PROGRAMS
FUTURO XR: 360° VIDEO LAB
The Futuro XR: 360° Video Lab, sponsored by Agog, is a 5-month immersive program designed to train storytellers in the art and technology of 360° filmmaking. Fellows will receive hands-on training in the use of 360° cameras and shooting, spatial sound, and immersive editing workshops in storytelling for narrative, documentary, or experimental formats in this medium.
2025 – 2026
Introducing our 4 selected fellows. Learn more about them and their upcoming projects.
MORE NEWS
Milestone 25th Edition of LALIFF Confirms Opening Night Film Valentina, Unveils Artwork, Expands Ticket Model, and Names Nava Mau as Head of Features Jury
The Latino Film Institute (LFI) today unveiled the official artwork and expanded ticketing model for the milestone 25th edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), taking place May 27–31, 2026, in Hollywood at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres.
Marcella Ochoa: Interview
Filmmaker Marcella Ochoa, founder of 8A Entertainment, has built a career telling stories that center Latino voices and explore bold social themes through genre. From co-writing the Blumhouse feature Madres to mentoring emerging storytellers through LALIFF and the Youth Cinema Project, Ochoa is as committed to the next generation as she is to her own craft.
Creating Spaces to Educate, Engage, and Empower: The Leadership of Dr. David Nieto
For nearly two decades, Dr. David Nieto has shaped a culture across Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. In his three years as principal at Sparks Middle School, he has built a community where students are seen, heard, and empowered to lift others. Through hands-on mentorship and programs like the Youth Cinema Project that connect students with their community, his leadership is rooted in guiding, listening, and giving back.
