Nagisel Esparza is a dedicated advocate who grew up in Southern and Baja California, where she has always embraced the themes of binaries and borders in her work. Through her non-profit efforts, she focuses on curating and providing creative spaces for underrepresented communities, allowing her to expand her passion for dismantling oppressive systems, community development, and art. She is thrilled to be part of the Latino Film Institute and looks forward to witnessing its ongoing evolution alongside their talented and uplifting colleagues.
ABOUT
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Nagisel Esparza
Operations Coordinator
Fun Facts
What’s your secret superpower (the one no one knows about)?
My secret super power is that I am an animal whisperer. Like seriously, introduce me to your pet and we can hang for hours, no words necessary. I’m also just a tad delusional, so there’s that.
What’s the one movie you could watch a million times and never get tired of, and why?
A movie I can watch a million times is Interstellar. It’s my comfort movie (even though it makes me cry every single time).
MORE NEWS
The Latino Film Institute (LFI) today announced the launch of the LFI Futuro XR: 360° Video Lab, a five-month fellowship designed to train storytellers in the art and technology of immersive 360° filmmaking while amplifying stories rooted in the Latino experience.
For the past couple of years, producer Simone Kirlew has been a steady creative force behind the Youth Cinema Project Alumni Fellowship films, serving as producer mentor for the program’s last two alumni productions while acting as a vital link between the Latino Film Institute and each production team. Beyond nurturing the fellows’ creative vision, she oversaw the coordination that allowed each film to come to life, managing logistics, schedules, and on-the-ground production needs with precision and care.
For Miguel Angel Caballero, storytelling has always been about community, both the one he comes from and the one he is helping build. As producer mentor for the 2026 YCP Alumni Fellowship, he brings more than 15 years of experience producing, writing, and directing films that move audiences while opening doors for others to step behind the camera.