Netflix Launches ‘Fresh Perspectives: Short Film’ Collection (EXCLUSIVE)

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Katcy Stephan Netflix is unveiling “Fresh Perspective: Short Films,” a collection of 12 shorts from up-and-coming filmmakers in the U.S.

and Canada who have been supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. Through strategic partnerships with Gold House and Tribeca Studios, the Latino Film Institute (LFI), the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) and WIA Vancouver, Netflix has provided these directors with the necessary funding and resources to bring their unique stories to life.

Before arriving on Netflix, these short films played at over 145 film festivals around the world, including the Berlin International Film Festival, Spark Animation Festival and SXSW’s Film & TV Festival, with many claiming prestigious awards. “Tribeca is extremely proud to have championed the visionary filmmakers that created films through the Future Gold Film Fellowship program, a collaboration between Tribeca, Gold House and Netflix that seeks to support the pipeline of Asian and Pacific Islander talent in Hollywood,” said Tribeca Studios’ director of artist programs Bryce Norbitz. “The wealth of talent highlighted through this partnership, as well the amazing organizations we join in this showcase, prove the importance of investing in the next generation of underrepresented storytellers.

We’re excited to have Lloyd Lee Choi’s ‘Closing Dynasty,’ Erin Lau’s ‘Inheritance’ and Derek Nguyen’s ‘The Resemblance’ reach wide audiences through Netflix’s platform.” NALIP executive director Diana Luna said, “Through our partnership with Netflix, NALIP is advancing the careers of women of color and reshaping storytelling by showcasing fresh, diverse perspectives.