Based in Rio de Janeiro and founded in 2008, the Latin American Training Center-LATC is a media training and consulting center focused on professionals of the audiovisual content industry. Its mission is to offer technical training and support through intensive programs, publications, competitions, workshops and creative seminars in English, Spanish and Portuguese to contribute to expansion of the industry throughout Latin America. LATC also operates a non-profit social impact filmmaking course, “Making my First Film,” aimed at the social inclusion of underprivileged youth in Rio de Janeiro favelas, in conjunction with the ABC Film School, the Rio de Janeiro Chamber of Commerce-ACRJ, the Special Secretariat for Rio de Janeiro Youth of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro (JUVRio), and multiple private-sector partners.
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LATC Global Film & TV Program
LATC, ACRJ, Projeto Cine+ and SECEC Hold the Closing Screening of the “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” Course in Maricá
LATC Celebrates the Success of the 16th Global Film & TV Program Edition in Los Angeles
9 Talents and Industry Professionals from Six Countries Join Intensive Immersion
The LATC Global Film & TV Program has cemented its legacy of excellence by concluding its 16th successful edition in Los Angeles. Held from November 9 to 13, the program reaffirmed its position as an essential hub connecting international talents and industry professionals with the U.S and the global audiovisual market. read more…
LATC and the Federation of Favela Associations of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAFERJ) sign partnership to promote the social inclusion of favela youth through audiovisual training
LATC, ACRJ, ACEP and the Municipal Institute of Culture of Petrópolis Announce the Winners of the Social Inclusion Course “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” – Petrópolis Edition
The winners of the 8th edition of the course “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme – Introdução ao Mundo Audiovisual” (“Making My First Film – Introduction to the Audiovisual World”) were announced last Sunday during the showcase that presented the short films produced by the young participants using their cell phones. The screening was followed by a closing ceremony and the official presentation of the course completion certificates. read more…
LATC Announces the Impact + Profit Conference in Los Angeles
LATC, ACRJ, and Nós do Morro Announce the Winners of the Social Inclusion Course “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” – Vidigal Edition
The winners of the eighth edition of the “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” (“Making My First Film”) course were announced yesterday during the Mostra de Curtas (Short Film Showcase), which screened the films produced by the eight young participants of the class. The screening was followed by a closing ceremony and the official presentation of course completion certificates. read more…
