Our Stories Matter
Minorities in Film (MiFILM) is a community-driven, creative platform that empowers underrepresented voices in the film industry. We believe storytelling is a powerful tool to shift culture, spark conversation and create positive change. Our mission is to provide resources and opportunities for BIPOC and Disabled creatives to tell their stories authentically and build sustainable careers in film. We believe that diversity and inclusivity create a stronger, more empathetic world for us all.
Minorities in Film at a Glance
Minorities in Film collective is organized by Brittany Franklin and Ian Grant. We know that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Back in 2017, we realized two things; that production spaces were not all accessible for people with varying disabilities, and major above the line workforces were homogenous in nature. We thought, by working together on passion projects we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently. From our first production workshop in Brooklyn to our new, and growing, online community we are dedicated to the advancement of our careers.
Initiatives
We are our own gatekeepers
Advocacy
Reinforcing our Commitment
Whether with local workforce initiatives or policy planning, we frequently engage partners to include our members in opportunities to advocate for themselves and their community.
Support
One Step at a Time
At Minorities in Film, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the racial and ethnic disparity in film through industry mentorship and job referral opportunities.
Education
Helping the community
We are known for discovering new and emerging underrepresented talent through intimate workshops and thought intensive labs, like the Branded Lab.
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Vision
Our vision is to create a film industry where diverse narratives are celebrated, cultural preservation is prioritized and marginalized communities can thrive.
