PROGRAMS

2022-2023 LFI SPARK ANIMATION FELLOWSHIP

Anthony Gallego

Anthony is an alumni from the School of Visual Arts, with a BFA in 2D Animation, and currently working as a compositor at Powerhouse Animation. He has a passion for writing and producing horror movies (despite being a big wimp). He uses a variety of techniques and experimentation that lend themselves to creating a unique style of writing not often seen in western animation.

Title of Project: Urie

Cecilia De Jesus

Cecilia De Jesus is a Filipina/Mexican-American designer, animator and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. She has worked on several title sequences for film and television, including Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie, Motherland: Fort Salem, Phantom Thread and The Hate U Give. She currently is a motion graphics artist at Trailer Park Group, where she designs and animates trailers for film, television and social content. She also contributes her animation skills towards projects for non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, the LA Regional Food Bank and WWF.

Title of Project: Back to Normal

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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.

JENNIFER LOPEZ TO RECEIVE ADELANTE AWARD FOR INDUSTRY AT OPENING NIGHT OF LALIFF’S 25TH EDITION

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.