Applications reopen for Pillars Artist Fellowship

After a five-month hiatus due to the Writers Guild of America strike, applications for the 2024-25 Pillars Artist Fellowship are reopening for Muslim directors and screenwriters in the U.S. and U.K. through October 31. Building on a successful inaugural year in 2022 and sponsored by Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios, the 2024-25 Pillars Artist Fellowship supports Muslim creators … Read more

Riz Ahmed and Pillars Fund backed fellowship opens call for applications

Applications for the 2024 Pillars Artist Fellowship are now open to Muslim directors and screenwriters in the U.S. and U.K. through May 31. Building on a successful inaugural year in 2022, the 2024 Pillars Artist Fellowship supports Muslim creators whose presence behind the screen will be game-changing for the entertainment industry. Selected fellows will each … Read more

Applications open for Riz Ahmed, Left Handed Films and Pillars’ fellowship for Muslim filmmakers

Applications for the Pillars Artist Fellowship will be open to emerging Muslim directors and screenwriters through September 1. The Pillars Artist Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind program to support Muslim directors and screenwriters on their pathways to success. Selected fellows will each receive an unrestricted award of $25,000, high-quality one-on-one mentorship, professional development in their field … Read more