National Association of Latino Independent Producers

STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive

NALIP and NFMLA are excited to collaborate once again with STARZ for the fourth 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.

Call For Entries Opens: August 26th, 2025 @ 11:00 am PT

Call For Entries Closes: September 18th, 2025 @ 11:00 am PT

This is Our Moment

Now celebrating our 25th anniversary, NALIP is 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.

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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

The annual NALIP Media Summit is a 2-day conference featuring invigorating panel discussions from industry leaders, sneak peeks of upcoming Latino-centered media, workshops, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for attendees.

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.

STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers' Intensive

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.

Call For Entries Opens: August 26th, 2025 @ 11:00 am PT

Call For Entries Closes: September 18th, 2025 @ 11:00 am PT

• Apply Today •

The Director Incubator

The Director Incubator, sponsored by Netflix, is an intensive production grant designed to empower emerging filmmakers who tell stories from the perspectives of women and gender-expansive
individuals. This initiative provides the necessary tools, resources, funding, and guidance to successfully develop and produce short films that reflect their unique creative vision.

Applications closed for the 25/26 season. Thank you to everyone who applied!

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STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive

• Apply Here • Meet the 2024 Finalist

STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive Virtual Info Session

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