he was charged in a notice of formal proceedings last May.
It also agreed with the panel that Freedman, as accused in the notice, regularly signed and submitted false salary affidavits to the county during times when he was aware his rulings were overdue. He has a checkered past in al-Hakim’s case as well.
    At one hearing in that matter he openly stated bias, prejudice, voiced a fixed opinion of al-Hakim and having an improper ex-parte communications regarding
al-Hakim and his case while using such information to hold al-Hakim to a higher legal standard than that of the opposing counsel in the case as a guise for sanctioning al-Hakim for it. al-Hakim is convinced and Freedman’s three years of delay demonstrate that he will not seriously review nor is he capable of impartially or fairly judging this matter, even for review.

Russo’s Interest in Real Estate Firm
    Is there any truth to the allegation that Russo has an interest in a real estate firm? It is widely acknowledged that the Gang Injunctions are nothing but another tool for developers to continue exercising gentrification of the Black/Latino Communities unopposed because of the apathy and lack of leadership in defending their rights from the so-called leaders! Where are the national groups that alleges to stand for Civil Rights when the minority communities are being raped and “Okey Doaked” by the “white liberal” defenders of the public trust?

The Merits of The Gang Injunction
    The University of California, Berkeley – School of Law’s Center for Criminal Justice cites nationwide statistics that overwhelming prove Gang Injunctions are ineffective in all jurisdictions.
The following are but a few reasons cited by the legal community on why Russo’s proposed injunction should not be granted:
·        At a time when California’s budget is in a record crisis, does Oakland have resources to waste on an injunction that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to enforce yet will not bring about positive crime reduction results?
·        The injunction would increase the distance between police and communities, does not focus on rehabilitation, reasons why youth join gangs, jobs or education which youth of our state so desperately need. Study after study has shown that rehabilitation is over ninety percent effective for this age group.
·        A federal judge who is monitoring Oakland police reforms heavily criticized the police department at a hearing and www.insidebayarea.com-www.insidebayarea.com“>threatened to take it over, the Tribune reported. Judge Thelton Henderson, who is monitoring the OPD because of the Riders scandal, threatened to put the department in “receivership.” If that were to happen, the judge would appoint an overseer who would have power over Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts. The judge is upset that the Oakland Police Department has still not instituted the police misconduct reforms that it agreed to several years ago. A Legal Settlement is a contract – breach of which by OPD opens the city up to even more money damages.
·        In light of the above, if Russo has his way, the police will undeservedly regain power; usurping Federal power, creating a “Fiefdom” for Russo. A failed police department does not deserve to continue down a path of destruction – that is why the Federal Government stepped in to begin with. If the Rider’s Settlement is not given effect – the entire trial was for naught -yet another waste of taxpayer dollars.
·        The named defendants in the injunction are guilty until proven innocent. This turns the US Constitution upside down. An injunction is simply not necessary because Police need only a reasonable suspicion to stop and frisk a suspect – not the higher level of probable cause. Reasonable suspicion and closer ties to the community is what is needed to bring about crime reduction and community building. An injunction is lazy police work; overkill – unnecessary and has a counter-effective result by tearing down the very community it is supposedly there to clean up.
·        The injunction will not result in safer streets but creates unfettered power in John Russo’s office. Further, an injunction opens the communities up to profit mongers such as real estate developers like John Russo’s family business owners. At a time when Oaklanders are losing their homes to foreclosure at record numbers, their interests rather than big business should be put first.

  D. A. & Oakland City Attorney Fraud Victim Forcibly Removed from Courthouse Building Threatened With Arrest

    The following letter is from Alameda County District Attorney and Oakland City Attorney fraud victim Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim to an over 40 year personal friend and family client, the Honorable Judge Leo Dorado regarding an encounter with District Attorney henchman Bob Connor whom forcibly removed al-Hakim from the Rene Davidson Courthouse building and threatened to arrest al-Hakim if he ever returned. Connor is very well known to both parties.

    al-Hakim has filed a formal complaint against the Alameda County District Attorney office and the City Attorney’s John Russo of Oakland and Jayne Williams of San Leandro and their City Attorney’s office administrations including the law firm of Meyers Nave, on June 7, 2010. After several conversations with the Alameda County District Attorney office, District Attorney Nancy O’Malley assigned the case to Assistant District Attorney Kevin Dunleavy. After his review and several more conversations with al-Hakim, Dunleavy decided to assign the case for investigation. You can read more on the filing of the complaint and the District Attorney Investigates City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Meyers Nave Corruption Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/sjgi7ynhgh

al-Hakim also filed the complaint with Oakland City Auditor Courtney Rudy, long rumored to be Russo’s love interest, only to have her refuse to investigate the complaint, though she is compelled to do so by the passing of Russo’s “Oakland ROAR” anti-corruption program. The program was alleged to revive the confidence of the citizens of Oakland in the City Administrators. She received the 200 page complaint with audio CD as witnessed by the voice mail message left for al-Hakim by her assistant Joe Macaluso. You can view, listen to, and/or download the letters to Ruby and Macaluso’s voice mail here:

City Auditor Courtney Ruby Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/pdi4kxel16

City Auditor Courtney Ruby’s Second Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/5a5ndkbmrb

Macaluso’s voice mail
http://www.box.net/shared/99x0fxv996

Download now or listen on posterous

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al-Hakim will petition President Obama and U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder to expand the initial investigation of a complaint filed in 2005 by demanding a change in this criminal, tactical policy of isolation, victimization, criminalization and the attempted entrapment of the victim, including the use of government initiated, Nixon era “White House Plumbers” and CoIntelpro style dirty tricks! This civil conspiracy has brought into play County and Sate Agencies to further it’s continued investigation of al-Hakim whom the defense admitted in 1998 has been surveilled for years and continues today with the compromising of many agents and informants covers due to their sloppiness. These actions of Dunleavy, and Connor are just the latest example of the continuing efforts of law enforcement to silence and eliminate al-Hakim as their adversary when he has caught and exposed them as they have been entrapped in their own crimes!

After the encounter with Connor, al-Hakim spoke with District Attorney Matt Golde and Dorado regarding his treatment and called O’Malley to voice his extreme concern wherein he received a return call from Dunleavy. The recorded conversation with Dunleavy regarding the encounter with Connor and the investigation can be listened to and/or downloaded at:
http://www.box.net/shared/x46rvjorhj

Download now or listen on posterous

Kevin_Dunleavy_Removed_from_DA_Office_11-22-10.mp3 (1422 KB)

Here’s Dunleavy’s second call stating the he will speak with the Department of Child Support Services attorney that had to admit in court several times that they and the D. A.’s office had committed fraud, embezzlement, and theft against al-Hakim and his family. When al-Hakim refused to pay for the D. A.’s fraud, they attempted to extort the money from him by suspending his drivers license and revoking his passport!

Download now or listen on posterous

Kevin_Dunleavy_2_cal_Harvey,_I_wont_interact11-24-10.mp3 (349 KB)

After no response from the D. A.’s office, the following letter of today ensued.

TO:         The Honorable Leo Dorado                   FAX #: 510 891-6336
                Judge of Superior Court                          NO PAGES: 2
                County of Alameda
                1221 Fallon St., Department #5
                Oakland CA 94612

cc: Matt Golde (510) 667-3146, Ivan Golde (510) 444-1369

FROM:    Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim
DATE:    December 27, 2010
RE:        District Attorney Forcibly Removing Me from Courthouse Building, Threatened with Arrest if Returned and Response to Formal Complaint Served and Filed June 7, 2010

Dear Judge Dorado,

First, let me say “Happy Holidays” to you and the family! I know that everyone must be doing great, and since the kids are not getting any younger, I guess you and I can not be 21 any longer! What’s this I hear about you having hip replacement and moving to Juvenile Court? We have some catching up to do, which was part of the reason I was coming to see you when I was removed from the courthouse building!

I have awaited your response to our last conversation and the results of your inquiry into the District Attorney’s actions wherein hopefully we could meeting to discuss the above very serious concerns.

It is unfathomable that such a thing could happen in today’s highly charged racial, political, and law enforcement versus community interactive environment, especially in Oakland and Alameda County where deadly force seems to be the rule rather than the exception. We have also discussed my previous interaction with officer Bob Connor during my Oakland Police Burglary case which you are aware of and know that he is not someone I trust or would interact with in any manner. He clearly tried to put me in harms way where I could/would have been killed! I made it clear then that I never intended to speak or have any contact with him ever again in life.

To allow the D. A.‘s office to handle me and my complaint in such a Gestapo fashion and to use you as a ruse is unacceptable, needs to be investigated, the responsible parties held accountable and punished. I have yet to receive any response from Nancy O’Malley. Clearly something must be done as I have waited for you to get back to me to move this process forward. There is no circumstance or law that can justify this use of force, intimidation, and threat of imprisonment under the guise and color of law!. You know that I will not allow this continuing injustice to go on unnoticed so, what time is best for you since I want to meet as soon as possible!

We are all very busy, and especially this time of year, but I have been speaking to the D. A.’s office about this matter since June of this year with the above results. The matter of the fraud and corruption committed by the District Attorney and Oakland City Attorney and I are not going to magically disappear so let’s address it and move on.

I have litigation that was to be filed in November the day of my being forcibly removed from the court house and threatened with arrest if I returned. I was unable to complete that filing, wherein the D. A.’s office has compromised these suits and this issue also must be corrected ASAP!

Please respond with a time ASAP and I will accommodate that time and it can be after working hours or the weekend, if it’s best for you. We have some catching up to do anyway.

Thank you and I welcome and look forward to your immediate response with the furthering of the litigation and resolution of this ongoing case.

Respectfully,

Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim

al-Hakim has over 70,000 signatures and implores everyone to click on any one of the links and sign the Petition To The Honorables President Barack Obama and United States Attorney General Eric Holder to raise it’s investigation of corruption involving Attorney General Jerry Brown, Oakland City Attorney John Russo, former Oakland and current San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams, former District Attorney Tom Orloff, and current District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley.

http://ex-why.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/

http://nowtruth.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/

http://superstarmanagement.com/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-obama/

http://amwftrust.org/petition-to-the-honorable-president-barack-hussein-obama-ii/

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You can view, listen to, and/or download the following related documents or audio files:

Judge Dorado Responds to D. A.pdf
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City Administrator Dan Lindhiem Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
City Administrator Dan Lindhiem Post Russo Complaint Meeting.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/6gj1ae9pa4

D. A. O’Malley Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/pdquncg8x6

County Presiding Judge Rolfenson Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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City Auditor Courtney Ruby Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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City Auditor Courtney Ruby’s Second Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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al-Hakim’s Notice to Russo of Action.pdf
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Oakland City Attorney Fraud, Solicitation Perjurious Testimony in Affidavits for Gang Injunction!

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Oakland City Attorney Fraud, Solicitation Perjurious Testimony in Affidavits for Gang Injunction!

    The leak of information on Oakland City Attorney John Russo’s extrinsic fraud, subornation of perjurious testimony and solicitation of perjurious testimony in witness affidavits for the Oakland Gang Injunction litigation is turning into a flood as there appears to be truth in the allegation. It has been rumored that witnesses complained that the affidavits were prepared for their signature without their approval containing inaccurate information, misleading facts, and mis-characterizing statements that were maliciously, willfully and intentionally false. Witness could not change the affidavit and felt they were slighted and perhaps retaliated against when they complained about it. There were other complaints about Russo’s tactics in recent matters as well.
    This comes on the heels of a very embarrassing, very public spat with new Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and Russo taking personally abusive verbal shots at each other with Russo scorning the mayor for what he called a risky legal relationship with another attorney and Quan ﬁring back at Russo for releasing his legal advice to the media before discussing it with her.

“Russo Tends to Attack by Press Release” Oakland Mayor Jean Quan
    “The problem is that John Russo tends to attack by press release,” Quan said, and complained that he issued his letter while she was still in Washington, D.C., where she attended U.S. Conference of Mayors meetings and also met with White House officials.
    Quan said Russo had created a conﬂict of interest by releasing his advice to the media when he did. “As the City Attorney giving advice to the Mayor, he has the duty of conﬁdentiality and the duty of loyalty to his client. He broke that conﬁdentiality by his actions,” Quan said in a written statement. “This is exactly why the Mayor’s Ofﬁce and the City Council Ofﬁces have considered seeking independent, outside counsel. The City Attorney is the City’s only attorney,” Russo wrote in the letter he released.
    Quan denied sharing any conﬁdential city information with an attorney and friend who has been advising her, saying City Attorney John Russo’s suggestion that she may be spilling secrets was “frankly, insulting.”
That claim is false according to him, as Russo did not bring his concerns to Quan privately before alerting the media — Russo argued in a letter he sent to Quan, other city leaders and local media that the city attorney is the mayor’s only permissible attorney, so any information Quan shares with anyone other than Russo and those in his ofﬁce — is not protected and can be subpoenaed, threatening the city’s standing in a host of legal scenarios and taking on another attorney, especially one connected to a ﬁght against the city, is breaking the City Charter and creates a conﬂict of interest.
    “We have a city attorney who is elected and so sometimes has his own political agenda,” Quan said.
“I’m caught in the middle, and I’m sorry about that.”
    “This is a uniquely obnoxious violation of the charter because he’s in the middle of this,” Russo said. “I should be able to brief (Quan) on the strengths and weaknesses of our cases. If she’s going to turn around and give that to our opponents, how am I supposed to do my job?” “What the mayor has done here,” Russo added, “is put my ofﬁce in a very awkward position where we’re not sure we can give conﬁdential information to Mayor Quan. You should never be in that position with the CEO of the corporation.” “Violation of the City Charter is a crime,” Russo wrote in closing. “It is now incumbent on you to uphold your oath to defend the Charter.”
    Quan, a longtime adversary of Russo from his days on the Council, feels concerned as the public see’s Russo has overstepped his boundary by pursuing the injunction without endorsement from the city council or the mayor in his continuing quest to be the De-Facto mayor. There is a question about what is the authority of the city attorney to bring these cases without the authorization of city council and the Mayor.”

Judge Robert Freedman’s Misconduct Warranted His Removal from Office
    al-Hakim filed a formal complaint on April 11, 2008 and April 14, 2008 with both the Judicial Council and Superior Court against Judge Tigar for his attempt at provoking al-Hakim at a side bar during trial. al-Hakim received a one sentence response dated September 26, 2008 from Victoria Henley stating that “your submission does not provide a basis for commission proceedings”. al-Hakim received a letter dated April 15, 2008 from then Presiding Judge Yolanda Northridge acknowledging receipt of the complaint referring the matter to the Supervising Judge, Robert Freedman for review but has gotten no response as promised.
    No one should be surprised because Judge Freedman has had his own well documented problems with honesty by willfully and intentionally filing false, perjurious and deceiving documents and affidavits regrading the timeliness in the administration of his duties in order to get paid and was issued a public reprimand.
    In June 2007 The Commission on Judicial Performance publicly censured Alameda Superior Court Judge Robert J. Freedman for violating rules of conduct by failing to decide cases on time and falsely swearing that he was keeping up with time limits.
Judge Freedman’s misconduct was of such gravity as to warrant his removal from office, the commission said, but the presence of mitigating evidence justified reducing the punishment to a “severe public censure.” You can read and/or download the article on Judge Freeman’s Censure at: http://www.box.net/shared/5n0tt72rbt
    The commission adopted factual findings made by a panel of special masters, who found by clear and convincing evidence that Freedman delayed rulings in 21 of the 23 cases over which he was charged in a notice of formal proceedings last May.
It also agreed with the panel that Freedman, as accused in the notice, regularly signed and submitted false salary affidavits to the county during times when he was aware his rulings were overdue. He has a checkered past in al-Hakim’s case as well.
    At one hearing in that matter he openly stated bias, prejudice, voiced a fixed opinion of al-Hakim and having an improper ex-parte communications regarding al-Hakim and his case while using such information to hold al-Hakim to a higher legal standard than that of the opposing counsel in the case as a guise for sanctioning al-Hakim for it. al-Hakim is convinced and Freedman’s three years of delay demonstrate that he will not seriously review nor is he capable of impartially or fairly judging this matter, even for review.

Russo’s Interest in Real Estate Firm
    Is there any truth to the allegation that Russo has an interest in a real estate firm? It is widely acknowledged that the Gang Injunctions are nothing but another tool for developers to continue exer
cising gentrification of the Black/Latino Communities unopposed because of the apathy and lack of leadership in defending their rights from the so-called leaders! Where are the national groups that alleges to stand for Civil Rights when the minority communities are being raped and “Okey Doaked” by the “white liberal” defenders of the public trust?

The Merits of The Gang Injunction
    The University of California, Berkeley – School of Law’s Center for Criminal Justice cites nationwide statistics that overwhelming prove Gang Injunctions are ineffective in all jurisdictions.
The following are but a few reasons cited by the legal community on why Russo’s proposed injunction should not be granted:
·        At a time when California’s budget is in a record crisis, does Oakland have resources to waste on an injunction that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to enforce yet will not bring about positive crime reduction results?
·        The injunction would increase the distance between police and communities, does not focus on rehabilitation, reasons why youth join gangs, jobs or education which youth of our state so desperately need. Study after study has shown that rehabilitation is over ninety percent effective for this age group.
·        A federal judge who is monitoring Oakland police reforms heavily criticized the police department at a hearing and threatened to take it over, the Tribune reported. Judge Thelton Henderson, who is monitoring the OPD because of the Riders scandal, threatened to put the department in “receivership.” If that were to happen, the judge would appoint an overseer who would have power over Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts. The judge is upset that the Oakland Police Department has still not instituted the police misconduct reforms that it agreed to several years ago. A Legal Settlement is a contract – breach of which by OPD opens the city up to even more money damages.
·        In light of the above, if Russo has his way, the police will undeservedly regain power; usurping Federal power, creating a “Fiefdom” for Russo. A failed police department does not deserve to continue down a path of destruction – that is why the Federal Government stepped in to begin with. If the Rider’s Settlement is not given effect – the entire trial was for naught -yet another waste of taxpayer dollars.
·        The named defendants in the injunction are guilty until proven innocent. This turns the US Constitution upside down. An injunction is simply not necessary because Police need only a reasonable suspicion to stop and frisk a suspect – not the higher level of probable cause. Reasonable suspicion and closer ties to the community is what is needed to bring about crime reduction and community building. An injunction is lazy police work; overkill – unnecessary and has a counter-effective result by tearing down the very community it is supposedly there to clean up.
·        The injunction will not result in safer streets but creates unfettered power in John Russo’s office. Further, an injunction opens the communities up to profit mongers such as real estate developers like John Russo’s family business owners. At a time when Oaklanders are losing their homes to foreclosure at record numbers, their interests rather than big business should be put first.

D. A. & Oakland City Attorney Fraud Victim Forcibly Removed from Courthouse Building Threatened With Arrest

    The following letter is from Alameda County District Attorney and Oakland City Attorney fraud victim Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim to an over 40 year personal friend and family client, the Honorable Judge Leo Dorado regarding an encounter with District Attorney henchman Bob Connor whom forcibly removed al-Hakim from the Rene Davidson Courthouse building and threatened to arrest al-Hakim if he ever returned. Connor is very well known to both parties.

    al-Hakim has filed a formal complaint against the Alameda County District Attorney office and the City Attorney’s John Russo of Oakland and Jayne Williams of San Leandro and their City Attorney’s office administrations including the law firm of Meyers Nave, on June 7, 2010. After several conversations with the Alameda County District Attorney office, District Attorney Nancy O’Malley assigned the case to Assistant District Attorney Kevin Dunleavy. After his review and several more conversations with al-Hakim, Dunleavy decided to assign the case for inves
tigation. You can read more on the filing of the complaint and the District Attorney Investigates City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Meyers Nave Corruption Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/sjgi7ynhgh

City Auditor Courtney Ruby Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/pdi4kxel16

City Auditor Courtney Ruby’s Second Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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After no response from the D. A.’s office, the following letter of today ensued.

TO:         The Honorable Leo Dorado                   FAX #: 510 891-6336
                Judge of Superi
or Court                          NO PAGES: 2
                County of Alameda
                1221 Fallon St., Department #5
                Oakland CA 94612

cc: Matt Golde (510) 667-3146, Ivan Golde (510) 444-1369

Dear Judge Dorado,

Please respond with a time ASAP and I will accommodate that time and it can be after working hours or the weekend, if it’s best for you. We have some catching up to do anyway.

Thank you and I welcome and look forward to your immediate response with the furthering of the litigation and resolution of this ongoing case.

Respectfully,

Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim

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City Administrator Dan Lindhiem Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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City Administrator Dan Lindhiem Post Russo Complaint Meeting.pdf
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D. A. O’Malley Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/pdquncg8x6

County Presiding Judge Rolfenson Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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City Auditor Courtney Ruby Responds to Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
City Auditor Courtney Ruby’s Second Respond Russo Formal Complaint.pdf
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al-Hakim’s Notice to Russo of Action.pdf
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Russo Responds to Formal Complaint.pdf
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District Attorney Investigates City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Meyers Nave Corruption Complaint.pdf
http://www.box.net/shared/sjgi7ynhgh

Oakland City Administrator to Meet al-Hakim on Fate of City Attorneys John Russo, Jayne Williams, Meyers Nave Corruption Complaint.pdf
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al-Hakim’s Second Notice to Russo of Action.pdf
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al-Hakim’s ROAR Complaint Against Russo.pdf
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2010 Job Listings

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Gravitas Ventures, one of the world’s largest VOD programmers, seeks a Director of Business Development who will identify and close deals with established and emerging online content destinations and implement a scalable and profitable strategy which focuses on highest ROI opportunities. Experience in working in both large organizations and startup environments preferred. Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred. Needs to possess strong sense of ownership and a “getting things done with no excuses” attitude. Send cover letter and resume to hr@gravitasventures.com. Note “Biz Dev” in subject line.

Disney Junior/Disney Channel seeks Director, Business Affairs. Required 5+ years experience a law firm and/or network/studio, solid expertise with respect to guild and union agreements, contract, 1st Amendment, defamation, and intellectual property law, and in-depth, deal-making experience with respect to animated series, live action/scripted series, reality programming, shorts and interstitials, animated/live-action, and scripted television movies. JD and CA/NY State Bar required. Please send resumes to: Disney.abc.careers@disney.com (ID: 269593)

Boutique firm specializing in film, TV, and movie development, seeks experienced TV development consultants in Scripted Comedy and Drama for paid contract work. Requirements: Development experience on high profile projects that have actually been made; at least 1 significant project. Flexible availability to review material, & for hourly consultations with clients on story and industry sales strategy. Producers w. excellent creative development and packaging skills welcome. Send resumes to creativehr@voyagemedia.com

ASSISTANT LEVEL

Independent production company with a TV deal at CBS looking for an experienced, hungry CE/Assistant. Ideal candidates will be driven self-starters with at least 2 years of management/agency experience, familiarity with Filemaker and Outlook/Entourage. This is an assistant position, but also a great opportunity to get involved in all aspects of development and production. Potential for growth for someone with enthusiasm and drive. Resumes can be sent to will@furstfilms.com

Temporary Assistant needed immediately, now through the Christmas Holiday. Will be responsible for multi-line phone system and updating contacts for Entertainment Media Ventures in West Hollywood. M-F $12/hr. Entertainment history, reliable transportation and confidentiality a must. Email resumes to temp@emventures.com only. No calls please.

Award-winning Writer/Director seeks Assistant. Ideal candidate should be detail oriented, able to prioritize and multitask, resourceful, have excellent communication and organizational skills, be discreet with confidential information and also dog friendly. Responsibilities include scheduling, research and personal assistant duties. Agency and film business experience a must. E-mail cover letter and resume to: director.writer.asst@gmail.com

Jackson-Medavoy Entertainment, a boutique talent management firm located in downtown Culver City, is looking for an Assistant to a Partner of the firm. Must be resourceful, detail-oriented, have a strong knowledge of the feature world and be extremely self motivated. Agency or management desk experienced required. Must be mac literate, knowledge of InEntertainment a plus. Standard assistant pay. Please send resume and cover letter to: jme.intern@gmail.com

Very busy boutique talent management company in Beverly Hills is looking for an assistant to the President. Position to start immediately. Must be hardworking, easygoing, non-smoker, comfortable with phone pitches, Mac savvy, and ready to dive in. Prefer someone that is familiar with inEntertainment, but not a requirement. Great boss and definite potential for growth in company. Standard industry hours ( typically 9 am-7pm) and standard pay. Please submit resumes to: 3hmanagerasst@gmail.com.

Quickly growing talent agency seeks motivated assistant who wants to learn the talent representation business. Looking for an assistant who gives attention to detail, is highly organized, has good phone skills and is motivated to learn. You must have some desk experience and think skin. Please send resume and cover letter to: Globalasst007@gmail.com

Talent Manager at A-list management and production company seeks seasoned assistant with at least 6 months agency or management desk assistant experience (preferably Talent). Applicants must be smart, hard-working, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Great opportunity to gain immediate client experience. Resume and cover letter to Operations@industryentertainment.com.

Assistant to Westside film producer. Candidate must be very organized, quick on her/his feet, extremely tech savvy (Mac, PC, Blackberry), and an adept multi-tasker. Candidates must have film industry experience. A mixture of development and production experience is preferred. Responsibilities include phones, scheduling, script reading, etc. This is an independent contractor position (will be 1099′d) and pays $600/wk, no benefits. Hours are M-F, 9-7. Please email resumes and the name and contact info for two references to samoproducer2010@hotmail.com

We’re looking for an extraordinary, personable, resourceful, detail-oriented assistant. We manage clients who work in film, TV, live-action, animation, theater, videogames, comic book and publishing. This is a small office setting, so you should be an ambitious self-starter who takes initiative. Agency or management experience required. Potential for growth. Health Insurance available after 3 months. Please be Mac, Microsoft Office, Google Voice, Google Docs, Droid proficient. Email resumes to info@chengcaplanco.com

Entrepreneurial media company seeks executive assistant to both CEO and President of Studio. Amazing opportunity to work in both traditional and new media. Experience with heavy phones, calendar management, and travel arrangements. Seeking candidate who is responsible, organized, proactive, and efficient. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 5+ years experience working for a C-level executive required. Bachelor’s degree or higher. Send resumes to smmediajob@gmail.com

Busy personal manager and executive producer seeks experienced, detail-oriented assistant. Candidates must have agency experience. Duties include coordinating conference calls and meetings, drafting correspondence, heavy phones, managing schedules, arranging travel, tracking projects, and client interaction. Email cover letter and resume to adasst@adgmp.com.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Are you hard working and passionate about PR? A full-service boutique PR firm specializing in events, talent relations, corporate PR, and entertainment marketing is in need of 2-3 motivated and ambitious interns willing to go above and beyond. The position is fast paced. Individual MUST be computer literate, detail-oriented, with strong communication and writing skills. Must be available at least 2 days/week. Email cover letter & resume to giselam1210@yahoo.com

Los Angeles-based boutique PR agency is seeking a full-time Account Executive with experience in lifestyle consumer products. This position will handle several accounts ranging from food & beverage to beauty and more. Ideal candidate should have solid media relations, an extensive portfolio, stellar writing skills, a Bachelor Degree in PR/ related field and minimum of 2 years lifestyle pr experience. Please send resumes and cover letters to info@konnect-pr.com.

Busy boutique PR firm located in Hollywood looking to hire an intern as soon as possible to work Mon. and Wed. from 10:30 – 6:00 pm for a 3 month minimum commitment. Must be detail-oriented, hard working, good attitude- someone who is passionate to work in PR. We work with actors, musicians, comedians, awards shows, premieres. (Internship is un-paid, college credit only) Send resume and cover letter to officeasst@marleahleslie.com, Include in the body of the email as well as an attachment.

Boutique Public Relations firm located in Santa Monica needs detail-oriented professional person for an entry level administrative/assistant position ASAP. Right candidate must be self motivated, hard working and a team player who is organized and resourceful. Must live in Los Angeles preferably near west Los Angeles or Santa Monica. The duties include answering phones, greeting clients and assisting publicists with publicity campaigns. Entertainment Industry experience a definite plus. Salary depends on experience. Excellent opportunity for growth in company. Email resume to andischechter@gmail.com.

Relativity Media seeks an Executive Assistant to two Marketing Executives. Qualified candidates will have strong interest in creative advertising, minimum 1-2 years office experience, and superior skills in communication, organization, and prioritizing tasks. Duties include heavy phones, filing, coordinating schedules/calendars and setting meetings, communicating with creative agencies and filmmakers, coordinating music licenses and cues, tracking guild submissions and legal clearances. Resumes to hr@relativitymedia.com.

Sierra Pictures, a foreign sales and finance company, is looking for an international marketing/publicity intern. Duties include: assist festival/market prep, data entry, creating press kits, maintaining film festival grid and tracking festival submissions, updating website, collecting press clippings and special projects as they arise. We are seeking someone hard working, detail oriented and enthusiastic. College students and recent grads will be considered. Please email resumes to sierramarketingintern@gmail.com.

Hollywood-based PR Firm seeks full-time Junior Publicist. Assist Account Executive manage and executing campaigns & events. Secure talent; client interface; create status reports, press releases, media alerts, pitch media; participate in strategic brainstorming meetings. Bachelor degree and 1-2 years entertainment experience desired. Strong writing, research, media contacts and phone skills a must. To apply send cover letter, resume and two writing samples (1 press release, 1 pitch) to HR@metropublicrelations.com.

Hype Public Relations, a corporate entertainment Marketing, PR & Events Company with expertise in the creation, development, and execution of media coverage, event planning and production seeks an executive publicist. 5 years of Agency and Industry experience required. Must have existing relationships with media outlets, and ability to manage PR department staff. This is NOT an entry-level position. Salary and incentives proportionate with experience. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr@hypepr.com

Account Coordinator/talent and event outreach in Los Angeles- Agency seeks individual for celebrity outreach position for events, nightlife and hospitality clients. Candidates must have 3 to 5+ years experience and MUST come with their own talent relation and publicist, manager and agent contacts. Account coordinator position will also require press outreach. Must be able to attend evening events on a weekly basis. Email resumes to Info@fingerprintcom.net

Burnett Entertainment seeks Marketing and PR Intern Candidate will learn production of promotional materials, implementing brand identity, and marketing outreach. Professional telephone personality and research skills required. Agency, marketing, and business backgrounds are pluses. Must be organized and possess excellent initiative and follow through. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain experience, build contacts, and potentially advance within the organization. Part-time, non-paid internship. Resume and cover letter to intern36@gmail.com

Public relations company seeks marketing/PR intern available at least 2-3 days per week. Candidate should be driven, computer literate and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills. Interest in the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries a must. Internship is unpaid, however school credit available. Duties include media clips, online research, event planning, etc. Must have car and valid insurance as well as laptop computer. Send cover letter and resume to 2010prjobs@gmail.com

MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Unpaid Intern: Bulletproof Entertainment, run by one of the top music producers/supervisors in the motion picture and soundtrack industry, is in need of interns to assist with our CD library & iTunes database, record production, office duties as well as some light computer graphics. Requirements: strong interest in music and film industries and strong proficiency with Mac/Apple software. Email resume and brief letter to apply@bulletproofentertainment.com

TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Digital Media Company seeks enthusiastic Project Coordinator. The entry-level position reports to the Vice President and Talent Manager. Day to day responsibilities include coordinating departmental needs, meetings, up keeping, rolling calls, research, general admin, among other. The position requires maximum attention to detail and excellent written and communication skills with at least 1 year of management / agency experience. This position demands the utmost amount of organization, communication, and professionalism. Pop culture enthusiast preferred. Hourly: 40 hours a week with possibility for full-time after 3-6 months. Please send resumes to coordinatorjobopp@gmail.com.

CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Francine Maisler Casting is looking for an intern to start immediately. Located at Sony Pictures, we are a fast-paced, feature film casting office. Applicants must be computer savvy, phone literate, and easy going. If you want to learn this side of the business, you will here. School credit preferred. Please email resumes and cover letters to fmcresumes@gmail.com

NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)

Management company seeks assistant to talent management partner in the NY office. Should be familiar with names and players, job requirements include strong communication skills, organizational skills, the ability to interact with agents, casting directors, producers, clients and studio executives on a daily basis. Clerical duties include handling high-volume phones, scheduling meetings and travel and making sure that everything in the office runs smoothly. Applicants should have a desire to be a talent manager and at least 1+ years relevant experience in the entertainment industry. Email resume and cover letter to jkerstein@principalent.com.

Assistant, for New York based prominent Producer and Studio Head. This position is an extremely fast paced; candidates should have a minimum of two years top level industry assistant experience, and be excellent multi-tasker with rock-solid administrative skills, phone skills and excellent computer skills. We are looking for someone quick, savvy, energetic and who is willing to travel as well as handle office-based duties. Please send resume, salary requirements and cover letters to greattopassistant@gmail.com.

Very busy and high profile management company seeks an assistant to senior talent partner of bi-coastal office. Applicant must be excited about multi-tasking, busy phones, details, scheduling talent appointments and travel, reading scripts and providing coverage. Interaction with casting, agents, producers, talent, etc. Manager has a full schedule but enjoys mentoring for the right candidate to grow in the business and gain increased responsibilities. Candidate must have an upbeat personality and a passion for actors and the entertainment industry. College degree and at least one year experience is a talent agency or talent management firm a must. Please respond to 1talentassistant@gmail.com

Endgame Entertainment is seeking interns for an Executive based in NYC. Endgame Entertainment is a production and film finance company whose credits include Hotel Rwanda, An Education, and The Hungry Rabbit Jumps. Interns will gain first-hand experience in all phases of independent film and TV production. Strong candidates are hard-working, dependable, and familiar with the Microsoft Office suite and script coverage. Location is NYC. Unpaid. Please send resumes to internendgame@gmail.com.

GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER

INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)

Looking for part-time interns for production company with first look deal at major studio. Applicants must be bright and hardworking and should have a strong interest in feature film development. Duties include heavy reading and script coverage, some research, answering phones and organizing. Unpaid – candidates seeking college credit preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to wbproductioncointern@gmail.com

Film production company in Santa Monica seeks intern to start immediately. Duties will range from script coverage and film research to filing, production-related errands, and general organizational tasks in the office. Applicant should be an excellent multi-tasker, have strong organizational skills, and be passionate about the film industry. This internship is un-paid/will be for school credit. Must be available two full days a week. Please send resumes to mbeckner@olympuspics.com.

International Sales, Acquisitions and Distribution company in Santa Monica is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated interns for the Spring semester. Duties will range from general office tasks to providing creative input as well as providing support to executives and assistants. Experience with reading scripts and writing coverage is preferred but not mandatory. Must have passion for film and TV. Ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be highly organized. Must commit to two days per week and be eligible to receive school credit. To apply, email resume, cover letter and coverage sample (if available) to dianne.ward@contentfilm.com.

TV/Film Production Company and Comic Publisher in Brentwood seeks unpaid Fall/Winter intern. Company focuses on comic book based film and television in both live action and animation. Internship involves reading & writing coverage, occasional phones and other basic administrative duties as well as hands on experience in film and television development, animation and comic book publishing.  Some prior experience in entertainment preferred. Please send resumes to kspintern@gmail.com.

EPIX- Development internship. Responsibilities will include assisting the Manager, Executive Assistant as well as the EVP of Original Programming and Development. Interns will be asked to participate in internal development meetings. Duties include script coverage, answering phones, administrative duties, and conducting research as directed. Unpaid internship. Office on Paramount Studio lot. Send resume and cover letter to EPIX.developmentintern@gmail.com.

Sid Ganis’s production company at Sony, Out of The Blue…Entertainment, is looking for interns interested in television and feature film development and production for the Spring. Duties include writing coverage and standard office work. Must be enrolled in a college or university and available at least two days per week. Credit only. Please fax resume and cover letter to (310) 244-1539 or e-mail intern@outoftheblueent.com

Muse Productions seeks committed, extremely organized, computer-savvy applicants with excellent communication skills for our internship. Duties include office work relating to all aspects of feature film development. Applicants must have a car to do light runs (we reimburse for gas). Internship is unpaid but may lead to paying work. Please send cover letter and resume to intern@musefilm.com.

Boutique management company seeking intern. Come learn artist management while with and helping the careers of writers, directors, animators, actors, and comedians. Previous experience in management is great, but not a requirement. Must be dynamic individual who is computer literate, very organized, a great communicator and loves dealing with people. Must be out going and certainly not shy or reserved, just the nature of this career. Please contact Advance Talent Management at atmasst1@advancetalentmanagement.com if you feel you are a good fit (please email only).

Our development intern program provides entry level training and exposure to the film business that allows the intern to absorb and learn as much as possible from the producers of such films as Now (currently in production), The Last Exorcism, Children of Men, Dawn of the Dead, Bring it On, Family Man and Spy Game. You will work alongside our development writing script coverage, analyzing and discussing scripts, compiling script submissions and other clerical duties associated with the daily operations of our Production company. Film/Communications majors are a plus. Unpaid. Please send resume and cover letter to strikeinternship@gmail.com.

Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid internship in the Licensing Department for Spring 2011. Interest in the Entertainment Industry is a definite must. Interns are required to be proficient in Microsoft Office and also must be knowledgeable in Apple Keynote and Powerpoint. Interns will help monitor and coordinate schedules and arrange travel and presentations for two Senior Vice Presidents in the Licensing department. As a result of the internship, the individual will learn about promotions and retail through the Licensing division and gain exposure to skills in the business dealings of each. Internship runs from early January to May/June and are 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: marvelinternship@gmail.com Attn: Licensing Internship Coordinator.

Marvel Studios is offering a part-time unpaid internship in the Technical Operations Department for Spring 2011. The position is ideal for students interested in the entertainment industry who have not yet chosen a specific career path, as their duties within Technical Operations will expose them to several departments within Marvel. Responsibilities include assisting the front desk with phones as needed, sorting/delivering mail, assisting the office manager with timely projects, and assisting additional departments with any possible assignments. Internship runs from early January to May/June and are 20 hours/week. Interns must receive course credit. Please email resume and cover letter to: marvelstudiosinternship@gmail.com Attn: Internship Coordinator.

The Institute, a commercial and feature-film production company, seeks interns for the spring semester. Students must be able to receive course credit as the internship is unpaid, but does include lunch and mileage. You will be involved in development, coverage, project research, answering phones, basic office management and some on-set experience. Great for aspiring directors. Applicants should be energetic, fun, and proactive. Please send resumes to resumes@theinstitute.tv.

Practical Pictures is looking for spring interns (unpaid, starting Jan 3rd). This is a very unique internship opportunity. Hands-on interfacing with the producer bosses in a small company means you’ll need some experience (phones, computers) but is also a strong draw to this position – your opinion will be welcome. If you’re able to work 2 full days, please email resumes to practicalintern@yahoo.com

An A-list, Santa Monica-based production company with a major studio deal is looking for eager, enthusiastic interns to start in January 2011. Interns’ work will focus mostly in development, assisting with script coverage, searching for new material and general office duties. There will be some opportunity to cover desks and answer phones. Applicants must be quick learners and have strong writing skills. An ideal place to prepare for an agency, studio or production job. We offer college credit. Please send resumes to topprodintern@gmail.com.

Worldwide film production, finance and sales company based in West Hollywood seeks interns interested in learning about global theatrical marketplace. Focus is on presales, financing, and festivals. Business school students encouraged to apply. Should be Mac capable and have excellent office skills including Microsoft Office. Must be receiving credit. Send resume to internships@essential-ent.com

Vertigo Entertainment (Quarantine, The Strangers, The Departed) is seeking a few enthusiastic interns to begin immediately. We are a very busy production company with numerous projects in various stages of development and production. This is an extremely creative environment where interns can be as involved in the development process as they want to be. Very important to be a self-starter and must commit to at least two days a week. Please email resume and brief cover letter to vertigointerns@gmail.com. Include ”Internship” in the subject line.

The Gersh Agency seeks dedicated interns for year-round internships for our Talent, Motion Picture Literary, Television and Comedy departments. Responsibilities include reading/covering scripts for consideration, rolling calls, actor submissions, and general office duties. Furthermore, our internship provides the opportunity to shadow Assistants and Agents in their day-to-day activities. Interns are required to work with us 1-2 days a week and supply evidence of school. To apply, please email your resume and a short paragraph detailing your interest in our Internship Program to: hr@gershla.com.

Talent Agency has immediate opening for a paid intern. Candidate will be punctual, pleasant personality, excellent communication skills, multi-task, organized and follow instructions. Duties include, packaging submissions, receptionist work, going on runs, and various clerical duties. Strong computer skills, both PC and Mac. Car a must with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Mileage is reimbursed. Bachelor’s degree required. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Email cover letter with resume to hr@paulkohner.com.

Boutique talent agency in Hollywood seeks intelligent, creative and computer-savvy intern with a great attitude and an interest in learning the industry. You will be involved in submissions, coverage, answering phones, making copies, as well as other general administrative duties. Two full days (10am-5pm) a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but school credit available. Please submit cover letter, resume and availability to globalasst007@gmail.com

Scenario, a new literary management and production company, run by former MP/TV lit agents (ICM, APA, & Innovative) and studio/production company development execs, offers interns a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and earn great references by working with our writers, directors, and creative producers in the story development process doing story analysis, research, and notes. For more details, email internships@scenario-la.com.

Pretty Pictures, Gail Mutrux’ production company (Quiz Show, Donnie Brasco, Kinsey, Nurse Betty), is seeking development/production interns. Duties include reading available properties (scripts, books, articles), writing coverage, researching projects and participating in development meetings as well as providing office support to the VP/Development. An outstanding opportunity to learn about the machinations of film development. Unpaid internship, on the Universal Lot. Please email resume and cover letter to Tore.Schmidt@univfilms.com

Echo Lake Entertainment (The Joneses, Away from Her, Water, Tsotsi), an independent production company and film financier with a management division, is seeking interns to work in their Beverly Hills office. Interns should be prepared to commit 2/3 days per week for 3 months for this unpaid internship. Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to ilda@echolakeproductions.com

Spring semester interns needed for Arad Productions, Inc. (Spider-Man 2012, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Venom, Lost Planet, Maximum Ride, Ghost in the Shell, etc…). General administrative duties include phones, filing, reading scripts and writing coverage. The ideal candidate is resourceful, extremely detail oriented and great at multitasking and prioritizing. This is an unpaid internship. Students must receive credit in order to be eligible to apply for the position. Please send a resume and cover letter to: aradintern@gmail.com

Pauly Shore’s Landing Patch Productions seeks an unpaid intern to assist with development and current production of multiple film and television projects. Interns work hands-on with our Director of Development who will instruct in standard industry practices. Responsibilities range from answering phones/errands to project outlines, pitches, research, etc. Applicants must own laptop computer, have own car and commit to work 2 days/week for a 3-4 month commitment. Email resumes with cover letter to Dan@LandingPatchProds.com

Beverly Hills literary TV/film management company looking for an advanced intern. Must be strong on the phones, a quick learner, have thick skin, be very organized, and have a great sense of humor. Internship is demanding, but very rewarding. Position to start almost immediately. Please send cover letters and resumes to asst@shereeguitarent.com with title `Internship.”

Development Interns needed at Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures (credits include the AMC series The Walking Dead, Punisher War Zone, Incredible Hulk, Armageddon, Terminator 1 & 2, Aliens, among many others). Duties include script reading/analysis, coverage and research on active projects, as well as general administrative tasks such as phones, filing and limited messenger runs. College credit preferred but not required. Applicants must be available for at least two full days a week. Send resumes to vmp@valhallapix.com.

Sierra Pictures, a foreign sales, independent finance and production company is looking for hard working interns to start immediately in our Beverly Hills office. Responsibilities include film festival prep, answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and general office needs. We are looking for someone to commit to 3 or more days/week in our Beverly Hills office. We offer school credit to students enrolled in a recognized academic institution. Please email resumes to sierrapicturesinterns@gmail.com.

TheWrap.com, an online entertainment news website, is seeking qualified interns to begin immediately. This is an incredible learning opportunity, for someone who has a passion for the entertainment business. Must have a positive attitude, be a dedicated worker and reliable. Journalism majors a plus. This is an unpaid internship. Hours are flexible. Email resume & cover letter to thewrapinterns@gmail.com

Radiant Productions, director Wolfgang Petersen’s company, is actively seeking development interns to start in January 2011. We are looking for smart, hardworking, dependable people who are eager to learn. Interns will read scripts, books, and graphic novels; write coverage and story notes; complete research projects; and handle general office duties. They may also have the opportunity to join internal, pitch, or general meetings, at the supervisor’s discretion. College credit and at least 2 full days/week are a must. Please fax cover letter and resume to (310) 656-1408, or email them to radiantproductions@hotmail.com.

Red Hour Films (Zoolander, Tropic Thunder) is looking for qualified and eager interns. Duties will include reading scripts, answering phones, running errands and providing overall support to executives and assistants. Candidates should have experience with script coverage, have knowledge of the comedy/film world, and be willing to learn. Unpaid but college credit is available. Please email resume, cover letter and sample script coverage to Internships@redhourfilms.com.

FilmNation Entertainment is a development and production company based out of Beverly Hills. Interns have the opportunity to give their thoughts on projects and actually have their voices heard by development executives. A collaborative attitude and fast-paced environment ensure the opportunity for interaction with executives daily. Internship is unpaid. Applicants should be detail oriented, proactive, hardworking, and excited by the film industry. Effective communication skills written or otherwise are a must. Course credit available but not required. Please email resumes and cover letters to laoffice@wearefilmnation.com.

Production/Management Company in Beverly Hills seeks office interns for the fall/winter season to start immediately. Duties will range from general office tasks to providing creative input as well as performing research. Requirements: school credit, some office/phone experience, reliable vehicle, valid license/insurance, MAC/PC proficient, available two days week M-F, 9am-7pm. Unpaid; mileage reimbursed. Please do not apply unless you meet listed requirements. Please send resumes and cover letters as attachments with name to officeinterns@gmail.com.

Boutique talent agency in Santa Monica seeks intelligent, creative and computer-savvy intern with a great attitude and an interest in learning the industry. You will be involved in submissions, coverage, answering phones, making copies, as well as other general administrative duties. Two full days (10am-5pm) a week minimum. Internship is unpaid, but school credit available. Please submit cover letter, resume and availability to glickasst@glickagency.com.

Los Angeles Film Festival is seeking a nonpaid intern. Must be available 2 days per week minimum. Must be comfortable with Mac computers. We are looking for detail oriented candidates. Intern will participate in every aspect of the Festival from answering phones and updating databases to researching emerging filmmakers. Send resume and brief cover letter with possible start date (between now and January) to lafilmfest@filmindependent.org, subject: Internship.

Offering a winter internship (may extend into 2011) for Film Producer working in Studio City. He has worked on many feature films, including the most recent, Conviction with Hilary Swank. Duties include: Phones, Handling, Filing, Script Coverage, Min errands and other administrative duties. Great opportunity to learn under a Film Producer with over 20 years in the industry. Send resume to liz@pantheonentertainment.com.

Angry Films (Natural Born Killers, Apt Pupil, From Hell, Transformers 1, 2, and 3 Shoot ‘Em Up and While She Was Out, Real Steel) is looking for a few highly motivated interns to assist as we move into a very active period. Job responsibilities would include, but not limited to, organization of multiple hard disks of image files, filing, rolling calls, script reading and synopsis, copying and whatever else we can throw at you. Applicants need to be computer literate, well spoken, own a car, into the zeitgeist and have the ability to multitask and be organized. Internship is unpaid. Please send cover letter and resume in body of email to angryfilmscal@gmail.com.

Traction Media, an independent production and film sales company whose credits include the Oscar nominated “Half Nelson, Hard Candy, & the recent Foreign Language Oscar winner,”The Secret in Their Eyes”, is offering an unpaid, but creditable internship for the Winter/Spring Semester. Will be trained to perform typical office duties, write coverage, screen films, & help track projects- Multiple day commitment preferred. Enrolled students only. Contact: tractionintern@gmail.com

Internship focusing on producing, editing and post production. Open to students who are able to receive school credit. Resumes to production.intern@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

ASSISTANT LEVEL

Development assistant needed for President of Film & TV Production Company Cowan Entertainment (“Very Bad Things”, “Dr. T”). You will be involved in development, managing interns, research, scheduling, rolling calls and general office management. This is not an entry level position. Applicants should be energetic, fun and proactive. Please email cover letter & resume to: jobs@cowanent.com

Quickly growing LA-based post production facility has an immediate opening for a highly organized, detail-oriented executive assistant to the CEO. This individual will be responsible for scheduling appointments and conference calls, screening phone calls and emails, data gathering, acting as a runner, and offering support to other colleagues if needed. Ideal candidate is a resourceful, articulate, energetic, curious, and professional multi-tasker who thrives under pressure, demonstrates the ability to anticipate needs and execute, and can provide excellent support to and on behalf of the CEO. There will be some extended hours and weekend work. While a knowledge of post production is helpful, it’s not necessary. Hourly position, with opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to liassist@gmail.com.

Producing partner at A-list production company seeks an energetic assistant with sense of humor. Administrative duties include rolling calls, scheduling, filing, logging, script coverage and general office management duties. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills who can to start immediately. Candidates should have 2 years experience working at a production company. Send resumes to: assistantjob001@yahoo.com

Boutique talent agency seeking assistant. Must have over a year’s worth or more of agency experience or will not be considered. Must be computer literate. They must be good at problem solving, be always one step ahead, hard working, personable, fast and quick on their feet and take initiative. Long hours, but must love what you do. Salary: $500.00 a week. Interviewing starts immediately. talentagencyapp@hotmail.com

Assistant/development assistant for one of the largest independent CGI animation studios in the country. Duties at this entrepreneurial company range from typical assistant duties to tracking, development, packaging, and pitching. Company makes CGI movies, TV and Location Based Entertainment. Must have 1-2 years experience in animation. Do not apply if you do not meet this requirement. Must love dogs! Please send resumes to devasst8010@gmail.com.

Looking for a second assistant to an executive producer to start immediately. Position based in Malibu, but will necessitate daily driving to studio. Some early production hours required. Heavy phones, filing, scheduling, admin, etc. Must have spotless driving record. Proximity to Malibu a plus. Must have experience in production, or working busy desk/agency. Send cover letter, resume, and references to 2ndAsst2010@gmail.com

Lewis & Beal Talent Agency is seeking an executive assistant. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film and Television. Ideal candidates should have an excellent educational background. Must have some experience working at a talent agency or management company. Applicant should be motivated, thick-skinned, determined, extremely detail oriented, and organized. Microsoft Office proficiency is required. References required. Fax resume to (818) 380-3029, or email, info@lbtalent.com.

A-list Actor/Filmmaker with first-look deal at a Burbank studio, seeks highly organized and professional assistant. Duties include overall production assisting, script coverage/notes for both television and features, rolling calls, coordinating schedules and some personal errands; Work with team at studio-based office. Proficient in Mac, Entourage, Excel and Powerpoint. Bachelor degree and entertainment experience required; starting pay $500/week; Opportunity for growth. Email resume and cover letter to careeratfwp@gmail.com.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

Burnett Entertainment seeks Marketing and PR Intern. Candidate will learn production of promotional materials, implementing brand identity, and marketing outreach. Professional telephone personality and research skills required. Agency, marketing, and business backgrounds are pluses. Must be organized and possess excellent initiative and follow through. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain experience, build contacts, and potentially advance within the organization. Part-time, non-paid internship. Resume and cover letter to intern36@gmail.com

Entertainment branding company seeks highly motivated intern with passion for film. We oversee partnerships from script development to premieres, promotional ties-ins and advertising. Candidate must have exceptional strategic planning, presentation, verbal, written and phone skills. Duties include office management and some personal assistant work. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and an excellent multi-tasker. Mastery of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook essential. Stipend only. assistant@mogul-inc.com

42West seeking assistant to very busy talent publicity desk. Candidates must be extremely detailed, organized, possess a high level of initiative, and have the ability to multi-task and be resourceful. Candidates with at least 1 year experience in entertainment will be considered. Daily duties include: phones, calendar, press clippings, press kits, and requests. Must be willing to work late nights and weekends. Email resume and cover letter to Leanne.McClaflin@42west.net

Unveil Games a social gaming/media company is looking for marketing interns for Fall/Winter semester (Credit and/or $17/day stipend provided). We’re seeking applicants with fluency in Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets. You must have excellent communication skills, solid marketing expertise, and team-orientation. If you’re looking for the opportunity to hit the ground running, work hard and learn about social gaming and media branding/marketing, send your resume/cover letter to: nick.brondo@unveilgames.com.

Konnect PR, a Los Angeles boutique public relations firm, is seeking a full time Account Coordinator to assist with several accounts. Duties include: writing press releases, creating media lists, pitching, etc. Ideal candidate can work independently and has some media contacts. Requirements: B.A. in PR or related field, 1-2 years of experience, and knowledge of tools such as Cision, Microsoft Office, etc. Please send a cover letter/ resume to info@konnect-pr.com

Strategic communications and public relations agency serving organizations and individuals in the entertainment, digital media and lifestyle industries seeks PR Coordinator. Temp to perm opportunity. Mid-city location. Experience in entertainment, digital media and crisis PR a plus. One to two years experience assisting VP or Director level or as a coordinator. Media contacts a plus. Interested candidates please email Diane at dpirritino@24seveninc.com

Seeking organized, energetic individual for short-term (2/13/11–2/28/11) position of Press Guide. Press guides support publicity activities while enforcing rules and regulations. Responsibilities: escorting press crews, providing approved information, general office duties and assisting with press load in/out. Candidates must be detail oriented multi-tasking team players. Resumes: commdesk@oscars.org.

2nd Assistant for Entertainment Consulting Firm: Looking for support in an extremely fast paced office. Busy phones, updating detailed contacts and multi-tasking necessary. Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Internet. Excellent communication skills a must. Must have reliable transportation. No less than two years assistance experience please. $35k w/ health benefits after 3 months. temp@emventures.com or Fax at 310 247 5501.

Los Angeles based PR firm is looking for eager and hard-working interns to come in and help out at least two days a week. Clients include those in the fashion and entertainment fields. Tasks include answering phones, filing, research, occasional work-related errands, etc. Occasional attendance at events required as well. Internship is for school credit only. Please email resumes to matt@periodmedia.com.

Marketing and distribution company based in Beverly Hills seeks a part-time intern to assist company’s management in all aspects of bringing its existing beauty and vitamin supplements lines to market. Intern must be detail-oriented, and a multi-tasker with superb communications and computer skills. Interns with manufacturing, distribution, and accounting backgrounds are welcome, including undergraduate or graduate marketing majors and/or MBA candidates. This is a non-paying internship for which course credit, depending on the applicable educational institution, will be provided. Please send cover letter and resumes to bhmarketingintern@yahoo.com

MUSIC INDUSTRY (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Video technology intern. Award winning Production Company specializing in the production and distribution of original comedies for global distribution on mobile phones and the web seeks Intern familiar with Final Cut, Apple Compressor and/or DVD Studio Pro. Photoshop, data entry, ProTools experience a plus! We offer flexible hours in a fun, casual work environment, and the opportunity to network with the biggest-name entertainment execs in the business. Successful candidate will be brought aboard as a paid employee after completion of internship. Please reply to: flminternship@aol.com

CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS)

NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions)

New York public relations office for Turner Entertainment Networks (TNT, TBS, TCM & truTV) seeks a spring semester intern to support NY Public Relations office with various tasks including but not limited to: administrative support, creation and maintenance of press lists, events, and brainstorming. Ideal candidate should be organized, have the ability to work autonomously, interest/experience in entertainment PR, mature demeanor, excellent verbal and written skills. Intern will be paid. Please email barrie.gruner@turner.com.

GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER

Boutique Talent Management Company in Century City is seeking an experienced part-time bookkeeper. Ideal candidate should be proficient with QuickBooks and have experience in the entertainment industry. Duties will include bookkeeping and collections. Looking to hire immediately. Please send resumes to talentmgmtbookkeeper@gmail.com.

INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television)

Offering a winter internship (may extend into 2011) for Film Producer working in Studio City. He has worked on many feature films, including the most recent, Conviction with Hilary Swank. Duties include: Phones, Handling, & Filing, Script Coverage, Min errands and other administrative duties. Great opportunity to learn under a Film Producer with over 20 years in the industry. Send resume to liz@pantheonentertainment.com.

Internship focusing on producing, editing and post production. Open to students who are able to receive school credit. Resumes to production.intern@yahoo.com

Seeking intern (unpaid) for Beverly Hills production/law office. We are looking for a high energy, computer-savvy intern to help out with production and legal work, e.g., scheduling, making calls, reviewing reels and incoming submissions, general organization, word processing. Knowledge of Word required; Excel, PowerPoint skills a plus.  Two days a week minimum; college credit is a requirement. Respond with cover letter and resume to: rk.asst@yahoo.com.

Looking for an intern for 15 hours a week to help a television writer market her new diet book and website. Must be savvy with social media marketing and viral forms of publicity. We will be able to sign off on school credit necessities, but being a student is not a requirement. Must be dedicated and interested in the topic and must be able to design creative online ways to help push this new material. Please send resume and introductory paragraph to Star at kvasst@yahoo.com.

Boutique literary management company in Beverly Hills seeks intelligent, creative intern with a great attitude and a sense of humor. Must be available Tuesdays & Thursdays, but opportunities to come in more often.  In addition to light general office duties (answering phones, filing, faxing), interns are expected to read and evaluate scripts and write coverage. 3-month commitment required. Internship is unpaid, but school credit available. Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@radmincompany.com with “Office Internship” in subject line.

Seeking a reliable and creative intern interested in learning about the film/entertainment industry. Duties include covering scripts, office support and reception, as well as assisting different departments as needed allowing you a versatile look at how films are produced. This is an unpaid internship but school credit is available, position starts immediately. Please email a brief cover letter with your resume attached to mark@boldfilms.com.

Leading production company seeks intern working directly with the President of Production of the company. Candidate must have a strong desire to work in the entertainment industry and be willing to take direction and excel in a fast paced environment. Duties will include answering phones, scheduling, coverage and some personal errands. Candidate must receive school credit. Email cover letter and resume to jgeller@pangeamediagroup.com.

A busy Film/TV Producer with a Start-Up Production company seeks smart, hardworking, and motivated interns interested in the business side of the entertainment industry. Hours and time commitment are flexible. Duties include script coverage, creating various excel sheets, errands, entering information in databases, and other administrative tasks. Tech skills are a plus! Since this is a start-up, there is possible employment for the right candidate. This is unpaid. Please submit resumes and cover letters via email to: hdpintern10@gmail.com

Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on intern for a high profile director’s next film. Our ideal candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in production and is extremely bright and motivated to learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. This is an unpaid internship. Candidate must be enrolled in school and available to start immediately. Please send cover letter and resume to resume@partizan.us – subject line Film Internship.

Occupant Films (All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, The Wackness) is looking for interns. Duties include clerical tasks, but the bulk of the internship consists of immersion into both development and production, including script coverage and research. Occupant is a small company and has numerous film, television, and web projects in active development. This position is unpaid. College credit is available. Send resumes to occupantinternship@gmail.com.

Reality TV Production Company with shows on various cable networks seeks enthusiastic and very motivated interns. Must be highly organized and computer savvy — knowledge of Final Cut and Avid a plus. Regular intern/assistant duties apply with great opportunity for more responsibility and creative involvement. Unpaid, but school credit available. We are a small company and our interns get a real hands-on experience and an extraordinary education. Please send cover letters and resumes to RealityTVIntern310@gmail.com

Current Entertainment is seeking part time intern to support busy producer/manager and associate. Duties include but not limited to coordinating schedule of producer and clients, coordinate travel, handle all incoming and outgoing submissions. General office knowledge and experience rolling phone calls are a plus. Mac/Windows proficiency a must. Looking to start asap. Please email resumes to: prodasst1@gmail.com

A-list Management Company in Beverly Hills seeks interns for the talent department starting in January. The internship is a great opportunity for anyone looking to become involved in talent representation. You will be involved in submissions, coverage, answering phones, making copies, as well as other general administrative duties. Please send resumes to talentmgmt1@gmail.com

Matthew McConaughey’s j.k. livin productions is a film/TV company that has a record label, brand/clothing line and a non-profit foundation. Looking for a motivated people person who wants to gain experience in a creative environment. Read incoming scripts, answer phones, assist the executives, and general office duties. Become an integral part of the company as we ramp up production. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc. Unpaid, mileage/college credit available. Send resumes and cover letter to jklintern@gmail.com.

Major motion picture studio is looking for interns who can begin in November. This is a very hands-on internship with minimal errand running, just maximum exposure to the development process from one of the leading studios in the business.

An upbeat attitude, a love of movies, and college credit are required. Interns must love to read and want to learn more about storytelling and what constitutes a strong film script. Sharp writing skills, excellent communication, and an attention for detail are a must. Contact: hlengsfield@lionsgate.com