British actor John Boyega has partnered with Converse to launch the Create Next Film Project, which is an extension of the Converse All Stars Programme, and hopes to 'nurture a new generation of rising Black filmmakers in London'.
The Peckham born actor is joining the latest project under Converse’s All Star Program as part of an initiative to nurture the creative community and dismantle systematic issues within the film industry.
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The latest project under Converse’s All Star Program is a robust community-focused ecosystem of mentorship, commissions and funding that aim to create new opportunities for young creatives.
The Red, White and Blue star will work alongside five London filmmakers on the project, and commented, "I approached Converse with a desire to start a domino effect in creating opportunities. Black talent is underrepresented in the film industry, and I’ve always wanted to create pathways for young talent. This partnership with Converse is the first step in me trying to address that."
Over six months, Boyega and Converse will work to spotlight and support a new wave of Black talent, working with five London based filmmakers - Ade Femzo, Kaylen Francis, Kemi Anna Adeeko, Lorraine Khamali and Ibrahim Muhammad. Each filmmaker will receive funding for a five-minute short film alongside mentoring from Boyega and a team of creatives across the Converse network- including Mathieu Ajan (Bounce Cinema) and Shannie Mears (The Elephant Room).
Stay tuned for updates on the Create Next Film Project at Converse.com/CreateNext