Eva Longoria and the team behind Amazon Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” will be among the notable multihyphenates, actors, writers and producers who will be attending the National Association of Latina Independent Producers’ Diverse Women in Media Forum on May 1 in Hollywood.
Longoria is co-founder and chief creative officer of Hyphenate Media Group and executive producer of “House of the Spirits,” which opens today. This is the first Spanish-language film adaptation of the popular 1982 novel by Isabel Allende.
“I am proud to join NALIP’s Diverse Women in Media Forum and support organizations that champion mentorship, access, and connection,” said Longoria. “Bringing this incredible book to life and honoring Isabel Allende by telling it in Spanish with a multinational Latinx cast and creator behind the camera is exactly why we are doing what we do at Hyphenate.”
This forum will showcase top creatives and provide discussion about storytelling opportunities. It will also offer sessions and networking on behind-the-scenes activities, from executive coaching to fundraising to technology that will fundamentally change the way movies and TV are produced.
“The Diverse Women in Media Forum is about access, opportunity and leadership,” Princess Diana said.
Mr. Luna, Executive Director of NALIP. “We bring together voices from across film, television and media.
They are shaping how stories are developed, financed and scaled in today’s global marketplace. of
The Forum recognizes those who blaze a trail for others across diverse backgrounds
and approaches, expanding the way stories are built and experienced in a variety of formats. That momentum
Investing in a wide range of perspectives
More resonant storytelling, wider audiences, and stories that connect across cultures.
Bringing new voices and experiences to life. ”
The forum will feature a marketplace area featuring vendors such as RIF Care, Vita Parfum, Modern Muze, Tecuane, Youth Dealer, Lil Libros, Valdé Beauty, Marme Hats, and more. Entertainment industry partners for the event include Starz, Disney, Comcast, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Variety.
