Brooke Obie Selected for a 2024 Women In Film Writer Fellowship
On June 25, it was announced in the Hollywood Reporter that Brooke Obie was selected as one of Women in Film’s 2024 fellows in the writer cohort. From the Hollywood Reporter:
“Women in Film has found its class of 2024.
From nearly 900 applications, the organization has confirmed 60 members for its WIF Fellowship Program for this year, bringing together cohorts of directors, writers, cinematographers, producers, line producers, executives, representatives, artisans and below-the-line crewmembers for a year of mentoring, guest speakers, master classes, networking and individualized support.
The program, launched last year to mark WIF’s 50th anniversary, is open to women, nonbinary and trans people. This year’s roster also includes the participants of the WIF x Black List Episodic Lab, a month-long program for new TV writers supported by the Golden Globes Foundation and ShivHans Pictures. Designed for mid-career professionals, the program offers each fellow at least six mentoring sessions with their cohort and a complimentary mentor team, made up of professionals across business and craft sectors of the industry. The fellows will also meet with Melissa Verdugo, senior manager of career programs.
Mentors this year include top executives from Netflix, A+E, LuckyChap, MTV, Echo Lake, Davis Entertainment, Color Force, Fifth Season, Tomorrow Studios and more.
“In order to achieve gender parity in Hollywood, it’s not enough to just help build the pipeline of future talent, we need to support those who already have a foot in the door to help ensure their careers are sustainable,” says WIF’s Maikiko James, senior director of programs. “The last year has been a precarious one for our industry, which is why we’re proud to welcome this dynamic 2024 fellowship cohort and to help build community and long-term strategic career support, making sure they remain in this business for many years to come.”
Writer Fellows
Aisha Amin
Brooke C. Obie
Brooke Solomon
Cassidy MJ Lee
Julia Doolittle
Kelly Walker
Kendra G. Copeland
Mallika Dhaliwal
Marissa High
Natalie Wood
Neda Davarpanah
Noah Rose Keeling
Reilly Ryan Marquez”