Latin Hollywood Films, in partnership with the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), have partnered in the inaugural Omni-Cultural TV Festival (OCTVFF), a unique multicultural platform and opportunity for independent content creators and producers to showcase their ideas for television and Over-The-Top (OTT) distribution. The TV festival will take place on May 1, 2019 at the world famous Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles.

Joining Melendez at the NATPE conference this January to announce and promote the OCTVFF partnership where some of the co-founders of the Omni-Cultural TV Festival who include: Julia Carias-Linares, Melinda Cea; Lino Garcia and Meling Macias Toro; all seasoned producers and network executives who bring their knowledge and experience to ensure its success.

The Omni-Cultural TV Festival is the brainchild of President/CEO of Latin Hollywood Films Kiki Melendez. In 2016 the “proof of concept” event that was the genesis of the Omni-Cultural TV Fest was produced by her company Latin Hollywood films produced the Multicultural Television Sizzle Reel Upfronts which screened eight new pilots for network and studio executive.

The 2016 “upfronts” provided an opportunity for network and studio executives to be exposed to the work of independent producers who do not usually have the opportunity to get their content seen by individuals who can actually help take their content to the next level. Several of the project screened did, in fact, find additional funding and/or domestic and international distribution.

Now Melendez has partnered with NATPE with the mission to connect diverse emerging independent producers with industry professionals and distributors who can buy and sell content.

“We aim to give a hand up to those with brilliant ideas of filmmakers that may not have access to the right contacts. We believe the next big hit on television can come from anyone.” Melendez tell us. “We believe diversity is key in entertainment and pride ourselves on having representatives from all platforms, ethnic groups, and cultural backgrounds. 

The OCTVFF is a one-day event where in addition to the screening of selected pilots, independent TV content producers will also have informational panels, access to industry professionals and resources to move their projects forward; a unique opportunity unmatched anywhere in the country.

“NATPE believes the vibrant community of emerging producers, those who are passionate about the industry and creative in their content, are the future of our media business”, said JP Bommel President and CEO of NATPE. “We are pleased to support Latin Hollywood Films ,in presenting this unique platform, where diverse creators showcasing their work will be well-served by the Festival’s opportunities for potential distribution and co-production agreements.”

A Blue-Ribbon Panel of respected industry professionals consisting of showrunners, buyers, distributors and established actors who will screen submissions and determine best-in-class for recognition.

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