John Boyega Partners With Converse For Create Next Film Project
John Boyega has teamed with Converse for a great cause. The actor has partnered with the shoe brand to bring “Create Next Film Project” to life.
This new idea from the pair focuses on a mentorship and funding program for young Black filmmakers. “Under the ‘Create Next Film Project’, Boyega will work with five London filmmakers — Ade Femzo, Kaylen Francis, Kemi Anna Adeeko, Lorraine Khamali and Ibrahim Muhammad. These talents join the Converse All Star network, and will receive funding to each create a five-minute film. They’ll also be supported through mentoring from Boyega and a team of creatives from across the Converse network, including Mathieu Ajan (Bounce Cinema) and Shannie Mears (The Elephant Room) during the next six months.”
When asked by i-D about the collaboration, John stated, “I approached Converse with a desire to start a domino effect in creating opportunities for those in my position when I first started out – those who work night after night perfecting their craft.
Black talent is underrepresented in the film industry, and I knew Converse had a strong track record of supporting underrepresented creatives. There is a wealth of Black talent looking to start out in the film industry and my mission is to help highlight them. So few jobs in the film industry are filled by Black talent, this partnership with Converse is the first step in me trying to address that”.
You can check out even more about the project here.