Supporting Emerging and Diverse Filmmakers

ABOUT US

Films With Purpose provides the opportunity for filmmakers of diverse backgrounds to tell their stories. Through funding, mentorship and consultative work, we seek to support artists who will shift the spotlight to a much larger conversation. 

FWP is committed to driving social change and expressing the urgency of current issues through deeply rooted messages found within film. Emphasizing the struggles and joys of life, our films highlight topics such as race, family, history, human rights, conflict and health.

We believe that our goal of social change can be reached through a the empowerment of our artists throughout the entire filmmaking process. The first step is to tackle the diversity problem in Hollywood through the production of films by storytellers who have been restricted from the resources necessary to develop their narrative.

By producing films that tell the stories that matter, we seek to inspire more artists to pursue their goals to share their vision. Along with assisting individuals in their path to create a powerful film, we aim to simultaneously give our filmmakers the tools they need to ensure they are set on a path to a promising future.

Despite our focus on filmmaking, our work goes far beyond pushing films over the finish line. We build comprehensive impact strategies which ensure that the communities who are portrayed in our the films are crucial collaborative partners and beneficiaries.