EXCLUSIVE: Topic is partnering with Statement Films to support, develop and finance projects from African and diaspora female creators.First Look Media’s streaming service and Areej Noor’s women-led startup will be accepting pitches for thriller, sci-fi, suspense, mystery and crime stories from African and diaspora women, now through August 16.The organizations will be considering ideas for films, as well as episodic series.
They are hoping to spotlight programming that will grab the attention of a global audience, while also exploring lesser-known human experiences.
Select projects will be funded for further development, the goal being for them to ultimately appear on the Topic streaming service.“Our partnership with Statement Films is a
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