By: Staff Writer
Los Angeles, CA – Coming off the success of the first Virtual NALIP Media Summit, The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) has moved the remainder of their 2020 programmatic offerings online, including the upcoming Latino Media Fest.
Latino Media Fest is the unique presenter of the best U.S. based Latino content across all media platforms: narrative short films, TV/streaming pilots, digital content, virtual reality, augmented reality and documentary shorts. NALIP will host all sessions of its 2020 event virtually at LatinoMediaFest.com from October 14th to 16th.
The October event will feature conversations with industry experts, panels with creative professionals from across multiple verticals and the Latino Media Fest Official Selection program, featuring several projects by Latino creatives. Placing special emphasis on building the next generation of industry decision makers, the Latino Media Fest will also offer scholarships and financial assistance to ensure the event is made available to emerging creatives and professionals.
Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo has come onboard as the event’s Presenting Sponsor, continuing their ongoing support of NALIP’s programs and mission. Additional sponsors have also backed the event, including, but not limited to Sony Pictures, Warner Media, Netflix and Univision.
The NALIP team will continue to provide programming and resources to creatives and industry professionals impacted by the current circumstances. The organization leadership emphasizes that the utmost priority for all operations is maintaining the health and safety of all participants and attendees.
“NALIP is the pioneer and the bridge between Latinx creators and the entertainment industry. The organization aims to discover, inspire, uplift and nurture creatives and their voices in diverse media platforms.” Benjamin Lopez, Executive Director of NALIP stated. “NALIP is producing a pipeline of conscious Latinx creators that will definitely impact future generations in the entertainment industry and their first works are screened within our organization.”
More information will be announced in the coming weeks on the organization’s website nalip.org and social media platforms: Twitter (@nalip_org), Instagram (@nalip_org) and Facebook (Nalip Org).