Meet the Participants of the Training Program 'New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico', an Initiative of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity

• Producers from different states of the country traveled to Mexico City for a week full of training activities related to audiovisual production.

• The program is part of a series of initiatives that Netflix will implement in Mexico during 2024 and 2025 through the Fund for Creative Equity, as part of the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the entertainment and audiovisual industry in the country.

This week, the seminar "New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico" was held, a training program resulting from the collaboration between the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC), Netflix, and Pimienta Films. Producers from various states of the country participated in the course designed to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of the audiovisual industry and help them strengthen their skills in areas such as financing strategies, audience analysis, formats, narratives, distribution, legal issues, and others.

The program also featured the participation of prominent figures from disciplines related to the industry, such as director and actress Ángeles Cruz, Daniela Alatorre –Head of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography–, anti-ableism activist Guz Guevara, Leo Cordero –Content Executive at Netflix Mexico–, producer Mónica Lozano, Sandra Gómez –Director of MUBI Latin America–, among many others.

Learn more about the participants of New Frontiers of Audiovisual Production in Mexico:

Abel Amador – Aguascalientes Co-founder of the production company CINECDOQUE CINE and the Aguascalientes Mexico Audiovisual Cluster (CAAMX).

"Diversity is the wealth that arises from difference. In the audiovisual field, it means giving voice to invisible perspectives."

Abraham Escobedo – Guadalajara Filmmaker originally from Zacatecas. Founder of the production company Flama Films.

"Our individual characteristics, whether cultural, social, sexual, or gender diversity, enrich and motivate us to make films. They allow us to connect with others." Alma Luna – Durango Film producer and director, specialized in the production of short films and music videos.

"I want to tell the unique stories of Durango and northern Mexico, a place that holds unique and powerful tales. Every corner has a story to tell, and I am determined to give them a voice."

André Lô Sánchez – Mexico City Afro-Mexican filmmaker with a career spanning feature films, transmedia projects, and experimental artistic creation.

"The creative process generates common ground and can reduce violence and inequalities in our industry."

Ángel Orozco – Guerrero Founder of the production company Relato Films.

"Documentary cinema connects emotionally with people. I am working on a short film about the loss of the Náhuatl language in Atliaca, Guerrero."

Brian Resendiz – Oaxaca Afro-Mexican filmmaker and photographer focused on documentaries and short films.

"The film industry in Mexico needs a shake-up from new voices, those from the sidelines. These voices have much to contribute about our social issues."

Cande Palma – Guerrero Founder of the Trashumantes Collective, Cinegro, and the Itinerant Community Cinema Residency in Guerrero.

"In Guerrero, we need to develop production capacities. We need to make our stories come to life and be seen on screens."

Carla Ascencio – Mexico City Audiovisual producer originally from El Salvador, with experience in film, journalism, and documentary projects.

"I want to use my experiences in Mexico to promote projects in my Central American region. Although it remains an industry with few incentives, it has vital stories to tell."

Christian Cornejo – Mexico City He is currently developing his debut feature film. He also co-writes and produces at the production company Dinatrón.

"Although actions have been taken to decentralize production, it still remains difficult in Mexico, especially outside of Mexico City. For producers from the rest of the country, working in the capital is a great journey."

Cinthya Toledo – Chiapas Audiovisual creator, screenwriter, and producer at Cheguigo Audiovisual. Originally from the state of Oaxaca.

"As a Zapotec woman, I seek a dignified representation of the daily life and issues of indigenous communities. Contextual elements enrich the diversity of narratives in the country."

Cynthia Angélica – Chihuahua Actress, screenwriter, and producer.

"I want to be a producer who offers solutions to filmmakers in Chihuahua. I am committed to showing that we have many stories to share."

Dalia Reyes – Mexico City Co-founder of the production company Chulada Films.

"I want to professionalize in production to support non-fiction film directors. I aspire to bring new Mexican talents to platforms like Netflix."

Daniel Hernández – Jalisco Producer, director, and teacher specializing mainly in documentary and its hybrid forms.

"I am inspired by people outside of cinema, as their perspective enriches our work. They allow cinema to be a way of life and a refuge."

Farid Evangelista – Mexico City Filmmaker specializing in production and direct sound.

"The exchange of ideas and network creation strengthen the film industry. Training in vital areas of cinema ensures its long-term growth."

Gael Castillo – State of Mexico Filmmaker with a digital focus. Founder of NezaFilms.

"In the eastern part of Mexico City, there is an artistic effervescence with little support. I am tired of the underrepresentation and cultural appropriation that generate prejudice."

Humberto Busto – Mexico City Filmmaker and actor specializing in studies on disability and sexual-gender diversity.

"My motivation is for LGBTQ+ and disabled communities to tell our own stories. We seek an audiovisual revolution that respects diversity without forced representations."

Jazmín González – Mexico City Filmmaker and audiovisual producer originally from Puebla.

"When I tried to learn Náhuatl, my father's language, he told me to learn English instead because Náhuatl wouldn't be useful in the real world. I want to transform the cultural invisibility that disconnects us from our roots and that is reflected in cinema."

José Camacho – Jalisco Documentarian.

"To achieve inclusive and accessible cinema, it is essential to enrich ourselves not only with stories that represent and respect diversities but also by integrating these diversities into those of us who make films."

Juliana Orea – Jalisco Queer and neurodivergent producer and director. Co-founder of the production company Ártico Cine.

"As a queer and neurodivergent person, my motivation to create arises from the need to understand and connect with the world and people."

Mariana Castro – Mexico City Producer.

"I dream of producing films that reflect our Mexican identity and culture. I want them to make us question, grow, generate jobs, and nourish our culture."

Nina Wara Carrasco – Mexico City Audiovisual producer. Founder of Estación Marte Films.

"I want each project to have an impactful campaign to generate social change. I aim to amplify the voices of those who need to be heard."

Paola Salguero – Mexico City Founder of La Máquina del Tiempo Producciones.

"Cinema can transform perceptions and challenge norms. I am interested in creating narratives that foster reflection, empathy, and respect for differences."

Roberto López – Oaxaca Director with over 20 years of experience.

“For years, I denied my Oaxacan origin, until one day I returned and found my inspiration here. I understood the importance of addressing local issues from our own perspective.”

Rodolfo Juárez – Yucatán Director and founder of the production companies M31Medios and Entretenimiento Marzopa.

"Creating audiovisual projects is my way of contributing to the common good. I focus on stories that promote natural and cultural heritage, complementing the current offerings of the industry."

Sandra Jiménez – Mexico City Filmmaker, Theater Director, and Artistic Project Writer.

"Integral inclusion in the industry is crucial. True representation integrates people with functional diversity and diverse voices in productions, regardless of the story."

Sandra Ovilla – Nayarit Co-founder of the independent production company Epílogo Films.

"Producing outside of Mexico City or Guadalajara is a great challenge due to the lack of human, financial, and technical resources. We need to create links that benefit regional productions."

Sarah Estrada – Baja California Trans filmmaker. Founder of production company The Burning Woman Productions.

"I want to amplify female voices and those of sexual-gender diversity. I aim to portray and elevate these perspectives in a humane and respectful way, contributing to a more fair society."

Valeria Ariñez – Mexico City Documentarian of Bolivian origin.

"The producer facilitates the creation of stories and their ability to reach the audience. I believe in creative production that adapts methods and budgets to each project and story."

Víctor Hugo Puebla – Mexico City Self-taught audiovisual producer. Co-founder of the production company Incólume Cinema.

"Films are part of the historical memory of the 20th century; they are a language faster than books. I want to promote projects that generate curiosity and reflection."

This project is part of other efforts that Netflix is undertaking in the country to help our industry reach its audiovisual potential and, in this way, let Mexico be seen.