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Halle Berry Joins Jury for Tribeca and Chanel Women Filmmakers Program
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What Happened?
In September 2026, Halle Berry participated in a jury selecting five emerging women filmmakers for the Tribeca and Chanel program in New York City. The winner received a $120,000 grant to produce a short film.
Key points
- The program, Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women's Filmmaker Program, is in its 11th year.
- Gem Little and Kseniya Yorsh won the top prize for their film proposal, COWARDS.
- The winning team received $120,000 for production and support from Tribeca Studios.
- Four other finalist teams received $10,000 each to further develop their projects.
- The program aims to reduce gender gaps in filmmaking by providing financial support and industry contacts.
Key insights
- The initiative could inspire more women and non-binary individuals to pursue careers in filmmaking.
- Continued mentorship after the program may enhance the success rate of the projects developed.
- The financial support provided could lead to more diverse storytelling in the film industry.
Why it matters
This program supports emerging filmmakers, helping to address gender disparities in the film industry.
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Halle Berry· PersonTribeca· OrganizationChanel· OrganizationGem Little· PersonKseniya Yorsh· PersonCOWARDS· FilmNew York City· City
Source
Times of India
