Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry joined a panel of well-known film industry figures in September 2026 to choose five emerging women and non-binary filmmakers for a special mentorship programme in New York City. The three-day programme offered expert guidance and a production grant to help bring a short film to life. The initiative, called Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women's Filmmaker Program, marked its 11th year by pairing five selected creative teams with experienced writers, directors and producers. Organized by Tribeca Enterprises and luxury brand Chanel, the programme offers creative advice and professional guidance on script development, pitching, directing and production planning. According to 10 Magazine USA, writer-director Gem Little and producer Kseniya Yorsh won the top prize for their proposed short film, COWARDS. The winning team received a $120,000 grant and production support from Tribeca Studios to fully fund and make the film. The other four finalist teams each received a $10,000 grant to help develop their projects further.
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