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The Changemakers

These three creators have made an indelible impact through their art. Meet this year's Changemaker Award receipients.

Talented Trio

It's True...

These talented nonfiction filmmakers are poised to propel their careers forward as Fellows of the 2026 Documentary Story Lab.

Meet the Fellows

Write Place, Write Time

The 2026 Screenwriting Lab Fellows have arrived, and they're ready to embark upon a very special storytelling journey.

Meet the Fellows

Events

Tue

Jul

Programs

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Time 7:00 pm PT

Location Directors Guild of America

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes the presentation of the annual Changemaker Awards and a curated program of... Read More

Tue

Jul

Programs

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Time 7:00 pm PT

Location Directors Guild of America

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes the presentation of the annual Changemaker Awards and a curated program of...

Fri

Jul

Programs

Future Filmmakers Showcase

Time 10:00 am PT

Location Inner-City Arts

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

We’re excited to announce the return of the Future Filmmakers Showcase, presented in partnership with Inner-City Arts. The event, which will take place in The...

Blog

It seems apt that a room full of teenagers introduced their documentaries about ableism, gentrification, and racism gathered in a space built to memorialize a time where this country’s civil liberties failed a community wholesale. Our documentary filmmaking high school program held a special s...

The Changemakers

It's True...

Write Place, Write Time

Events

2026 Artist Development Showcase

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Future Filmmakers Showcase

Blog

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