EVENT DETAILS
Welcome Remarks:
AFI Executive Vice President and AFI Conservatory Dean
Susan Ruskin
Keynote Speaker: Melina Matsoukas
Melina Matsoukas is a filmmaker whose brand of provocation comes from a unique, inherently multicultural point of view focused on diverse storytelling. Matsoukas made her powerful feature directorial debut with QUEEN & SLIM, which she also produced. Matsoukas began her television career as an executive producer and director of the critically acclaimed HBO series INSECURE. She went on to direct MASTER OF NONE’s Emmy-winning “Thanksgiving” episode and most recently directed and executive produced THE CHANGELING for Apple TV. She has also brought her singular vision to music videos for Beyoncé, Jay-Z,Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga and for global campaigns of major commercial clients such as Nike, Beats, and Calvin Klein.
The DWW+ Class of 2024
Vanessa Beletic
Chloë de Carvalho
Desdemona Chiang
Naomi Iwamoto
Huriyyah Muhammad
Kerry O’Neill
Joanne Mony Park
Roxy Toporowych
Film Screening Program (130 min)
THE LONG WAY HOME – directed by Chloë de Carvalho
EVIL, I – directed by Vanessa Beletic
SIXTEEN – directed by Naomi Iwamoto
UKRAINIAN DANCE MOVIE – directed by Roxy Toporowych
MADE IN USA – directed by Desdemona Chiang
INTERLOPER – directed by Kerry O’Neill
CHOCOLATE WITH SPRINKLES – directed by Huriyyah Muhammad
BLOOMED IN THE WATER – directed by Joanne Mony Park
Reception to Follow
Catering provided by Alligator Pear
Showcase Production Support Provided By
2nd Try
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