a community dedicated to the education, empowerment, and inspiration of female, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming filmmakers

Based in the United States, but located across the web, we provide rising filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work, connect with like-minded peers, learn new skills, and more.

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TLL at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2024

These filmmakers are part of a talented group of fellows, all Latine students from the Los Angeles area who worked together under the guidance of film industry mentors to create one final short film. With support from Amazon MGM Studios, “Lost Memories” was created by this incredible cohort and premiered at the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

Directed by Kim Hoyos
Produced by Geneva Faye