22 Sep 7th Annual Hola Mexico Film Festival celebrates the 10th Edition of “Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today” Fellowship
Over the past decade, TFT has cultivated a tight-knit network of 180 alumni, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in film and television. This alumni network continues to thrive, with graduates collaborating on projects and supporting one another in their professional journeys.
“This program may be small in size, but it is monumental in its impact,” said Diana Luna, Head of the Board of TFT and Executive Director of NALIP. “I am incredibly proud of TFT and the way it has connected generations of Latino filmmakers. The bonds formed here are lifelong, and our alumni continue to inspire each other while advancing their careers. It’s a testament to the power of mentorship, connection, and a committed community.”
This year 17 selected TFT participants showcase their work at the Hola Mexico Film Festival and engage in meaningful networking opportunities with industry professionals. This year’s cohort represents a vibrant cross-section of Latino voices, bringing diverse stories and perspectives to the forefront of the entertainment industry.
The program is fully funded thanks to the generous support of McDonald’s and the Golden Globes Foundation, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of talent, creativity, and professional growth.
Founded in 2008, Hola Mexico Film Festival, the largest Mexican Film Festival outside of Mexico, strives to highlight the best and brightest talents in Mexican cinematography. Spanning comedies, dramas, horror films, and documentaries, the festival showcases high-quality films in a festive atmosphere in conjunction with exclusive parties and outdoor concerts.
Samuel Douek, Founder & Director of the HMFF, earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Mexico City’s Anahuac University and his master’s degree in Event Management in Sydney, Australia, where he founded Hola Mexico Film Festival. The festival has since grown into the largest of its kind outside of Mexico and is now a celebrated, yearly tradition held in the capital of the worldwide film industry, Los Angeles, CA.
About Toyota:
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America (nearly 48,000 in the U.S.).
For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in North America at the company’s 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, the company’s plant in North Carolina will begin to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (more than 2.3 million in the U.S.) in 2024, of which more than 43 percent were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).
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Hola Mexico Film Festival presented by Toyota & TFT
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