1497
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Mission Statement
1497 is committed to supporting and uplifting talent of South Asian descent to challenge their historical exclusion from and underrepresentation in the American film and television industry. 1497 was the last year that the area now known as South Asia (consisting of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) was free from colonization. We are reclaiming our collective ancestry to a time when our nations lived without the yoke of colonizers held over them.
About This Cause
Our organization runs 3 main tracks: A film lab focusing on mentoring up and coming screenwriters; a fellowship focusing on the next generation of executives targeting college students and aligning them with internships; community building focusing on giving access industry perks to our community. We've had some wonderful mentors like Academy Award nominee Deepa Mehta, BAFTA winner Gurinder Chadha, Golden Globe winner Nisha Ganatra, Aneesh Chaganty, Maryam Keshavarz. We've also had some great guests like Academy Award nominee Ramin Bahrani, Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef, Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, Academy Award nominee Tony Gilroy and others. An overview of the three tracks are below: Film Lab: The Features Lab is designed to develop feature screenplays by writers of South Asian descent. We work in a holistic approach that helps foster writers' creative & career journeys. Each selected Mentee participates in a multi-tiered process which includes script development, mentorship and industry connection in an effort to elevate their projects. Fellowship: The 1497 Fellowship program is targeted towards current college students of South Asian descent. Our goal is assist and create a pipeline for those who aim to break into the entertainment industry. The fellowship includes a grant, mentorship from an industry professional and an internship at a major studio. Community: Having seen the desire for community and in an effort to grow the footprint of South Asians within the industry, 1497 aims to not only build a community, but to to provide an alternative path to the gatekeeping our community has faced. The 1497 community will have access to discounts at partner vendors, masterclasses and other perks.