Because talent isn’t rare.
Access is.
We fund and produce short films through programs like our First Cut: Women Directors Fellowship, connecting emerging filmmakers with production teams, industry partners, and platforms for visibility.
Our experiences are cinematic and intentional. From industry dinners to immersive showcases that feel more like festivals than functions. These are events where connection becomes career growth.
We provide gear, crews, mentorship, and development tools for creatives with vision but limited access—because sometimes the biggest barrier to success is simply: who’s going to help me make it?
“Julie always lifted others up. She gave everything she had to the people around her. This organization is about continuing that work—so no one with a dream has to walk alone.”
— Jolene Rodriguez, Founder
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