Professional Training & Mentoring

Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today

Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today (TFT) connects emerging Latino filmmakers with an elite network of industry professionals, offering mentorship, academic sessions on entertainment law and finance, and cutting-edge technology insights from top L.A. universities.

Participants engage in workplace visits, expert panels, and attend Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) screenings, Q&As, and exclusive events.  TFT runs as a seven-day intensive program alongside HMFF.”  Samuel Douek, Director and Founder of the HMFF, is part of the staff, as is Diana Luna, the long-time Board CEO of TFT.

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Collage featuring still images from films nominated for the 14th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards alongside the NFMLA logo.

NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees for 14th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards

June 17, 2026

Author James Ellroy speaks on stage at the Los Angeles Theatre before a screening of "L.A. Confidential" during Last Remaining Seats.

James Ellroy Reflects on Los Angeles, Storytelling, and the Origins of “L.A. Confidential” at Last Remaining Seats

June 16, 2026

Promotional graphic for Justice for My Sister’s Production Assistant Certification Program featuring the words “Apply Now!” above a black-and-white photo of a young filmmaker holding a professional cinema camera. The background uses bright pink, blue, and orange graphic elements on a gray backdrop. Text states applications are open from May 4 through May 31 at 11:59 PM PST. Logos for Justice for My Sister, the Golden Globe Foundation, Amity Foundation, USC Good Neighbors, and Dwight Stuart Youth Fund appear along the bottom.

Justice for My Sister Launches 2026 PA Certification Program for Emerging Filmmakers

May 26, 2026

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