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chicana directors initiative

CDI is a collective of women Directors and Cinematographers who trace their roots to Latin America. We are committed to advancing the careers of Latinas in film, television, and commercials: increasing opportunities, representation, and compensation for Latinas working in the entertainment industry.

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CDI was thrilled to partner with a diverse group of filmmakers and organizations to celebrate Women’s History Month at Canon Burbank on March 28, 2026.

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Co-hosted by community partners Alliance of Women Directors, Alliance for Women Film Composers, Asian American Documentary Network, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, Chicana Director’s Initiative, Film Fatales, International Community of Female+ Cinematographers, Latino Filmmakers Network, ReFrame, WIF, Women In Media, and Women Make Movies.

 

Presented by Canon with support from event sponsors First Entertainment Credit Union, Profoto, Scriptation and ShotDeck.

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