On August 11, 1999, our lives changed irrevocably. Shawna Shea, daughter of Skip Shea and twin sister of Erin Porter, died in a car accident on a summer night, riding with friends. All dreams, possibilities and things we'll never know or could imagine left this world that night.
She was 16, talented, creative and most of all, fiercely independent. At this very tender age, and even before that, she gravitated to those who lived in the margins of life. It was clear that she came to this Earth to help, and even though she's no longer here, we aim to continue what started with Shawna: honoring creativity and independence and giving people a chance.
Winners announced on a rolling basis
The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation Women in Film Fellowship program supports and funds first-time female filmmakers in the spirit of independence, creativity and artistry.
The Shawna Foundation's mission of supporting women in film and other creative endeavors is a hallmark of Shawna's brief life. We encourage women with all levels of experience and with hopes and dreams of making a movie to apply.
The Women in Film Fellowship comes with a $1,500 award and a year-long mentorship from a variety of professionals in the filmmaking and the arts community including Shawna's father Skip Shea, an Emmy-nominated, award-winning writer, director and filmmaker. The awarded fellows will be announced on a rolling basis and the fellow's completed film will be screened as a World Premiere at the Shawna Shea Film Festival.
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