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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Steve Solot Highlights the Role of Audiovisual Media in Boosting Tourism at Turismall 2026
On March 12, Steve Solot, president of the Latin American Training Center (LATC), delivered the masterclass “Cities on Screen – Strategies for Audiovisual Media to Boost Tourism” during the Audiovisual & Tourism Forum, part of the multi-event platform Turismall 2026, held in Rio de Janeiro. read more…
LATC Announces Creation of New Strategic Advisory Council for the Social Inclusion Project “Making My First Film”
LATC announces the creation of a new Strategic Advisory Council for its social inclusion project Making My First Film. read more…
Social Inclusion Project Through Audiovisual “Making My First Film” Resumes Activities in 2026
The Latin American Training Center (LATC) announces this week the resumption of the social inclusion audiovisual project “Making My First Film.” The initiative of the Culture Council of the Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association (ACRJ) aims to use cinema as a tool for training and creative expression for young people in vulnerable situations. read more…
New article by Steve Solot highlights the tax incentive program launched by Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthen Mexico’s audiovisual sector
Mexico Takes the Lead in the Latin American Film Industry with a New Production Incentive
(Article originally published in Portuguese on February 18 in the Revista de Cinema)
Last week, in a ceremony held at the National Palace, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, alongside Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek (the initiative’s poster girl) and Secretary of Culture Claudia Curiel de Icaza, announced a comprehensive program to strengthen the audiovisual industry and attract major productions to the country. read more…
Steve Solot Receives the Title of Tourism Ambassador of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Steve Solot has received the title of Tourism Ambassador of the State of Rio de Janeiro at a ceremony held in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
