Creating takes time. The most important part is showing up, but you don’t have to do it alone. Written & created by @bywesrod & @ElWuel with music by @jcenriquez, all proud NALIP members!

TheGrill returns Sept. 30 in L.A! #TheGrill2026 will convene over 300 industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers for a day of groundbreaking discussions, strategic networking, and deal-making opportunities. Tickets: thegrill2026.splashthat.com/ @TheWrap

For @CubanMissileDH, communities like NALIP remind us that when we come together, we discover just how much bigger our community and our possibilities can be. 🎬 Tickets for the NALIP Awards & Media Summit are now on sale at nalipevents.com

For Xochitl Gomez, some of her favorite NALIP memories come from sharing meaningful moments with people she has grown alongside in the industry. Join us October 21–23 at the NALIP Media Summit. Get your tickets at nalipevents.com

Whether you're developing your first project or producing your next feature, legal questions are part of every creative journey. Join Ana Ramirez from Sheppard on Thursday, Sept. 17 for a live webinar tackling IP & copyright! Become a member at nalip.org/membership

This Latino Heritage Month, we celebrate and honor all the creatives pushing our culture and stories forward. From music and television to film and beyond, Latino storytellers continue to break barriers, shape the future of media, and make an impact beyond the screen! 🌎✨

Climate Film Festival runs from Sept 17–21, 2026 & showcases bold, boundary-pushing films that inspire climate action. From narrative and documentary features to experimental shorts and music videos—you won’t want to miss it! Tickets: climatefilmfest.com/festival…

Join @NFMLA for InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema on Saturday, Sept 19 at the South Park Center in DTLA. The opening reception will feature bites from Pink's Hot Dogs & craft cocktails by the artisanal Casa Lotos. Get tickets: NFMLA.org/events

The @STZTakeTheLead Writers' Intensive, co-presented by NALIP & @NFMLA, provides emerging writers the opportunity to refine their skills & develop original spec scripts with hands-on guidance from top-tier mentors, executives, & experienced writers. Apply: tvwritersintensive.com/

Congratulations to Director Incubator fellow Michelle Salcedo on the LA premiere of her feature directorial debut, Switch and Bait, at @NoHoCineFest, where it also won Best Picture! ✨

Don't miss the Hispanic Heritage Festival Film Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center! 🎬 It’s a FREE, full-day celebration of Hispanic & Latinx storytelling & culture, featuring short films, live music, and more! RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/hispanic-he…

🚨ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT! 🚨 We're thrilled to partner again with @NALIP_org and @STARZ for the fifth season of the @STZTakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive—an empowering program aimed at nurturing new voices in television. This initiative provides emerging writers the opportunity to refine their skills and develop original spec scripts with hands-on guidance from top-tier mentors, executives, and experienced writers. This year, four writers will be selected to participate in both phases of the program. In Phase 1, participants will connect with 15 industry professionals from a diverse range of TV backgrounds while crafting a spec episode treatment. In Phase 2, each writer will be paired with a mentor to write a full spec episode script based on an existing STARZ series. Each fellow will receive a $5,000 grant to support their participation in the program. The program is open for submissions NOW and the deadline to submit is September 15th, 2026 at 11:00am PT. 🔗 Apply now through @teamscrybe at the link here: bit.ly/2026TVWritersIntensiv…

@NFMLA & @NALIP_org are back w/ @STARZ for Season 5 of the @STZTakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive to support emerging TV talent. Writers will be granted $5k & the chance to develop a spec script w/ mentors, execs & more. Submit using @teamscrybe by 9/15/26 at f.mtr.cool/nuv8o7csfm

@NFMLA and @NALIP_org are back w/ @STARZ for Season 5 of the @STZTakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive to support emerging TV talent. Writers will be provided a $5k grant + the chance to develop a spec script w/ mentors, execs & more.

Whether you're developing your first project or producing your next feature, legal questions are part of every creative journey. Join Ana Ramirez from Sheppard on Sept 17 for a webinar tackling legal building blocks, IP & copyright! Become a Member: nalip.org/membership

Congratulations to Bad Bunny for winning his first Emmy, and to the entire team behind this iconic halftime show! 🇵🇷🎉 The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny won 7 Emmys during the first night of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys! #78thEmmys #Emmys

And the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) goes to "The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny" ✨

Don’t miss out on three days of celebration, connection, and industry leadership. Get your tickets before early bird pricing ends September 7th! Join us October 21-23 at the W Hollywood for the NALIP Awards & Media Summit. Tickets on sale now at nalipevents.com

This week we are proud to announce our new partnership with @NALIP_org. TheWrap has the story on how the collaboration will add a data-informed perspective to NALIP’s 2026 Awards programming and year-round analysis of series, films and talent. hubs.ly/Q04wtwxM0

TheGrill returns September 29-30 at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles for two days at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and the creator economy. 300+ leaders. 50+ speakers. Two days. One room. Get tickets: thegrill2026.splashthat.com/ #TheGrill2026 @TheWrap

⏰ TIME UPDATE: Tomorrow's virtual info session is now taking place at 1 PM PT! Bring your personalized questions and learn more about the Director Incubator tomorrow, September 3rd at 1 PM PT! Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…