Starlight Media, the Hong Kong stock exchange-listed film financing company, revealed on Wednesday its first selection of emerging filmmakers who will benefit from a new $50 million talent development fund.
Dubbed the "Stars Collective," the program is designed to support young directors and heighten diversity in the global film industry, the company says.
The initial selection of 11 filmmakers includes eight female directors and a diverse mix of nationalities, ethnicities, races and personal and professional backgrounds.
Starlight has allocated $50 million to fund the development of projects from an eventual total of 30-50 emerging filmmakers.
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