Actors Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Peña, Lou Diamond Phillips and Taylor Russell will appear in a table reading of selected scenes from the five winning scripts. The program, which will be available to stream online, is directed by 2011 Nicholl fellows Burlee and Abel Vang and hosted by Aldis Hodge.
CAST
- Stephanie Beatriz, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
- Michael Peña, “End of Watch”
- Lou Diamond Phillips, “The 33”
- Taylor Russell, “Waves”
FELLOWS
- James Acker, “SadBoi”
- Beth Curry, “Lemon”
- Vanar Jaddou, “Goodbye, Iraq”
- Kate Marks, “The Cow of Queens”
- Jane Therese, “Sins of My Father”
- Burlee and Abel Vang, writer-directors, “The Tiger’s Child,” “Bedeviled,” “They Live in the Grey”
- David Rubin, Academy President
WHERE: www.NichollFellowships.org
About The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
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About THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, opening April 30, 2021.
