This will be the third group of filmmakers to go through the Dolby and Ghetto Film School program.
competition and the EMERGE!
We came up with the New Voices.
And this years theme, New Voices.
We appreciate the team at Dolby Institute for being such dedicated partners and incredible resources for our filmmakers.
Selected Filmmakers
DWAYNE LEBLANCDwayne LeBlanc is a Los Angeles-based, first-generation, Caribbean American filmmaker.
Primarily self-taught, his practice focuses on themes of migration, visibility, and dual identities.
He was also named one of Filmmaker Magazines 2023 25 New Faces of Independent Film.
ANTONELLO VELEZAntonello Velez is a native New York-based filmmaker, focused on bringing authenticity and heart to storytelling.
The catch: shell only accept him as her trainer if he defeats her in the ring.
SARAH JEAN WILLIAMS & LUNA GARCIA
Williams was born and raised in Los Angeles.
Garcia is a 23-year-old creative from Los Angeles, CA.
She graduated from Yale University in May 2023 with a degree in American Studies.
She sets out on a journey through the afterlife, determined to reunite with her sibling.
2024 Mentors
CARLOS LOPEZ ESTRADACarlos Lopez Estrada is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker from Mexico City.
Carloss debut film,Blindspotting, premiered opening night at Sundance 2018 and was subsequently released by Lionsgate Entertainment.
His second film, Summertime, premiered opening night of Sundance 2020 and was released theatrically the following year.
His documentary filmLil Nas X: Long Live Monteropremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 23.
He is currently writing/set to direct the reimagining of the beloved Japanese animeYour Namefor Paramount and Bad Robot.
The film won 7 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
DANIELShave developed a reputation for combining absurdity with heartfelt personal stories.
Kwan is a really good dancer.
