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Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month?
Forget the sob stories - we're hitting fast-forward with the tired tropes. We want to see authentic stories where disabled characters overcome challenges, achieve their dreams, and rewrite the narrative themselves.
Are there any films we missed? Share in the comments below!
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
There is only 30 days left until the Snarky Incubator application closes.
Don't wait, apply today!
Link is in our bio
Charlene Jean (they/them) is a creator, librettist, book writer, and composer. Their work delves into the intricacies of human identity, weaving together darkly comedic yet profoundly human stories.
Charlene’s previous works include S**T IN THE BLOOD: A BIOMYTHOGRAPHY OF RECIPES as a playwright (co-Devised alongside Bryanna Bradley and Courtney Bryan Devon) and as a screenwriter on KING AFUA.
Charlene is a 2022 MAP Grant Fund awardee, 2023 New Georges Audrey Resident; 2023/2024 Creative Capital WILD FUTURES finalist; a 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, a 2022 Richard Rodgers Award finalist, an O’Neill National Musical Theatre Conference finalist, a NYSAF Founder’s Award finalist, and a Van Lier New Voices 2023 semi-finalist.
Hi friends! Long time no talk!
The application to our Snarky Incubator closes on September 15th!
We are heading into our second year of our Snarky Cohort and it’s been an incredible journey curating and developing these artists.
If you’re excited to tell new and innovative stories (but need the support and management to develop them), this program is for you.
No matter the format, we want to hear from you and your voice.
We can’t wait to read all of your submissions :)
Swipe for info about this program and check out the application link in the bio 🐘
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We did a thing! SEP’s project RANGOLI was selected as a project for Lower East Side Film Festival’s Stay Indie Project!
The Stay Indie Project is an opportunity for narrative and documentary filmmakers to pitch for up to $400k in financing and production services.
RANGOLI’s is a fantasy drama focusing on Adi. After his father suddenly dies, Adi, a down on his luck motel employee, is stuck running his family’s business. However, he must contend with the relationship with his mother, all whilst dealing with a chaotic drag persona that refuses to leave his mind.
Special congrats to producer Neal Ludevig & writers Vishaal Reddy and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke for this honor!
We are excited to further develop this story with the LES Film Festival crew!
Now let’s go create some wonderfully dark and snarky art :)
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According to the LES Film Festival:
“We were truly inspired by the exceptional quality and originality of all the submissions we received - our selection process was as inspiring as it was challenging. Congratulations to our selected participants! These filmmaking teams stood out among the many extraordinary entries with projects that truly embody the Stay Indie spirit - pioneering stories that invite a broad audience to join in on the adventure. We cannot wait to see their visions come to life.”
https://www.lesfilmfestival.com/stay-indie-project-participants
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When the SEP team and some of our Snarky Cohort meet up at SXSW, it’s joyful, productive, and of course….snarky 🐘💨🍿🎬😉
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Well, we did it. We added some members to the SEP fam!
Snarky Elephant Productions has announced its inaugural Snarky Creator Cohort for 2023! We are thrilled to have these fantastic creators on board and cannot wait to share their work with the world.
Please check out our press release in our bio and be sure to hop on our website to learn more about the creators :)
As a reminder, our Snarky Creative Cohort applications are year around so be sure to apply on our website!
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PRESS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS
Focused on supporting and producing work from members of underrepresented communities, Snarky Elephant has selected an inaugural cohort of six (6) emerging creators from underrepresented backgrounds that will receive one year of creative, financial, and project development support to advance projects that capture overlooked perspectives, communities and identities until the end of 2023.
SEP has put together an Advisory Board of top media executives and creatives to support its program, selecting its cohort members through a competitive application cycle. Comprised of leaders, executives, and creators in the entertainment world, the board includes such members as Prashanth Venkataramanujam (co-creator of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj), Reed Clement (Netflix, Head of Creative Labs), Shaurya Nanavati (Lionsgate, VP of Content Strategy and Analysis), Meghna Rao (Pushkin.fm, Director, Film & TV Development), Victoria Bachan (Whalar Talent, Managing Director), and Neil Thomas (MRC Studios, VP of TV Development), among others.
You can learn more information about Snarky Elephant, its incubator, prior work from its creators, and more on its website, at http://www.snarkyelephant.com, or on all social channels .
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SEP is thrilled to announce its television pilot, Bad Brown Kids (written by co-founder Vishaal Reddy), has been selected as a semi-finalist for the CineStory Foundation’s TV Retreat and Fellowship Contest!
Founded in 1995, the CineStory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mentoring organization dedicated to mentoring talented emerging screenwriters and television writers regarding the craft and business of writing for the screen through its TV writing and screenwriting contests, retreats, fellowships, and events. These mentoring programs are designed for emerging writers with a high level of craft who are ready to enter or are in the early stages of navigating the entertainment industry.
https://cinestory.org/
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Ahem. To all the artists out there, Leo Herrera has this reminder.
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Leo Herrera is always speaking the truth about how we as artists talk about our work, and more importantly, ourselves.
Let’s use 2023 to enjoy and celebrate the wins, no matter how big or small. We deserve that.
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This week’s spotlight is on an SEP favorite — our friend and colleague Rona Siddiqui. Rona (and the team at Broadway’s A Strange Loop) were just nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album!
Rona Siddiqui is a composer/lyricist based in NYC. She is a recipient of the Jonathan Larson Grant and Billie Burke Ziegfeld award and was named one of Broadway Women's Fund's Women to Watch. Her musicals include Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, an autobiographical comedy about growing up bi-ethnic in America, One Good Day, Hip Hop Cinderella, and Treasure in NYC.
She is the recipient of the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award, the ASCAP Foundation Mary Rodgers/Lorenz Hart Award and ASCAP Foundation/Max Dreyfus Scholarship. She is currently part of Musical Theatre Factory's Makers Residency and Ars Nova's Vision Residency.
Rona is also the music director of A Strange Loop on Broadway.
https://ronasiddiqui.com/
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This week our team, along with SEP’s advisory board, got together in our virtual space to meet our “snarky” creators! As we learned more about their work and life, it was a reminder that art is alive and well.
It was such a joy to meet these creators who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling and who are passionate about diversifying the entertainment industry.
We’ll have more updates on each creator and their projects in the next few weeks, but for now, enjoy these photos of us in the virtual space.
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A reminder.
Thank you ❤️
Joy, happiness, & prosperity 🪔
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Mindy Kaling speaking the truth.
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With our content, we call out the “elephant in the room.”
Our content is grounded in reality, yet isn’t afraid to make people uncomfortable.
The elephant is also an auspicious and revered animal in our world.
Like our characters, its essence symbolizes of strength, power, stability and wisdom.
And with that mindset, our content reflects this idiom.
We want to showcase the darkly comedic, yet wonderfully complex humanity within us all.
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Harvey Guillen is taking over Hollywood by taking risks and being unapologetically himself. We love to see it.
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The application to our Snarky Incubator closes on October 1!
If you’re excited to tell new and innovative stories (but need the support and management to develop them), this program is for you.
No matter the format, we want to hear from you and your unique (cue Beyonce’s Alien Superstar) voice.
We can’t wait to read all of your submissions :)
Swipe for info about this program and check out the application link in the bio 🐘
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Nava Mau is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, and cultural worker. Nava wrote, produced, directed, and starred in “Waking Hour,” a short film that screened in festivals around the world. While working as a producer on the short film “Work,” which premiered at Sundance, she appeared next as a series regular in the HBO Max series “Generation.”
For 8 years, Nava worked in the fields of healing justice and culture change with community-based service providers, student organizations, and survivors of violence. She has been awarded the NewFest Audience Award and the YoSoy Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
Check out more of her work at navamau.com!
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Let’s celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.
At SEP, we will be celebrating a few noteworthy artists who are from these communities. Please join us in celebrating them and their work!
Learn more about this month at https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/.
At SEP, we create workshops and educational programs to help content creators and underrepresented individuals learn about the content creation process, receive training, mentorship, and advice. We integrate this education and training into our own production process, growing the pool of underrepresented and diverse talent and workers in the industry as a whole.
One of our most exciting programs is our Snarky Incubator! Our mission is to level the playing field and uplift new content creators from around the world.
Each year, creators apply via our website and our Creative Advisory Board (CAB) chooses 3-5 creators from our applicant pool to be added to SEP’s portfolio of creators.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
General
• A one (1) year collaborative agreement and first look dealy with a production company with renewal possibilities
• Pitch deck creation support
• Access to schedule sessions
Financial
• Special rates for equipment rentals and staffing
• An honorarium to recognize their acceptance into the cohort
• Grant writing support with zero upfront cost
• Connections (where possible) to private funders
Marketing
• A dedicated Creator page on our website
• Social media and newsletter promotion
• A dedicated marketing budget Guidance
• Access to SEP staff during office hours for feedback, guidance, and to workshop future ideas
• Artistic and career guidance/coaching (for management, booking, etc)
Networking
• Meetings with SEP’s advisory board members
• A network of current and former SEP creators to collaborate with
For more information, check out our website and how to apply online. Applications are open until October 1, 2022!
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We’re still clapping and crying at this speech from “the original dream girl”.
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a queen 👑
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We are Snarky Elephant Productions, a media company founded by Vishaal Reddy () and Neal Ludevig ()
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Taking it back to the early days with a behind-the-scenes look at our very first Snarky Elephant production! We’ve come a long way since those late nights fueled by caffeine and creativity. Here’s to learning from every flub, celebrating the big wins, and gearing up for the incredible projects on our slate! ✨ #throwback #bts #tv #snarkyelephant #insomniatheshow #insomnia
#Throwback to a behind-the-scenes of our first-ever production, Insomnia. Peek behind the curtain and witness the evolution from amateur hour to... slightly less amateur hour. All kidding aside, it’s crazy to look back and see how we’ve grown up since then. Cheers to tripping over our own feet, relishing the occasional victory, and bracing ourselves for the rollercoaster of absurdity that lies ahead! #throwback #tv #snarkyelephant #insomnia #bts #revry
Michelle Yeah is THE example for never giving up. Ms. Yeoh won a Golden Globe for her starring role in genre-bending film “Everything Everywhere All At Once”. “It’s been an amazing journey and an incredible fight to be here today,” she said, dedicating the award to fellow minority actors in Hollywood.” Swipe to check out her speech and as a reminder, she will fight you if you play her off stage. — #wearesnarky #creator #entertainment #film #tv #theater #music #artist-incubator#productioncompany #diversityinHollywood #creativity #winning #becausewecan #director #writers #bipoc #filmmaking #theatermaker #aapi #lupitanyongo #hollywoodreporter #inspiring #aspiration #keephustling #artistlife
Diversity is not a trend. Our stories are here to stay. Beautiful words from Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo during The Hollywood Reporter’s Actress Roundtable series. Special thanks to TikTok’s @shannanejohnson (www.awriterforyourwriter.com) for spotlighting this! — #wearesnarky #creator #entertainment #film #tv #theater #music #artist-incubator#productioncompany #diversityinHollywood #creativity #winning #becausewecan #director #writers #bipoc #filmmaking #theatermaker #aapi #lupitanyongo #hollywoodreporter #inspiring #aspiration #keephustling #artistlife
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