And the powerful narratives that marginalized and underrepresented folks have from the heartland. I think the Bush Foundation recognizes that this is a moment and a movement and we can lead it.Į.G. The pandemic brought a number of things more urgently into the light. The pandemic centers around people’s attitudes and feelings about Asian Americans. And then you look at the George Floyd murder. Issues of race and representation have come to the forefront and highlighted the divide in the country. The need for representation is even more critical. Naomi’s doing great work within the Asian American community and with filmmaking. ![]() The Bush Foundation is stepping up to meet the demands of the times. Giving artists an opportunity to gain leadership skills to help elevate their communities is a move toward equity and parity. ![]() MP: It feels like some doors have opened this year to representation and equity. I think doors have opened further for individuals who are already in the network or in the system. And I think it’s great that individuals who have been working in the industry, who have already had opportunities, who have already had traction, have been given more opportunities. But for filmmakers like myself, who work in the industry but also have strong ties to the Midwest, I don’t think those doors have opened. MP: What does it mean to you to win a Bush Fellowship?ĮGB: It’s an amazing feeling. There are different stages to the process. As each stage goes, you keep your fingers crossed. ![]() Revisions give you a chance to get deeper into your goals. When you find out that you got such a prestigious grant, that is such an amazing moment. NK: It is a tremendous honor to win a Bush Fellowship. For an artist, it’s recognition of the work I’ve done for all these years. The Bush is a cross-sector fellowship you’re not just competing as artists, you’re competing against everyone, all these different sectors. It brings validation to the importance of filmmaking and art-making. What I’m really excited about is it brings street cred in the way that I would like to have street cred.
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