{"id":264671,"date":"2024-01-24T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-now-playing-mcdonalds-spotlight-dorado-unveils-top-three-finalist-short-films-championing-latino-and-hispanic-representation-in-film\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:10:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:10:01","slug":"now-playing-mcdonalds-spotlight-dorado-presenta-los-tres-cortometrajes-finalistas-promoviendo-la-representacion-latina-e-hispana-en-el-cine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/now-playing-mcdonalds-spotlight-dorado-presenta-los-tres-cortometrajes-finalistas-promoviendo-la-representacion-latina-e-hispana-en-el-cine\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Playing: McDonald&#8217;s Spotlight Dorado Unveils Top Three Finalist Short Films, Championing Latino and Hispanic Representation in Film"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Fans nationwide are invited to visit SpotlightDorado.com\u00a0to tune in and vote for their favorite short film now through <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 11<\/span>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 24, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Get ready to press play on the latest\u00a0<b>Spotlight Dorado <\/b>lineup of short films from rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers. Starting today, audiences nationwide can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=436546291&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fspotlightdorado.com%2F&amp;a=SpotlightDorado.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SpotlightDorado.com<\/a>\u00a0to immerse themselves in three distinct projects stemming from the latest edition of the short film contest, including Marissa D\u00edaz&#8217;s adventure-filled Mexican standoff, &#8220;<b>Fancy Florez&#8217;s Summer Staycation<\/b>,&#8221; Kryzz Gautier&#8217;s virtual reality romance, &#8220;<b>Chimera<\/b>,&#8221; and <span class=\"xn-person\">Pablo Riesgo&#8217;s<\/span> satire sci-fi, &#8220;<b>Cuando Volvimos A La Tierra.<\/b>&#8221; Fans can vote for their favorite film until <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">February 11<\/span><\/b> to help determine the grand prize winner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8796\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324078\/Spotlight_Dorado_FINAL_Hero_Image_1_22.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324078\/Spotlight_Dorado_FINAL_Hero_Image_1_22.jpg\" title=\"McDonald's Spotlight Dorado\" alt=\"McDonald's Spotlight Dorado\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The short films are making their debut amid underrepresentation of Latinos and Hispanics in the entertainment and film industry. Recent findings from the <span class=\"xn-org\">USC<\/span> Annenberg Inclusion Initiative highlight the issue remains ongoing, both behind the scenes and on-screen. Their <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=1340018960&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.uscannenberg.org%2Fdocs%2Faii_11.3_hisp_latino_study_07-22.pdf&amp;a=latest+research+study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">latest research study<\/a><\/u>, supported by McDonald&#8217;s Spotlight Dorado, reveals that less than 5% of directors from major motion pictures between 2007 and 2022 were Hispanic\/Latino. Among this group, only five were women.<\/p>\n<p>This disparity goes beyond directors. On-screen, a mere 4.4% of lead or co-lead roles featured Hispanic\/Latino actors. This latest research highlights the urgency for a more inclusive film landscape.<\/p>\n<p>By supporting pivotal research and rising storytellers, McDonald&#8217;s is helping drive inclusivity while reaffirming its commitment to the diverse communities it serves.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As part of our commitment to giving back to the diverse communities we call home, we are proud to support opportunities that help drive inclusivity and change,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Worthy<\/span>, Content and Culture Director at McDonald&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>. &#8220;With Spotlight Dorado, McDonald&#8217;s has been able to use its scale to amplify pivotal research and create opportunities for Latino and Hispanic storytellers&#8211;and the results speak for themselves. We&#8217;re so proud of the outstanding talent showcased by this year&#8217;s Spotlight Dorado finalists. They have a bright future and we can&#8217;t wait to see what else is in store for them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following their selection as the top three finalists last summer, McDonald&#8217;s gave the talented filmmakers a combined budget of <span class=\"xn-money\">$225,000<\/span> to produce their short films. Each also received personalized mentorship from industry leaders, including Grammy\u00ae-winning artist, Golden Globe\u00ae and Emmy\u00ae nominated actor <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2615889662&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanthonyramosofficial%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=Anthony+Ramos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Anthony Ramos<\/span><\/a><\/b>, actress <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2749426679&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdanaygarcia1%2F&amp;a=Danay+Garcia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Danay Garcia<\/span><\/a><\/b>, comedian, writer, actor, and producer <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2798168350&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falmadrigal%2F&amp;a=Al+Madrigal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Al Madrigal<\/span><\/a><\/b>, director <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=1116988369&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fclopezestrada%2F&amp;a=Carlos+L%C3%B3pez+Estrada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carlos L\u00f3pez Estrada<\/a><\/b> and writer-director <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3828645729&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Fname%2Fnm2091775%2F&amp;a=Nancy+Mej%C3%ADa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nancy Mej\u00eda<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The grand prize winner of this year&#8217;s program will be announced in March. For more information on the program, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3854633515&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spotlightdorado.com%2Fabout%2F&amp;a=www.spotlightdorado.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.spotlightdorado.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Watch the Spotlight Dorado Short Film Trailers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Marissa D\u00edaz<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; <i>Fancy Florez&#8217;s Summer Staycation<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><b>Kryzz Gautier<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Chimera<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Pablo Riesgo<\/span><\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Cuando Volvimos A La Tierra<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder4148\">\n<p title=\"McDonald's Spotlight Dorado 2023 finalist: &quot;Fancy Florez\u2019s Summer Staycation&quot; by Marissa D\u00edaz\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"PlayMedia_2324079\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/playmedia\/2324079\/Fancy_Florez_s_Summer_Staycation_Teaser_1_22_1080p.html\" width=\"560\" height=\"325\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder8021\">\n<p title=\"McDonald's Spotlight Dorado 2023 finalist: &quot;Chimera&quot; by Kryzz Gautier\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"PlayMedia_2324080\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/playmedia\/2324080\/Chimera_Teaser_1_22_1080p.html\" width=\"560\" height=\"325\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder6037\">\n<p title=\"McDonald's Spotlight Dorado 2023 finalist: &quot;Cuando Volvimos A La Tierra&quot; by Pablo Riesgo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"PlayMedia_2324081\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/playmedia\/2324081\/Cuando_Volvimos_A_La_Tierra_Teaser_1_22.html\" width=\"560\" height=\"325\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About McDonald&#8217;s\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/><\/b>McDonald&#8217;s has always been committed to the communities it serves, and the people that make up those communities. Spotlight Dorado underscores just one of the steps McDonald&#8217;s has taken to help achieve a more equitable and inclusive future for our employees, Franchisees, suppliers, customers, and the communities we serve and foster. Serving more than 14,000 local communities nationwide, McDonald&#8217;s wants to use its scale to empower and amplify the voices of Hispanic and Latino talent, especially in areas where they are underrepresented, including film.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Spotlight Dorado, the Golden Arches has given back and connected with the Hispanic and Latino community through initiatives in music, education, and sports, as well as supporting local charities and organizations that fuel pride and representation.<\/p>\n<p>McDonald&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald&#8217;s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcdonalds.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.mcdonalds.com<\/a>, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3891195301&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmcdonalds&amp;a=www.facebook.com%2Fmcdonalds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.facebook.com\/mcdonalds<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-org\">USC<\/span> Annenberg Inclusion Initiative <br \/><\/b>Launched 15 years ago by Founder Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Stacy L. Smith<\/span>, the Initiative is globally recognized for its valuable and sought-after research solutions to advance equality in entertainment. Dr. Smith and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examine gender, race\/ethnicity, LGBT status, disability, and age on screen and gender and race\/ethnicity behind the camera in cinematic and television content as well as barriers and opportunities facing women and people of color in the entertainment industry. The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative also conducts economic analyses related to diversity and the financial performance of films. Recently, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative launched The Inclusion List (<u style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3770902045&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inclusionlist.org%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inclusionlist.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.inclusionlist.org<\/a><\/u>) to celebrate the leading films, companies, and people advancing inclusion in entertainment. The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative&#8217;s research reports include the Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity (CARD), multiple landmark studies with Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles, and their yearly investigation of on screen and behind the camera roles across more than 1,600 top-grossing films. The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative is generously supported by The Annenberg Foundation, The David and Lura Lovell Foundation, and other corporate and individual sponsors. To learn more, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3692078019&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inclusionlist.org%2F&amp;a=%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2800595706&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inclusionlist.org%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fannenberg.usc.edu%2Faii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/annenberg.usc.edu\/aii<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or follow on<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2043116934&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Finclusionists&amp;a=%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=3748885144&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Finclusionists&amp;a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=4090555157&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Finclusionists%2F&amp;a=%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=484222220&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Finclusionists%2F&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACT\u00a0 <br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Erick Morelos<\/span> <br \/><a href=\"mailto:erick.morelos@us.mcd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">erick.morelos@us.mcd.com<br \/><\/a>(708) 308-2963<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=2843995921&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324078%2FSpotlight_Dorado_FINAL_Hero_Image_1_22.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324078%2FSpotlight_Dorado_FINAL_Hero_Image_1_22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324078\/Spotlight_Dorado_FINAL_Hero_Image_1_22.jpg<\/a><br \/>Video &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=1732212334&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324079%2FFancy_Florez_s_Summer_Staycation_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324079%2FFancy_Florez_s_Summer_Staycation_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324079\/Fancy_Florez_s_Summer_Staycation_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4<\/a><br \/>Video &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=198085520&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324080%2FChimera_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324080%2FChimera_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324080\/Chimera_Teaser_1_22_1080p.mp4<\/a><br \/>Video &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4073766-1&amp;h=1234567323&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324081%2FCuando_Volvimos_A_La_Tierra_Teaser_1_22.mp4&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2324081%2FCuando_Volvimos_A_La_Tierra_Teaser_1_22.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2324081\/Cuando_Volvimos_A_La_Tierra_Teaser_1_22.mp4<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n<\/div>\n<p>SOURCE  McDonald&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Fans nationwide are invited to visit SpotlightDorado.com\u00a0to tune in and vote for their favorite short film now through <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 11<\/span>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 24, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Get ready to press play on the latest\u00a0<b>Spotlight Dorado <\/b>lineup of short films from rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers. 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