The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program
The annual Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program took place on June 6th, bringing together talented women in the film industry. Co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, Jane Rosenthal, organized the event, which overlapped with the Legacy Fashion House.
Miley Cyrus’ New Project
Miley Cyrus attended the event just hours before the world premiere of her new project, "Ariana Grande Was Beautiful". Cyrus co-directed the project with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter. She expressed her excitement about being behind the lens, telling Diversity, "During my career, my story was told through so many lenses outside of me and from so many perspectives outside of myself. This is something that really feels special and really intimate because I never really told my story that she really is this first person."
A New Perspective
Cyrus also revealed that she had been thinking about the "depth of devotion" as a filmmaker during the production of "Ariana Grande Was Beautiful". As an international superstar, she still gets nervous, but this time it’s a good feeling. She emphasized that she doesn’t focus on winning awards, but rather on inspiring people. "I never think of the trophies in my head. I just want to influence people," said Cyrus.
A Star-Studded Event
The event was attended by many notable women in the film industry, including Chanel Ambassador Riley Keough, Whitney Peak, Parker Posey, and Carrie Coon. Other attendees included Lucy Liu, Mariska Hargitay, Olivia Munn, Patty Jenkins, and Beanie Feldstein. Rosenthal described the event as "something special" because it has become its own community.
Empowering Women in Film
The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program aims to empower women in film by providing mentorship, support, and funding. Hargitay, who premiered her film "My Mom Jayne" at Carnegie Hall, spoke about the importance of promoting women in the arts. "It’s all about believing in each other," she said. "If one person believes in you, it can change the trajectory of a life."
A Decade of Support
The Chanel and Tribeca Festival have been collaborating for over a decade to support emerging female and non-binary filmmakers. The mentorship program, founded in 2015, has triumphed in providing industry support, artistic development, and financing to talented women in the film industry. The program reminds us of the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the film industry, and the impact it can have on the next generation of female creatives.
