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Diverse Storytellers Empowered: Mitú and Walmart's Filmmaking Initiative
15 Nov
Summary
- Latino filmmakers receive resources, training, and $10,000 equipment kits
- Four short films premiering at Miami Short Film Festival in November 2025
- Mentorship program fosters community and support for underrepresented creators
In November 2025, the Mitú | Walmart Filmmaker Mentorship Program will celebrate a significant milestone as four short films produced by its latest cohort of participants premiere at the Miami Short Film Festival. The program, now in its third year, continues to spotlight emerging Latino filmmakers and equip them with the tools and support needed to bring their stories to life.
This season's participants - Glenís Hunter, Eric Armando Ibarra, Stephanie Osuna-Hernandez, and Sophia Costanzo - each received a $10,000 Walmart equipment kit to aid in the production of their original short films, ranging from 5 to 10 minutes in length. The enhanced 11-week accelerated format offered hands-on training, access to Mitú Studios, and guidance from Emmy-winning director Oz Rodriguez.
The filmmakers spoke of the genuine sense of community fostered by the program, leaning on one another through creative challenges and deadlines. This support, they say, was instrumental in refining their storytelling and sharpening their craft. With funding for diverse creators often scarce, the continued investment from Mitú and Walmart in underrepresented storytellers stands out as a much-needed initiative to help close the gap and empower these emerging talents.
