Program Panels
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. Submissions closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
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.
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 that center stories told from the perspective of women, while advancing their careers in the film and television industry. Beginning this year, the program will invest more deeply in each selected fellow, awarding four 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. Applications for the 2026/27 Cycle are now closed.
