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‘Vida’ Takes A Different Look At East L.A. “Steeped In Queerness” – The Contenders Emmys

‘Vida’ Takes A Different Look At East L.A. “Steeped In Queerness” – The Contenders Emmys

Posted by NALIP on April 15, 2018

Photo Courtesy of Cook/REX/Shutterstock

The forthcoming Starz drama Vida continues the evolving landscape of television when it comes to inclusive stories. Showrunner Tanya Saracho was joined on stage at Contenders by the show’s stars Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui, and Chelsea Rendon to talk about a queer narrative that puts East L.A. in a different spotlight that many aren’t used to seeing.

‘Violeta at Last’ Sells to Starz

‘Violeta at Last’ Sells to Starz

Posted by NALIP on April 15, 2018

Hilda Hidalgo’s second film screens in Mexico on May 11

Photo Courtesy of HILDA HIDALGO

Underscoring the growing interest in Latinx fare among pay TV and SVOD companies, premium pay TV outlet Starz has snapped up Hilda Hidalgo’s “Violeta at Last,” which now screens at the IFF Panama.

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Film In California Conference |

Film In California Conference | "Vida" Premieres next Month!

Posted by NALIP · April 14, 2018

Saturday, May 5th • L.A. Center Studios • 10 am–6 pm

Don’t miss the only conference held exclusively to promote & celebrate filming in California!  The program will open with keynote speaker, award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance. Panels will include: “The Making of the Amazon Series, Bosch” with moderator (KCRW’s) Elvis Mitchell,  bestselling author/executive producer Michael Connelly and Titus Welliver, who so skillfully portrays the iconic Harry Bosch.  Other panels will include “Women Behind the Scenes,” “Film Festivals–A Primer” and “The Magic of VFX.” The event will conclude with the presentation of the California Golden Slate Award to NCIS Executive Producer, Mark Horowitz.  

Film Lab Initiative Launched By Universal Cable Productions & Ground Control

Film Lab Initiative Launched By Universal Cable Productions & Ground Control

Posted by NALIP · April 11, 2018

Universal Cable Productions will team with producer Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control, a management and production company specializing in film shorts, to create the Universal Cable Productions and Ground Control Film Lab, an initiative to find and nurture new storytellers.

The Film Lab is designed to challenge aspiring filmmakers “to submit a sample of their directorial/visual style, as well as an original television program concept, for a chance to have the opportunity to develop a television project with UCP.”