Warner Bros. Discovery Partners With NYLFF, LALIFF to Fund Latino Content Creators
variety.comDiego Ramos Bechara editor The New York Latino Film Fest (NYLFF) and the LA Latino International Film Fest (LALIFF), two leading showcases for aspiring Latino filmmakers, actors, writers and producers, have partnered with Warner Bros.
Discovery‘s OneFifty program to fund and support Latino content creators. The program will provide grants to support creators’ original projects spanning narrative films, documentaries and series. “Through this initiative, we’re offering more than just financial support.
This is our commitment to celebrate and amplify the rich, diverse narratives within the Latino community,” Axel Caballero, CEO of Latino Film Institute, the parent organization for LALIFF, said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing the incredible work that will emerge from this initiative and are excited to support the artistic excellence of talented Latino filmmakers.” He added, “At the Latino Film Institute, our primary objective in every partnership is to recognize and showcase the excellence of skilled Latino filmmakers and storytellers.
Through this collaboration, we aim to diversify storytelling for a broader audience.” The OneFifty program, “inspired by the company’s 100-year history of innovation and storytelling,” funds the initiative to support emerging content creators and “elevate” stories with social impact.
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