MPI’s Rising Filmmaker Program is a one-of-a-kind incubator that supports emerging creators and executives as they find their path in the entertainment industry. Filmmakers say they gain critical, hands-on experiences that are more transformative than years in film school working on MPI Original films and from MPI’s offerings—such as the Short Film Lab, Production Lab, and First Feature Lab. Our network includes Academy Award nominees, Emmy winners, and creative leaders across the industry. This community is a fellowship of artists united by the belief that stories can renew culture and keep freedom alive, one film at a time.

Take a look at the video below to hear what filmmakers whose shorts and features were produced by MPI have to say about the program, the opportunities it provided, and the doors it opened for them.

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