About The visibility fund
The Visibility Fund: Empowering Underrepresented Communities in Media
The media industry has long been dominated by a select few, with underrepresented communities struggling to break through and have their voices heard. The Visibility Fund is a non-profit organization that aims to change this by supporting LGBTQ women and other marginalized groups in media through grants for filmmakers and media creators.
The Visibility Fund has quickly become a leading force in the fight for diversity and inclusion in the media industry. Their mission is simple: to empower underrepresented communities by providing them with the resources they need to tell their stories and share their perspectives.
One of the key ways that The Visibility Fund achieves this goal is through its grant program. Filmmakers, writers, producers, and other creatives can apply for funding to support their projects, whether it's a short film about queer love or a web series exploring the experiences of trans people of color. These grants not only provide financial support but also help raise awareness about important issues facing marginalized communities.
In addition to its grant program, The Visibility Fund also offers mentorship opportunities for emerging filmmakers and hosts events that bring together members of underrepresented communities in media. These events provide networking opportunities as well as educational resources on topics such as financing independent films or navigating Hollywood's studio system.
But why focus specifically on LGBTQ women? According to research from GLAAD, only 18% of films released by major studios featured characters who identified as LGBTQ in 2018. And when these characters did appear on screen, they were often portrayed stereotypically or relegated to minor roles. By supporting LGBTQ women filmmakers specifically, The Visibility Fund hopes to increase representation both behind and in front of the camera.
Of course, creating change within an industry as entrenched as Hollywood is no easy feat. But The Visibility Fund believes that progress is possible - especially when organizations like theirs work together with other advocates for diversity and inclusion.
If you're interested in supporting The Visibility Fund's mission, there are a number of ways to get involved. You can donate directly to the organization, attend one of their events, or even apply for a grant if you're a filmmaker or media creator yourself. By working together, we can help create a media landscape that truly reflects the diversity of our world.
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