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Halle Berry, Regina King, and Meg Ryan Team Up for Major Filmmaking Jury

The Hollywood icons are joining forces with Tribeca and Chanel to champion the next generation of women and non-binary directors.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read

Three of Hollywood's biggest screen icons are stepping up to guide the future of cinema. Halle Berry, Regina King, and Meg Ryan have officially joined forces to serve on the jury for the 11th edition of the Through Her Lens initiative. The high-profile artist-development program is presented by Tribeca Enterprises alongside luxury fashion house Chanel. Designed to bolster the next generation of storytellers, the initiative provides critical funding, project development, and industry mentorship to emerging women and non-binary filmmakers.

Who is on the through her lens jury

The trio of Hollywood heavyweights brings decades of combined experience across acting, directing, and producing. Berry, a historic Academy Award winner, has long pushed boundaries on and off screen. King, an Oscar and Emmy winner, has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse both in front of the camera and in the director's chair. Meanwhile, Ryan remains one of the film industry's most beloved stars, who has also transitioned into directing her own feature projects. Joining the jury puts these screen legends front and center in evaluating a new wave of cinematic talent. Their participation highlights a continued effort in entertainment to grant underrepresented directors direct access to top-tier industry veterans.

What is the tribeca chanel through her lens program

Now entering its 11th year, Through Her Lens acts as a vital incubator for rising creators. The program brings selected filmmakers through an intensive multi-day workshop featuring masterclasses, one-on-one pitch sessions, and script development discussions led by seasoned professionals. At the end of the program, jury members like Berry, King, and Ryan help select project recipients to receive key production grants. These funds directly support turning promising short film scripts into completed, festival-ready productions. The annual gathering remains one of the premiere platforms for female and non-binary directors looking to break through industry barriers. With Berry, King, and Ryan taking on jury duties, the upcoming 11th edition promises to be one of the program's most star-studded years yet.

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Halle Berry: From Screen Breakthroughs to the Director’s Chair

An Oscar landmark, a public reckoning and a move behind the camera: the milestones that put Berry’s work with emerging filmmakers in context.

  1. A screen debut without the glamour

    Halle Berry — A screen debut without the glamour

    Berry makes her feature-film debut in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever, playing Vi. Supporting roles give way to a romantic lead opposite Eddie Murphy in Boomerang the following year.

  2. Dorothy Dandridge becomes a turning point

    Halle Berry — Dorothy Dandridge becomes a turning point

    Berry stars in and serves as an executive producer of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, portraying the first Black woman nominated for the best-actress Oscar. The performance earns Berry an Emmy and a Golden Globe in 2000, while the producing.

  3. Flashpoint

    A collision leads to a criminal case

    Halle Berry — A collision leads to a criminal case

    Berry pleads no contest to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of a traffic collision in Los Angeles. She receives three years’ probation and an order to perform community service.

  4. 2002-03-24

    An Oscar barrier falls

    Halle Berry — An Oscar barrier falls

    Berry wins best actress for Monster’s Ball, becoming the first Black woman to receive the award. Her performance as Leticia Musgrove, a widow confronting grief and poverty, puts her at the center of a lasting conversation about opportunity and recognition in Hollywood.

  5. Flashpoint

    Catwoman’s backlash gets a public answer

    Halle Berry — Catwoman’s backlash gets a public answer

    After the 2004 release of Catwoman draws poor reviews and disappointing box-office returns, Berry attends the Golden Raspberry Awards to accept worst actress in person. She brings her Oscar onstage, confronting the flop rather than ducking it.

  6. 2020-07Flashpoint

    A proposed transgender role prompts an apology

    Halle Berry — A proposed transgender role prompts an apology

    Berry faces criticism after discussing a possible role as a transgender man and referring to the character as a woman. She apologizes and withdraws herself from consideration, acknowledging that transgender people should have the opportunity to tell their own stories.

  7. 2020-09

    Bruised puts her behind the camera

    Halle Berry — Bruised puts her behind the camera

    Berry’s feature directorial debut, Bruised, premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival. She also stars as Jackie Justice, a mixed martial arts fighter attempting a comeback while reconnecting with her son. The film reaches a wider audience in 2021, establishing Berry’s next chapter as a director as well as a performer and producer.

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Who is on the jury for the 11th Through Her Lens program?
Halle Berry, Regina King, and Meg Ryan are among the major Hollywood stars serving on the jury for the filmmaker initiative.
What is the Tribeca Chanel Through Her Lens program?
It is an annual artist-development program created by Tribeca Enterprises and Chanel to provide funding, mentorship, and workshops to emerging women and non-binary filmmakers.