National Association of Latino Independent Producers

Save the Date: NALIP Awards and NALIP Media Summit 2026

Join us October 21–23 at the W Hollywood for the return of the NALIP Awards and the NALIP Media Summit!

Join us for three days of celebration, connection, and industry leadership. The experience begins with the return of the NALIP Awards, honoring the visionary leaders, creators, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the future of entertainment. The celebration continues with the two-day NALIP Media Summit, exploring The Independent Economy—a rapidly expanding ecosystem powered by independent film and television, entrepreneurial creators, strategic investment, emerging technologies, and innovative pathways to audience growth and revenue generation.

Registration opens August 24th!

Starz #TakeTheLead Writers Program Returns for 5th Year | Exclusive

NALIP and NFMLA are excited to collaborate once again with STARZ for the fifth season of the STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive—an empowering program aimed at nurturing new voices in television. This initiative provides emerging writers the opportunity to refine their skills and develop original spec scripts with hands-on guidance from top-tier mentors, executives, and experienced writers.

Watch the 2026 Diverse Women in Media Forum Recap Video

On May 1st, 300 diverse women from various backgrounds within the entertainment industry joined us at the W Hollywood for the 10th Annual Diverse Women in Media Forum! We had an incredible day full of inspiring and insightful conversations focusing on the vital role of women in shaping today’s media landscape across film, television, media and beyond.

The Diverse Women in Media Forum 2026 would not be possible without the support from our sponsors: STARZ #TakeTheLead, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, The Walt Disney Company, and Variety.

Thank you to all our speakers, attendees, sponsors, partners, brands, staff, volunteers, and everyone who made this event possible!

This is Our Moment

For 27 years, NALIP has been the premier organization supporting the advancement of Latino excellence across all creative media platforms. Our membership is a thriving, resilient, and supportive community of diverse storytellers. NALIP offers a wealth of resources, connections, insights, and events designed to foster your success, inspire innovation, and promote diverse representation in front and behind the screen.

Get Involved

NALIP and its membership body are part of a symbiotic relationship: By joining, members become part of a thriving community of creative professionals and commit to actively supporting each other and the goals of the greater organization. When one achieves success, so does the other. Throughout the year, NALIP sponsors exciting events that will help you celebrate #LatinoExcellence and empower you to build on your skills, connections, and more.

NALIP Media Summit

Join us October 21–23 at the W Hollywood for the return of the NALIP Awards and the NALIP Media Summit!

The Independent Economy

Join us for three days of celebration, connection, and industry leadership. The experience begins with the NALIP Awards, honoring the visionary leaders, creators, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the future of entertainment. It continues with the two-day NALIP Media Summit, exploring The Independent Economy—a rapidly expanding ecosystem powered by independent film and television, entrepreneurial creators, strategic investment, emerging technologies, and innovative pathways to audience growth and revenue generation.

As the industry evolves, Latino creators, executives, producers, and entrepreneurs are building companies, creating intellectual property, attracting investment, and driving innovation across the entertainment landscape.

Registration opens mid-August. Stay tuned as we reveal more information about the NALIP Awards and the NALIP Media Summit 2026!

Diverse Women in Media Forum

The Diverse Women in Media Forum (DWIMF) is a member-exclusive event that brings together 300+ diverse women to empower each other and to develop deep connections that influence the future of women in media.

Returning Spring 2027

STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers' Intensive

NALIP and NFMLA are proud to partner once again with STARZ for the fifth edition of the STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive, a career-building program designed to champion the next generation of television writers. Through personalized mentorship, industry access, and hands-on development opportunities, the intensive helps emerging storytellers strengthen their craft and bring their creative voices to the forefront.

Call for entries are open now!

Apply Today

The Director Incubator

The Netflix x NALIP Director Incubator is a premier career acceleration program designed to support emerging directors in creating bold, original short films while advancing their careers in the film and television industry.

Beginning this year, the program will invest more deeply in each selected fellow, awarding four directors with $45,000 production grants to create proof-of-concept short films that meet the demands of today’s evolving independent film landscape. Fellows will also receive individualized guidance, career development opportunities, and the chance to showcase their work to industry leaders.

Applications open September 21st, 2026

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Save the Date: NALIP Awards and NALIP Media Summit 2026

Starz #TakeTheLead Writers Program Returns for 5th Year | Exclusive

Watch the 2026 Diverse Women in Media Forum Recap Video

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