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The Latino Film Institute (LFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for education, advancement, and innovation for the Latino community in the entertainment and media industry. Founded by actor and activist Edward James Olmos, LFI provides a pipeline, platform, and launching pad into the entertainment industry through signature programs including the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), the Youth Cinema Project (YCP), LFI Fellowships (Inclusion, Spark Animation, Below-the-Line, YCP Alumni), LFI Scholar, and LFI Spotlight Series. The organization works with 14+ school districts in California, administers competitive fellowship grants (including $50,000 production grants for Inclusion Fellows), and partners with major industry players such as Netflix to support emerging Latino filmmakers and storytellers.