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Join Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Adriana Barraza for an intimate hands-on conversation into the craft, technique and career strategy for professional actors and filmmakers. Maestra Barraza brings over 50 years of experience as a teacher, actress and director in film, television and theatre to special masterclass conversation. 

The masterclass will be presented in Spanish & English

Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT

  • Masterclass: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Mixer: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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We are excited to announce the season 4 finalists of the STARZ Take the Lead Writers' Intensive, co-presented by NFMLA and NALIP! 

This year's fellows are Francis Fuster, Laura Santoro, Emily Orr, Lia Romeo. These talented storytellers represent bold, authentic voices dedicated to crafting compelling narratives, distinctive characters, and stories that push creative boundaries.

We're proud to continue opening doors for the next generation of storytellers alongside STARZ and NFMLA. Read more in the Deadline article.

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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.

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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

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.

Applications closed for the 2025 season. Thank you to everyone who applied!

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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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