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Filmmaker Dreams Funded: Adobe Backs New Talent
20 Nov
Summary
- Rideback RISE and Highways Lab partnered with Adobe.
- Programs offer grants for short films and editor mentorship.
- Selected filmmakers will attend the Sundance Film Festival.

Emerging filmmakers and creative professionals are set to benefit from a new collaboration between Rideback RISE, Highways Lab, and Adobe. This partnership launches career development programs designed to empower independent cinema.
The initiative includes a director program offering a $50,000 grant to help filmmakers complete a short film, alongside crucial industry support. A separate program honors prolific Mexican editor Gloria Schoemann by mentoring mid-career editors fluent in English and Spanish, providing them with vital exposure.
This collaboration aims to bridge resource gaps for independent creators. The supported filmmakers will participate in industry events, including showcasing their short films at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, accelerating their journey from concept to impactful cinema.



