Ten emerging filmmakers will each receive $50,000, mentorship, and industry access to produce live-action narrative shorts, with completed films screening at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
01Summary
- 01The seventh annual cohort includes ten directors, each receiving a $50,000 production grant from Netflix.
- 02Fellows will participate in a studio-style environment and screen their films at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
- 03The cohort spans genres including horror, coming-of-age, comedy, romance, sci-fi, and drama.
- 04Participants will also network at LALIFF Connect: Market & Creative Forum.
- 05Since its inception, the fellowship has produced 55 alumni whose films have premiered at major festivals and secured distribution.
02Why it matters
This matters because it provides emerging Latino filmmakers with substantial financial and professional support, increasing the visibility and diversity of stories in the film industry.
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