Adobe Commits $10 Million to Film Fund, Partners with Amelia Dimoldenberg
Adobe has announced a significant commitment of approximately $10 million to support filmmakers throughout 2024. This initiative marks the company’s first direct financial aid to creators, enhancing its Film and TV Fund.
Overview of Adobe’s Film and TV Fund
The expanded fund aims to support both film and television productions through collaborations with various community partners. Funding will be allocated based on nominations from industry and community organizations.
Key Partnerships and Recipients
- Group Effort Initiative by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
- USC Annenberg School of Communications
- NAACP
- Gold House
- Sundance Ignite
- Rideback RISE for mid-career artists of color
- Dimz Inc. Academy by Amelia Dimoldenberg
Dimoldenberg’s academy will expand its free summer program, targeting 18 to 24-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds. The program will now run for four weeks, focusing on skills such as ideation, storytelling, and video editing.
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Vision
Dimoldenberg expressed gratitude for Adobe’s backing, stating that her own career foundations were laid through youth projects. She aims to create impactful opportunities for aspiring creatives through the Dimz Inc. Academy.
Supporting Emerging Filmmakers
Adobe will also enhance its collaboration with Sundance and the Adobe Ignite Fellowship. This initiative focuses on emerging filmmakers aged 18 to 25 and introduces a short film fund for Ignite alumni.
Highlighting Sundance Film Festival Projects
The announcement comes as four beneficiaries from this fund prepare to premiere their projects at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival:
- Stephanie Ahn – Writer-director, *Bedford Park* (supported via Gold House)
- Daniel Chavez – Editor, *American Pachuco* (supported via Rideback RISE)
- Monica Salazar – Editor, *Marga en el DF* (supported via Rideback RISE)
- Anooya Swamy – Director, *Pankaja* (Adobe x Ignite fellow)
Adobe’s Commitment to Filmmakers
Amy White, Adobe’s global head of corporate social responsibility, highlighted the importance of the fund. With nearly $10 million dedicated to filmmakers this year, Adobe aims to provide essential tools and support to creators of all backgrounds, reinforcing its commitment to the future of filmmaking.
