As part of Genesis House and The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s inaugural shorts fellowship program, three emerging New York City-based filmmakers have been chosen to receive $10,000, including Shanice Brette (“Mumma”), Annie Ning (“The Only Man to Ever Exist”) and April Wen (“A Natural History”).
In addition to the stipend going toward finishing funds for their narrative shorts, the three chosen filmmakers will receive specialized one-on-one mentorship sessions, access to Genesis House programming and events, industry screenings and panels during Gotham Week, and networking opportunities with established filmmakers.
“These filmmakers embody the kind of bold creativity and fresh perspective that Genesis House was created to champion,” Genesis Motor North America’s chief operating officer Tedros Mengiste said in a statement. “Through this fellowship, we’re proud to support emerging storytellers at a pivotal moment in their creative journey while fostering a community where ambitious ideas, meaningful collaboration and new voices can thrive.”
This year’s mentors include “Dìdi” director Sean Wang, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” director Raven Jackson, “Madeline’s Madeline” director Josephine Decker and Authentic Brands Group producer Matthew Gross.
