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LFI INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP
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Supported by Netflix, the LFI Inclusion Fellowship supports emerging filmmakers in bringing live-action narrative short films to life by offering a production grant, individualized mentorship, and strategic industry connections. Fellows work within a studio system as they continue to develop their skills, and advance their film industry careers.
2025 – 2026
Introducing our 10 selected fellows. Learn more about them and their upcoming projects.
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Latino Film Institute Announces LFI Spark Animation Fellowship’s 5th Cohort
- Animation Magazine
Latino Film Institute (LFI) today announced the fifth cohort of the LFI Spark Animation Fellowship, one of the organization’s signature programs designed to support emerging animation filmmakers. Supported by Netflix, the fellowship provides financial support, mentorship and industry guidance to help filmmakers develop and complete original animated short films.
LATINO FILM INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FIFTH COHORT OF LFI SPARK ANIMATION FELLOWSHIP
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 29, 2026 – Latino Film Institute (LFI) today announced the fifth cohort of the LFI Spark Animation Fellowship, one of the organization’s signature programs designed to support emerging animation filmmakers. Supported by Netflix, the fellowship provides financial support, mentorship, and industry guidance to help filmmakers develop and complete original animated short films.
