About WIP Latino
WIP LATINO
WIP Latino 2026
This year, we are proud to champion seven unique perspectives and powerful narratives that reflect the diversity, depth, and resilience of our storytelling
1989
1989
Dir. Juliana Sanson
Sun Falls
Cae el sol
Dir. Aeden O’Connor Agurcía
DED
DED
Dir. Carlos López Estrada
We Save Us
El pueblo salva al pueblo
Dir. Rodrigo Olivar
El último abrazo
El último abrazo
Dir. Ludovic Bonleux
Legitimate
Legítima
Dir. Elisa Miller
The Mè'phàà People Weaving Nationhood
Xàbò Mè’phàà: Na’ne Xuajen
Dir. María Isaías Jerónimo Reyes & Salvador Santana Flores
WIP Latino Winners
I'm No Longer Here
I’m no longer Here
Dir. Fernando Frías de la Parra
Tribeca Film Festival 2020
Feature Narrative (estreno en EE.UU.)
499
499
Dir. Rodrigo Reyes
Tribeca Film Festival 2020
Documentary Competition
Fruits of Labor
Frutos del esfuerzo
Dir. Emily Cohen Ibañez
SXSW Film Festival 2021
Documentary Spotlight
El Silencio del Topo
The Silence of the Mole
Dir. Anaïs Taracena
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2021
International Spectrum Competition
El ladrón de perros
The Dog Thief
Dir. Vinko Tomičić Salinas
Tribeca Film Festival 2024
International Narrative Competition
Jíkuri. Viaje al país de los Tarahumaras
Jíkuri. Journey to the Land of the Tarahumara
Dir. Federico Cecchetti
Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara (FICG) 2024
Premio Mezcal
Runa Simi
Runa Simi
Dir. Augusto Zegarra
Tribeca Festival 2025
Documentary Competition (estreno mundial)
Traces of Home
Traces of Home
Dir. Colette Ghunim
DOC NYC 2025
U.S. Competition (estreno mundial)
Vanilla
Vanilla
Dir. Mayra Hermosillo
Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia 2025
Giornate degli Autori — Competition
Pipas
Kites
Dir. Walter Thompson-Hernández
Tribeca Film Festival 2025
International Narrative
Mailin
Mailin
Dir. María Silvia Esteve
Festival Internacional de Cine Documental de Ámsterdam (IDFA) 2025
International Competition (estreno mundial)
AUTOS, MOTA Y ROCANROL
Rock, Weed and Wheels
Dir. José Manuel Cravioto
Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara (FICG) 2025
Premio Mezcal
Querida Fátima
Dear Fátima
Dir. Lorena Gutiérrez Rangel, Su Kim, Jesús Quintana Vega, Rodrigo Reyes y Dawn Valadez
Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara (FICG) 2026
Premio Mezcal (estreno mundial)
La Gang
Bros
Dir. Carol Rodríguez Colás, Marina Rodríguez Colás
Barcelona Film Fest 2026
Sección Oficial (estreno mundial)
Call for Entries
Call for Entries
WIP LATINO 12
Stay tuned for the call for submissions for the 12th edition of WIP LATINO, taking place as part of the 17th edition of GLAFF in Los Angeles.
Awards and Benefits
This program provides professional services and a cash award designed to support filmmakers in completing their projects:
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$10,000 USD Cash Award, presented by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA.
02
In-Kind Services: selected films may be eligible for awards covering professional services such as image post-production, color correction, sound post-production, distribution, and more.
03
Festival Hospitality: selected projects will receive accreditation for one (1) representative of the participating feature film, as well as accommodation for the duration of the event in Los Angeles.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible Projects:
→ Narrative feature films
→ Documentary feature films
Projects must be in the editing or post-production stage and seeking support to complete the film.
Eligibility:
→ Latin American filmmakers
→ Latinx filmmakers
→ Filmmakers from BIPOC communities based in the United States
Submission Requirements
Projects must:
→ Have at least a first cut of the film.
→ Have a runtime of 60 to 140 minutes.
→ Provide a private, password-protected viewing link.
→ Not have been released as a completed film.
→ Be submitted by an individual 18 years or older who holds a key creative role in the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
What type of projects are eligible to apply to?
Fiction or documentary feature films in the editing or post-production stage (with at least a rough cut), made by Latinx, Latin American, or BIPOC filmmakers residing in the U.S.
What should be the length of the submitted cut?
It must be at least 60 minutes long and no longer than 140 minutes in duration.
Does the cut need subtitles?
Yes, in either English or Spanish. If it is not yet subtitled, it may still be submitted; but if selected, subtitles must be added.
Can the film be submitted if it has already screened at festivals?
No. Only works that have not been premiered or screened in competitive or showcase sections as a finished film will be accepted.
What post-production processes must the film still require?
At least two processes, such as editing, color correction, sound, etc. Projects that only need distribution are not eligible.
When is the submission period?
Stay tuned for submission 2027.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
You can email: wiplatino@glaff.org