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About CDI

MEANING

MEANING

MEANING

Though Chicana has different meanings, here it means "a Latina that's connected to her roots". Any female-identifying director or female-identifying DP of Latina descent is welcome to join the movement. 

MISSION

MEANING

MEANING

To create a solid foundation of Latina Directors and Latina DPs and successfully immerse the members into sustainable careers in the entertainment industry with fair representation and equal pay.

GOALS

MEANING

GOALS

To be seen, to create content bigger than the "diversity" film festivals, and to garner studio work.  

THE SCREENING ROOM: The latina director's eye

Presented by BorderX

LineUp

11 CDI Member Films. One Night. 

NEWS

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SJ Main signs with CAA

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Kryzz Gautier signs with CAA

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Jessica Mendez-Siquieros signs with WME 

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Alejandra Lopez signs with WME

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Kase Pena signs with Gersh

DP

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Moira Morel is one of the two cinematographers on The New L Word

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Your contribution will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions for Latina Directors and Cinematographers in the entertainment industry

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