Netflix launches fund for creative equity in Mexico

Netflix has launched the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity in Mexico as part of its global initiative to promote what is made in Mexico and develop future Mexican audiovisual talents.

Together with organisations and institutions that already work towards a more diverse film and television industry, Netflix will support programs that identify, train and provide opportunities for talent that has not yet found its place in the sector. 

In its initial stage, the fund will support the following programs:

New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico: Designed by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) and Netflix, with the collaboration of Pimienta Films –the latter being the one who will implement it–, this is the first executive production training course in Mexico with a focus on diversity.

The syllabus is made up of modules on current trends, artistic vision, production and financing models, legal issues, and innovation, among others. National and international experts will be special guests invited to share their experiences with the 30 participants.

Program with the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC): In collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE), we (Netflix) and the CCC will develop a series of training courses and master classes at the new CCC campus in Chapultepec.

The goal of this program is for participants to be better prepared for employment in the audiovisual industry. In addition, in the fall of this year, the CCC will launch a national call –with a focus on diversity and inclusion– for 30 people from diverse communities around the country to receive training as production assistants.

2nd Film Project Development Lab for Indigenous and Afro-descendant Filmmakers from Latin America: We have strengthened our partnership with the Morelia Film Festival by becoming co-sponsors of this program, which is part of the activities of Morelia Pro, and will be held during the festival, from October 16 to 20, 2024.

Its goal is to support the development of film projects by indigenous and Afro-descendant filmmakers, providing them with the necessary tools for production, as well as consulting on how to prepare the budget and financial schemes, advice on copyright and patrimonial rights, and recommendations for promotion, distribution and exhibition, among others.

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