mitú Partners with NALIP to Host 'Stories of Us' Brunch at The Sundance Film Festival to Celebrate Latino Creators and Voices
PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- mitú, the leading digital media brand for Latino millennials and The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) are bringing diverse voices to the Sundance Film Festival at the "Stories of Us" brunch aimed at celebrating Latino creators and their voices. The event will discuss how to build an ecosystem that supports Latino creators and advances the careers of women of color in media. Guests will also discuss the impact of digital content, its creation and future implications with emerging online platforms.
"NALIP's dedication to supporting Latino filmmakers is critical in elevating the stories of us. We're proud to partner with an organization that's providing much needed opportunity to the Latino community," said Beatriz Acevedo, President and co-founder of mitú. "Together, we are building a path for the next generation of storytellers and Sundance is the perfect place to do that," Acevedo added.
Details on the event are below, to RSVP please send an e-mail to [email protected] no later than Sunday, January 21.
When: Monday, January 22, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm MST
Where: Rock & Reilly's 427 Main St, Park City, UT 84060
Who:
- Beatriz Acevedo, President and co-founder, mitú
- David Ortiz, Head of Development, mitú
- Ben Lopez, Executive Director of NALIP
- Filmmakers and studio heads
"Since its inception, NALIP has moved the needle forward when it comes to supporting and incubating talent that exists within the Latinx community. Through a series of efforts and collaborations, NALIP has provided a platform for events and signature programs such as the NALIP Media Summit, the Latino Lens Incubators, the Diverse Women in Media Initiative and the Latino Media Market. Empowerment has been our focus for close to 20 years and most recently, we announced an effort to fundraise an all-women of color content creation incubator which will focus on nurturing original pilots and shorts.
"We are excited to partner with mitú to discuss the roles of Latinx's in digital content creation, the business opportunities and the paradigm shifts occurring in the Latinx space," says NALIP Executive Director, Ben Lopez.
About mitú
At mitú, we elevate and celebrate Latino stories, audiences and talent to their rightful place, front and center in American pop culture. We are the leader in connecting brands and creators to young Latinos, the most influential demographic in the U.S. Our stories reach over 91 million Americans every month.
mitú's investors include Upfront Ventures, WPP, AwesomenessTV, and Verizon Ventures. mitú is headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles and has operations in New York, Chicago, and Bogotá, Colombia. For more information, visit www.wearemitu.com.
About NALIP
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is a national membership organization that addresses the professional needs of Latinx content creators. NALIP stands as the premiere Latino media organization, addressing for close to 20 years the most underrepresented and the largest ethnic minority in the country. NALIP's mission is to discover, promote and inspire Latino content creators and diverse voices across all media platforms. NALIP serves the needs of diverse content creators including, producers, performers, writers, directors, and industry professionals. For more information, visit www.NALIP.org.
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