Cate Blanchett's Proof of Concept Accelerator Selects Second Cohort of Eight Filmmakers
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Angelique Jackson
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Cate Blanchett's Proof of Concept accelerator program, co-founded with Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith and supported by Netflix, has announced its second cohort of eight women, trans and nonbinary filmmakers. Each selected filmmaker receives $50,000 to produce a short film serving as a proof of concept for a larger feature or series, along with creative mentorship and industry support.
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Each selected project receives $50,000 to produce a short film, designed as a proof of concept for a larger feature or series.
Proof of Concept, an accelerator program supporting women, trans and nonbinary filmmakers founded by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Emmy-nominated producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, and supported by Netflix.
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