Based in Rio de Janeiro and founded in 2008 by Steve Solot, one of the screen sector’s most
experienced strategy professionals, 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 on specific topics to contribute to expansion of the industry.
Our main services and products
LATC Online Global Film & TV Program
Publications
LATINX Screenplay Treatment Competition
Webinars
LATC, the US Consulate, Spcine and Espaço Itaú screen “The Lavender Scare” in São Paulo
On the occasion of the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, the Latin America Training Center-LATC, the US Consulate General in São Paulo, Spcine and Espaço Itaú de Cinema held this Monday, June 27, in São Paulo, the screening of the documentary “The Lavender Scare”, which chronicles the relentless campaign launched by the US federal government in the 50’s and 60’s to identify and fire employees suspected of being homosexual. read more…
MPA and LATC Announce Training Courses for Audiovisual Professionals in Spanish-Speaking Latin America
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Latin American Training Center-LATC today announced a new series of Spanish-language technical training courses for audiovisual industry professionals in Latin America. Registration for the courses, which run from May to July 2022, is now open. read more…
Steve Solot’s new article addresses the collateral damage of the boom in film and TV content production
In his new article, published on February 15th in the “Portal Exibidor,” Steve Solot, LATC President, and Associate for Latin America, Olsberg•SPI, addresses the collateral damage to independent international producers and national film industries of the boom in film and TV content production, such as crew shortages and inflated crew rates. read more…
Buzios City Hall announces its film commission with technical support of Steve Solot
The Mayor of Búzios, Alexandre Martins, together with the Secretary of Tourism, Dom de Búzios, announced the creation of the Municipal Office for Audiovisual Production Support (Búzios Film Commission), subordinated to the Municipal Secretariat of Tourism. read more…
The 2021 LATC Online Global Film & TV Program was a Huge Success
The 12th edition of our traditional, annual LATC Global Film & TV Program was a huge success. This year, the program was held in an online version with participants from all over the world: Taiwan, Philippines, Ecuador, Japan, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Colombia, and Argentina. read more…
Motion Picture Association expands sponsorship of the LATC Online Global Film & TV Program
The Motion Picture Association has expanded its sponsorship of the LATC Online Global Film & TV Program, organized by the Latin American Training Center-LATC. The 12th edition of the program began on Monday, Oct. 18, and runs online through Oct. 30. read more…
