Awarded a $20K grant from the Hulu / Kartemquin Films Accelerator program.
"I am excited and thankful for my film being selected by the committee in the Kartemquin/Hulu Accelerator Program, said Still Searching director Latoya Flowers. “This moment is still surreal for me personally, since it brings my career full circle. In 2011, I started my career in documentaries interning at Kartemquin. Kartemquin's team facilitated my professional development and drive to make films with social/community impact through passionate well-executed storytelling. I am grateful and elated that because of my previous experience, I am now gaining continued mentorship and support with my lab fellow with KTQ/Hulu!" - Latoya Flowers
Awarded a $5K grant from the Still I Rise Films 2021 Fellowship.
“Still I Rise Films exists to provide a platform and support for visual storytellers who take risks and challenge the norm. Each of the 11 women filmmakers chosen for this year’s fellowship understood how important it is to create documentary work that changes perceptions through personal, intimate narratives,” said Mimi Chakarova, Founder and Creative Director.
Thank you SIMA for inviting me to be a preselection committee member for the International Social Impact Media Awards.
My short documentary film Derby Girls was featured in the group exhibition The Sports Show, presented by the School of Visual Arts Alumni Society. The exhibition featured more than 30 leading artists and designers who graduated from SVA in commercial design and advertising, film and video, illustration and cartooning, motion graphics, painting and photography. These artists are behind some of the most iconic imagery and creative direction in the world of sports.
Awarded a $10K grant from the Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship.
In 2023 – 2024 Sisters in Cinema will grant over $330,000 to Black women filmmakers through a range of programs. They include the Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship, the Sisters in Cinema Apprenticeship Program and Sisters in Cinema Productions. Five Documentary Fellows, Moya Bailey, Latoya Flowers, Arlieta Hall, India Martin and Whitney Spencer will each receive a $10,000 grant for their documentary film projects, fiscal sponsorship and individually tailored mentorship, which focuses on both professional and project development.
Awarded a $20K post-production grant from the Chicago Filmmaker’s Chicago Digital Media Production Fund for the Still Searching documentary.
May Member Highlight 2020
”Latoya Charisse Flowers-Rudd tells us about how she got started in the museum industry. She reminds us of how our talents can be utilized not only for the world of broadcast but also for fully immersive multimedia learning experiences for some of the world's largest museums. It's refreshing to hear from someone in another side of the industry.” Lyndsay McCully, Chicago Women In Motion Design
Latoya Flowers Photography was featured in the RAW Artists Chicago Exhibition. RAW showcases indie talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, beauty, and photography around the world.