Latino Media Fest 2021

This year's  Latino Media Fest will take place on October 13th-14th, 2021! NALIP's Latino Media Fest is the unique presenter of the best U.S. Latinx content across all media platforms: narrative short films, TV/streaming pilots, digital content, documentary shorts, and tech narratives (VR/AR/XR). The Fest brings together Latinx filmmakers, industry reps, executives, and film aficionados for a 2-day event to celebrate the Latinx work making waves in the industry, as well as to support the next generation of industry leaders.

For the last twenty-two years, NALIP has been devoted to the advancement of Latinx creatives across all media platforms. Today, we stand as the premier and leading organization championing the support and advocacy of Latinx content creators. NALIP’s programs and events aim to propel the careers of diverse and Latinx creatives through connections, resources, mentorship, and valuable insight about the state of media and entertainment. Standing at the forefront of systemic change within the industry, our organization works with industry leaders towards seeing a more inclusive future both on and off screen.

The NALIP Official Selection is a unique showcase of short-form content and will be screened at the Latino Media Fest (October 13th & 14th). Together, these works feature a variety of subjects, voices, and viewpoints that attest to the rich and talented diversity of the LatinX community!

Submissions for the 2021 Latino Media Fest are now closed! 

Thanks to everyone who submitted their project for consideration. Stay tuned to find out the Official Selection projects chosen for this year's Latino media Fest! All films will be available to view with a Latino Media Fest pass.

NALIP is proud to present the Emerging Content Creators Inclusion Initiative (“ECCII”) scholarship for the 2021 Latino Media Fest. This is a great opportunity for students, recent graduates, and emerging industry professionals interested in careers in entertainment and media. Recipients of this scholarship will be given a complimentary pass to the 2021 Latino Media Fest, as well as an invitation to participate in the Emerging Content Creators Workshop and mentorship roundtables. The workshop is a conversation with experts from different facets of the industry, such as documentarians, executives, producers, and filmmakers, who will share the journey of their careers. For the roundtables, emerging industry professionals choose a focus and participate in group breakout sessions with mentors for more personal advice. ECCII fellows will learn from working professionals about their experience transitioning into the industry. This program will be held as part of our annual two-day media festival.

NALIP’s Latino Lens Incubator is a professional development program that facilitates the evolution of Latinx creators’ and industry professionals’ careers. NALIP’s talent development incubation program provides individuals with the training, resources, and support they need to achieve sustainable success in the ecosystem.

NALIP would like to present six incredible projects under the latest Latino Lens Incubator programs- the Latino Lens: Narrative Short Incubator for Women of Color Short, & the Latino Lens TV Pilot incubator: Diverse Women in Media Initiative. This special showcase is available for a limited time during the Latino Media Fest. Don't miss out!

Despite being the #1 consumer of media in the United States, the Latinx community continues to be vastly underrepresented. Across 1,200 top-grossing films from 2007-2018:

*USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative