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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ABL, ACRJ, and LATC Pay Tribute to Renowned Filmmaker Cacá Diegues
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), the Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association (ACRJ), and the Latin American Training Center (LATC) hosted a special tribute to renowned filmmaker Cacá Diegues, honoring his extraordinary contribution to Brazilian cinema. read more…
Article: Stimulated by the recent advances in the Brazilian film industry, ACRJ and LATC expand their social inclusion filmmaking courses throughout the State of Rio
By Steve Solot*
There is currently an impressive convergence of positive factors for the Brazilian film industry. These factors also encourage the expansion of filmmaking projects for low-income youth in the communities and outskirts of Rio. read more…
LATC, ACRJ, ACINI and Cia Encena announce the Screening and Closing Ceremony of the Filmmaking Course for Youth in Nova Iguaçu
The Latin American Training Center-LATC, the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro (ACRJ), the Commercial and Industrial Association of Nova Iguaçu (ACINI), and Cia Encena are pleased to announce the Screening of the short films produced in the “Making My First Film” course, together with the closing ceremony on March 23, at 10am, at Teatro Nova Iguaçu Petrobras, in Nova Iguaçu. read more…
With new course options, LATC and MPA announce a new edition of the technical training program for audiovisual professionals in Spanish-speaking Latin America
The Latin American Training Center-LATC and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) are pleased to announce a new series of Spanish-language technical training courses for audiovisual industry professionals in Latin America, following the great success of the previous editions, which included participants from throughout the region. Registration for the courses, which run online from March to July 2025, is now open. read more…
LATC launches social inclusion filmmaking course in Nova Iguaçu
The Latin American Training Center-LATC is pleased to announce that the inaugural class of its social impact course, “Making My First Film,” on January 9 in Nova Iguaçu, Baixada Fluminense, was a great success. Representatives from the city’s departments of Social Welfare, Culture, Tourism and Environment were in attendance. read more…
Article: Mastering English – The Essential Course for Audiovisual Professionals
By Kate Lyra
Audiovisual professionals with poor English skills are at a disadvantage when it comes to working with international crews. For this reason, LATC designed an English course to improve English skills, while also learning industry jargon, themes and concepts as used by a working crew on set. read more…
