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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 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.

Registration is now open!

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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. 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!

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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. The Director Incubator is open to directors of all backgrounds and identities. We support short films that center stories told from the perspective of women. Meaning that women's experiences or perspectives should be meaningfully reflected in the story. We encourage teams that bring a range of perspectives, including the participation of women in key creative roles. There is no gender requirement for the applicant or members of the creative team. Projects are considered based on stories' strength, creative vision, feasibility, and how meaningfully the film reflects the program's creative focus. Beginning this year, the program will invest more deeply in each selected fellow, awarding 4 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. Deadline: September 21st, 2026 Apply Now & Learn More