Lena Waithe Announces Inaugural Mentorship Class Of Rising Creatives
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab connects 25 individuals from marginalized communities with networking opportunities and resources to remove barriers to industry access
Today, Emmy award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe’s company, Hillman Grad Productions, is announcing its inaugural mentorship class of emerging storytellers exclusively with ESSENCE.
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab connects 25 individuals from marginalized communities with networking opportunities and resources to remove barriers to industry access and propel them into their careers in television and film. The 10-month, tuition-free fellowship includes one-on-one instruction from industry experts, workshops set to enhance ingenuity in generating narratives, and professional development to polish and broaden their creative skills. Fellows are categorized into television writing, screen acting and executive development to tailor their mentorship to their professional skillset.