Chicano Hollywood Announces Elevate the Latino Voice Conference at Ricardo Montalbán Theater
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Elevate the Latino Voice Conference celebrates and amplifies Latino creatives, producers, and influencers in the entertainment industry.
The two-day conference will feature panels, workshops, and networking opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
The conference aims to create opportunities, break down barriers, and make space for future generations of Latinos in Hollywood.
Industry leaders like Xolo Maridueña and Vanessa Rubio will share their experiences shaping the hit Netflix series, Cobra Kai.
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Chicano Hollywood has announced the highly anticipated Elevate the Latino Voice Conference, a two-day event scheduled for September 13-14, 2024, at the historic Ricardo Montalbán Theater. The conference aims to celebrate and amplify the voices of Latino creatives, producers, and influencers in the entertainment industry.
Sponsored by City National Bank and Nuestro Stories, the event will gather prominent Latino figures in film, television, and animation to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of talent. The conference will feature several must-attend panels, including:
Latinos Behind the Success of Cobra Kai – Featuring Xolo Maridueña and Vanessa Rubio, stars of the hit Netflix series.
Real Talk for Latino Producers – With Joel Gonzales (The Long Game) and Rick Telles (A Million Miles Away) sharing their industry insights.
Storytellers – Moises Zamora (Selena: The Series) will discuss the process of storytelling and the impact of Latino voices.
Latinas in Animation – Industry leaders like Yvette Merina (Encanto, Moana) and Angela Sanchez (Primos on Disney) will highlight the role of Latinas in animation.
Latinas Shifting Hollywood – Featuring trailblazers such as Lisa Vidal (Star Trek), Diana Maria Riva (Gordita Chronicles), and Sarah Seligman (Hotel Cocaine).
Latino Power Couples – Bel Hernandez and Enrique Castillo, along with Maria Canals-Barrera and David Barrera, will share their journeys as successful power couples in the industry.
Nuestro Studios: A New Blueprint for Growth and Collaboration – Founders Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz will discuss their vision for Nuestro Studios, joined by Marc Sanchez, creator of the Latino anime series, Entre 2 Mundos.
Johnny Murillo, founder of Chicano Hollywood, emphasized the conference's mission: “This conference is about more than celebrating our successes. It’s about creating opportunities, breaking down barriers, and making space for future generations of Latinos to tell their stories and take their rightful place in Hollywood.”
The event will also include additional panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and mentorship. Attendees will have the chance to interact with industry veterans, emerging talent, and influential leaders committed to elevating Latino voices in all sectors of entertainment.
Tickets for the event are available at www.chicanohollywood.com. For more information, please visit www.chicanohollywood.com.
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