Based in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Global Film & TV Program
Publications
LATINX Screenplay Treatment Competition
Olsberg•SPI Announces Free Public Policy Audiovisual Diagnostic Consultation Service in Latin America
International creative industries strategy consultancy Olsberg•SPI (“SPI”), based in London, announces the launch of a new free one-hour consultation service for public sector entities in Latin America. SPI’s Public Policy Audiovisual Diagnostic Consultation offers an opportunity to discuss all aspects of a country´s public sector audiovisual strategy with the firm’s experts, and how the strategy could be improved or updated. read more…
LATC announces free master classes for Brazilian Below-The-Line professionals in collaboration with STIC and ABC Cursos de Cinema
The LATC Technical Update Program for Audiovisual Professionals, a series of 10 free online master classes focused on the principal phases of the audiovisual content production chain and conducted by renowned Brazilian industry professionals, will run February 1-12. Organized by the Latin American Training Center-LATC, the Program is a partnership with the Interstate Union of Film and Audiovisual Industry Workers-STIC, and the Brazilian Association of Cinematographers Film Courses (ABC Cursos de Cinema), with institutional support by RioFilme and BRAVI. The Program content is coordinated by Keila Borges. read more…
Global screen sector consultancy firm Olsberg•SPI announces appointment of Steve Solot as Associate for Latin America
Steve Solot, one of the screen sector’s most experienced strategy professionals, has joined Olsberg•SPI as Associate covering Latin America. Steve has a distinguished career as Senior Vice President of Latin American Operations for the Motion Picture Association between 1995 and 2008; seven years as president of the Rio Film Commission; founder of the Brazil Film Commission Network; ten years as President of the Latin American Training Center-LATC, and most recently two years as Latin American production policy manager for Netflix. read more…
LATC announces the final result of the LATINX 2020
The Latin American Training Center is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Screenplay Treatment Competition, whose theme for this edition was “LGBTQ+ Diversity”. read more…
LATC announces Wandizz, a new platform to expand audiovisual product placement and help producers monetize their content
Based in London, and with the support of consultants in key regions, Wandizz is a new platform designed to connect viewers and producers with brands, and to expand the potential of product placement in the audiovisual space. The Latin American Training Center-LATC has partnered with Wandizz as its representative in Latin America. read more…
LATC announces the postponement of the 12th edition of its Global Film & TV Program in Los Angeles until 2021
Since 2009, LATC has held the Global Film & TV Program, an intensive immersion course in the audiovisual industry in Los Angeles. In its 11 editions, the Program had participants from 25 countries, for more than 250 professionals. read more…
