Empowering Women Filmmakers
Chanel and Tribeca Launch Annual Program to Support Women and Nonbinary Filmmakers
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Jane Rosenthal praised Gloria Steinem for “challenging us to extend more, demand more, and never accept that the way things are is the way they’re going to be,” adding that the program’s organizers hope to carry forward Steinem’s courage and refusal to remain quiet.
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Mentor Celine Song attended the luncheon and revealed her baby bump on the red carpet outside Locanda Verde.
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The luncheon included a musical tribute to Steinem: when Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” played, guests clapped along before raising a toast in her honor.
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Emmy Rossum said the success of Hulu’s “Furious” reflected the bold writing and direction of showrunner Liz Meriwether, as well as the work of the show’s performers. She also said she attended because she supports stories about women and considers Through Her Lens “a very impactful program.”
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Rossum wore a Chanel dress she had bought secondhand and kept in her closet, pairing it with a Chanel bag she said she purchased at about age 18.
Chanel and Tribeca launched the 11th annual Through Her Lens program on September 22 with a luncheon at Manhattan's Locanda Verde, bringing together women and nonbinary filmmakers for a three-day workshop focused on funding, development, and mentorship according to Haute Living. Tribeca CEO Jane Rosenthal honored Gloria Steinem and called on industry leaders to support underrepresented creators, recalling how advocacy helped bring the domestic-violence drama The Burning Bed to the screen according to Harper's Bazaar.
Star-Studded Panel Backs Bold Female Stories
The event drew jury members Halle Berry, Regina King, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw, plus H.E.R., Riley Keough, Emmy Rossum, and Rosie Perez according to Vanity Fair. Berry said she seeks stories about women at her stage of life. Rossum praised Liz Meriwether's bold writing on Hulu's Furious and called Through Her Lens "a very impactful program" according to Harper's Bazaar.
Rosenthal Channels Gloria Steinem's Fearless Vision
Rosenthal praised Steinem for "challenging us to extend more, demand more, and never accept that the way things are is the way they're going to be" according to Haute Living. She emphasized the program's mission to carry forward Steinem's courage and refusal to stay silent. The luncheon featured a musical tribute when Laura Branigan's "Gloria" played and guests raised a toast in Steinem's honor according to Harper's Bazaar.
De Niro's Surprise Birthday Serenade Steals the Show
Robert De Niro made an unexpected appearance at his restaurant to sing "Happy Birthday" to Rosenthal, who was celebrating her 70th birthday according to Vanity Fair. The moment brought warmth to the event celebrating female filmmaking. Mentor Celine Song also attended the luncheon and revealed her baby bump on the red carpet outside Locanda Verde according to Marie Claire.
Fashion and Function: Chanel's Role in Supporting Women
Emmy Rossum wore a secondhand Chanel dress she had owned for years, paired with a Chanel bag purchased at age 18 according to Marie Claire. Her choice reflected both sustainability and the brand's long-standing connection to female creativity. The partnership between Chanel and Tribeca expands opportunities for filmmakers whose perspectives remain underrepresented in Hollywood according to Haute Living.
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