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NALIP
MEDIA
SUMMIT

JULY 25 – 28, 2019

About the 20th Annual NALIP Media Summit

Guided by the vision of supporting skills, projects, and relationships among Latinx content creators, NALIP is proud to present, the 20th Annual NALIP Media Summit, July 25-28, 2019. For the last twenty years the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) has been dedicated to facilitating the advancement and engagement of Latinx creators across multiple media platforms. Today, NALIP exists as a leading organization in supporting and championing Latinx talent behind and in-front of the camera. NALIP has sought to be a constant support in assisting content creators like writers, directors, producers, and other industry professionals to find their passion and get their step in the industry. Together, with you, #WeAreInclusion.

NALIP 20th Anniversary

Throughout its twenty year history, NALIP has wholeheartedly committed itself to supporting emerging and existing Latinx content creators ascertain their voice within the entertainment industry. With the understanding that the industry is constantly changing, NALIP has worked to provide support, resources, and above all, a community to Latinx content creators. NALIP is proud to stand as a leading organization in the amplification of Latinx voices across media platforms.

Our roundtable conversations feature prominent Latinx content creators across the United States. We hope you are inspired by their stories as much as they have inspired us!

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Schedule At a Glance

Thursday, July 25

12:00 pm - 5:00pm
Registration •
02:30 pm - 4:30pm
Emerging Content Creators Workshop
03:00 pm - 4:00pm
TBA Session •
03:00 pm - 4:00pm
Pitching Session • Restricted Access. By Invitation Only.
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Thursday, July 25

Schedule of events: Day 1
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration •
Pick up your Summit Pass at the 5th floor of the The Hollywood & Highland Center. Can’t find registration? Have a question about your pass? Ask a friendly NALIP volunteer!
Hollywood & Highland 
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Emerging Content Creators Workshop
Creators Studio 1
This interactive two-hour workshop is designed to guide students and recent graduates as an informative guide for young content creators to successfully transition into the industry. Following the discussion, the emerging creators will break into small mentorship groups with selected industry professionals.
To apply to the Emerging Content Creators Workshop please complete this form.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
TBA Session •
Creators Studio 2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pitching Session • Restricted Access. By Invitation Only.
Creators Studio 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Producing the Doc Workshop
Creators Studio 1
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Summit Launch Mixer •
Creators Studio 1 + 2
The Summit Launch Mixer will launch the 2019 NALIP Media Summit! Make sure to purchase your summit pass and do not miss out on our opening night. First impressions are everything, we can't wait to make ours!

Friday, July 26

08:00 am - 8:30am
Latino Media Market: Registration • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
08:00 am - 4:30pm
Registration Day 2
08:00 am - 9:45am
Wake Up! : Morning Creator Coffee! • Networking
08:30 am - 10:00am
Latino Media Market: Orientation • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
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Friday, July 26

Schedule of events: Day 2
8:00am - 8:30am
Latino Media Market: Registration • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
Latino Media Market
Day One of the Latino Media Market: Industry executives take meetings from selected participants to pitch their documentary, low-budget feature, TV/streaming or digital web series idea in order to secure completion funds or distribution.
8:00am - 4:30pm
Registration Day 2
North Terrace
8:00am - 9:45am
Wake Up! : Morning Creator Coffee! • Networking
Creators Lounge
Where’s the coffee? Join us in the Creator’s Lounge for coffee and networking. Looking to plan your day? Explore session descriptions and build your own itinerary on the NALIP Media Summit App!
8:30am - 10:00am
Latino Media Market: Orientation • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
Latino Media Market
8:00 am - 8:30 am: REGISTRATION
Registration for Latino Media Market participants opens.
8:30 am - 9:30 am: ORIENTATION
The Latino Media Market (LMM) Orientation will go into detail about the Latino Media Market sessions with LMM finalists. 
9:30am - 10:30am
Latino Media Market: How to Pitch Workshop • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
Latino Media Market
The LMM session will share with the NALIP Latino Media Market participants techniques and tools to pitch their project in order to build a relationship in the industry, secure distribution or completion funds for their project.
10:00am - 4:00pm
Creators Lounge - NALIP Media Summit 2019 • #WeAreInclusion
Creators Lounge
#WeAreInclusion Creator’s Lounge is for everyone! Attendee’s are welcome to network, visit sponsor activations, and explore career opportunities, diversity programs, and initiatives. The Lounge will also host select screenings, panels and special activities!
The Creators Lounge is open to the public, NALIP members, and pass holders!
10:30am - 11:30am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
 
10:30am - 11:30am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
10:30am - 11:30am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 1
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Friday Keynote Luncheon • Keynote Luncheon
The Ray Dolby Ballroom
We are so thrilled to present this Keynote luncheon catered by Wolfgang Puck. Speaker soon to be announced!
Attendees interested in joining this luncheon must purchase an all-inclusive pass. To purchase your pass, please click GET YOUR PASS at the top right corner of the website!
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Energize Coffee Networking Break
Creators Lounge
Take a break! Join us in the Creators Lounge for coffee and networking.
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Public Media 1
Creators Studio 1
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
3:15pm - 3:45pm
Digital Trailblazer Award • Digital Trailblazer Award
Latino Lens Space
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Signature Conversation • Signature Conversation
Creators Studio 2
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Directors Masterclass
Creators Studio 1
Join the the masterminds of the directing world as they share their endless journeys of directing teams of creatives through the assembly of a cinematic world. Learn the ways in which they guide a productions artistic and dramatic aspects, and which strategies work best when leading a cast and crew.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Signature Conversation
Creators Studio 1
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
 
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
6:45pm - 8:00pm
Networking Mixer •
Latino Lens Space
8:30pm - 10:30pm
HBO Welcome Reception • Presented by HBO
Loews Pool Deck
HBO invites you all to their Welcome Reception on Friday evening, at the Loews Hollywood Pool deck. Enjoy music, appetizers and refreshments under the stars of Hollywood while connecting with content creators.
Presented by HBO
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Saturday, July 27

08:00 am - 4:00pm
Registration • Day 3
08:00 am - 10:00am
Wake Up! : Coffee Networking Break
09:00 am - 10:00am
Session TBA
09:00 am - 3:00pm
Latino Media Market: Executive Meetings • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
10:00 am - 4:00pm
#WeAreInclusion Creators Lounge • Day 3
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Saturday, July 27

Schedule of events: Day 3
8:00am - 4:00pm
Registration • Day 3
North Terrace
8:00am - 10:00am
Wake Up! : Coffee Networking Break
Creators Lounge
Where’s the coffee? Join us in the Creator’s Lounge for coffee and networking. Looking to plan your day? Explore session descriptions and build your own itinerary on the NALIP Media Summit App!
9:00am - 10:00am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
9:00am - 3:00pm
Latino Media Market: Executive Meetings • (Restricted Access. By Invitation Only)
Latino Media Market
Day Two of the Latino Media Market: Industry executives take meetings from selected participants to pitch their documentary, low-budget feature, TV or digital web series idea in order to secure completion funds or distribution.
10:00am - 4:00pm
#WeAreInclusion Creators Lounge • Day 3
#WeAreInclusion Creators Lounge
#WeAreInclusion Creators Lounge is for everyone! Attendee’s are welcome to network, visit sponsor activation's, and explore career opportunities, diversity programs, and initiatives. The Lounge will also host select screenings, panels and special activities!
The Creators Lounge is open to all Summit pass holders, NALIP members and non-pass holders!
10:30am - 11:30am
Directing the Indie Film •
Latino Lens Space
As an independent filmmaker you have to be ready for anything, from abrupt location changes to finding ways to stretch the budget. These indie filmmakers know their way around the system and have used their creative lenses to bring diverse stories to light. This panel will feature a discussion on how these filmmakers found a platform through independent film and how their careers have developed along with the industry.
10:30am - 11:30am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
10:30am - 11:30am
Representation in Animation •
Creators Studio 1
It is imperative for children to see themselves represented in mainstream media, this has a relevant effect in the way they develop and take on the world. Representation in animation matters now more than ever, this panel will discuss the importance of creating fully fleshed out, dimensional, inspiring characters that remind them of themselves and show them it is okay to embrace what makes them unique.
10:30am - 11:30am
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Keynote Luncheon
The Ray Dolby Ballroom
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Writing the Breakthrough •
Creators Studio 1
So you've been writing for some time and constantly asking yourself "how did they do it"? Listen to these creatives on how they got their breakthrough into the industry and found success. Learn about their path and how you could incorporate what they did into your life.
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Networking Coffee Break
#WeAreInclusion Creators Lounge
It is the home stretch! Interact, network, and re-energize in our Creators Lounge and enjoy some coffee refreshments. There are only a few more sessions left until The Latino Media Awards Gala!
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 1
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Signature Conversation •
Creators Studio 1
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Session TBA
Creators Studio 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm
HBO Session •
Creators Studio 2
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Awards Pre-Reception
North Terrace
It's a celebration! Before the Latino Media Awards Gala join us on the North Terrace for photos, drinks and appetizers. We can not wait to honor some of the best Latinx content creators working today!
Reminder that only attendees who have purchased Latino Media Awards Gala tickets may enter Pre-Reception Mixer.
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The 2019 Latino Media Awards Gala
The Ray Dolby Ballroom
NALIP presents the annual Latino Media Awards Gala. Join us as we honor stand out creators!
11:00pm - 12:00am
Summit Closing Reception
North Terrace
The panels have finished, the keynotes have rocked our world and the awards have been handed out, now it's time to party. Join us for desserts and refreshments after the Latino Media Awards Gala.
Remember, you must purchase a ticket to the Gala to attend the pre-reception, award ceremony and Summit Closing Reception!

Sunday, July 28

10:30 am - 12:00pm
Summit Social Hour
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Sunday, July 28

Schedule of events: Day 4
10:30am - 12:00pm
Summit Social Hour
Vantage Room
Join us for an informative discussion about NALIP's Latino Lens incubation production program. How much will be disbursed? How to apply? What are the next steps? Timeline? What is Latino Lens exactly? Stop by and find out - get your questions answered and sign-up for all the upcoming updates! Sneak peek at what NALIP is working on for the rest of 2019!

Sponsors

We appreciate our sponsors for their dedication and support of the 20th Annual NALIP Media Summit. Our sponsors play an integral role in paving the way for inclusion, creating new connections with members and attendees, and contributing directly to advancing the NALIP community across all media platforms.

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Directions

THE RAY DOLBY BALLROOM

6801 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, CA 90028

Level 5 of the Hollywood & Highland

(323) 308-6300

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Email: mediasummit@nalip.org

Office: 310.470.1061 x 701

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