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Only 7% of directors across the 1,700 most popular movies between 2007 and 2023 were women.
The brainchild of the team behind Dirty Films and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, PROOF OF CONCEPT is designed to accelerate the path to large-scale filmmaking for directors who give voice to the perspectives of women, trans and non-binary people. The program will provide support for up to 10 filmmakers to make a short film that that is “proof of concept” for a feature film or television project. Short films will be funded at $50,000 and directors will participate in a mentorship and exposure program which connects them with industry leaders.
Film Funding
The first component—$50,000 in funding— tackles difficulty filmmakers have obtaining financing, particularly for stories that focus on women, trans, and non-binary perspectives.
Mentorship
The second component—one-on-one mentorship and guidance from industry leaders—plugs the program participants into a system of support and opportunity.
Project Showcase
The third and final aspect of the program—an industry-facing showcase—will provide a spotlight on work that puts the perspectives of women, trans, and non-binary people front and center.
