Rideback Rise, the nonprofit content accelerator announced last summer by Rideback producer Dan Lin to help level the playing field for Bipoc creators, has revealed its inaugural cohort.
Six Fellows will each receive a $50,000 grant, while 10 Residents will each receive $10,000 in funding to develop their own film and television projects, which they will own and be free to set up or sell anywhere. The Fellows also have access to an Intellectual Property Fund to help them obtain rights to material as well as a Visuals Fund to help them create high-quality presentations and sizzle reels to pitch their projects. Rise is supported by a growing mix of private and institutional donors, led by the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and Doris Duke Foundation.
During the yearlong program, Rise seeks to foster a community among the inaugural cohort of Fellows and Rise, encouraging them to learn about and provide feedback on one another’s projects.
Six Fellows will each receive a $50,000 grant, while 10 Residents will each receive $10,000 in funding to develop their own film and television projects, which they will own and be free to set up or sell anywhere. The Fellows also have access to an Intellectual Property Fund to help them obtain rights to material as well as a Visuals Fund to help them create high-quality presentations and sizzle reels to pitch their projects. Rise is supported by a growing mix of private and institutional donors, led by the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and Doris Duke Foundation.
During the yearlong program, Rise seeks to foster a community among the inaugural cohort of Fellows and Rise, encouraging them to learn about and provide feedback on one another’s projects.
- 12/5/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shenseea continues to break records; she is the first female dancehall artist to hit Billboard's Hot 100 in 17 years and the first female Jamaican artist to perform on the Rolling Loud stage in both Miami and New York. On top of that, she is also the sole female rapper featured on Kanye West's Grammy-nominated album, "Donda," with songs "Pure Souls" and "Ok Ok Pt. 2." With that, it is only fitting that her debut album is titled "Alpha."
Alpha not only means "first," but it is also symbolic of Shenseea's self-proclaimed identity. "I always called myself an alpha because of my mindset," she tells Popsugar. "Everything that resonates with the word resonates with me." The 14-song project is a sonic blend of dancehall, pop, and hip-hop. It features big-name artists, such as Megan Thee Stallion, Tyga, and Offset, and dancehall legends Sean Paul and Beenie Man. Shenseea's first single from the album...
Alpha not only means "first," but it is also symbolic of Shenseea's self-proclaimed identity. "I always called myself an alpha because of my mindset," she tells Popsugar. "Everything that resonates with the word resonates with me." The 14-song project is a sonic blend of dancehall, pop, and hip-hop. It features big-name artists, such as Megan Thee Stallion, Tyga, and Offset, and dancehall legends Sean Paul and Beenie Man. Shenseea's first single from the album...
- 3/11/2022
- by Reilly Lucas
- Popsugar.com
George Lucas’ first Star Wars prequel has been widely criticised over the years, but does The Phantom Menace really deserve it? Here’s James’ defence of Episode One...
The late 1990s were a joyous time for Star Wars fans. The release date of The Phantom Menace was drawing ever closer, and anticipation for it was at an all time high. Fans were buying cinema tickets, watching the trailer for film in coming attractions, and then leaving before the film they'd paid to see began.
The big day finally came and the reaction was lukewarm at best. The reviews from critics were something of a mixed bag. American critic Roger Ebert gave it four out of five stars. Empire magazine was less favourable, giving it only three stars. The public, however, were far less forgiving. The Phantom Menace has been branded (among other things) 'a disgrace to Star Wars', 'unforgivably bad',...
The late 1990s were a joyous time for Star Wars fans. The release date of The Phantom Menace was drawing ever closer, and anticipation for it was at an all time high. Fans were buying cinema tickets, watching the trailer for film in coming attractions, and then leaving before the film they'd paid to see began.
The big day finally came and the reaction was lukewarm at best. The reviews from critics were something of a mixed bag. American critic Roger Ebert gave it four out of five stars. Empire magazine was less favourable, giving it only three stars. The public, however, were far less forgiving. The Phantom Menace has been branded (among other things) 'a disgrace to Star Wars', 'unforgivably bad',...
- 8/31/2010
- Den of Geek
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