Janelle Monáe’s Nonprofit Fem The Future Will Uplifts Aspiring Filmmakers

Multi-hyphenate artist, actor and philanthropist Janelle Monáe’s Fem The Future nonprofit and Made In Her Image have come together to help a group of aspiring filmmakers. Let’s, stop and clap that out. Inspiring the youth from a position on influence is always a great thing. 

Get this, twenty-five young women, girls of color and genderqueer individuals who previously attended courses, workshops and mentorship programs via the Open Lens Film Lab will premiere their short films in August. 

Topics range from gender identity to self-confidence. All inclusive – awesome.

“Looking ahead in our industry, Made In Her Image and similar organizations are crucial to its growth. The students and their films exemplify deep creativity and steadfast dedication, nurtured through the Open Lens Lab. This spirit has been at the core of Fem The Future since its inception,” Monáe said in a statement. 

She went on to say:

“Supporting MIHI aligns with Fem The Future’s commitment to uplift and amplify marginalized voices in the creative industry while planting essential seeds for new horizons in filmmaking. We’re honored to support MIHI’s Open Lens Film Labs.”

“Fem The Future’s support will allow Made In Her Image to not only amplify the work of these young filmmakers but to also sustain our ongoing mission,” added Malakai, the founder of Made In Her Image. 

Malakai also said:

“We’re creating a platform to engage, empower, and mentor future artists and filmmakers to elevate their work through their own perspectives.”

Good for those filmmakers and let’s give Janelle Monáe her flowers for paying it foward, for everybody.

The post Janelle Monáe’s Nonprofit Fem The Future Will Uplifts Aspiring Filmmakers first appeared on The Source.

The post Janelle Monáe’s Nonprofit Fem The Future Will Uplifts Aspiring Filmmakers appeared first on The Source.