Tyler Perry is paying it forward with his new film program. Deadline reports that the movie business mogul is launching the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective, described as a program “designed to identify and cultivate the next wave of filmmakers, particularly with underrecognized and underrepresented voices.” Applications for the program will become available on April 17. The program will focus on creators making a short film, with Perry saying that the program will give “filmmakers unprecedented access to industry experts, hands-on training and tailored support, empowering them to tell their stories and build toward career sustainability.” Who’s behind the program? Dawn Hudson, who formerly oversaw the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as CEO, will serve as the head of the program. Nekisa Cooper will also serve as the head of program design and production. Hudson said that they went into business together to create the program after a conversation about how difficult...
