Over the past 2 years, the creators pitched, developed, and produced the short films with a $25,000 production budget. They also received guidance and mentorship from myself, the Ghetto Film School, and the Netflix teams, who provided creative feedback on the scripts, as well as on cuts of the film in the post-production process. Whether it was collaborating with organizations that support people living with Down syndrome, conducting research with licensed therapists, or manipulating natural light to shoot from within a car, each filmmaker brought their personal perspective to the project throughout each stage of the development process.

Netflix Black Filmmaker Program