About BTTL
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Our Mission
In the Academy Awards’ 96 year history, only three women have won ‘Best Director’ with only seven women even receiving a nomination for this highly coveted award. Yet coming out of the world’s top film schools there is gender parity. Breaking Through The Lens identifies financing as the bottleneck area most in need of change in order to achieve a more diverse and equitable film industry.
We believe that by providing secure avenues to finance by way of grants, curated meetings and industry mentorship, we can systemically change our industry’s landscape and improve gender representation at the top levels of cinema. Our program is open to any filmmaker who experiences marginalization due to their gender, including women, non-binary and trans directors with a feature film – or documentary – in late stage development. Our mission is to be a results-driven resource, one that promotes passionate storytelling, smart business and gender equality.
There is a shift in the industry occurring, a moment that must be seized, and it will be deeds not words that bring about this change. Join us as Breaking Through The Lens leads the way.
Story Driven. Business Wise. Impact Minded.
Action Grants
In 2023, we launched our first Action Grant program. We aim to grow these grants as a center piece of our initiative moving forward, ranging from $10-50k per project.
Project Showcase
The five finalists from our Grant Applications enter into our core showcase, where we help setup meetings with financiers, focusing on Cannes and Toronto Markets.
Industry Events
We host dynamic panels and events around the world focused on gender equality, where likeminded filmmakers can meet and connect. Our key events take place at Cannes, Venice, Berlin and Toronto Film Festivals.
Educational Workshops
Creates networking opportunities and vetted investor introductions to increase exposure and industry access.
Our Team
Advisors
Kathryn M. Moseley
Founder & Producer, One Two Twenty Entertainment | BTTL Advisory Board & Sponsor
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Get Involved
We are planning to expand Breaking Through The Lens to other major festivals around the world and to create a supportive network for women through every stage of making their feature films. Find out how you can join us on this journey.
Attend our events
Our events are strictly invite only. However, we will evaluate individual requests on a case by case basis. Please include your company affiliation.
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Applications for our next BTTL Action Grant are now closed. The shortlist will be announced November 1st.
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Applications for our next BTTL Action Grant are now closed. The shortlist will be announced November 1st.
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