Think the Sundance Film Lab.
The Lab exists for filmmakers before the industry has named them — writers and directors with real craft and no gatekeeper yet in their corner. It's a deliberate bet on people, not resumes, made in service of the same standard Via Queen holds everywhere else: world-class, built from the South out.
Fellows are paired with working directors and producers across Via Queen's network for direct, project-based mentorship.
Intensive craft workshops in directing, screenwriting, and production — held in Charlotte alongside the festival calendar.
Fellows present finished work at Queen International Film Festival, with a direct line to Sun & Salt for development.
Reach out for dates, eligibility, and submission details.
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