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, Gerardo Maravilla, were the dream team providing input to the projects.
Read more on deadline.com