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LFI Spark Animation Fellowship Application | Latino Film Institute The LFI Spark Animation Fellowship , presented by the Latino Film Institute and sponsored by Netflix, is a program that supports emerging and independent animation filmmakers and artists towards the production of animated short films told from the Latino perspective. This year the program will award five visionary artists a grant of $30,000 each.
Fellows receive mentorship and strategic industry connections while working within a studio-like system that supports skill development and career advancement. The completed films will have a special screening at the 2027 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).
At least 21 years of age or older at the time of application Filmmakers must tell stories from a Latino perspective Applicants must live and be allowed to work in the U.S. Applicants cannot be enrolled in an academic institution and the project cannot be considered a student project, thesis, etc. Applicants must have completed at least one short film with film festival recognition, but not yet have completed a feature film.
Additionally, applicants can qualify by demonstrating experience as an artist, editor, or writer with at least one credit in an animated series or feature film.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Emerging Latino animation filmmakers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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