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Hollywood Mentors Guide Rising Directors

14 Jul

Summary

Alliance of Women Directors launched fellowship for emerging directors.
Fellowship offers mentorship from acclaimed directors and producers.
Six new directors and six producers join the 2026 program.

The Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) has revealed the mentors for its 2026 Rising Director Fellowship class. This initiative is designed to assist emerging directors as they advance their careers toward larger film and television projects. The fellowship offers vital mentorship, community support, and career development opportunities.

This year marks a significant expansion as AWD introduces producing mentors for the first time. Esteemed figures from the producing side will join the directing mentors, offering fellows a holistic understanding of project development. The six selected fellows will benefit from this dual mentorship approach.

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