The American Film Institute (AFI) has unveiled the participants list for the Dww+ Class of 2024.
IndieWire exclusively reveals that the latest cast comprises Vanessa Beletic, Chloë de Carvalho, Desdemona Chiang, Naomi Iwamoto, Huriyyah Muhammad, Joanne Mony Park, Kerry O’Neill and Roxy Toporowych. Learn more about the new class and read their bios here.
The AFI Dww+ is a year-long directing workshop that supports women and traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. The short films completed in the workshop will premiere at the annual Dww+ Showcase in Spring 2024.
“AFI Dww+ is integral to creating a pipeline of highly trained, diverse voices who have the power to drive culture forward and shape the future of the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to welcome this new class of accomplished artists to the AFI Dww+ program and guide them on their journey as directors and storytellers,...
IndieWire exclusively reveals that the latest cast comprises Vanessa Beletic, Chloë de Carvalho, Desdemona Chiang, Naomi Iwamoto, Huriyyah Muhammad, Joanne Mony Park, Kerry O’Neill and Roxy Toporowych. Learn more about the new class and read their bios here.
The AFI Dww+ is a year-long directing workshop that supports women and traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. The short films completed in the workshop will premiere at the annual Dww+ Showcase in Spring 2024.
“AFI Dww+ is integral to creating a pipeline of highly trained, diverse voices who have the power to drive culture forward and shape the future of the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to welcome this new class of accomplished artists to the AFI Dww+ program and guide them on their journey as directors and storytellers,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The American Film Institute has named 25 alumnae of the AFI Conservatory and AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women to participate in the next phase of the Fox Filmmakers Lab. A partnership between AFI and 20th Century Fox, the Lab aims to increase the number of women directing major studio films — which was even lower last year than it was in 2015 — by giving them the chance to direct short films based on Fox titles: “Alien,” “Die Hard,” “The Omen,” “The Fly,” etc.
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After developing their concepts in the coming months, the 25 directors will pitch their concepts to Fox executives; one or more of them will be chosen to make a short film based on their idea. Here are the 25 women who’ve advanced to the next phase of the Lab:
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Read More: Number of Female Directors Working in Hollywood Declines, New Study Shows
After developing their concepts in the coming months, the 25 directors will pitch their concepts to Fox executives; one or more of them will be chosen to make a short film based on their idea. Here are the 25 women who’ve advanced to the next phase of the Lab:
Read More: ‘Xx’ Trailer: Karyn Kusama, Roxanne Benjamin...
- 1/15/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Recently, ABC delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 5 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Stop the World (And Let Me Off)," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting and high drama stuff go down as Maddie turns to crazy Juliette for help. Maddie also joins Colt on Luke's tour, and more. In the new, 5th episode press release: Rayna's Hands Are Full As Her Label's Artists Demand Her Time, And Maddie Joins Colt On Luke's Tour, On "Nashville" October 21. Press release number 2: Rayna is going to push back on Layla's romantic relationship with Jeff, and Markus is going to push back on his producer, Avery - which does not go well. Maddie will join Colt on Luke's tour, giving the teens opportunities for more freedom than Maddie can handle. She is going to turn to Juliette for advice and...
- 10/14/2015
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that producer Patty West ("Some Girl(s)," AFI Class of 2006) will be Director for the AFI Directing Workshop For Women. The announcement coincides with the November 1 start of open enrollment for 2014, and the announcement of the Open House event for prospective applicants.The AFI Dww is an intensive one-year training program where artists study with master filmmakers, make a short film and develop a path for a career in screen directing. It is designed to advance women filmmakers who have a minimum of three years of professional experience working in the arts. Only eight are selected for this tuition-free program. Since the program's inception, more than 275 women have been trained and among their credits are "Mad Men" and "Homeland." Distinguished alumnae include Maya Angelou, Anne Bancroft, Neema Barnette, Tricia Brock, Ellen Burstyn, Rebecca Cammisa, Dyan Cannon, Hanelle Culpepper, Jan Eliasberg, Naomi Foner, Jennifer.
- 11/1/2013
- by Beth Hanna
- Thompson on Hollywood
Fox has selected 10 finalists for its inaugural diversity writing program and selected a crop of speakers for the effort that includes Bones showrunner Hart Hanson. The Fox Writers Intensive, designed to nurture writers with diverse voices, backgrounds and life experiences, has selected the following from a crop of more than 300 applicants: · Nick Citton (Advance Talent Management) · Alessia Costantini (Artist International Management) · Jan Eliasberg (Rain Management Group) · Jason Gavin (The Alpern Group) · Nicole Jefferson Asher (Gersh) · Tina Mabry (Independent) · Eric Nazarian (CAA) · Mark Valadez (Brant Rose Agency) · Thomas Wong (Gersh)
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- 2/15/2012
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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