Film Mentors and Protégés
2010/2011 Mentor and Protégée
Zhang Yimou and Annemarie Jacir
The mentor has been challenging Chinese film tradition for over two decades, while the protégée is struggling to help create a Palestinian film community. She will be observing a master of the “perfect film”.
2008/2009 Mentor and Protégée
Martin Scorsese and Celina Murga
In an unprecedented act of trust and respect, the mentor invited his protégée to watch the cutting of a new feature film. This and other valuable gifts mark an extraordinary year for a young film-maker.
2006/2007 Mentor and Protégé
Stephen Frears and Josué Méndez
The 29-year-old protégé has shot his second feature under the guidance of mentor Stephen Frears. The story explores the lifestyle of the young, idle members of Peru’s upper classes.
2004/2005 Mentor and Protégé
Mira Nair and Aditya Assarat
It began with them talking movies over fish curry and wine. It ended with the certitude that they spoke the same creative language.
Film Features
The 2010/2011 Film Finalists
Discover the talented artists selected as Film finalists
Mentorship’s legacy
Four former protégés discuss their work after the mentorship
Protégés at Locarno
Two film protégés find success on the film festival circuit
Wonderful Town
Aditya Assarat makes his first feature film
Programme Overview
The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
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