Latino Film Institute Names Seventh Annual Inclusion Fellowship Cohort — SkimNews
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- Latino Film Institute unveiled its seventh annual Inclusion Fellowship cohort, selecting ten emerging filmmakers to produce live-action narrative shorts with $50,000 grants and mentorship.
- Netflix continues to support the LFI Inclusion Fellowship, providing funding and industry access to amplify bold, original stories from underrepresented voices.
- Diana Cadavid, director of industry programs at the Latino Film Institute, emphasized the cohort’s genre diversity—spanning horror, sci-fi, comedy, and drama—and their projects’ visual and conceptual strength.
- The 2027 fellows include Adalberto Agulo, Alexander Ibarra, Berman Fenelus, Camila de Ilhéus, Crystal Ferreiro, Jasmin Prophete, Kevin Rios, María Sofía Hernández, Mariales Diaz, and Miguel Ortiz, each developing a distinct short film.
- Fellows will participate in LALIFF Connect: Market & Creative Forum, gaining networking opportunities with professionals in production, distribution, acquisitions, and representation.
- Since its launch, the fellowship has supported 55 alumni whose films have premiered at major festivals and secured distribution, building a pipeline for Latino filmmakers in the industry.
Why it matters: Ten filmmakers gain $50,000 grants, mentorship, and direct industry access—tangible resources that can launch careers. The program’s track record of 55 alumni reaching major festivals shows it’s not just symbolic support but a functional pipeline into the film industry, altering who gets to shape mainstream narratives.
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