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Hollywood director and screenwriter, Betty Kaplan at the XI World Summit of the Telenovela and Fiction Series Industry in Puerto Rico

Betty Kaplan is an American film director born in New York City and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She directed the film Dona Barbara, Almost a Woman and Of Love and Shadows. Kaplan currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Often writes and produces its own projects.

Her previous work includes the script and the direction of Bolivar (1983), a miniseries for television funded by Venezolana de Television state channel, in co-production with America Television Canal 4 Peru. Dramatizing the historical exploits of Simon Bolivar in his struggle to liberate South America from the Spanish Empire. Also directed Caminos que Andan a dramatic documentary series (14) on the lives of Latin American writers, shot in France, Spain, Venezuela, Peru, England and Nicaragua for the Television Nacional de Venezuela. In Of Love and Shadows an adaptation of the novella De Amor y de Sombra of Chilean writer Isabel Allende. Kaplan gave Spanish actor Antonio Banderas his first starring role in an English language film, and is given credit for introducing Banderas in the world of Hollywood. Currently working in the project El Numero Uno, a film dedicated to the fascinating history and the tragic death of the number one character of Venezuelan television; Renny Ottolina. Renny was local television presenter who acquired quite a reputation due to its scathing critique of national policy. Leaves TV and is dedicated to politics to be nominated as president, but soon after it dies under mysterious circumstances in a plane trip, since then, has initiated a series of theories about an alleged murder.

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Elvis Crespo at the XI World Summit of the Telenovela and Fiction Series Industry in Puerto Rico

Two Grammy awards. Suavemente, his emblematic theme, has been heard from the districts of Egypt, to concerts in Australia and was indeed the only Spanish song chosen for the playlist that the astronauts of the Discovery shuttle listened during their mission in 2006.

The Spanish football team celebrated the title of world champions 2010 singing one of his songs and even President Barack Obama let his rhythm infect the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Gala Annual Awards (HCCAA) in Washington DC These are just some of the highlights of Elvis Crespo, tropical artist who has broken all the rules of music with a dizzying career. Now with his song La Novia mas Bella for the telenovela Corazon en Condominium, and nourishes with its lyrics and melodies the scenes of TV Azteca’s Mexican telenovela, in which the artist also has an intervention as an actor. His topic is part of the soundtrack of the telenovela that premiered last month on Mexican television surpassing audience records. Is preparing for filming the video with Pitbull, but first, will be participating as a speaker at the summit of Puerto Rico, his native country. To register for the summit visit lemartvmas@gmail.com www.tvmasnovela.tv or write copy to michaeltvmasmagazine@msn.com Phone: 305-877-1848 and 786-355-0666

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APPROACHING THE XI WORLD SUMMIT OF THE TELENOVELA AND FICTION SERIES INDUSTRY

Confirmed stars, entrepreneurs and industry personalities.

"Over ten years we have brought together 360 leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, executives and artists of the global industry who have participated as speakers. More than 3000 attendees, all linked to the audiovisual sector from more than 30 countries and have developed more than 40 projects from this summit and that have circulated and continue to circulate in more than 100 territories dubbed in different languages ​​and we have placed the fiction in newspapers and major media of the world" expressed Amanda Ospina, TVMASmagazine director and organizer of this event that has become a unique gathering point.   Elvis Crespo, innovative singer-songwriter who has entertained a large audience throughout his distinguished career in markets that never imagined that with suavemente was going to achieve so much success. Now with his song La Novia mas Bella for the telenovela Corazon en Condominio nourishes with his lyrics scenes of the Mexican telenovela in which the artist also has an intervention as an actor.  His topic is part of the soundtrack of the telenovela that premiered last month on Mexican television achieving to surmount audience records. Now preparing for the filming of the video with Pitbull, but first will be participating as a speaker at the summit of Puerto Rico, his native country.     “Surviving the crisis in local television.” Is the conference that will offer the artist Sonia Valentin. Director, producer and host of the program Entre Nosotras of the leader channel of Puerto Rico, WAPA TV. Actress and director of film and television. Founder – along with actress Alba Nydia Daz – of the producer Coopelar, producer of films like Y si Cristobal Despierta and Plaza Vacante.         Alberto Santini Lara is general director of Azteca 13 and Azteca Music, and executive vice president of programming, marketing and production of Azteca America.  Recognized and appreciated for his creativity and passion for television, for eight years was a key person in Univision in several senior positions, including director of programming. As part of his responsibilities for Azteca 13, monitors networks productions, including a production of more than 1,300 hours of telenovelas per year. TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish language television content in the world. He will share his experience in this event especially, in regard to Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America and the United States as well as his strategies as a programmer.     Carlos Santos. "Casting and Directors: Success or failure?" Is the presentation by Mexican actor and artistic director. He has been part of Televisa, Telemundo and Univision. In Venevision Productions of the powerful Cisneros Group is artistic director participating in Sacrificio de Mujer, Eva Luna, Corazon Apasionado, El Talisman, Rosario, and now is preparing for the upcoming release for Univision. Led the webnovela’s direction of No me Hallo for Univision in Los Angeles. He was an actor, acting coach and director in major productions of Telemundo: Mas sabe el diablo, El rostro de Analia, Pecados Ajenos, and Dame Chocolate. In Televisa was part of productions, such as Heridas de Amor, Corazones al Limite, Amor Real, Salome, Mujeres Casos de la Vida Real among others. He has made ​​short films and movies.      On behalf of EGEDA, Raul Vazquez, general manager for Latin America at this organization that defends the interests and collectively manages some of the intellectual property rights of producers. He will speak to the public on collective management of audiovisual rights of communication. His career includes leadership positions in companies such as CBS Inc., Sony Music International, IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) and areas of consulting, auditing, publishing, music and film.     Carli Dávila was born in Puerto Rico and spent his early years delivering newspapers and selling mangoes from his backyard.  After graduating from Cornell University he moved to New York City to work with financial databases and investment banking while focusing his creative energy in writing satire for a nascent blogosphere.   His life has been altered after spending 1 year backpacking, 40 days on a motorcycle, a month on a bicycle and 2 days learning how to whistle.  As a creative strategist, Carli has worked in public relations and spearheaded the launch of Wapa.tv, Puerto Rico’s main TV station video site, and Bumbia.com, a digital video network focused on hispanic audiences and currently offering original and third-party programming in more than 20 content channels.  He keeps his sanity by doing standup and improv comedy.     The challenge of the video games is confronted by the prestigious University of Puerto Rico, Atlantic University College, an academic institution that has become the main research center of Central America and the Caribbean and one of the most important in Latin America, both for the number research programs, and the excellence achieved in this field. At this summit, three of its leading experts in digital animation and Video Games make their contributions. Rodrigo Barasorda, program coordinator of digital animation and video games. Fernando Montilla, professional animator and director of the laboratory of digital motion capture and Valmin Miranda in video game programming.     Carlos Melendez, the Mexican acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer, created his company Mr. Blue creative labs and has made thirteen short films that include: Estrella de Plata, Chalino Rivera and Bestia, presented at several major festivals, including the Cannes Film. He has directed commercials and television programs and series (Paracinema, El Cine de lo Anormal and the first horror social series in Mexico, Herida Abierta. This year completed his second feature film, After school, his directorial debut in the United States.   With all this creativity and experience, the creative will speak on genres and themes as anchors to attract audiences.

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Some of the conference speakers talk about the XI Summit of the Telenovela and Fiction Series Industry

A myriad of experts from different areas of the world will shape the panel of the next edition of this event, to be held next November in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Rapporteurs from the the stature of Arabic producer and distributor Saqr Al Hamoud; Indian entrepreneur Viyaj Pal Soni; Italian writer, director and producer Valerio Boserman; Dutch CEO, Patty Geneste of Absolutely Independent and FRAPA representative; formats expert Michel Rodrigue; Colombian writer and director Felipe Tello; influential producer and composer Joe Granda and Argentine creator Ramiro San Honorio are some of the speakers that are part of the panel of the Eleventh Summit of the Telenovela and Fiction Series Industry. Saqr Al Hamoud Representing the Middle Eastern countries, Saqr Al Hamoud, owner of Media Marketing and Production Est., will provide a presentation on the future of Latino productions on that side of the world. The expert believes that “the proficiency of Turkish telenovelas in the Middle East is declining, whereby the path is open and offers great potential for Latin American telenovelas, if they know how to adapt and know the politics of these markets.” Media Marketing distributes contents to all Arab TV channels in the Middle East and North Africa. Vijay Pal Soni Meanwhile, Vijay Pal Soni, CEO of the leading TV serial distribution company VPS Communication Ltd, based in Britain with branches in Mumbai, India, and Mauritius, specializes in the acquisition of rights to formats. The India-born entrepreneur based in London, also owns dubbing studios in Hindi and French, ensures: “I love to participate in this year’s event in Puerto Rico and promote the industry in India, with more than 300 television channels and millions in audience. An opportunity to promote strategic alliances.” Valerio Boserman From Europe, Valerio Boserman, award-winning producer established in Spain, winning and nominated in the International Festivals of Viña del Mar and Valladolid, respectively, with “Seminici” (2008 ), will discuss the Web series genre, sharing the experience of “Sombras” a horror series, and a movie for the Internet that is about to see the light. Patty Geneste Likewise, Patty Geneste will attend in representation of the Asociacion de Reconocimientos y Proteccion de Formatos (FRAPA, for its acronym in English) of the Netherlands and her theme is about the rights and the commercial advantages of formats. What is the current reality of the formats market? Michel Rodrigue To follow up this issue, Michel Rodrigue, with over 35 years experience in the format business and who has played a key role in promoting this industry worldwide, the CEO and partner of The Format People- based in Los Angeles, will offer a comprehensive presentation on the “formats bible.” Felipe Tello From the writers point of view, Felipe Tello, trained in Havana and New York and who now has his own firm, Casarodante Films, will talk about transmedia narratives. “Users are where there are good stories. That will always be the link between the viewer and the screen.” He values the Latin series, which have recently made major showcases, on which says: “The HBO series have higher values, giving them the strength to be unique proposals. This is the future. “Tello is co-creator of the Transmedia ON project, “Abre tus Ojos”, winner of the Innovation Award in the Netherlands this year. Joe Granda The invaluable contribution of Joe Granda will build on his expertise in marketing techniques, which has turned him in one of the key pieces in the U.S. entertainment industry, working with stars like Thalia, Juanes, Ricky Martin, Paulina Rubio and Luis Fonsi. As CEO of Granda Entertainment, Granda specializes in promoting artists, musicians, and music videos for clients such as Sony -BMG, Universal Music Latino, EMI-Televisa, WEA Latina, Estefan Enterprises and Univision Music, to name a few. Ramiro San Honorio From Argentina, Ramiro San Honorio, creator will take advantage to present  the animated series of his authoring “Flip” as a content case study and its subject is geared to the digital age, technology applied to the story. “New rhythms, all laws affecting the classic tale. It is not enough with just a good idea and development well written, it must be deepened in the promotion, plots with impact elements, tridimensionality in the characteristics of the personages, more creative twists and less clichés, but above all going towards searching of an interaction with the viewers” and says that now the stories have to be part of an engaging show. “Old structures must be broken, update them as is done with software.”       These issues, among a wide variety of interesting cutting-edge topics, pose the foundation for helpful stature discussions, from the hand of renowned international experts, during the XI World Summit of the Telenovela and Fiction Series Industry. This meeting, which has become a global reference, represents another unique opportunity without waste for the professionals involved in this business.

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