The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) will present the 2022 Latino Media Fest Official Selection, a showcase of short-form content by Latino/a filmmakers on October 13, at the AMC Century City 15. The showcase will include a sneak peek of NBC’s new sitcom Lopez vs. Lopez, written and executive produced by Debby Wolfe.

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, the Showcase aims to showcase the next generation of Latino entertainment industry professionals, as well as to promote Latino-themed projects. In addition to the screenings of new filmmakers, this year’s featured speakers include George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva, stars of Lopez vs. Lopez.

Screening this year is the Official Selection short, Hoar directed by Jeanette Dilone, El Triste directed by Manuel De Valle, Inés Unfortunately directed by Anna Salinas, Fernanda directed by Mar Molina, The Lifers Network directed by Michael Steves, Soñadora directed by Stacy Pascal Gaspard, and Brownsville Bred directed by Elaine Del Valle.

“NBCUniversal and Telemundo are excited to partner with NALIP and the Latino Media Fest as it returns this year to an in-person celebration” said Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, NBCUniversal. “These festivals champion the work of artists from underrepresented groups telling diverse stories and we’re proud to help expand their opportunities.”

“NALIP is thrilled to be back in person with the Latino Media Fest! Through this platform, we promote the artists we’ve helped cultivate through our network of opportunities,” said Karla Pita Loor, chair of NALIP’s Board of Directors and Executive Vice President of enterprise inclusion and social responsibility at Banijay Americas.

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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).

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Showcase of U.S. based Latinx content to be hosted October 2019 in Century City for content creators, industry professionals, and media supporters.

Los Angeles, CA – On on the most anticipated events of the year is once again brought to you by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) will host their annual Latino Media Fest presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, from October 2-4, 2019 at the AMC Century City 15. This three-day showcase of U.S.-based Latinx content and filmmakers will feature nine narrative shorts across two programs. 

“NALIP’s work on the ground-level, as well as its role as an industry partner, has successfully implemented programs and resources with the purpose of increasing inclusion and three-dimensional, authentic portrayals of this community,” says Benjamin Lopez, Executive Director of NALIP. “There is a well of untapped Latino talent in this industry that we are working to bring to the forefront, and our programs exist for that exact purpose.”

The Latino Media Fest works to advance the state of representation in the entertainment industry by featuring various speakers, workshops, panels, mixers, and an award ceremony highlighting Latinx excellence in the United States.

NALIP recently co-presented a new study with USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which highlights the lack of equal representation with 4% of 1,200 top-grossing films from 2018 were directed by Latinx. 

Latino Media Fest sessions include:

• How to Package, How to Produce: Sandra Condito (SVP of Production & Development | Sony Pictures International Productions)
• PARENT in HOLLYWOOD: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds (Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo): SJ Main Muñoz (Director | Tica Productions), Michael Perri (Writer | The Blacklist, State of Affairs, Teresa)
• Party of Five (Presented by SONY): Michal Zebede (Co-Executive Producer, Writer | Party of Five)
• Emerging Content Creators Workshop (Presented by Warner Bros.): Danny Fernandez (Writer | Love, Simon: The Series; Grand Hotel); Tania Lotia (Writer | Swamp Thing, The Dark Tower); Grasie Mercedes (Actress + TV Writer | Perfect Harmony)

To conclude the second day of programming, NALIP will honor the following awardees (more awardees to be announced soon):

• Best Latin American Filmmaker: Issa Lopez (Writer, Director) – Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017), Todo Mal (2018)
• Best Latinx Film: Ben DeJesus (Director, Co-Founder of NGL Studios) – John Leguizamo’s Road to Broadway (2018), Raúl Júlia: The World’s a Stage (2019)
• Excellence in Entertainment Journalism: Carlos Aguilar (Film Critic/Journalist) – TheWrap, REMEZCLA
• Best Latinx TV Show: Gloria Calderon Kellett (Writer/Actress) – One Day at a Time (Season 3)

NALIP serves the needs of diverse content creators including, producers, performers, writers, directors, and industry professionals with the tools and mentorship they need to advance in their careers within the entertainment industry. 

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