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Proof of Concept Announces Second Class of Filmmakers

Proof of Concept, an accelerator program supporting women, trans and nonbinary filmmakers founded by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Emmy-nominated producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, and supported by Netflix, has announced its second cohort. The eight selected filmmakers are Taylor Bakken, Jessica Barr, Asmahan Bkerat, Rachel Goldberg, Jessica Kozak, Alejandra López, Sam Mandich […]

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According to Variety’s source item, Proof of Concept Announces Second Class of Filmmakers, Proof of Concept, an accelerator program supporting women, trans and nonbinary filmmakers founded by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Emmy-nominated producer Coco Francini and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, and supported by Netflix, has announced its second cohort. The eight selected filmmakers are Taylor Bakken, Jessica Barr, Asmahan Bkerat, Rachel Goldberg, Jessica Kozak, Alejandra López, Sam Mandich […]

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