The Latino Media Market™ consists of a meeting series for up to 30 selected projects. Filmmaker participants meet one-on-one with funders and executives who can commission pilot scripts and episodes, provide broadcast licenses or documentary completion funds, as well as fund feature development or production. Each selected project is presented to 50+ funders, distributors, or broadcasters; they identify the concepts most in line with their business objectives and request meetings with LMM Fellows.
- Low-Budget Features in Development or Preproduction
- Documentary Works-In-Progress
- Non-Scripted Series Ideas
- Deadline for submission is Friday February 24, 2012 (postmarked)
- Selected projects will be notified by Tuesday, March 20, 2012
- Meetings will be scheduled April 13 -15 during NALIP 2012.
- NALIP 2012 will take place at the Sheraton Universal in Universal City, California.
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The Low-Budget Feature
The Low-Budget Feature opportunity is available for current NALIP members with Feature Projects that are in development and need creative advice/funding support to advance to a solid producible package, or, Feature Projects that are in the advanced stages of pre-production and need funding and/or distribution support to propel them into production. Approximately 8 projects with budgets between $200,000 and $3,000,000 will be selected to meet, one-on-one, with potential funders, creative partners, production companies, and distributors.
To apply provide 4 exact copies of ALL materials and one (1) CD containing electronic copies of ALL materials:- Completed Filmmaker Contact and Project Information Form (part of this application)
- $50 check or money order – nonrefundable application/processing fee (made out to NALIP)
- Signed Release Form (part of this application)
- 250 word synopsis (in English) plus a 3-4 sentence project description
- Project Status Statement: funding to date, partners, past submissions, key attachments (e.g., Director, Cast, DP, etc.)
- Director's Statement (250 words)
- Executive Summary: bios of key creative team (e.g. Writer, Director, DP, Editor, etc.)
- Budget Outline or Top Sheet
- Development: Treatment, first act, or completed screenplay in industry format (PDF only) Pre-Production: Completed feature-length screenplay in industry format (PDF only) Note: If project is Spanish-language, please translate into English for submission
- Proof of screenplay registration from the Writers Guild of America, Writers Guild of America East, or US Copyright Office
- Previous work sample on DVD – e.g. short film, feature film, music video, industrial, PSA, commercial (if available)
- A current head shot/passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format
Completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 24, 2012. NO EXTENSIONS!
The Documentary Works-In-Progress
The Documentary Works-In-Progress opportunity is available for Documentary Projects that need creative advice, partial production and/or completion funds. Approximately 8 projects will be selected. Projects must be in production or post-production.
To apply provide 4 exact copies of ALL materials and one (1) CD containing electronic copies of ALL materials:- Completed Filmmaker Contact and Project Information Form (part of this application)
- $50 check or money order – nonrefundable application/processing fee (made out to NALIP)
- Signed Release Form (part of this application)
- Documentary Proposal (2-3 pages) plus 3-4 sentence synopsis
- Project Status Statement: funding to date, partners, past submissions, key attachments (e.g., Director, Cast, DP, etc.)
- Executive Summary: bios of key creative team (e.g. Writer, Director, DP, Editor, Advisors, etc.)
- Budget Outline or Top Sheet and amount requested
- If project is in Spanish, please include English subtitles and/or a translated version
- Sample tape/trailer on DVD (if accepted to LMM, bring an additional copy with you to the conference)
- A current head shot/passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format
Completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 24, 2012. NO EXTENSIONS!
Non-Scripted Series Ideas
The Non-Scripted Series Ideas opportunity is available to all producers/creative individuals who have non-scripted series ideas. Most networks target young mainstream viewers in a variety of platforms (TV, Broadband, Mobile) and they are looking for fresh entertainment concepts with lots of drama, comedic, and/or pop cultural appeal. But anything that is compelling could be viable!
When constructing your pitch, keep the following in mind:
- Make sure your idea is viable for TV, Broadband, and Mobile. It helps if your concept can be repeated and rerun effectively. For it to sustain a long shelf life, think of programming that does not become dated due to a very specific topicality.
- Producers love reality series with strong, original hooks but please be original!
- Make it REAL. Ideas must come with a plan for execution. As part of your pitch, demonstrate how your concept can be produced.
- Depending on your level of experience, be open to collaborating with more established producers to realize your project.
- Completed Filmmaker Contact and Project Information Form (part of this application)
- $50 check or money order – nonrefundable application/processing fee (made out to NALIP)
- Signed Release Form (part of this application)
- Each pitch must be submitted in writing (1-3 pages) plus a short 3-4 sentence synopsis
- Project Status Statement: include talent to be considered, episode rundown including episodic goals, and explanation of what your role would be in the event the project is green-lit
- Executive Summary: bios of key creative team (e.g. Writer, Director, Producer, Cast, etc.)
- A current head shot/passport-style electronic photo in JPEG (.jpg) format
Completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 24, 2012. NO EXTENSIONS!
