The 22nd edition of the NALIP Media Summit launches virtually on Monday, July 19 and continue through July 21. It has become the event for the gathering of Latino/a filmmakers. An opportunity to boost, celebrate and connect with industry professionals through sessions, workshops, exclusive screenings, and mentorship opportunities. NALIP Media Summit attendees from not only national, but the vitural brings attendees from around the world.
The three-day event will feature Latinx and diverse creative leaders that will be able to connect with attendees via the numerous sessions and workshops available. Last year’s speakers included distinguished industry professionals such as Steven Canals, Kate del Castillo, Tanya Saracho, Gloria Calderon Kellett, and Christy Haubegger, who shared their experiences and industry insights with the public. Attendees will also be able to access the noteworthy NALIP Official Selection screening which highlights diverse and Latinx-centric stories and filmmakers. In an effort to make the programming more accessible, all sessions and screenings will include ASL interpreters and/or closed captions.
“NALIP is dedicated to building an ecosystem of support, mentorship and opportunity for Latinx creatives within the entertainment industry that helps close the representation gap in both film and TV,” says Karla Pita Loor, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Inclusion & Social Responsibility at Endemol Shine North America and Chair of NALIP’s Board of Directors. “The 22nd annual NALIP Media Summit will showcase the tremendous talent that’s already established within our community and give those looking to move up, or even break into the industry, a chance to learn from top writers, producers and actors in the field. The three-day Summit is made possible by the generosity of our partners throughout the industry, and we are thrilled that WarnerMedia has once again signed on as the presenting sponsor this year.”
“WarnerMedia is thrilled to collaborate with our longtime ally to bring the 2021 edition of the NALIP Media Summit to diverse audiences across the nation and the globe. By giving access to multiple resources and invaluable insight from some of the industry’s front runners, we are certain that the careers of filmmakers and creatives attending this event will be positively impacted.” Axel Caballero, Head of WarnerMedia’s OneFifty & Vice President, Artistic + Cultural Innovations at WarnerMedia stated.
“We are proud to continue to discover, inspire, uplift, and nurture creatives through various platforms globally and want to ensure the support of all segments of our community through a robust scholarship program,” stated, “Together as a collective of sister communities and industry leaders, we will continue to accelerate the pipeline of US-based BIPOC creatives and executives and confirm the undeniable viability of inclusive storytelling,” said Benjamin Lopez, Executive Director of NALIP
Passes are available at virtual.nalipmediasummit.com. Sessions will be announced via website virtual.nalipmediasummit.com and social media: Twitter (@nalip_org), Instagram (@nalip_org), and Facebook (Nalip Org).