Guild of Italian American Actors
The Guild of Italian American Actors (GIAA) was founded in 1937 as the Italian Actors Union (IAU) to protect the rights of Italian American actors.[1][2][3][4][5] The guild has jurisdiction over Italian language professional theater, and works to preserve and promote awareness of Italian culture and heritage. GIAA also provides a casting resource to directors and producers seeking Italian American actors.
GIAA Festival of Short Films and Videos
GIAA Festival of Short Films and Videos is an annual film festival and award ceremony celebrating successful short films and videos, as well as scripts.[6] Winners receive awards including the 'GIAA: Italian American Heritage Award', and awards for the best actor, actress, documentary, and animation. An Audience Favorite award was added in 2008.
Controversy
GIAA was barred from marching up Fifth Avenue in 2002 because it refused to turn over to Columbus Day Parade organizers a list of members who appeared on The Sopranos.[7]
Officers
President- Carlo Fiorletta, 1st Vice President- Carson Grant, 2nd Vice President- Debbie Klaar, Secretary/Treasurer- Mara Lesemann, Councilor- Elaine LeGaro, Councilor- Ron Piretti, Councilor- Lou Nargi, Alternate Councilor- Lauren Cozza, Alternate Councilor- Simcha Borenstein
See also
References
- ^ "GIAA: Guild of Italian American Actors". Giaa.us. http://www.giaa.us. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ The Lexicon of Labor: More Than 500 Key Terms, Biographical Sketches, and Historical Insights Concerning Labor in America. http://books.google.com/books?id=XG7fGMYgb_oC&pg=PA221&dq=%22Guild+of+Italian+American+Actors%22&hl=en&ei=m6oDTdvAMISclgfVorywBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Guild%20of%20Italian%20American%20Actors%22&f=false. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ Music in German immigrant theater: New York City, 1840-1940. http://books.google.com/books?id=kfrvVDA9v60C&pg=PA509&dq=%22Guild+of+Italian+American+Actors%22&hl=en&ei=m6oDTdvAMISclgfVorywBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CD0Q6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=%22Guild%20of%20Italian%20American%20Actors%22&f=false. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ Music Business Handbook and Career Guide. http://books.google.com/books?id=ERAMyrFPr_wC&pg=PA169&dq=%22Guild+of+Italian+American+Actors%22&hl=en&ei=m6oDTdvAMISclgfVorywBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEIQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=%22Guild%20of%20Italian%20American%20Actors%22&f=false. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ Hollywood Connections: The Secret Resource Book of Contacts for Movie and Television Agents, Casting Directors and Job and Casting Hotlines. http://books.google.com/books?id=JmzWfmj6VmYC&pg=PA27&dq=%22Guild+of+Italian+American+Actors%22&hl=en&ei=Z6sDTdSaJsSclgfTxoXTDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=%22Guild%20of%20Italian%20American%20Actors%22&f=false. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ http://www.giaafilmfest.com
- ^ "ITALIAN ACTORS TOLD TO TAKE A HIKE Refuse to submit 'Sopranos' blacklist". New York Daily News. October 15, 2002. http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2002/10/15/2002-10-15_italian_actors_told_to_take_.html. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
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