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Following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, Warner Bros. has created an Emerging Film Directors Workshop to boost opportunities for new and underrepresented filmmakers in the industry.
The nine-month intensive fellowship program will help aspiring directors develop their skills and showcase their work to the film community on a greater platform.
“It’s really for anybody who is looking at the system and saying, ‘The unfair part is that I can’t even get started,’” The Hollywood Reporter reports Greg Silverman, president, creative development and worldwide production, Warner Bros. Pictures saying.
[RELATED: [Op-Ed] The Academy Awards and Diversity]
Participants of the program will be partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures executive mentors and work with them through the entire film production process. Aspiring filmmakers will pitch, write or work with a screenwriter, and develop a script for a short film that is 3-10 minutes long. Once they have a final script, the filmmakers will work with production to prep, create a budget, cast, shoot and edit with a full post-production process, with the studio covering all costs and salary for the filmmakers.
With planning for the program beginning over a year ago, Silverman says the studio wanted to bring on more diverse voices to connect with their diverse audience.
“We wanted to have more diverse voices; it’s a better way to connect with our diverse audience and with the world,” he said, while adding that the program wants to address some of the structural inequality of the business. “There were logjams way down the line before we even saw people.We wanted to start at the first step and give people a leg up, to address the system holistically.”
While ethnic minorities make up nearly 40% of the U.S. population, just 18% of directors in Hollywood are racially diverse. When it comes to gender, that number is even more startling with only 6% of women directing films in 2013.
Hopefully the efforts of Warner Bros. and the criticism around the Oscars will help to change this dynamic in Hollywood.
Right now, the studio’s inaugural class will have five filmmakers with each film being given a budget of around $100,000.
Warner Bros.
Following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, Warner Bros. has created an Emerging Film Directors Workshop to boost opportunities for new and underrepresented filmmakers in the industry.
The nine-month intensive fellowship program will help aspiring directors develop their skills and showcase their work to the film community on a greater platform.
“It’s really for anybody who is looking at the system and saying, ‘The unfair part is that I can’t even get started,’” The Hollywood Reporter reports Greg Silverman, president, creative development and worldwide production, Warner Bros. Pictures saying.
[RELATED: [Op-Ed] The Academy Awards and Diversity]
Participants of the program will be partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures executive mentors and work with them through the entire film production process. Aspiring filmmakers will pitch, write or work with a screenwriter, and develop a script for a short film that is 3-10 minutes long. Once they have a final script, the filmmakers will work with production to prep, create a budget, cast, shoot and edit with a full post-production process, with the studio covering all costs and salary for the filmmakers.
With planning for the program beginning over a year ago, Silverman says the studio wanted to bring on more diverse voices to connect with their diverse audience.
“We wanted to have more diverse voices; it’s a better way to connect with our diverse audience and with the world,” he said, while adding that the program wants to address some of the structural inequality of the business. “There were logjams way down the line before we even saw people.We wanted to start at the first step and give people a leg up, to address the system holistically.”
While ethnic minorities make up nearly 40% of the U.S. population, just 18% of directors in Hollywood are racially diverse. When it comes to gender, that number is even more startling with only 6% of women directing films in 2013.
Hopefully the efforts of Warner Bros. and the criticism around the Oscars will help to change this dynamic in Hollywood.
Right now, the studio’s inaugural class will have five filmmakers with each film being given a budget of around $100,000.
Holy shit was that a Niffler?
The new Fantastic Beasts trailer has landed, leaving us all speechless, covered in goosebumps, and full of questions.
Is "Hedwig's Theme" in the trailer just to fuck with everyone and make us cry?
Does this mean that we won't have to hear the word No-Maj as much as we'd feared?
Newt definitely says Muggle, 'coz he's British so hopefully he can persuade the rest of them to ditch "No-Maj".
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The following was written by Daris Wilson:
We’ve all heard the criticism from those within our circle when it comes to making the decision to get healthy and in shape.
Truth be told, it can sometimes feel like you’re being sabotaged. I can see and hear it now from the office politics trying to pry you away from your lean protein and veggies.
“You look fine to me,” or “This one time won’t hurt.”
[Related: 3 Meal Planning Tips for Busy Professionals]
If this is you, have no fear as you’ll be armed with the best ammo to get you out of that sticky situation and avoid the 2 p.m. sugar attack that’s inevitable if you decide to ‘grab that slice’ or a burrito from Chipotle.
Here are my best three tips for telling your co-workers “no” when aligning with your healthiest self:
1. Blame it on the budget: Being that finances are far more taboo than sex in this country, your coast will be quite clear from any lunch date invitations (at least until pay day). Be sure to share the importance of you becoming disciplined in your finances as well as your health (Or a simply, “I’m cutting back on spending,” should do the trick.)
2. Have your gym bag ready: By this time, you’re probably noticing a pattern of the time co-workers are heading to lunch. Place your gym bag on the desk and take one step further by heading to the gym for a 35-40 minute high intensity interval training (H.I.I.T.) session followed by your healthy, prepared lunch you’ve packed.
3. Build in your treat (not cheat)* meal: The reality is this, food is far more than just nourishment in our society; it’s culture. It’s an opportunity to be with those we love and like. With that being said, there should be a time to join your comrades for lunch without destroying your diet. You can follow these steps to do just that:
- Have a protein-rich snack like a protein shake 1-2 hours before lunch.
- Take a look at the online menu of the restaurant and choose your meal before stepping foot into the restaurant.
- Once seated, say no to the bread and opt for water and side salad.
- Be first to order food so you’re not influenced by co-workers’ non-diet-friendly choices.
- Enjoy your food and the company you keep!
Now that you’re equipped with your verbal ammo, I want to encourage you to continue to stick to the script and lead from in front. You never know, your co-workers may soon be joining you for a lunch break at the gym.
*We use the term treat meal vs. cheat meal to emphasize the point that we do not cheat on things we honor, love, and respect, i.e. body and training program. We “treat”ourselves which will enhance the relationship between self and nutrition.
Daris Wilson is a certified personal trainer and the creator of JCF Boot Camp in New Jersey. You can follow his fitness journey and health tips @JCFBootCamp.