2010 | April Newsletter
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear <<First Name>>, Woody Allen has said that 80% of success is showing up. LPI has shown up in quite a few places lately... The New York TimesOn Easter Sunday, the NY Times ran an article on LPI, which can be found by clicking here. It's exciting ink for us, and it gives readers a true sense of who we are, what we do, and where we are headed. Enjoy the article, and please share it with your friends!
CIMA AwardsLPI sponsored a table at the CIMA (Catholics in Media Associates) Awards in February at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and a great time was had by all! It was exciting and inspiring to see Sr. Rose Pacatte FSP, "The Hurt Locker," and "Glee" each be awarded for "uplifting the spirit and exemplifying what it means to be part of the human family." Go to the FADE OUT section below for photos from this event! 2010 Religious Education Congress in Anaheim At the Congress on March 19th - 21st, we distributed many of our "Jesuits On..." DVDs and met many LPI supporters. We also screened "Righting the Wrong," our documentary on restorative justice and juvenile life without parole at the Congress Film Showcase. Enjoy the April newsletter, and as always, we are grateful for your friendship and support of LPI!
PRODUCER'S NOTEBOOK
You Talkin' To Me?
 Need something to talk about? Then chat it up about the amazing success of the "Something to Talk About" indie documentary series that we partner on with Brainstorm Media!
The inaugural screening in February of "Hurricane Season" sold out (could it have been the yummy Hubig's pies we handed out to filmgoers?) And last month's screening of "Food Fight" drew a whopping crowd passionate about the organic food movement. Homegirl Cafe served tasty mini-tostadas alongside a basket of gorgeous produce from their own organic garden! Check out fun photos from these two screenings by clicking here.
Need even more gab material? Then join us on April 22nd (Earth Day!) for the next doc in the "Something to Talk About" series called "Revolution Green," a true story of biodiesel in America. Screenings are at the Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood at 7:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, click here!
INTERN MEET & GREET
Meet Jennifer Giron, who started interning with us at the beginning of the year. A California native - raised in The Valley - she is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton's Radio, TV, and Film School. We're thrilled to have her on board!
 LPI: What inspired you to want to be in "The Biz"?
JG: I got interested in film when I started making short little movies for class in high school. My sister encouraged me that I would be able to make a career out of it, so I pursued it.
LPI: You want to work in production in the Art Department. Explain that to us, and why that captures your interest.
JG: My goal is to be part of the Prop Department, which is responsible for everything the actor/actress touches. It's interesting in that every day is different than the day before. There are always things or situations that you have to figure out and make work in order to get the show to happen.
LPI: You get to LPI by bus, even though you own a car. Why go Metro?
JG: I live in Hollywood and I've learned that it's just easier to move about on public transportation. It also gives me the opportunity to read and meet different people. Ultimately, I love doing it because I am an eco-friendly person! By taking the bus to work and my internship I'm doing my part to eliminate gas emissions.
LPI: What's your fave film, and why?
JG: My favorite film is called "Water." It's by Indian director Deepa Mehta. Set in late 1930's India, when Ghandi's movement was building momentum, it's about widows in India who are exiled from society once their husbands pass away. The women are forced to live in a home together, surviving by begging for money and food, and at times turning to prostitution. This film makes me appreciate my life as a woman in this day and age and I hope that one day all human beings all over the world can enjoy equal rights.
LPI: Thanks, Jennifer! Finally, give us an interesting factoid about yourself.
JG: I was a varsity cheerleader who fell from a 3-person stunt without breaking a bone - I just walked away with a lot of bruises. There was confusion during the stunt and no one caught me...I feel very lucky I didn't have any severe injuries!
LPI has a year-round internship program, where our interns work unpaid in return for crucial industry experience and possible school credit. You can help our interns help us by sponsoring one of them. For details, contact Project Manager Kathleen Kelly at the LPI office at 310-815-8542 or via e-mail at
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FADE OUT...
Photos from the 2010 CIMA Awards Mass and Brunch
The LPI table
Eddie Siebert, S.J. with "Glee" Producers Ian Brennan
and Alexis Martin
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