About CDI
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
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
To be seen, to create content bigger than the "diversity" film festivals, and to garner studio work.
NEWS
DIRECTOR
Jessica Mendez-Siquieros signs with WME.
DP
Moira Morel is one of the two cinematographers on The New L Word.
DIRECTOR
Alejandra Lopez signs with WME
CDI
CDI expands with a Southwest charter, coming Spring 2020