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Meet the Participants of the Training Program New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico, an Initiative of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity
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14 February 2025
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Producers from different states of the country traveled to Mexico City for a week full of training activities related to audiovisual production.
The program is part of a series of initiatives that Netflix will implement in Mexico during 2024 and 2025 through the Fund for Creative Equity, as part of the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the entertainment and audiovisual industry in the country.
This week, the seminar "New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico" was held, a training program resulting from the collaboration between the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC), Netflix, and Pimienta Films. Producers from various states of the country participated in the course designed to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of the audiovisual industry and help them strengthen their skills in areas such as financing strategies, audience analysis, formats, narratives, distribution, legal issues, and others.
The program also featured the participation of prominent figures from disciplines related to the industry, such as director and actress ngeles Cruz, Daniela Alatorre -Head of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography-, anti-ableism activist Guz Guevara, Leo Cordero -Content Executive at Netflix Mexico-, producer M nica Lozano, Sandra G mez -Director of MUBI Latin America-, among many others.
Learn more about the participants of New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico:
Abel Amador - Aguascalientes Co-founder of the production company CINECDOQUE CINE and the Aguascalientes Mexico Audiovisual Cluster (CAAMX).
"Diversity is the wealth that arises from difference. In the audiovisual field, it means giving voice to invisible perspectives."
Abraham Escobedo - Guadalajara Filmmaker originally from Zacatecas. Founder of the production company Flama Films.
"Our individual characteristics, whether cultural, social, sexual, or gender diversity, enrich and motivate us to make films. They allow us to connect with others." Alma Luna - Durango Film producer and director, specialized in the production of short films and music videos.
"I want to tell the unique stories of Durango and northern Mexico, a place that holds unique and powerful tales. Every corner has a story to tell, and I am determined to give them a voice."
Andr L S nchez - Mexico City Afro-Mexican filmmaker with a career spanning feature films, transmedia projects, and experimental artistic creation.
"The creative process generates common ground and can reduce violence and inequalities in our industry."
ngel Orozco - Guerrero Founder of the production company Relato Films.
"Documentary cinema connects emotionally with people. I am working on a short film about the loss of the N huatl language in Atliaca, Guerrero."
Brian Resendiz - Oaxaca Afro-Mexican filmmaker and photographer focused on documentaries and short films.
"The film industry in Mexico needs a shake-up from new voices, those from the sidelines. These voices have much to contribute about our social issues."
Cande Palma - Guerrero Founder of the Trashumantes Collective, Cinegro, and the Itinerant Community Cinema Residency in Guerrero.
"In Guerrero, we need to develop production capacities. We need to make our stories come to life and be seen on screens."
Carla Ascencio - Mexico City Audiovisual producer originally from El Salvador, with experience in film, journalism, and documentary projects.
"I want to use my experiences in Mexico to promote projects in my Central American region. Although it remains an industry with few incentives, it has vital stories to tell."
Christian Cornejo - Mexico City He is currently developing his debut feature film. He also co-writes and produces at the production company Dinatr n.
"Although actions have been taken to decentralize production, it still remains difficult in Mexico, especially outside of Mexico City. For producers from the rest of the country, working in the capital is a great journey."
Cinthya Toledo - Chiapas Audiovisual creator, screenwriter, and producer at Cheguigo Audiovisual. Originally from the state of Oaxaca.
"As a Zapotec woman, I seek a dignified representation of the daily life and issues of indigenous communities. Contextual elements enrich the diversity of narratives in the country."
Cynthia Ang lica - Chihuahua Actress, screenwriter, and producer.
"I want to be a producer who offers solutions to filmmakers in Chihuahua. I am committed to showing that we have many stories to share."
Dalia Reyes - Mexico City Co-founder of the production company Chulada Films.
"I want to professionalize in production to support non-fiction film directors. I aspire to bring new Mexican talents to platforms like Netflix."
Daniel Hern ndez - Jalisco Producer, director, and teacher specializing mainly in documentary and its hybrid forms.
"I am inspired by people outside of cinema, as their perspective enriches our work. They allow cinema to be a way of life and a refuge."
Farid Evangelista - Mexico City Filmmaker specializing in production and direct sound.
"The exchange of ideas and network creation strengthen the film industry. Training in vital areas of cinema ensures its long-term growth."
Gael Castillo - State of Mexico Filmmaker with a digital focus. Founder of NezaFilms.
"In the eastern part of Mexico City, there is an artistic effervescence with little support. I am tired of the underrepresentation and cultural appropriation that generate prejudice."
Humberto Busto - Mexico City Filmmaker and actor specializing in studies on disability and sexual-gender diversity.
"My mo
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