EXCLUSIVE: The Latino Film Institute has selected 10 directors for the 4th annual LFI Inclusion Fellowship.
The 2024 class includes Sisa Quispe, Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, Stacy Pascal Gaspard, Gerardo “Gerry” Maravilla, Giselle Bonilla, Eric Ibarra, Ambar Navarro, Felix Martiz, Sylvia Ray and Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz.
Each fellow will receive a $30k grant to produce a short film along with individualized mentorship and industry networking opportunities with the support of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. “We are thrilled to introduce our fourth class of fellows who embody the incredible diversity and untapped potential within our community,” shared Edward James Olmos, Academy Award-nominated actor and founder of LFI. “This fellowship reinforces our commitment to fostering underrepresented storytellers, and we are immensely grateful for Netflix’s unwavering support in this mission.” The LFI Inclusion Fellowship aims to amplify the voices of diverse and largely underrepresented Latino filmmakers and provide a platform for them to create and share stories that enrich the fabric of society, according to the release.
Alumni of the program have gone on to produce feature films, secure representation and continue to other fellowships. “Being part of the Inclusion Fellowship was an amazing step forward in my career,” said Jalmer Caceres, Alumni of the 2022/2023 Fellowship. “The program models the studio system and provides the guidance and creative mentorship needed for us to succeed.
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