The Les Filles de la Photo association and Picto are pleased to announce the winners of the first edition of the mentoring program, the career accelerator dedicated to women photographers.
The mentoring program for girls in photography was created in response to the Observatoire de la Mixité which highlighted the disparity that exists between men and women photographers on their path to recognition. For its 1st edition, 355 candidates responded to the call for projects launched on May 4, thus confirming the expectation of women photographers to be supported by experts in their project and their recognition journey.
The 5 finalists accompanied by their pair of godmothers are :
JULIETTE-ANDRÉA ELIE
Godmothers: Valérie Henry, Artist Agent
& Caroline Stein, Patronage Manager / Neuflize OBC Bank
ANNE-LOU BUZOT
Godmothers: Raphaële Bertho, Lecturer in Arts, Exhibition Curator
& Emilia Genuardi, Founder of A PPR OC HE salon & Director of A CCR OC HE / Cultural Content
AMÉLIE CHASSARY
Godmothers: Julie Champin, Cultural projects coordination – Art purchase / Regard Suspendu
& Clémentine de la Féronnière, Gallery owner and publisher, Clémentine de la Féronnière gallery / Maison CF
ELSA LEYDIER
Godmothers: Emmanuelle Kouchner, Editor, founder of La Compagnie culturelle
& Séverine Morel, Art Buyer and Curator / Havas Paris / Havas Gallery
CAMILLE GHARBI
Godmothers: Corinna Schack, Photographer Agent / PHOM
& Véronique Prugnaud, Editorial and Development Director / The Eyes and The Eyes +
For 10 months, the winners will benefit from regular support from each pair of sponsors in the production of their project and the development of their journey.
THIS LES FILLES DE LA PHOTO MENTORING INCLUDES :
– Personalized support for the artistic project and its development
– Connecting with professionals
– Visibility within the photography ecosystem, from the art market to commercial orders.
The restitution of the projects and of support will take place at the Rencontres d’Arles 2021 on the occasion of the ritual anniversary of the Filles de la Photo.
Find out more : http://www.lesfillesdelaphoto.com/portfolio/lementorat/
