Latino Film Talent and the Sundance Film Festival

Hispanicize and Latino Filmmakers focus on the Latino influence at the annual festival, The partnership aims to increase Latino participation and visibility in the film industry

Despite the contributions and history of the Latino community in the United States, there still exists a lack of Latino representation and stories in Hollywood. This year, Hispanicize, the creator of the yearly gathering for Latino trendsetters and media entrepreneurs, is taking the lead to help drive change by bringing back its historic partnership with Latino Filmmakers during the Sundance Film Festival to help open doors for Latino talent.

part of this effort, Hispanicize will coproduce the second Latino Filmmakers mixer, “A Royal Social Affair II,” which will spotlight Latino producers to support their presence in Hollywood. The event, which counts on the participation of industry executives, agents and the entertainment community, will take place on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Park City, Utah during the festival at the Power & Industry-Indie Lounge on Main St.

“Our growing presence in this signature initiative created by Maylen Calienes is all about bringing attention to under-represented Latinos in the film industry,” said Manny Ruiz, founder of the Hispanicize platforms that include the annual Hispanicize event, DiMe Media, the Hispanic PR Blog and Hispanicize Wire. “Latinos are practically invisible in the entertainment industry. Hispanicize is committed to leading this initiative with the end goal of creating opportunities and cultivating Latino talent and growth.”

The Latino Filmmakers will partake in a conversation, encouraging the inclusion of Latinos whose films have been selected by the festival and creating a nucleus of continuing support, community, education and knowledge.