Entertainers have come up with creative ways to raise money while the public self-quarantines, such as The Comedy Store’s celebrity-filled Livestream.
Yesterday, filmmakers turned to Twitter for the Array Film Foundation Tweet-A-Thon to support unique voices in independent cinema. Notable industry creators confirmed to partake in the event include Best Picture-winning director Guillermo Del Toro, Aurora Guerrero (Gentefied), John Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), Lulu Wang (The Farewell), Alma Har’el (Honey Boy), Terence Nance (An Oversimplification of Her Beauty) and many others!
I asked some of my fave film directors on @Twitter to hang with me and talk movies all day. They said yes. What?!
If you love films, Thursday is for you. @ARRAYNow presents a day-long creative convo between filmlovers and film directors. #ARRAYNow pic.twitter.com/sj6ZgTS3Td
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 27, 2020
Spearheaded by filmmaker Ava Duvernay (Selma, The 13th), the event raised money to benefit the Array Film Foundation, which provides support to POC as well as female filmmakers. During the event, fans were able to communicate with the filmmakers as they detail exciting new projects, and whatever else comes up in conversation. Check out some of the highlights here, and let us know what your favorite part was in the comments below…
