Now in its fifth year, the Global Media Makers program has previously welcomed the participation of local Film Fellows like directors Andrew Ahn (Fire Island) and Lulu Wang (The Farewell). Notable names among the 450 U.S. mentors that have supported the program include Trevor director Peggy Rajski, Dear White People director Justin Simien, and this year’s Creative Advisors Ruth Atkinson (Story Editor), Amman Abbasi (Director, Dayveon), Shari Page (Program Director, Half Initiative at Ryan Murphy TV), Anayansi Prado (Director, The Unafraid) and Avril Speaks (Producer, Jinn).
The nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Film Independent also supports creative professionals year-round with assorted Artist Development programs, grants and labs. Its sixth GMM residency—again, in the form of an iPhone Collaborative Workshop—will take place in October.
Information on the 2022 Fellows and their shorts can be found below.
Nepal Birds in LA Directed by Anup Poudel
While exploring Los Angeles, a paper swan meets others of different colors and sizes, embracing the friendship and freedom the city has to offer.
India Inner Camera Directed by Archana Borhade
As Archana, a Cinematographer, self-reflects on visiting one of the beauty capitals of the world, she turns the camera towards herself and finds self-acceptance.
India To LA with Love Directed by Sriram Raja
Sriram travels to locations where La La Land was filmed and reflects on how nostalgic the city feels in his still 35mm photographs, yet modern when captured on his iPhone.