NALIP Announces Fourth Cohort of Women of Color Incubator

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is proud to unveil the fourth cohort of the Women of Color Incubator. 

The 2024 class of filmmakers are Carolina Costa (The Feels - Or The Debilitated Condition Of The Reproductive System), Luna Cristales (Statelines), Sonia Malfa (La Sangre Llama), Alba Roland Mejia (Greetings From St. Helena) and Sally Tran (Love Cycle).

These five filmmakers were selected from hundreds of submissions for their compelling narratives and unique perspectives. The Women of Color Incubator, funded by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, offers these emerging filmmakers the resources needed to bring their original short films to life. With guidance from NALIP and Netflix executives, they receive comprehensive support throughout the entire filmmaking process—from pre-production through post-production and distribution.

In addition to institutional backing, each filmmaker is awarded a $35,000 grant to produce their film. The completed works will be showcased during a special screening at NALIP's Diverse Women in Media Forum, set to take place on April 4th, 2025. Previous fellows of the program have gone to premiere their shorts in international film festivals, including Urbanworld and Seoul International Film Festival.

“Women of color represent a mere 2.7% of directors and 8% of producers in the top-grossing films, according to the 2024 Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report. With the Women of Color Incubator, NALIP is committed to changing this narrative and is grateful to have Netflix’s support. By providing these talented filmmakers with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to create high-quality short films, we are helping to build a crucial foundation that can lead to their first feature film. This program aims to amplify their voices and stories, ensuring they have an equal opportunity to shape the future of cinema,” said Diana Luna, Executive Director of NALIP.

We are thrilled to support these filmmakers on their career paths and to uplift women of color in the film industry.

Learn more about the five finalists below and about NALIP here.