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Imaginar The Film Independent Imaginar Producers Residency is a new program created to support Latinx Producers, made possible by The Walt Disney Company and Searchlight Pictures, in collaboration with the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). The Residency will support three Latinx Producers during a nine-month period. Applications will open on December 17, 2024, and close at 11:59 pm PT on February 14, 2025. There will be an extended deadline for Film Independent Members, which will be on February 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm PT. Fellows will be selected in the spring of 2025 and the nine-month program will commence in the summer. Submissions closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Learn More
STARZ #TAKETHELEAD Writers Intensive
In partnership with STARZ and New Filmmakers LA.
The STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers' Intensive provides a unique platform for emerging talents to cultivate their skills and refine their spec scripts with the guidance of esteemed mentors, executives, and established writers.
Submissions closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
Women of Color Incubator The Women of Color Incubator, supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, provides five women of color with the opportunity, access, mentorship and production support to develop and produce each of their original short films. With support from executives at NALIP and Netflix, the filmmakers receive guidance through all stages of the filmmaking journey — from pre-production, filming, post-production and eventual distribution. We are proud to be running the fourth cycle of the Women of Color Film Incubator program!Submissions closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Learn More • Meet the Finalist
The Accelerator
The Accelerator is a project hub dedicated to 1st and 2nd feature films at any stage of development. 12 creative teams are selected to take part in a month-long mentoring process, which includes a Hub Day at the NALIP Media Summit on June 26 - 27th. During the Hub Day, participants have one-to-one meetings with market guests, and the projects are assessed by a Jury.
Open Office Hours Open Office Hours is a new initiative designed to expand access to knowledge and mentorship within the entertainment industry. Twice a month, we invite influential professionals across film, television, and media to speak directly with our community, sharing their personal journeys, career insights, and advice on navigating the industry as a Latino creative or executive. Learn More