Chicano Hollywood Announces Elevate the Latino Voice Conference at Ricardo Montalban Theater

Chicano Hollywood has announced the Elevate the Latino Voice Conference, a two-day event set to take place on September 13-14, 2024, at the historic Ricardo Montalbán Theater. The conference, presented by City National Bank and Nuestro Stories, aims to celebrate and amplify the voices of Latino creatives, producers, and influencers in the entertainment industry.

The event is poised to bring together prominent Latino figures in film, television, and animation to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of talent. The conference will feature several must-attend panels with industry leaders who have been instrumental in some of Hollywood's most successful projects.

Key sessions include:

Latinos Behind the Success of Cobra Kai – Featuring Xolo Maridueña and Vanessa Rubio, two stars who have significantly contributed to the global success of the hit Netflix series.

Real Talk for Latino Producers – Joel Gonzales (The Long Game) and Rick Telles (A Million Miles Away) will share their experiences and insights into navigating Hollywood.

Storytellers – Moises Zamora (Selena: The Series) will delve into the storytelling process and how Latino voices are reshaping narratives.

Latinas in Animation – Featuring industry powerhouses like Yvette Merina (Encanto, Moana) and Angela Sanchez (Primos on Disney), this panel will discuss the influence and importance of Latinas in animation.

Latinas Shifting Hollywood – Trailblazers such as Lisa Vidal (Star Trek), Diana Maria Riva (Gordita Chronicles), and Sarah Seligman (Hotel Cocaine) will explore how Latina women are breaking barriers and driving change in Hollywood.

Latino Power Couples – Bel Hernandez and Enrique Castillo, alongside Maria Canals-Barrera and David Barrera, will share their journey as power couples in the entertainment industry, offering advice and inspiration to those aspiring to thrive in both family life and professional success.

Nuestro Studios: A New Blueprint for Growth and Collaboration – A year after launching Nuestro Studios, founders Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz, along with Marc Sanchez, creator of the Latino anime series Entre 2 Mundos, will share their vision for growth and collaboration.

“We are thrilled to bring together such a dynamic and diverse group of Latino creators and influencers,” said Johnny Murillo, founder of Chicano Hollywood. “This conference is about more than celebrating our successes. It’s about creating opportunities, breaking down barriers, and making space for future generations of Latinos to tell their stories and take their rightful place in Hollywood.”

The Elevate the Latino Voice Conference will also feature additional panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and mentorship across all sectors of entertainment. Attendees will have the chance to interact with industry veterans, emerging talent, and influential leaders committed to elevating Latino voices in every aspect of the industry.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.chicanohollywood.com. For more information on the Elevate the Latino Voice Conference, please visit www.chicanohollywood.com.