Latinx List Finalists For 2022 Unveiled; Two Scribes Set For Netflix Script Deals
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: 2022 finalists for the Latinx List, showcasing top works by up-and-coming Latinx screenwriters, have been unveiled by The Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, the Untitled Latinx Project, and The Black List.
The batch of selected scripts consists of five original pilots and six original features. Among the finalists are Daniel F. Pérez (2096) and Makana Lani (Contingent), who have received WGA-minimum script deals from Netflix, through the Latinx List’s partnership with the streamer announced last summer. “By providing this opportunity, the Latinx List is kicking the door wide open for emerging writers, and I’m humbled to be selected among such talented creatives,” said Lani. “As a queer, underrepresented writer, I’m thrilled to be writing a script for Netflix–a company that’s truly following through on their mission of championing diverse voices.” “I’m thrilled that 2096 is part of this year’s Latinx List, and so excited to develop with Netflix!” said Pérez. “Thank you to The Black List and partners.” Black List founder Franklin Leonard said he encourages “anyone in need of good writers to read these scripts, whether you’re looking for a Latinx writer or not.
We’re incredibly excited to see what comes of Daniel and Makana’s development deals with Netflix and all of these projects, wherever they end up.” Untitled Latinx Project founding member, writer Gloria Calderón Kellett, added that the advocacy group “is so thrilled to once again partner with the Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, and Netflix to bring better representation and opportunity to underrepresented communities.” “LATB is proud of all the incredible and compelling stories read during this process,” said LATB’s Andrea Juárez Wax in closing, “and we’re excited
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