FocoLatam

Audiovisual Production Training Project for Youth in 3 Latin American Cities

Latin America's booming audiovisual industry demands skilled professionals, yet underrepresented groups lack access to this opportunities. Our project trains young individuals in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil, equipping them with essential audiovisual production skills to foster diversity and promoting greater access and representation in the audiovisual industry.

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Overview

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2023

Established

400

Children

3

Countries

Target group

Students upper

Updated

May 2024

We seek to promote greater access and representation in the audiovisual industry through comprehensive training in Audiovisual Production for young people from Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, using a hybrid approach that includes theoretical training and in-person experiences in content production.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

We collaborated with Disney to launch this initiative after recognizing the significant growth of Latin America's audiovisual industry & the corresponding demand for technical skills. Yet, individuals from underrepresented groups often find these opportunities inaccessible. Our program aims to bridge this gap by providing targeted training that meets the industry's needs and enhances accessibility

What does your innovation look like in practice?

We designed a learning path focused on knowledge of audiovisual production, including concepts of Audiovisual Language, genres, and formats, as well as legal and human resources issues in the industry. This includes in-person visits to production companies and a module dedicated to various tools for creating professional profiles in the audiovisual sector. The innovation has the

Core Cycle in Audiovisual Production consisting of 5 units: Centered on emerging and current aesthetics, with notions of Audiovisual Language, as well as genres and formats. The curriculum also includes legal issues and human resources, complemented by a glossary specific to the discipline of production.
Employability in 1 unit: to reinforce and provide tools related to the creation of a professional profile and job search in the audiovisual industry.
Experiential learning in productions: Throughout the training, participation includes various visits and experiences in productions at their different stages.

How has it been spreading?

The outreach strategy of FocoLatam was focused on establishing partnerships with local and regional organizations catering to the program's target demographic. Leveraging the success stories and word-of-mouth recommendations from past participants, the initiative tapped into a powerful network effect. Furthermore, social media platforms and press publicity served as vital channels for amplifying the program's message. By employing a combination of partnership-building, testimonial-driven marketing, and digital outreach, the program aimed to effectively engage with its intended audience and foster widespread participation

If I want to try it, what should I do?

If you want to join Foco Latam you can access our webpage at: https://www.focolatam.org/ and sign in through the inscription form until May 19th. Afterwards you should check our site (https://www.eidosglobal.org/) and contact us to find out when further calls for candidates are open

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Implementation steps

Join the programme!

To begin, participation in the program requires signing up. Following registration, a series of interviews will be conducted, culminating in confirmation of your enrollment. Once confirmed, you will commence virtual lessons.

Initiating the Learning Adventure

The experience is designed in a hybrid format, combining asynchronous theoretical content through the Educational platform, synchronous classes via Zoom, and in-person visits. Additionally, each class is recorded and sent as study material, and support classes and tutorials are provided to address any doubts that may arise. Furthermore, throughout the training, industry specialists are present to conduct masterclasses on specific topics, aimed at enhancing the acquired knowledge

Practical experience in the audiovisual industry

Inclusion of on-site visits to production companies and other relevant industry spaces.
Opportunities for participants to apply theoretical knowledge in real work environments.
Direct interaction with industry professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the industry and its practices.

Professional profile development

This innovation also counts with a module dedicated to providing tools and strategies for creating and improving professional profiles; as well as trainings in job search techniques specific to the audiovisual industry.

Ongoing support after training

Finally, additional support and resources will be provided to students to consolidate their learning and advance in their careers. This includes facilitating the creation of professional networks and fostering collaboration opportunities among program graduates.