Exclusive: Netflix and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers are reteaming for another cycle of their Latino Len: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, with submissions open as of today.
This year, Netflix and Nalip will once again support five filmmakers who identify as women of color, with selected participants receiving a $25,000 grant to produce a short film, along with support from executives at Nalip and Netflix throughout the development of their films and various networking opportunities through Nalip’s industry events.
The Latino Lens incubator, bolstering the work of women filmmakers of color, launched last year, with Eileen Álvarez, Caroline Guo, Eunice Levis and Angelita Mendoza being the artists selected for the inaugural cohort, whose works were screened at both the 2021 Latino Media Fest and the Nalip Diverse Women in Media Forum.
“We created this program to build equity and provide access to historically underrepresented communities...
This year, Netflix and Nalip will once again support five filmmakers who identify as women of color, with selected participants receiving a $25,000 grant to produce a short film, along with support from executives at Nalip and Netflix throughout the development of their films and various networking opportunities through Nalip’s industry events.
The Latino Lens incubator, bolstering the work of women filmmakers of color, launched last year, with Eileen Álvarez, Caroline Guo, Eunice Levis and Angelita Mendoza being the artists selected for the inaugural cohort, whose works were screened at both the 2021 Latino Media Fest and the Nalip Diverse Women in Media Forum.
“We created this program to build equity and provide access to historically underrepresented communities...
- 3/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers has partnered with Disney, Amblin Partners, Starz and the MPA to launch Latino Lens, an industrywide incubator designed to mold and cultivate the next generation of executive producers.
Nalip’s program will accept up to 12 participants in its first year. It will offers eight weeks worth of active, hands-on learning, as well as mentorship from a cohort of working producers.
Participants in the incubator will be exposed to film and TV business divisions and the world of distribution, learning about the mechanics behind a producer’s overall deal.
Following their time in the program, four participants will receive the opportunity for a six-month paid fellowship at Disney, Amblin Partners and Starz, where they will be further guided in building producing careers.
Nalip emphasized the importance of bringing Latinx execs into the conversation, surrounding the future of the industry. Nearly a fifth of U.
Nalip’s program will accept up to 12 participants in its first year. It will offers eight weeks worth of active, hands-on learning, as well as mentorship from a cohort of working producers.
Participants in the incubator will be exposed to film and TV business divisions and the world of distribution, learning about the mechanics behind a producer’s overall deal.
Following their time in the program, four participants will receive the opportunity for a six-month paid fellowship at Disney, Amblin Partners and Starz, where they will be further guided in building producing careers.
Nalip emphasized the importance of bringing Latinx execs into the conversation, surrounding the future of the industry. Nearly a fifth of U.
- 7/22/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Gold House, the creator of #GoldOpen, has partnered with The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip) to present #LatinxGoldOpen, a social movement dedicated to ensuring the opening weekend success of Latino driven films across the country.
The opening weekend is the most critical time window for film projects to guarantee their vitality. #LatinxGoldOpen will increase awareness of premieres through an extensive network of influencers and bring together audiences to guarantee success of these films through theater buyouts and increased individual and bulk ticket purchases.
“Countless studies have demonstrated that films with diverse cast in front and behind the camera tend to do better at the box office. While Hollywood knows this to be true, there is still a long road ahead for proper diverse representation,” says Benjamin Lopez, Executive Director of Nalip. “We’re excited to work with Gold House for the #LatinxGoldOpen initiative promoting Jon M. Chu’s film ‘In the Heights,...
The opening weekend is the most critical time window for film projects to guarantee their vitality. #LatinxGoldOpen will increase awareness of premieres through an extensive network of influencers and bring together audiences to guarantee success of these films through theater buyouts and increased individual and bulk ticket purchases.
“Countless studies have demonstrated that films with diverse cast in front and behind the camera tend to do better at the box office. While Hollywood knows this to be true, there is still a long road ahead for proper diverse representation,” says Benjamin Lopez, Executive Director of Nalip. “We’re excited to work with Gold House for the #LatinxGoldOpen initiative promoting Jon M. Chu’s film ‘In the Heights,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip) is moving its annual conference online. The organization announced on Tuesday that the 21st Nalip Media Summit will be virtual for the first time June 25-30.
Nalip said it is considering postponing the summit’s Latino Media Awards and keynote luncheons to later in the year.
“The organization has been monitoring the situation closely and will continue to abide by recommendations made by national and statewide government officials,” Nalip’s statement said, in part. “Although a virtual format will be a first for the annual event, organization leadership is confident that it will continue to provide a rewarding and memorable virtual experience for its attendees. Additionally, the organization is optimistic about the opportunities that this new format will present to reach communities outside of the United States, particularly in Latin America and Spain.”
The event usually attracts 1,000 attendees and includes more than...
Nalip said it is considering postponing the summit’s Latino Media Awards and keynote luncheons to later in the year.
“The organization has been monitoring the situation closely and will continue to abide by recommendations made by national and statewide government officials,” Nalip’s statement said, in part. “Although a virtual format will be a first for the annual event, organization leadership is confident that it will continue to provide a rewarding and memorable virtual experience for its attendees. Additionally, the organization is optimistic about the opportunities that this new format will present to reach communities outside of the United States, particularly in Latin America and Spain.”
The event usually attracts 1,000 attendees and includes more than...
- 5/5/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Despite their population representation in the U.S. and their big interest in going to the movies (20 percent of current movie-goers), a new study finds that Latinx performers are woefully underrepresented on the big screen.
In association with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers and Wise Entertainment, USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has released a new study, titled “Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies,” which looks at the 1,200 top titles at the box office from 2007-18.
The thrust of it: of the 100 top-grossing movies from 2007 to 2018, only 3% of the films had Latinx actors in lead or co-lead roles. The study also found that there has been “no meaningful change in representation over the 12-year time period that the study examined, [which is] out of step with population statistics and is puzzling given that Latinx audiences see more movies than other ethnic groups.”
The study is...
In association with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers and Wise Entertainment, USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has released a new study, titled “Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies,” which looks at the 1,200 top titles at the box office from 2007-18.
The thrust of it: of the 100 top-grossing movies from 2007 to 2018, only 3% of the films had Latinx actors in lead or co-lead roles. The study also found that there has been “no meaningful change in representation over the 12-year time period that the study examined, [which is] out of step with population statistics and is puzzling given that Latinx audiences see more movies than other ethnic groups.”
The study is...
- 8/26/2019
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The summer movie season is coming to a close and there have been diverse stories sprinkled amongst the films featured in theaters, but one group remains underrepresented: Latinos. In a study from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative in partnership with National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip) and Wise Entertainment, Hollywood has failed the Latinx community when it comes to their portrayal in popular movies.
The comprehensive and in-depth study examined the prevalence of Latino characters on-screen across 1,200 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2018. In addition, it shed light on the presence — or lack of — Latinos working as directors, producers, and casting directors. On top of that, a qualitative analysis explored stereotyping of Latino actors and characters across 200 top films from 2017 and 2018.
According to the study, the top films are dragging their feet when it comes to representing Latino characters. Only 4.5% of all 47,268 speaking or named characters...
The comprehensive and in-depth study examined the prevalence of Latino characters on-screen across 1,200 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2018. In addition, it shed light on the presence — or lack of — Latinos working as directors, producers, and casting directors. On top of that, a qualitative analysis explored stereotyping of Latino actors and characters across 200 top films from 2017 and 2018.
According to the study, the top films are dragging their feet when it comes to representing Latino characters. Only 4.5% of all 47,268 speaking or named characters...
- 8/26/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Mi Verano con Amanda translates in English to “my summer with Amanda.” However, the story involves the lead character pursuing Amanda, not being with her. The movie manages to get it wrong the moment we read the title. Man, that was fast.
Am I being too literal? Probably, yes, especially for this movie, one that a non-Spanish speaker will need to use subtitles for. The last time I saw English subtitles so poorly and incorrectly applied to a foreign film, I was watching a movie about a giant lizard attacking a city. Much of the subtitling in Mi Verano con Amanda either was misspelled or made zero sense. I'm not a Spanish professor but I'm pretty sure “jaguar” in Spanish doesn't mean “horse” in English. Perhaps it was an idiom, and I should just be cool about it, but if the director who filmed a movie in another language, and...
Am I being too literal? Probably, yes, especially for this movie, one that a non-Spanish speaker will need to use subtitles for. The last time I saw English subtitles so poorly and incorrectly applied to a foreign film, I was watching a movie about a giant lizard attacking a city. Much of the subtitling in Mi Verano con Amanda either was misspelled or made zero sense. I'm not a Spanish professor but I'm pretty sure “jaguar” in Spanish doesn't mean “horse” in English. Perhaps it was an idiom, and I should just be cool about it, but if the director who filmed a movie in another language, and...
- 5/3/2010
- by Ryan Katona
- JustPressPlay.net
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