Five films made with the support of WMM’s Production Assistance Program have been selected for the Deal Makers and Works-In-Progress programs, both part of the industry component of the Hot Docs International Film Festival
Selected for Works-In-Progress Screenings:
- BLUE SWEATER WITH A YELLOW HOLE (dir. Tetiana Khodakivska, prod. Elena Saulich, Tetiana Khodakivska)
Selected for the Deal Makers Program:
- BREAKING THE SILENCE (Working title) (dir. Ivan MacDonald, prod. Elizabeth Unger, Ivan MacDonald)
- CONFESSIONS OF A FEMALE GAMER (dir. Dolya Gavanski, prod. Dolya Gavanski, Martichka Bozhilova)
- THE HALF TRUTHS (dir. Hemal Trivedi, prod. Cynthia Kane, Laurence Uebersfeld, Amelia Hanibelsz)
- HOW TO DIE (dir. and prod. Robin McKenna)
In addition, two new projects from program alumni will also participate.
- GAWLO, produced by program alum Jessica Hallenbeck, has been selected for the Deal Makers program and is also featured in the Works-In-Progress showcase.
- SISTER SENATORS, directed by Emily Harrold and produced by Robin Hessman, both of whom are program alum, is also part of the Deal Makers program.
This year, the Deal Makers program features 52 films from around the globe, with a strong focus on projects led by women, BIPOC directors, and emerging creators.
Congratulations to the filmmakers and good luck!
