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Proof of Concept Filmmakers Debut at L.A. Showcase: ‘These Helmers Can Start Shaping and Remaking the Industry,’ Says Cate Blanchett


Cate Blanchett, Coco Francini & Dr. Stacy L. Smith's Proof of Concept accelerator program debuted short films from its inaugural class in Los Angeles.

Proof of Concept, an accelerator program supporting women, trans and nonbinary filmmakers founded by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, producer Coco Francini and noted researcher Dr. Stacy L. Smith, debuted the work of its inaugural class at a showcase on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Coco Francini (center) and Stacy L. Smith (right) pose with the inaugural class of Proof of Concept filmmakers: (L to R) Gabriela Garcia Medina, Mahnoor Euceph, Gilly Barnes, Courtney Hoffman, Barbara Jean Hall, Rebecca Halfon, Nikki Taylor Roberts, Nate Gualtieri and Ellie Foumbi. A Man Who Takes Pictures of Flowers(Yoo Lee) A mixed-media documentary about Jung Myung Kim, a photographer who has dedicated over 40 years of his life to capturing Korea’s wildflowers and, in the process, discovering true happiness.

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