Summary
For Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latinx Heritage Month), it's important to reflect on the contributions made by the Latinx community, consider the progress made and the work that still needs to be done to empower and raise up Latinx voices. This is especially true for the film and TV industry. Incredible work has been done in front of and behind the camera recently that showcases Latinx talent and culture, including films like COCO, ROMA and IN THE HEIGHTS and shows like VIDA, ON MY BLOCK, and more. And as the industry strives for more inclusiveness and equity, this is the time for more Latinx talent to share their voices and their stories around the world.
But more than just celebrating accomplishments, it's important we take stock of where we are today. To continue creating change in the industry, we must review what representation exists and what is lacking, what is being made and watched, both in America and in Spanish-speaking countries, and how Latinx creatives can best find their foot in the door.
Therefore, in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, Stage 32 has partnered with some of the industry's top leaders from both the U.S. and Latin markets who are dedicated to elevating the voices of the next generation of Latinos in entertainment. Together, we will be hosting a FREE no-holds-barred panel and discussion where our experts will discuss trends in the Spanish-speaking market, opportunities for bilingual content, language barriers in the U.S. and how to overcome them, and how to shorten your path to success.
Plus we'll have an exclusive Q&A where YOU will have the opportunity to ask any questions you'd like.
We'll see you there!
Panelists
Diego Cantu, Emmy Award Winning Screenwriter and Producer
Guillermo Olivo, Director and Documentarian
David Zannoni, International Business Specialist, Fintage House
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn trends in the Spanish-speaking market.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn trends in the Spanish-speaking market.
Producers looking to learn trends in the Spanish-speaking market.
Actors looking to learn trends in the Spanish-speaking market.
Executive
Diego Cantu, Emmy Award Winning Screenwriter and Producer -
With more than 17 years Entertainment and Marketing Experience, working with various Fortune 500 clients and Film and TV Studios, Diego made a name for himself in the cut-throat world of advertising, winning prestigious awards as Cannes, Clios and Emmy's.
In 2005 he left the world of advertising and became the Head of Content and Marketing for Panamax Latin America where he developed and produced movies like LA MUJER DE ME HERMANO and SALVANDO AL SOLDADO PEREZ.
In 2015 he partnered up with Alex García and together they created the TV Division for AG Studios, producing shows like SENOR AVILA for HBO Latin America and DIOS INC for Cinemax. In 2017 he joined Greg Grunberg (STAR WARS, HEROES) and Brad Savage (Universal Studios Vice President of Theatrical Creative) to create production company Bandwagon.
Cantu is a member of the PGA Diversity Fellowship and a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy, his scripts have been showcased on the Blacklist and he has won numerous screenplay competitions including TIFF and Morbido Film Fest.
David Zannoni, International Business Specialist, Fintage House
David Zannoni is an international business specialist for Fintage House in the US, Europe, Canada and Latin America territories. Fintage House, the world's most respected company for revenue and rights protection for industry professionals and companies. David negotiates agreements for films and television series and is involved in business development and relationship management globally on hundreds of productions. David is continuously present to make deals and speak at international film markets, festivals and conferences, including: the Cannes Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, the American Film Market (AFM), Ventana Sur, the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM), and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and travels regularly to the United States, the Netherlands, Europe, and all over Latin America.
Guillermo Olivo, Director and Documentarian
Guillermo Olivo is an accomplished, results driven, award-winning director with over 20 years of experience producing television specials for the biggest hispanic TV networks in the U.S. With an eye for original content, he has recently branched out into documentary filmmaking. Currently Emmy award nominated, some of Guillermo's recent projects include the "Nuestra Navidad" Musical TV special at Rockefeller Center, 'Plastic Crack' - a documentary series on Amazon Video about what triggers adults to become toy collectors, and Take A Ride: Miami Edition - a documentary which is slated for release in early 2022. With a proven track record in directing, film and TV broadcast productions, documentaries, live entertainment, broadcast operations, production management, promotional content development and execution.