Overview

• The kickoff luncheon at Locanda Verde in Tribeca on Sept. 16 launched the 2025 Through Her Lens workshop for emerging filmmakers.
• Sarah Paulson is serving as a mentor, joining a cohort guiding five female-led projects through development, workshops, and networking.
• Jury members include Kaitlyn Dever and Meghann Fahy, with the winner to be announced Thursday and awarded full financing for a short film.
• Tribeca cofounder Jane Rosenthal opened remarks with a tribute to Robert Redford following news of his death at 89 earlier in the day.
• Now in its 10th year, the Chanel–Tribeca program has supported over 100 U.S.-based women and non-binary filmmakers, with alumni such as A. V. Rockwell and Nikyatu Jusu advancing to breakout features.