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Program Components
Program Components
The Proof of Concept program is designed to address the trifecta of challenges facing these directors: funding, mentorship, and exposure.
Testimonials
Yoo Lee
"It’s a privilege to tell the story I want to tell.
I never know exactly how it will get done, but it always begins with a story that has been occupying space in my head for quite some time, just itching to get out. That’s how it began with A Man Who Takes Pictures in Flowers, until a wonderful tribe of changemakers, Proof of Concept, decided to lend their support and nurture the project along with nine other incredible filmmakers.
I learned so much, experienced what good leadership looks like, and came out of the Proof of Concept experience with a finished short documentary that made me a better filmmaker and a better human being. I am forever grateful."
-Yoo Lee, Director, A MAN WHO TAKES PICTURES OF FLOWERS
Yoo Lee
"It’s a privilege to tell the story I want to tell.
I never know exactly how it will get done, but it always begins with a story that has been occupying space in my head for quite some time, just itching to get out. That’s how it began with A Man Who Takes Pictures in Flowers, until a wonderful tribe of changemakers, Proof of Concept, decided to lend their support and nurture the project along with nine other incredible filmmakers.
I learned so much, experienced what good leadership looks like, and came out of the Proof of Concept experience with a finished short documentary that made me a better filmmaker and a better human being. I am forever grateful."
-Yoo Lee, Director, A MAN WHO TAKES PICTURES OF FLOWERS
Yoo Lee
"It’s a privilege to tell the story I want to tell.
I never know exactly how it will get done, but it always begins with a story that has been occupying space in my head for quite some time, just itching to get out. That’s how it began with A Man Who Takes Pictures in Flowers, until a wonderful tribe of changemakers, Proof of Concept, decided to lend their support and nurture the project along with nine other incredible filmmakers.
I learned so much, experienced what good leadership looks like, and came out of the Proof of Concept experience with a finished short documentary that made me a better filmmaker and a better human being. I am forever grateful."
-Yoo Lee, Director, A MAN WHO TAKES PICTURES OF FLOWERS
Gabriela Garcia Medina
"What I loved about Proof of Concept was that they gave me....not just the "support" but the ACTUAL budget to expand my toolkit as a filmmaker. I got to shoot a car-chase sequence on a volume stage, fly a drone on Rodeo Drive without getting arrested (cause I could actually afford to pay for a permit), and work with incredibly talented actors. I always felt supported by my EPs, who offered valuable feedback while trusting my choices.
Being able to put Dirty Films (Cate Blanchett and Coco Francini) as EPs on SKRRRT! was a real milestone. And partnering with Annenberg was meaningful, because their commitment to inclusion reflects the way I have always approached my work."
-Gabriela Garcia Medina, SKRRRT!
Gabriela Garcia Medina
"What I loved about Proof of Concept was that they gave me....not just the "support" but the ACTUAL budget to expand my toolkit as a filmmaker. I got to shoot a car-chase sequence on a volume stage, fly a drone on Rodeo Drive without getting arrested (cause I could actually afford to pay for a permit), and work with incredibly talented actors. I always felt supported by my EPs, who offered valuable feedback while trusting my choices.
Being able to put Dirty Films (Cate Blanchett and Coco Francini) as EPs on SKRRRT! was a real milestone. And partnering with Annenberg was meaningful, because their commitment to inclusion reflects the way I have always approached my work."
-Gabriela Garcia Medina, SKRRRT!
Gabriela Garcia Medina
"What I loved about Proof of Concept was that they gave me....not just the "support" but the ACTUAL budget to expand my toolkit as a filmmaker. I got to shoot a car-chase sequence on a volume stage, fly a drone on Rodeo Drive without getting arrested (cause I could actually afford to pay for a permit), and work with incredibly talented actors. I always felt supported by my EPs, who offered valuable feedback while trusting my choices.
Being able to put Dirty Films (Cate Blanchett and Coco Francini) as EPs on SKRRRT! was a real milestone. And partnering with Annenberg was meaningful, because their commitment to inclusion reflects the way I have always approached my work."
-Gabriela Garcia Medina, SKRRRT!
Nate Gualtieri
"I owe so much to the Proof of Concept Fellowship and the incredible team behind it. Their belief in me as an emerging filmmaker has given me confidence, momentum, and the creative space to take risks I never thought I could. This opportunity has been a massive turning point in my directing journey, and launched me into the next stage of my career."
-Nate Gualtieri, QUEERBAIT
Nate Gualtieri
"I owe so much to the Proof of Concept Fellowship and the incredible team behind it. Their belief in me as an emerging filmmaker has given me confidence, momentum, and the creative space to take risks I never thought I could. This opportunity has been a massive turning point in my directing journey, and launched me into the next stage of my career."
-Nate Gualtieri, QUEERBAIT
Nate Gualtieri
"I owe so much to the Proof of Concept Fellowship and the incredible team behind it. Their belief in me as an emerging filmmaker has given me confidence, momentum, and the creative space to take risks I never thought I could. This opportunity has been a massive turning point in my directing journey, and launched me into the next stage of my career."
-Nate Gualtieri, QUEERBAIT