WORK IN PROGRESS
WIP LATINO 9
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR FILM PROJECTS
IN THE POST-PRODUCTION STAGE ( WORK IN PROGRESS)
OVERVIEW
GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) through the Work In Progress (WIP) LATINO program has been supporting Latin American Filmmakers
for over 9 years. In recent years, the focus has broadened to ensure inclusion of BIPOC filmmakers based in the United States.
This important initiative is made possible by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA and the festival’s industry sponsors. Their awards
and support contribute to the completion of the projects selected for WIP Latino.
The program has supported films that have achieved successful festival runs. The films supported by WIP LATINO include: The Dog Thief
(Ladrón de perros) directed by Vinko Tomicic (WipLatino7), premiered in the section International narrative competition at the Tribeca Film
Festival (2024). I’m No Longer Here (Ya No Estoy Aquí), directed by Fernando Frías de la Parra (WIP Latino 3), premiered at the Tribeca Film
Festival (2020). The film went on to represent Mexico in the category of Best International Film at the 2021 Oscars®. Fruits of Labor, directed
by Emily Cohen Ibañez (WIP Latino 5), had its world premiere at SXSW (2021), Official Selection in Documentary Spotlight. 499, directed by
Rodrigo Reyes (WIP Latino 4), premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (2020), and it went on to win Best Cinematography for director of
photography Alejandro Mejia, as well as receiving the Special Jury Award at Hot Docs.
APPLICATION
GLAFF is now accepting applications for the post-production initiative WIP Latino 9. The program provides in-kind and cash support to Latin
American and BIPOC filmmakers, in the post-production stage; projects can be in the editing stage.
WIP LATINO 9 will take place during the 14th edition of the GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) which will take place
November 1rd -November 3rd, 2024 in Downtown Los Angeles.
Films selected to participate in the WIP LATINO 9 will be eligible for in-kind services related to the finishing, distribution and marketing of the
film and one cash prize grant will be awarded. he grant is presented by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA. The complete list of
awards will be published at a later date.
MANDATORY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
GLAFF is The call for entries will open June 19th, 2024 through August 22nd, 2024.
Film must be submitted as follow:
- Eligible films must be full length fiction or documentary projects in the final editing stage or in early post production.
- Rough-cut must be at least 60 minutes in length and not exceed 140 minutes.
- Film must be subtitled in Spanish and/or English depending on the original language. Film may be submitted without subtitles, however if selected, the filmmaker commits to adding subtitles for the committee to review
- The link submitted must be private and password protected. DOWNLOADABLE FILES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the material is available during the entire period of the selection process. - DVD/Blu-ray copies will not be accepted.
- The applicant must be 18 years or older.
- The applicant should be in a key creative role in the film, preferably producer or director of the film.
- GLAFF employees or board members are not eligible for this open call.
- The filmmaker cannot be a full-time student.
- Films previously submitted for consideration are not eligible.
To registrer, you must fill out the electronic registration form: https://vp.eventival.com/ficg/2024
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
The selected projects must confirm their assistance to the event one week after receiving the invitation, otherwise, their participation will be
automatically canceled and a runner up will be selected.
The results of the selected films are final.
Wip latino 9 selected films will receive:
- Festival passes for one representative of the selected film.
- Hotel accommodations during the film festival in Los Angeles. The number of nights will be confirmed by the festival at a later time.
- Project information will be published in the 14th edition GLAFF film festival print catalog.
- The application is free of charge.
- Travel and food expenses to Los Angeles will be the responsibility of the Filmmakers.
Films awarded by WIP Latino 9 must include the GLAFF logo as well as the WIP Latino logo in the end credits, once completed.
The organizing committee reserves the right to invite any feature film to participate.
By submitting your application, it is understood that you have read and accepted the conditions of participation stipulated in this call for
entries.