Exclusive: Starz, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers on Thursday revealed participants for the second season of the Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive, kicking off February 5.
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has laid off a handful of executives in its drama and overall deals divisions.
Deadline understands that the streamer has made a small number of cuts including Alex Sapot and Pete Corona.
Sapot has been with the company for over seven years and was director, original series. She was behind overall deals including with Kalinda Vazquez, who was on Star Trek: Discovery and Fear The Walking Dead and Dmz creator Roberto Patino. She previously worked out of London and was one of those responsible for commissioning Sex Education and The End Of The F***ing World.
Pete Corona was Director of Drama Series and was with the company for over five years. He also helped champion Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino filmmakers at the streamer and previously worked at Marvel. He was behind series including Fubar, Resident Evil and Haunting of Bly Manor.
Laura Delahaye, who was Director, Overall Deals,...
Deadline understands that the streamer has made a small number of cuts including Alex Sapot and Pete Corona.
Sapot has been with the company for over seven years and was director, original series. She was behind overall deals including with Kalinda Vazquez, who was on Star Trek: Discovery and Fear The Walking Dead and Dmz creator Roberto Patino. She previously worked out of London and was one of those responsible for commissioning Sex Education and The End Of The F***ing World.
Pete Corona was Director of Drama Series and was with the company for over five years. He also helped champion Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino filmmakers at the streamer and previously worked at Marvel. He was behind series including Fubar, Resident Evil and Haunting of Bly Manor.
Laura Delahaye, who was Director, Overall Deals,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Industry veteran Axel Caballero has been tapped as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, the organization founded by actor and advocate Edward James Olmos.
The Latino Film Institute runs a number of prominent events and artistic development programs, including the annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the Youth Cinema Project and LatinX in Animation.
Caballero brings a long resume in TV and film to the role. He was previously the head of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. He has served as an executive at Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO, and he also ran the OneFifty Content unit within WB Discovery.
“As our industry is rapidly changing with technology motoring, Lfi is quickly adapting to new challenges and opportunities, Axel is uniquely poised with his background as a disruptor and innovator to bring Lfi and our Latino community to the next level at this pivotal moment,” Olmos said.
The Latino Film Institute runs a number of prominent events and artistic development programs, including the annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the Youth Cinema Project and LatinX in Animation.
Caballero brings a long resume in TV and film to the role. He was previously the head of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. He has served as an executive at Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO, and he also ran the OneFifty Content unit within WB Discovery.
“As our industry is rapidly changing with technology motoring, Lfi is quickly adapting to new challenges and opportunities, Axel is uniquely poised with his background as a disruptor and innovator to bring Lfi and our Latino community to the next level at this pivotal moment,” Olmos said.
- 10/5/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The second annual Nalip Latino Lens Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color has selected its class of 2022: Holly M. Kaplan, Nicole Otero, Akilah ‘Ak’ Walker, Diana Gonzalez-Morett, Jhanvi Motla, and Frida Perez.
As part of this program, the filmmakers received a $25k grant to produce a new short film. Throughout that process, they were supported by executives at the Nalip and Netflix, who provided creative feedback during development as well as guidance through post-production. The films will showcase at a special screening at Nalip’s Diverse Women in Media Forum on March 30, 2023, in Los Angeles.
“We are grateful to Netflix and the mentorship support provided by individuals that hold a strong place in the industry and constantly elevate the filmmakers’ voices,” Diana Luna, Nalip Executive Director said in a statement. “Writers, Ligiah Villalobos and Stephanie Adams-Santos; Director, Carlos Lopez Estrada: Casting Director, Carla Hool; and fundraising expert,...
As part of this program, the filmmakers received a $25k grant to produce a new short film. Throughout that process, they were supported by executives at the Nalip and Netflix, who provided creative feedback during development as well as guidance through post-production. The films will showcase at a special screening at Nalip’s Diverse Women in Media Forum on March 30, 2023, in Los Angeles.
“We are grateful to Netflix and the mentorship support provided by individuals that hold a strong place in the industry and constantly elevate the filmmakers’ voices,” Diana Luna, Nalip Executive Director said in a statement. “Writers, Ligiah Villalobos and Stephanie Adams-Santos; Director, Carlos Lopez Estrada: Casting Director, Carla Hool; and fundraising expert,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) announced the call for submissions for its third annual Laliff Inclusion Fellowship which aims to champion underrepresented filmmakers within the Latino community. With continued support from Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, ten visionary self-identifying Indigenous Latino and Afro/Black Latino directors will each be awarded 30,000 for the production of their short films.
“Last year, Laliff and Netflix expanded the Inclusion fellowship by adding the Indigenous Latino cohort to the existing Afro/Black Latino cohort with the goal of uplifting Latino voices and moving representation forward. As we begin our third year, we are proud to announce the fellows will be receiving larger grants in order to bring their stories to life. It is fantastic to see Netflix realize the need to invest more in the Latino community and our stories,” says Academy Award®-nominated actor, founder of the Latino Film Institute (Lfi) and co-founder of Laliff,...
“Last year, Laliff and Netflix expanded the Inclusion fellowship by adding the Indigenous Latino cohort to the existing Afro/Black Latino cohort with the goal of uplifting Latino voices and moving representation forward. As we begin our third year, we are proud to announce the fellows will be receiving larger grants in order to bring their stories to life. It is fantastic to see Netflix realize the need to invest more in the Latino community and our stories,” says Academy Award®-nominated actor, founder of the Latino Film Institute (Lfi) and co-founder of Laliff,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Back for a third year, the Latinx List has added some significant streamer sinew for 2022.
Netflix has now come on board with the scriptwriting initiative to offer WGA minimum script deals to two selected scribes. With five original feature films and five original pilot scripts to be chosen, the submission period for the 2022 Latinx List runs from now until September 2.
Successful candidates can expect to be notified soon after the submissions window closes. Scripts can be submitted here through blcklst.com.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Black List, Ulp, Nalip and Latin Tracking Board on this initiative,” says Pete Corona, Netflix’s Director of Drama Development. “Great storytellers are the archstone of great content and this further solidifies Netflix’s commitment to platforming inclusive stories from the U.S. Latinx community.”
“The Ulp is so thrilled to be partnering again with the Latin Tracking Board, Nalip,...
Netflix has now come on board with the scriptwriting initiative to offer WGA minimum script deals to two selected scribes. With five original feature films and five original pilot scripts to be chosen, the submission period for the 2022 Latinx List runs from now until September 2.
Successful candidates can expect to be notified soon after the submissions window closes. Scripts can be submitted here through blcklst.com.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Black List, Ulp, Nalip and Latin Tracking Board on this initiative,” says Pete Corona, Netflix’s Director of Drama Development. “Great storytellers are the archstone of great content and this further solidifies Netflix’s commitment to platforming inclusive stories from the U.S. Latinx community.”
“The Ulp is so thrilled to be partnering again with the Latin Tracking Board, Nalip,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers are reteaming for another cycle of their Latino Len: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, with submissions open as of today.
This year, Netflix and Nalip will once again support five filmmakers who identify as women of color, with selected participants receiving a $25,000 grant to produce a short film, along with support from executives at Nalip and Netflix throughout the development of their films and various networking opportunities through Nalip’s industry events.
The Latino Lens incubator, bolstering the work of women filmmakers of color, launched last year, with Eileen Álvarez, Caroline Guo, Eunice Levis and Angelita Mendoza being the artists selected for the inaugural cohort, whose works were screened at both the 2021 Latino Media Fest and the Nalip Diverse Women in Media Forum.
“We created this program to build equity and provide access to historically underrepresented communities...
This year, Netflix and Nalip will once again support five filmmakers who identify as women of color, with selected participants receiving a $25,000 grant to produce a short film, along with support from executives at Nalip and Netflix throughout the development of their films and various networking opportunities through Nalip’s industry events.
The Latino Lens incubator, bolstering the work of women filmmakers of color, launched last year, with Eileen Álvarez, Caroline Guo, Eunice Levis and Angelita Mendoza being the artists selected for the inaugural cohort, whose works were screened at both the 2021 Latino Media Fest and the Nalip Diverse Women in Media Forum.
“We created this program to build equity and provide access to historically underrepresented communities...
- 3/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival announced today the ten visionary Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino directors selected for its second annual Latinx Inclusion Fellowship in collaboration with Netflix.
The fellowship was created to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups within the Latino community.
Indigenous Latino cohorts include William D. Caballero, Evelyn Lorena, Nicole Mejia, Sebastian Rea, and Kristi Uribes. Selected Afro Latino cohorts are Elyssa Aquino, Jeanette Dilone, Alexis Garcia, Gabriella A. Moses, and Eli Vazquez.
Each fellow will be awarded a $20k grant to produce a short and will receive individualized mentorship, as well as various networking opportunities. Their completed films will premiere as part of the 2022 version of Laliff, where the fellows will also participate in the festival’s Industry Week to further develop their careers and gain industry access needed to succeed as working artists.
“We are honored to be able to provide this unique fellowship that,...
The fellowship was created to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups within the Latino community.
Indigenous Latino cohorts include William D. Caballero, Evelyn Lorena, Nicole Mejia, Sebastian Rea, and Kristi Uribes. Selected Afro Latino cohorts are Elyssa Aquino, Jeanette Dilone, Alexis Garcia, Gabriella A. Moses, and Eli Vazquez.
Each fellow will be awarded a $20k grant to produce a short and will receive individualized mentorship, as well as various networking opportunities. Their completed films will premiere as part of the 2022 version of Laliff, where the fellows will also participate in the festival’s Industry Week to further develop their careers and gain industry access needed to succeed as working artists.
“We are honored to be able to provide this unique fellowship that,...
- 12/14/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival announced a call for submissions for its second annual Laliff Inclusion Fellowship which aims to champion underrepresented filmmakers within the Latinx community. With support from Netflix, Laliff is doubling the number of fellows for the program’s second year: this year the Fellowship will be awarded to five visionary directors that identify as Indigenous Latino and five visionary directors that identify as Afro Latino.
“Last summer, Laliff, and Netflix united to uplift the Afro Latino voices within our filmmaking community with the goal of moving Latino representation forward. As we move on to the second year of this crucial work, we are proud to continue our Afro Latino-focused fellowship, while at the same time adding a brand new cohort to our work— Indigenous Latinos,” says Academy Award-nominated actor, founder of the Latino Film Institute and co-founder of Laliff, Edward James Olmos.
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“Last summer, Laliff, and Netflix united to uplift the Afro Latino voices within our filmmaking community with the goal of moving Latino representation forward. As we move on to the second year of this crucial work, we are proud to continue our Afro Latino-focused fellowship, while at the same time adding a brand new cohort to our work— Indigenous Latinos,” says Academy Award-nominated actor, founder of the Latino Film Institute and co-founder of Laliff, Edward James Olmos.
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- 9/14/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The National Assoc. of Latino Independent Producers announced the launch of the Latino Lens: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color. Sponsored by Netflix, the program provides support for four Latinx or women of color writers and/or directors to aid in the creation of an original short film.
“With both Nalip and Netflix being supporters of inclusive representation in the industry, we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and amplify intersectional narratives,” Nalip project director Liliana Espinoza said.
Provided resources include a production grants and production training, from Nalip, across pre to post-production development stages. Once the films are completed, Nalip will bolster the filmmakers with industry mentorship opportunities and programming opportunities at the organization’s key events throughout the year, including Nalip media Summit and the Diverse Women in Media Forum.
With recent studies by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the DGA TV Inclusion report...
“With both Nalip and Netflix being supporters of inclusive representation in the industry, we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and amplify intersectional narratives,” Nalip project director Liliana Espinoza said.
Provided resources include a production grants and production training, from Nalip, across pre to post-production development stages. Once the films are completed, Nalip will bolster the filmmakers with industry mentorship opportunities and programming opportunities at the organization’s key events throughout the year, including Nalip media Summit and the Diverse Women in Media Forum.
With recent studies by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the DGA TV Inclusion report...
- 4/30/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
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