The Daniels and Brittany Snow were among those named Wednesday as panelists for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ professional development program, the Academy Gold Rising program.
Now in its seventh year, the initiative is for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities. Through a series of orientations and panels, beginning filmmakers will get a first-hand crash course in feature filmmaking and filmmaking, with Gold Rising participants paired with an Academy member for an eight-week mentorship. . Academy members from all branches will be available to support the program.
Panelists include recent Oscar winners Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schienert (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), composer Michael Abels, actress Brittany Snow (“Pitch Perfect”), sound editor Bobbi Banks, composer Kris Bowers, cinematographer Michael Goi, sound editor Greg Hedgepath, Oscar-winning editor Paul Rogers, and producer Jonathan Wang.
“We are incredibly honored to welcome a new group of emerging filmmakers who will undoubtedly bring their passion, stories and insights to the program every day,” said Academy Governor and Education and Outreach Committee Chairman Wynn P. .Thomas. “These young talents make our future brighter and we look forward to helping them grow as they explore their opportunities in the film industry.”
Topics this year will include the following:
- Anatomy of a production: “Everything, everywhere, at once”
- Post-production – “Caballero”
- The magic of visual effects
- Green production and climate storytelling
- Authentic narrative in the LGBTQIA+ space
- Destigmatizing Mental Health
The Academy’s SVP of Global Talent Development and Impact, Kendra Carter, added: “We are incredibly grateful to our Academy members, partners and donors for supporting this important work.”
The eight week program begins on Wednesday. To learn more about the Gold Rising program, visit oscars.org.
