Introducing our workshop participants! The 32 selected participants represent the next wave of talented writers with Asian or Pacific Islander stories to tell. They will develop their series ideas this month in workshops with writers, showrunners, studio execs, and producers.
Ria Tobaccowala shares some of her #firststeps as a filmmaker. Ria's film SHADOWS premiered at @tribeca and is streaming on @hbomax. She's also written an essay published by @nymag. Ria's the program lead for the @thousandmilesproject. @riatobaccowala
Ready to take that #firststep?
Jumpstart your career as a screenwriter.
Build a community of writers.
Develop your idea into a series.
Applications close March 31st on https://t.co/n6kujl1l4R
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Tony Gerber shares his #firststep as a filmmaker. Tony has written, directed and produced documentaries and features including KINGDOM OF THE WHITE WOLF and JANE. His award-winning films have premiered at festivals around the world at @berlinale, @sundanceorg, and @sxsw.
7 days left to apply! Applications are free: https://t.co/n6kujl1l4R
An opportunity to build a new writer community and be paid to develop your Asian or Pacific Islander TV idea into a script! #screenwriting#WritingCommnunity
Playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage shares her #firststep as a writer. Lynn's won two Pulitzer Prizes for drama for her plays RUINED and SWEAT. She's also written on @netflix series SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT.
Producer Jonathan Schwartz shares his #firststep. Jonathan's produced several films including LIKE CRAZY, BLEEDING HEART, and THE VANISHING OF SIDNEY HALL.
Mary Rohlich shares her #firststeps. Mary's produced HORRIBLE BOSSES, IDENTITY THIEF, GLEASON, WRESTLE and served as executive producer for ATYPICAL on @netflix. She's the head of film/TV for @priyankachopra's Purple Pebble Pictures. @rohlich
Artist Development Exec, Producer and Curator, Jasmine Jaisinghani shares her #firststep moments. Jasmine is the program head for the Ojalá’s Ignition Lab. She's produced films such as BEHOLDER, TENT CITY and BEDOUIN and is the co-founder of Global CINEMATHEQUE. @jj3d
Beatrice Springborn shares her #firststep moment into the entertainment industry. Beatrice is the president of Universal Content Productions. She formerly served as Vice President of Content Development at Hulu.
Kimberly Han shares her #firststep moment realizing her dream to work in film and television. Kimberly works in scripted programming at NBCUniversal and has worked on TRANSPLANT, PRETTY HARD CASES and the upcoming IRREVERANT.