The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced that its youth-focused film initiative, Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF), has received four wins at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, underscoring the growing cultural reach of programming aimed at elevating Latino voices in media and entertainment.
The awards, announced by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, recognized several productions connected to HITN’s TCCYF platform. The interview series 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo received an Award of Excellence in the General-Interview or Talk Show category and an Award of Distinction in the General-Motivational category. Another production, 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Roselyn Sanchez, earned an Award of Distinction in the General-Interview or Talk Show category, while The Power of Voice: The Art of Dubbing for Film and TV received an Award of Excellence in the General-Motivational category.
The Communicator Awards, now in their 32nd year, are among the largest programs honoring achievement in marketing, communications, and creative media. Organizers said this year’s competition drew more than 3,000 entries from agencies, production companies, universities, and global brands. Winners were selected by a jury of more than 1,100 industry professionals from organizations including Netflix, National Geographic Society, FedEx, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The recognition adds momentum for Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest, which has sought to provide emerging Latino filmmakers and storytellers with greater visibility through screenings, workshops, and original digital content. In a congratulatory letter addressed to Cynthia Rivera, TCCYF co-director, Josh Campbell, general manager of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, wrote: “Your work cut through the noise, connected with audiences and delivered real results. That is what Well Said work looks like, and we are honored to recognize it!”
HITN’s Tú Cuentas initiative has increasingly focused on creating a platform for young Hispanic creatives at a time when representation in mainstream entertainment remains a central issue across the industry. Organizers of the festival said the recognition reflects both the quality of the productions and the importance of creating spaces where Hispanic youth can develop and share their stories with broader audiences; aligning with HITN’s mission to educate and entertain.
HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family, reaching more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through distributors such as DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, and others.
