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Global Film & TV Program in Los Angeles

2025 Global Film &
TV Program in Los Angeles

From November 9 to 13, 2025

Organized by the Latin American Training Center (LATC) | Global Audiovisual Training Center (GATC), with the support of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the 16th edition of the Global Film & TV Program is open to fifteen experienced or emerging audiovisual professionals and/or talents worldwide.

This unique program offers opportunities for filmmakers to present projects, discuss their creative and commercial aspects, and network with producers, distributors, agents, and industry executives in the Los Angeles area.

About the Program
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Unique Immersion

This LATC-GATC Program is a unique immersion experience for professionals from around the world. Its intensive agenda includes exclusive master classes, networking meetings, a visit to Hollywood studios, and the LATC Pitch Panel. This year, the program will again include a Badge to participate in the American Film Market-AFM, the premiere global audiovisual content marketplace.

Previous editions of the LATC Program have included filmmakers, producers, writers, media managers, government officials, attorneys, and executives from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Ecuador, Spain, Philippines, Ghana, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, England, Italy, Pakistan, Peru, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Tibet, Uruguay, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

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The Program

Program Features

  • Exclusive Agenda of networking meetings, master classes with renowned professionals and experts
  • LATC Online Pitch Training Session: one online preparation individual session per project upon request
  • LATC Pitch Panel, live session with LA-based producers and players to receive feedback on your pitch
  • Sony Pictures Studio Tour
  • American Film Market – AFM Day-Badge
  • Accommodation from Nov. 9-13 in a 4-star hotel in the Los Angeles area. Individual room occupancy is available for an additional fee
  • Airport-hotel transfer and ground transportation during all Program activities
  • LATC Certificate of Participation

Cost

The program fee does not include travel to Los Angeles

USD 3500 per person

Additional fee for badge upgrade: USD 400

Additional fee for individual room: USD 600

Requirements

  • English comprehension (medium to good)
  • US tourist visa (LATC official invitation letter available upon request)
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • The hotel requires an international credit card to check in
Tentative Schedule
Available Soon
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Two weeks before the program begins, we will send the final schedule to confirmed participants.

Testimonials

“As an entertainment lawyer in Colombia it’s essential for me to gain up-to-date information on trends in the US legal system and business environment, to meet with colleagues abroad, and to create collaborations. My professional experience with the LATC US audiovisual industry program in L.A. was terrific.”

Patricia Renjifo
Patricia Renjifo
Senior Partner, Ley en Movimiento
Colombia

“As the only participant from New Zealand in the 2015 LATC US Film Industry Program in Los Angeles, I was honored to represent my country. It was a highly rewarding personal and professional experience which yielded concrete results for my film projects, and also generated multiple contacts through networking with industry professionals in the AFM, and in our own LATC group.”

Gabriel Reid
Gabriel Reid
Director, Pageant Films
New Zealand

“LATC created a unique program on the US audiovisual industry in L.A., in which I participated several years ago, and the BNDES has regularly enrolled members of its staff from the Culture, Entertainment and Tourism Dept. in the program.”

Luciane Gorgulho
Luciane Gorgulho
Former Head of Culture, Entertainment & Tourism Dept., Brazilian National Development Bank - BNDES
Brazil

“I am very impressed with the LATC programs in which I participated, both the Film Business School and two editions of the Los Angeles Intensive Industry Program. These programs had an important influence on my career and orientation of my company.”

Marcus Ligocki Junior
Marcus Ligocki Junior
Producer, Director and Writer, Ligocki Entertainment
Brazil

Calendar

April 29: Official Program Announcement

May 7 – August 30: Application period with early bird 10% discount

September 30: Application Submission Deadline

October 7 – 30: LATC Online Pitching Preparation (Individual Sessions)

October 25: Final Program Schedule made available

November 9 – 13: Global Film & TV Program in Los Angeles

Get to know GATC

GATC is a global audiovisual training center based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Founded in 2008 by Steve Solot, as LATC with an initial focus on the Latin American region, GATC expanded rapidly to other regions as the boom of online platforms for audiovisual content around the world created an increased need for qualified professionals.

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Private Lessons Package Terms & Conditions

  • Private English Lesson Package for Audiovisual Professionals is a live online service.
  • The class schedule and study plan are customized during the interview.
  • Classes are live, online, and interactive sessions of 60 minutes.
  • Classes will be recorded and available for up to two months after the package ends.
  • Our 60-minute private lessons will be scheduled based on student availability.
  • LATC and the Student have the right to change the schedule 48 hours before each class.

  • If a student is absent for reasons not related to force majeure, classes will not be rescheduled, and no refunds will be issued.

  • Rescheduling due to illness is allowed free of charge with a medical certificate, limited to two times per package.

  • The calendar can be adjusted at the student’s request or if the teacher is unavailable.

  • If the teacher cannot accommodate a schedule change or is absent due to force majeure, another teacher will replace them for the remaining classes.

  • Force majeure reasons include natural disasters, death, serious illness, or any condition that prevents participation in the class.

Global Program Terms & Conditions

  • I confirm that the information provided in this form is true, complete, and accurate.
  • I declare I retain the copyright and other relevant rights to the project material, am duly authorized to present it in the GLOBAL FILM & TV PROGRAM, and have full rights to present it to potential partners.
  • I agree to hold LATC, its officers, and its staff harmless and exempt from any liability, claims, or losses related to the project, concept, or complete title I present during the LATC Program.
  • I agree to participate in ALL program activities. If I fail to attend, the corresponding fee paid will be forfeited.
  • I understand and agree that LATC may utilize my images and professional information to promote LATC’s current and future program activities.
  • I understand that the LATC Program will be conducted in English in person in Los Angeles and does NOT include air tickets or travel costs.
  • I understand that, due to their availability, LATC staff may make eventual alterations in the program schedule and speakers without prior notice.

English Course Terms & Conditions

  • English for Audiovisual Professionals is a live online course.
  • Each module consists of 35 hours over 11 weeks.
  • Classes are live, online, and interactive sessions of 90 minutes, held twice a week.
  • To receive a certificate, I must attend at least 50% of the classes and pass the exams.
  • Classes will be recorded and available for up to one month after the course ends.
  • LATC may use my image and professional information for promotional purposes.
  • LATC reserves the right to change the schedule without prior notice.
  • There is a 10-day money-back guarantee from the start of classes; no refunds will be issued after this period.