AT&T and IndieWire Celebrate New Filmmakers
AT&T and IndieWire hosted an AFI Fest party for emerging filmmakers, while past Untold Stories winners Lilian Mehrel and David Fortune shared how the program helped their careers.
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IndieWire and AT&T teamed up in October for two events focused on supporting filmmakers and new stories. The month started with the IndieWire Future of Filmmaking Summit in Los Angeles, where artists, executives, and industry leaders talked about where Hollywood is going.
A week later, the two hosted the Filmmaker Party at AFI Fest at Ovation Hollywood on Saturday, October 25. The event brought together directors and festival guests for networking, movie talk, and a complimentary headshot booth.
The party also highlighted filmmakers who have benefited from AT&T Untold Stories. “Honeyjoon” director Lilian Mehrel attended after winning a $1 million prize through the 2024 competition. She said the support helped her make a film that might not have found a place in the industry otherwise.
“Color Book” director David Fortune also shared his experience from the competition at the Future of Filmmaking Summit. AT&T Untold Stories is a multi-year partnership with Tribeca Festival that offers $1.2 million, mentorship, and other support for new filmmakers.
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