"Two main subsects of society love Chanel: the fashion devotees and the entertainment industry, particularly women and nonbinary filmmakers. The French fashion house has a long history of supporting entertainment creatives by throwing events to celebrate filmmakers' successes and projects, and, more notably, through partnerships that offer financial aid and close mentorship to up-and-comers. One such project is Through Her Lens, in collaboration with Tribeca Enterprises, the organization behind the famed film festival."
"Welcoming guests, Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal opened with a touching tribute to Robert Redford, who died earlier in the day, before giving an inspiring speech about friendship and the impact of building connections within the film industry. "The barrier has never been about talent - it's access," she said, adding, "Here we are, 10 years later, having supported over 100 filmmakers and 50 films that have received distribution and accolades.""
Chanel supports entertainment creatives through events and partnerships that offer financial aid and mentorship for emerging filmmakers. Through Her Lens, a collaboration with Tribeca Enterprises, runs as a three-day mentorship program that has operated for ten years. High-profile industry figures serve on its advisory committee and as mentors and jurors, including Jane Fonda, Lucy Liu, Sarah Paulson, Meghann Fahy, and Issa Rae. A kickoff luncheon in New York City on Sept. 16 featured a tribute to Robert Redford and remarks emphasizing that access, not talent, is the primary barrier. Over 100 influential women attended, many wearing Chanel.
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