Registration

All attendees must pick up their Latino Media Fest passes at AMC Century City 15 lobby.

Parking structure available on corner of Century Park West & Constellation Blvd.

Crafting the Pitch •

Pitching your project can be a tough spiel if you don't know what to say. Learn the tips of the trade from some of the top executives in film and entertainment on how to prep for career altering meetings and be able to discuss your project without a flaw.

NBC Panel

Social hour - Mixer

The industry mixer serves as a networking event for Latino Media Fest attendees. Reminder that only attendees who have purchased Latino Media Fest passes may enter the social.

Must be 21+ years of age to attend.

Program ONE

Latino Media Fest Official Selection Program ONE is showcasing:

Jorge Ramos - Dennis Likes Olivia

Andrew Rodriquez - Red Paint

Suzanne Andrews Correa - Green

Nathalie Alvarez - Molt

Marcus Aubin - Minstrel vs. Puppet

Ricky Rosario - Abuela's Luck

Manuel Trotta - El Astronauta

More information about each film.

Latino Lens: Narrative Shorts Showcase •

NALIP and Time Warner Foundation present Latino Lens Incubators: Narrative Shorts.

• Kase Pena - Full Beat 

• Nickolas Duarte - Where the Sun Goes to Die

• Juan Avella - Her Body 

• Davy Perez - Protest

• Erik Castrillon - Hacienda Paraiso

Latino Media Fest Networking Kickoff

Latino Media Fest Networking Kickoff

Sponsor's Lounge

Thursday Registration

All attendees must pick up their Latino Media Fest passes at AMC Century City 15 lobby.

Parking structure available on corner of Century Park West & Constellation Blvd.

The Animator's Journey

Storytelling can be done in so many creative ways and animation is one that never ceases to amaze. From miniature details to the eye-popping large scale realm, Animators from all backgrounds discuss the careful crafting of the characters, their worlds and their inspiration. Join us and learn about their personal journeys and the steps to becoming a first class animator!

Screenwriting Masterclass

Auditorium #1

No matter how big or small, each film begins on the page. This intensive masterclass focuses on the nature of film writing, challenges of adaptation, and finding the heart of your story.

Program TWO

NALIP presents the following short films for Latino Media Fest Official Selection Program TWO:

Claudia Murray - Gringa

Jonatas da Silva - Life on a String

Rosger Toledo - Narration of Your Death

Miguel Alvarez - Atlantic City

Mary Angelica Molina - Dichos

Luciano Podcaminsky - The Back of My Mind

Christopher Santiago - Negrón

Francisco Ramos - Zoo Animals

More information about each film.

Latino Lens Incubators: Beyond Graduation • Latino Lens: Beyond Graduation Showcase

NALIP, World Channel and Corporation for Public Broadcasting present Latino Lens Incubators: Beyond Graduation

• Alan Dominguez - American Graduate: Turns in the Road

• Carla Dauden - The Jump

• Carlos Valdivia - The Internship

• Dez Hernandez - The Service Gap

• Georgina Gonzalez - Passion Drives Us

NALIP Announcements & Awards

Latino Media Fest awards celebrates outstanding filmmakers and films of 2018.

Latino Media Fest Award Reception

Emerging Content Creators Workshop •

Ray Kurtzman Theater at CAA

This interactive two-hour workshop is designed to guide students and recent graduates as an informative guide for young content creators to successfully transition into the industry. Following the discussion, the emerging creators will break into small mentorship groups with selected industry professionals.

To apply to the Emerging Content Creators Workshop please submit your resume & samples of your work to latinomediafest@nalip.org.