PROGRAMS
LFI SPARK ANIMATION FELLOWSHIP
The second cohort of the LFI Spark Animation Fellowship have been chosen to receive the grant based on the artistic merit of their submissions and the originality of their voice and vision.
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).
2026 – 2027
Introducing our 5 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.
