LFI WORKS IN PROGRESS 2026

The LFI Works In Progress finishing fund, sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios, supports the completion of independent, U.S.-based feature-length fiction and documentary films that elevate Latino perspectives, providing finishing funds for the final stages of post-production.

Works In Progress grants support for films with strong production value, a distinctive directorial voice, cultural significance, and commercial viability, helping bring meaningful stories to completion and to audiences.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Directed and/or produced by a filmmaker who identifies as Latino (18+)

  • Projects must be independently produced, feature-length (minimum 70 minutes), fiction or documentary (TV or pilots not eligible)

  • Commitment to complete the film within one year of fund allocation

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Transforming the industry by empowering storytellers and creators. LFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for education, advancement, and innovation in the entertainment, tech arts, and media industries.

LFI houses signature programs, such as: the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), the Youth Cinema Project (YCP), LFI Scholar and Policy, LFI Spotlight, and LFI Fellowships.

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