\tThe Latino Film Institute (LFI) has named its 10 directors for its annual LFI Inclusion Fellowship.<\/p>\n
\t The program includes a $50,000 grant, personalized mentorships, and networking opportunities and is supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. All of the fellows\u2019 completed projects will be screened at the 2025 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) taking place from May 28 to June 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u201cAt LFI we are cultivating voices and nurturing talent that will reshape the industry,\u201d said Erika Sabel Flores, VP of Programs and Innovation. \u201cWith Netflix\u2019s support, we\u2019re creating groundbreaking Latino content that meets the highest artistic standards while authentically representing our communities. Our mission transcends traditional diversity initiatives and builds sustainable pathways for creative excellence.\u201d\u00a0 \t<\/p>\n
\tStacey Pascal Gaspard, a 2023\/2024 fellow, reflected on her experience on the program saying, \u201cWith this Fellowship, I got to explore a new genre, and with this movie, I felt the evolution of my voice and how much I have grown. Opportunities like this are what you need to really see your potential. This experience made me realize I am ready to go for my first feature while I continue to build my TV resume.\u201d <\/p>\n
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\nThe selected 2025 LFI Inclusion Fellows and their films are listed below:\u00a0
\nColby Barrios \u2013 \u201cLove me Tender, Love me True\u201d\u00a0
\nJorge G. Camarena \u2013 \u201cAll the Windows are Closed\u201d
\nImani Celeste \u2013 \u201cTigueronas\u201d
\nLoren Escando\u0301n \u2013 \u201cGris\u201d
\nSofi\u0301a Garza-Barba \u2013 \u201cEfflorescence\u201d
\nKaila Gutierrez \u2013 \u201cHigh Beam\u201d
\nNicolas Jara \u2013 \u201cTurn Away\u201d
\nGabriela Paciel \u2013 \u201cMichelle\u2019s Big Day\u201d\u00a0
\nMatthew Gabriel Serrano \u2013 \u201cXolo\u201d
\nVictor Velasco \u2013 \u201cI Have Wings but I Cannot Fly\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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