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How are true stories inspiring today’s Latino narrative independent films?
What opportunities are created for Latinos by the commercial success of documentaries?
Where are our true successes and improvements in the television and feature industries?
For the past 6 years, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers has gathered the field of Latino/a Film, Television, Documentary and New Media makers: producers, directors, writers, performers, creative crew, funders, distributors, representatives, students, educators and activists for a critical look at Latinos in front of and behind the camera, plus those in executive suites and decision-making positions. Our National Conference provides an opportunity to consider the state of the field during a dynamic weekend of professional seminars, hands-on workshops, provocative keynote addresses, screenings of member work, networking events and celebrations of our latest accomplishments.
This year, LATINO LENS: NAKED TRUTH runs March 9 – 12, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, CA. HBO, Variety and the National Latino Media Council present this year’s Conference, chaired by NALIP Board member and Vice President, POV/American Documentary, Cynthia Lopez and writer/producer, Barbara Martinez-Jitner (BORDERTOWN, “American Family”).
Saturday Gala Evening – w/ Celebrity Hosts, music & 4 honors: Lifetime Achievement in Producing goes to feature film producer, David Valdes (ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES, OPEN RANGE). Lifetime Achievement in Advocacy goes to Helen Hernandez, Founder and President of the Imagen Foundation. Outstanding Achievement Award goes to Moctesuma Esparza, founder of MAYA CINEMAS, a chain of mega-plex movie theatres in locations with a strong Latino presence. And, in 2006, the new ESTELA Award to recognize two rising and brilliant talents in the Latino media landscape. ESTELA Awards will go to filmmaker Rodrigo Garcia (NINE LIVES) and Marilyn Agrelo (MAD HOT BALLROOM).
Our mission is simple: promote the advancement, development and funding of Latino/a film and media arts in all genres. As professionals, we unite to create more images by and about Latinos everywhere you see media.
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