October 16, 2026
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The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and Slate Shots are hosting The Art of Vertical Storytelling: A Micro-Series Writing Masterclass. This is a virtual webinar introducing the creative techniques and storytelling strategies behind vertical micro-series.
Join Slate Shots founder and CEO Moisés Zamora, Ideali Projects founder and principal Xian Li, and producer Adriana Santos for a practical introduction to writing and developing vertical micro-series.
Participants will explore story structure, pacing, hooks, character development, and production considerations for bringing a vertical series from script to screen. The masterclass will also introduce the Slate Shots micro-series competition and explain how to participate.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. PT / 9 pm ET via Zoom. The session will last approximately 60 minutes, followed by an additional 10-15 minutes for questions and answers.
Discover the art of vertical storytelling and register now!
Capacity is limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached.
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North of North is back with another season!
This comedy series follows a young Inuk mother named Siaja who is determined to reinvent her life in a small Arctic community.
In this new season, Siaja (Anna Lambe) continues to make decisions, and some mistakes, as she works to level up her life and prove she's ready to take charge. In Season 2, she will continue this journey while building on the events and revelations of the first season.
Season 2 will be available to stream on Netflix on November 5th.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for Season 3! NHMC’s Visionary Alliance member, Ismael Cruz Córdova returns as Arondir, a Silvan Elf warrior fighting against the forces threatening Middle-earth. The fantasy series is set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Season 3 takes place five years after the events of Season 2 during the War of the Elves and Sauron. Sauron, played by Charlie Vickers, will continue his quest for domination and works to forge the One Ring.
Elves, Dwarves, and Men must confront this threat and find a way to come together and stop Sauron before Middle-earth falls under his control.
Season 3 premieres on Prime Video on November 11, 2026, with four episodes released on premiere day, followed by two episodes on November 18th and the final two episodes on November 25th.
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Women In Film Los Angeles (WIF) advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries. They recently announced two career development opportunities!
The Black List Episodic Lab selects six to eight emerging TV writers each year and runs for four weeks, with sessions including script development, pitching, a mock writers’ room, and roundtables with established writers and industry executives. Interested applicants can visit the WIF website to review eligibility requirements, important dates, application materials, and frequently asked questions. You can also view the application before applying. The application deadline is Monday, November 2nd.
The WIF Fellowship Program supports professionals across various areas of the entertainment industry through a year of mentorship, master classes, networking opportunities, and individualized career strategy sessions. Fellows gain access to resources and industry connections designed to help them develop their skills and advance their careers. Learn about current fellows and explore the fellowship program for information on supported career tracks, program schedules, important dates, eligibility requirements, and the application process. You can review their posted guide on how to build a strong application. The deadline is Wednesday, January 6th, 2027.
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Native American creator Sterlin Harjo’s crime drama The Lowdown returns for Season 2!
The show follows Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), a Tulsa-based bookseller and journalist who is determined to expose local corruption. His investigations lead him into dangerous situations that put his own safety at risk.
In Season 2, Lee takes on a new investigation involving a prisoner. You will see him dig deeper into Tulsa’s hidden corruption and face complicated family relationships.
The series continues to highlight Native representation both behind and in front of the camera, with Native actors such as Kaniehtiio Horn and Jeanne Tripplehorn contributing to the cast.
Season 2 premieres on FX and Hulu on October 14, 2026, with a two-episode premiere.
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Ready to go back to the origins of the Friday the 13th horror franchise?
Camp Crystal Lake is a prequel set in the 1970s and explores the story of Pamela Voorhees, played by Linda Cardellini. Pamela is a mother struggling to cope with the drowning of her son Jason. As Pamela clings to the hope that he may still be alive, a series of deaths begin to shake Crystal Lake.
The series brings to life Latino talent behind the scenes, including Cuban-American, Grammy-winning music editor Francisco Ojeda, who contributed to the show's musical production.
Camp Crystal Lake premieres on Peacock on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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What if the stories we grew up hearing were warnings, not myths?
The Lost Guardian by Natalia Hernandez is a fantasy adventure inspired by the history of Atahualpa, the last emperor of the Inca people. The story follows Santiago Rios, a young archaeologist living in Los Angeles who receives a map to his grandfather’s discovery of the lost tomb of the final Incan emperor. He is then pulled into a dangerous race across the Andes and must rely on Ali, a Peruvian woman whose secrets may hold the key to unlocking the map.
Natalia Hernandez is an Indigenous, Latinx, and queer author, who writes fantasy adventures featuring characters of color and Latin American-inspired settings.
The Lost Guardian was released on October 6, 2026 so get your copy now!
