Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today (TFT) is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to advancing the next generation of Latino filmmakers through professional development, mentorship, and direct industry access.

For more than a decade, TFT has served as a career accelerator for emerging storytellers, providing a transformative experience that bridges education, community, and real-world industry engagement. Through its flagship annual fellowship, 20 selected filmmakers participate in an immersive program held in partnership with the Hola Mexico Film Festival, gaining unparalleled access to filmmakers, executives, producers, and creative leaders from across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

The ten-day intensive combines industry-focused workshops, filmmaker conversations, mentorship opportunities, curated screenings, and networking experiences designed to strengthen participants’ creative, professional, and leadership skills. By integrating professional development with festival immersion, TFT offers a unique learning environment where fellows engage directly with contemporary cinema and the professionals shaping the future of the industry.

Since its founding, TFT has supported more than 200 alumni who have gone on to advance their careers across film, television, and media. Beyond the fellowship experience, participants join a growing professional network of peers, mentors, and industry leaders committed to championing Latino talent and storytelling.

As a TFT Fellow, your short film will be showcased as part of the Hola Mexico Film Festival, providing visibility within one of the leading platforms celebrating Mexican and Latino cinema in the United States.