Los Cortos is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving Hispanic and Latin American filmmakers a supportive community to share their stories, and giving audiences worldwide a place to discover their work.
Our Mission
Our mission is twofold: to provide Hispanic and Latin American filmmakers with a community to share their stories, and to give global audiences a platform to discover compelling short films from diverse perspectives. We work to foster creativity, encourage collaboration, and amplify the voices of underrepresented filmmakers in the global cinematic landscape.
What We Do
Global Showcase — LosCortos.com hosts short films from filmmakers around the world, with a focus on Hispanic and Latin American storytelling.
Promotion & Discovery — We amplify emerging and established filmmakers through curated showcases and promotional campaigns that connect their work with new audiences.
Educational Opportunities — Beyond the platform, we organize conferences, panels, and events for aspiring filmmakers, offering resources and networking opportunities to help them grow.
Recognition
Los Cortos is a proud California Arts Council grant recipient (2018–2019).
Board of Directors
Yaniv Waisman
Founder, Los Cortos
A self-described geek passionate about cameras and gadgets, Yaniv holds a BFA in Film and Video from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Business. He is the founder and executive producer of Crexels, a Hispanic production company in Los Angeles specializing in infomercials and 360° video content. He founded Los Cortos to promote Hispanic filmmaking talent — the platform drew over 100,000 page views in 2017 and features 180+ short films from around the world.
George Leon
Founder & CEO, Cakewalk Entertainment
George is an industry veteran with 25+ years of experience in global promotions and entertainment franchise development. He formerly served as EVP at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he integrated promotions, consumer products, and product placement strategies. He specializes in building tailored promotional campaigns for established icons and emerging brands.
Marcelino Miyares
Founder, d2H Partners
A pioneer in US multicultural marketing with 30 years specializing in Hispanic direct response marketing, Marcelino founded d2H Partners in 2014. He works across DRTV, branded direct response, and direct marketing for major clients including Hulu, Citibank, AT&T, and PepsiCo. A Cuban-American originally from Chicago, he’s based in Santa Monica.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a filmmaker looking to share your work, or an audience member looking to discover new voices, you can explore the films at LosCortos.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.