Earlier this week, we introduced the first four mentees in the mitú x Walmart Filmmaker Mentorship Program. In an effort to bring more Latinos to the big screen, and in partnership with Walmart Together Somos Más, mitú invited these young Latino filmmakers to his mitú Studios in LA for a six-week intensive I made a movie. They’ll write, prepare, direct and edit their own short film and get the chance to see it on the big screen at the premiere event and share it with you, the Mitu audience!
Over the next few weeks, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the full experience of the mitú x Walmart Filmmaker Mentorship Program on our @wearemitu social platform!
You can meet the remaining four mentees here today.
Ernest
San Diego, California
Ernest Govea is a Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in film production. He fell in love with filmmaking from a young age and realized that filmmaking could be a vehicle for creative storytelling. His goal with the mitú x Walmart Filmmaker Mentorship Program is to become the best director possible, and he wants to nurture veteran stories with a particular focus on the Hispanic community.
Janilla
Ontario, California
Janira Natalie Hernandez is a writer, director, and multimedia artist based in Ontario, California. They fell in love with movies from an early age and watched many Spanish dubbed movies with their family after a long day at work. They graduated with a BA in Fine Arts and then turned to film. She has four years of industry experience as a post-production coordinator for television shows in her studios in major Hollywood. Janilla simultaneously produces music videos, documentaries and short films centered around the experiences of women and the working class. Their work explores themes that revolve around friendship, family, isolation, and belonging. Janira aspires to write and direct feature films, TV shows and her visual albums.
carmen
Dallas, Texas
Carmen got into filmmaking because she liked how a good movie made her feel in the end credits. She was inspired exactly how she wanted to play the hero from her mother’s immigration story. Now she’s a screenwriter, aiming to make films that inspire other aspiring heroes.As a veteran, she appreciates the Veterans’ Film Program as it opens doors to the industry.
Victoria
new york, new york
Victoria Leandra is an award-winning Puerto Rican journalist. Victoria is Executive Her Producer and Host of ‘El ADN Podcast’. The show delves into the story of her favorite female CEO, public figure, and influencer’s success, providing background and personal insight into her journey in that career. From interviews with reggaeton superstars to coverage of political unrest in Puerto Rico, Victoria’s work is published by her news celebrities digitally. Her love for storytelling and her natural inclination for new challenges attracted her to the idea of applying her communication skills to filmmaking.
Now that we’ve had the chance to meet all eight mentees, follow their journey on @wearemitu! And don’t forget to check out the finished short film later next month!
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