Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest Wins Four Communicator Awards, Highlighting Latino Youth Representation in Media
The youth-focused film initiative Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest, created by HITN, earned four honors at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, recognizing its productions that amplify Latino voices in entertainment.
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced that its youth-focused film initiative, Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF), received four awards at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, underscoring the growing impact of programming designed to elevate Latino voices in media and entertainment.
The awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, recognized several productions from HITN’s TCCYF platform. The interview series 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo earned an Award of Excellence in the General-Interview or Talk Show category and an Award of Distinction in the General-Motivational category. Another production, 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Roselyn Sanchez, received an Award of Distinction in the General-Interview or Talk Show category. Additionally, The Power of Voice: The Art of Dubbing for Film and TV earned an Award of Excellence in the General-Motivational category.
The Communicator Awards, now in their 32nd year, are among the largest programs honoring achievement in marketing, communications, and creative media. This year’s competition drew more than 3,000 entries from agencies, production companies, universities, and global brands. Winners were selected by a jury of over 1,100 industry professionals from organizations including Netflix, National Geographic Society, FedEx, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The recognition adds momentum for Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest, which aims to provide emerging Latino filmmakers and storytellers with greater visibility through screenings, workshops, and original digital content. In a congratulatory letter to Cynthia Rivera, TCCYF co-director, Josh Campbell, general manager of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, praised the work: “Your work cut through the noise, connected with audiences and delivered real results. That is what Well Said work looks like, and we are honored to recognize it!”
HITN’s Tú Cuentas initiative has increasingly focused on creating a platform for young Hispanic creatives at a time when representation in mainstream entertainment remains a central industry issue. Organizers said the recognition reflects both the quality of the productions and the importance of creating spaces where Hispanic youth can develop and share their stories with broader audiences, aligning with HITN’s mission to educate and entertain.
The four wins at the Communicator Awards highlight the cultural reach of TCCYF’s programming and its role in fostering diversity in media. For more on HITN’s initiatives, visit HITN.org.