WIP LATINO 9
SELECTED PROJECTS
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF), through the Work In Progress (WIP) Latino program, has supported Latin American Filmmakers for over 9 years. By providing post-production support, WIP Latino helps filmmakers complete their projects. In recent years, the program has expanded its focus to include Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers based in the United States.
Thanks to the generous support of the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA and the festival’s industry sponsors, who provided invaluable post-production support for the WIP Latino 9 selected projects, which took place in Los Angeles, California, during the GLAFF 14th edition, from November 1st to 3rd, 2024.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Autos, Mota y Rocanrol (Rock, Weed, and Wheels. – The Legend of the Mexican Woodstock) Mexico · Fiction
Dir. José Manuel Cravioto
Synopsis
Justino and Eduardo wanted to organize some car races and a small concert. Everything went wrong, and they put on the biggest concert in Mexico’s history: the Avándaro Festival.
This project will receive an in-kind USD 20,000 sponsorship from Taller and Bias Post, which will be utilized for the editing and post-production of the movie trailer and the design of the opening and closing credits and the roller.
Hombres Perdidos (Lost Men) · Costa Rica, Guatemala · Documentary
Dir. Andrés Madrigal
Synopsis
My grandfather, married for 57 years, died in a fire in 2019. Upon discovering that he was also gay, my father and I decided to re-explore his life, rediscovering ourselves in the process.
This project will receive USD 20,000 in-kind support from Pablo Mondragón and Script Sounding to fund musical composition, arrangement, production, programming, and recording with up to five professional musicians for the film score. This includes studio rental, mixing, engineering, and producing master and stem recordings for each cue.
Mailin · Argentina, France · Documentary
Dir. María Silvia Esteve
Synopsis
Mailin is battling with an ecosystem of abuse shielded by the Church and the State. She and 35 other women seek justice for the trauma inflicted on them during their childhood by a school priest.
This project will receive a USD 10,000 grant from the GuadaLAjara Film Festival.
Additionally, it will benefit from in-kind support from:
● Marketing Movie Runner, valued at USD 7,500. It includes a market analysis of the film, a projection of ten screenings targeting specific audiences, and the strategy development for the final cut.
● Benuca Films advice on the project’s Mexican premiere, prospecting potential sales agents, developing a festival strategy, and (optional) limited theatrical release in Mexico under a distribution agreement.
Pipas (Kites) · United States · Fiction
Dir. Walter Thompson-Hernández
Synopsis
Duvo and Phil, two lifelong friends from the same favela in Rio De Janeiro, face a crossroads. Will hosting a kite festival absolve Duvo of the pain he’s caused his community?
This project will receive in-kind support as follows:
● Diecinueve 36 will provide USD 12,000 of design services, including the opening and closing credits design, animated roller background, logo, illustration, 2D animation, compositing, and rendering.
● APIX will contribute USD 10,000 in VFX services, encompassing digital compositing, rotoscoping, shot clean-up, and delivery of VFX in the specified format.
Vainilla · México · Fiction
Dir. Mayra Hermosillo
Synopsis
In the late 1980s, seven women from different generations and ideologies face the threat of losing their homes due to an outstanding debt. Amidst the uncertainty, the story unfolds through the eyes of Roberta, the youngest in the family, an 8-year-old girl who embarks on a journey of self-discovery while trying to understand the world around her.
This project will receive the following in-kind support:
● Cluster: USD 65,000 for post-production support.
● Pablo Mondragón and Script Sounding: USD 20,000 for original music composition, arrangement, production, programming, recording, and mixing, including up to five professional musicians and studio time.
● Shalalá Studio: USD 10,000 for sound post-production services.
● APIX: USD 10,000 for VFX services, including digital compositing, rotoscoping, cleanups, and delivery in the requested format.
● Benuca Films: advice on Mexican premiere, including sales agent prospecting and festival strategy; potential limited theatrical release in Mexico under a distribution agreement at the producer and director’s discretion.
Yren · Paraguay, United States · Documentary
Dir. Tania Cattebeke Laconich
Synopsis
“Yren” follows trans-activist Yren Rotela and her peers who take action to self-sustain Casa Diversa, the only LGBTQ+ home shelter in Paraguay.
This project will receive in-kind support from Marketing Movie Runner. The support will consist of a market analysis of the film and the projection of ten screenings with specific audience profiles. Based on the data collected, Marketing Movie Runner will create a strategy for the final cut valued at USD 7,500.
We look forward to seeing you at WIP Latino 10!
FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
WIPLATINO@GLAFF.ORG
The GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) is supported by the Universidad de Guadalajara, the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, the Grodman Legacy Family Foundation, and the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG).