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Jeremy Grady - Philadelphia

VISION

Spotlighted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting a diverse group of rising filmmakers and assisting them in telling their unique stories.

What is Spotlighted?

Stories are powerful tools that can shape the world, and it's crucial that we receive a diverse and representative range of stories. Spotlighted aims to shine a light on storytellers and artists telling these unique stories.

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Founder's message

The world is filled with so many different people who carry so many unique stories with them. These stories shape and inspire future generations, making them extremely important to the development of societies. Since I was little, I loved consuming stories, but it was often hard to find stories that reflected my identity and culture. So, I founded Spotlighted to help increase diversity and representation in the film industry. This starts with diverse storytellers...

Meet the spotlighted

Meet the individuals progressing the filmmaking industry one story at a time through interviews and videos.

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GET INVOLVED

CONTACT US, DONATe, and support

Contact us with questions or support your favorite spotlighted by directly donating to them or sharing their films.

Videos

Watch our videos where we interview each spotlighted. Learn about their own stories, struggles, and what inspires them.

Spotlight: Jeremy Grady

High school senior interested in filmmaking and videomaking, particularly documentaries.

SPOTLIGHT: JOSIAH LEBANTE

Koseli Thakali

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In 2023, a 17 year old Filipino high schooler named Josiah Lebante started the viral "Surround Sound" TikTok trend.

BLOG

Read our blog about the stories of each spotlighted and other unique filmmakers and information.

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