Films & Episodics

Overlapping with the days of the festival, LALIFF’s Industry Days is the festival’s signature program designed to connect filmmakers and industry professionals including (but not limited to) sales agents, buyers, producers, production executives, craftspeople, financiers, festival programmers, film commissioners, film publicists, and exhibitors.

This year, accredited Industry and Talent Passholders will have access to virtual happy hours and exclusive industry programming, including:

MASTERCLASSES, PANELS, HAPPY HOUR

MAKING THE LEAP AFTER SHORTS
Wednesday, June 2nd at 2:00PM
Open to the Public

With so many creators starting out with short form storytelling, how can that momentum be harnessed to get work to the next level? Join us as filmmakers who have launched into feature and episodic work discuss their creative processes, the challenges, and what the transition into next steps actually looks like. Featuring Esteban Arango (director, Blast Beat), Marvin Lemus (co-creator, “Gentefied”), and Ivete Lucas (director, Pahokee).

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DEVELOPING YOUR STORY
Thursday, June 3rd at 1:00PM
Open to Passholders

Finishing your script is just the beginning! Hear directly from industry insiders on questions like what executives look for, how writers can know when their story is ready, what are the pitfalls to avoid, and what makes for a script that really stands out.  Featuring Adriana Martínez Barrón (VP of Film, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment), Greta Fuentes (Director of Development, MACRO), Winnie Carrillo (Creative Executive, Feature Development, MGM Studios).

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HAPPY HOUR HOSTED BY MITÚ
Thursday, June 3rd at 5:00PM
Open to Passholders

Network and engage in fun activities with people all over the world!

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FILM & ACTIVISM
Saturday, June 5th at 2:00PM
Open to the Public

As our films continue to shape hearts and minds and bring Latinx stories to the forefront, how can filmmakers and industry alike use their art for impact and social change? A panel of special guests will discuss the intersection between art and activism within the industry and ways in which their work can go further. Featuring Alexandra Codina (Paper Children), Lisette Feliciano (Women is Losers), Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera (The Infiltrators). 

Additionally, Industry Day’s private invitation-only program of one-on-one meetings between participating festival filmmakers and industry executives will be returning for its third year.

For any questions about Industry Week, please contact Ana Souza at industryprogrammer@latinofilm.org.