MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Changing the intentionally distorted and damaging Mexican-American narrative, by educating the community and supporting film & television makers and their stories which will change that narrative.

Anyone of Any Background Who Shares an Interest In Our Mission is Invited to Participate in All Our Initiatives

Our Initiatives

To support our mission of uplifting and empowering underrepresented voices in film, we lead a variety of impactful initiatives.

  • FILMMAKER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

  • MEXICAN-AMERICAN FILM AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL

  • FILMMAKER PRODUCTION GRANTS

  • FILMMAKER SCHOLARSHIPS

  • MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MAKER SERIES

OUR PROVEN & SUCCESSFUL IMPACT

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OUR PROVEN & SUCCESSFUL IMPACT *

Films Made With The Support of MACEF’S Production Grants

  • IN TOW

    Director: Sharon Arteaga

    Grant Donor: Dr. Maria Elena Rodriguez

  • BORDERS

    Director: Frank Velasquez

    Grant Donor: La Plaza Eastside Arts Initiative

  • BACA THE KID

    Director: Antonio Marquez

    Grant Donor: Vasquez Company LLP

  • DREAMER

    Director: Juan Javier Aguirre

    Grant Donor: Vasquez Company LLP

  • VIVIR

    Director: Gerado Maravilla

    Grant Donor: MAOF Properties

  • ALGUN DIA

    Director: Anna Reynoso

    Grant Donor: MAOF Properties

Our Scholarships

“Even though UCLA has an excellent cinematography program, I was afraid to commit to leaving my full-time job… When I was notified I was receiving this award, I had officially decided I was going to attend UCLA for my Master’s degree. Without this MACEF scholarship, I would not be a Bruin right now.” - Paloma Ronquillo

“I just graduated from the Peter Stark Producing program at USC and just wanted to share my gratitude for the scholarship you all awarded to me. The scholarship helped me stay focused on my goal of becoming a film producer allowing me to work on sets alongside some amazing Latinos in the industry.” - Gabe Medina

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION

Mexican-American culture has shaped the soul of America for over 200 years - seen in cowboy traditions, Southwest architecture, beloved cuisine, music, and more. Mexican-Americans helped build the Southwest and fought for this country, yet their contributions are often erased, and their children made to feel like outsides.

The Mexican-American Cultural Education Foundation exists to change that narrative - by supporting filmmakers and stories that reflect our truth and educate others about our vital role in American history and culture.