Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, Universal and TIFF Set Inaugural Class of Filmmakers for ‘No Drama’ Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAngelique Jackson Jordan Peele‘s Monkeypaw Productions, the Toronto International Film Festival and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group have announced the inaugural class of emerging filmmakers for their “No Drama” initiative.
Born from the mind of Peele (as well as the “Get Out,” “Us” and “Nope” director’s long-term deal at Universal), “No Drama” asks the artists to reflect on this question: “What’s your biggest fear?
What monsters lurk in the deepest corners of your inner thoughts?” Five filmmakers have been selected to create proof of concept or short films that explore horror across cultures, time, environments and society.
Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf and Ariel Zenogotita will each receive a $50,000 grant from TIFF to produce their projects during the one-year, non exclusive program. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome the first class of ‘No Drama’ filmmakers to the Monkeypaw family.
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