The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced that its Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF) has earned four awards at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, signaling the growing impact of its efforts to amplify Latino youth voices in media and entertainment. The awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, recognized several productions from the TCCYF platform, including the interview series 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo, which received an Award of Excellence in the General-Interview or Talk Show category and an Award of Distinction in the General-Motivational category.
Other winning productions included 2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Roselyn Sanchez, which earned an Award of Distinction in the General-Interview or Talk Show category, and The Power of Voice: The Art of Dubbing for Film and TV, which received 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.
The recognition adds momentum for TCCYF, which has sought 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 produced by the HITN initiative. “Your work cut through the noise, connected with audiences and delivered real results,” Campbell wrote. “That is what Well Said work looks like, and we are honored to recognize it!”
Winners were selected by a jury of more than 1,100 industry professionals from organizations including Netflix, National Geographic Society, FedEx, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 issue across the industry. Organizers of the festival 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.
