The Snarky Incubator Is
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For Cohort 4
We are looking for emerging film industry creators whose work embodies our mission's principles. Creators should consider themselves actively looking for ways to expand their networks, grow creatively, and support to advance their projects.
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Since 2018 we’ve created content that has explored the underrepresented human experience, capturing the attention of major festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Festival and Sundance.
Our projects have been recognized as the best in their categories, have been covered in major news outlets, and we aim to keep it that way. We champion new voices, seeking to nurture and foster a new generation of creators who are aiming to change the status quo in our industry and culturally.
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Snarky really pushed me to write my script. Not identifying as a writer, it was such a mountainous task, and they really helped.
Ryan Chu, 2023 Cohort Member
Having a diverse crew brings such positive energy. It sets the tone from the 1st minute that you're there, through post. We saw its impact everywhere, with different perspectives and from different cultures, ethnicities, genders, and sexes.
Michelle Cutolo, Strut, Amazon Prime
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Charlene Jean, 2024 Cohort Member
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The Snarky Incubator Is
Now Accepting Applications
For Cohort 4
We are looking for emerging film industry creators whose work embodies our mission's principles. Creators should consider themselves actively looking for ways to expand their networks, grow creatively, and support to advance their projects.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST, August 15th of each year, with late applications being accepted until 11:59 PM EST, September 1st. All applications must be submitted with their appropriate application fees.
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Did You Know: Snarky Elephant Productions is a fiscally sponsored project by Decentralized Pictures, a 501c3 non-profit co-founded by American Zoetrope (The Godfather Trilogy, Lost in Translation), the independent film company started by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas in 1969 and now run by Roman, Sofia, and Gia Coppola.
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Meet the Interns Who Are Helping Snarky Shift the Script
At Snarky Elephant Productions, we don’t do busywork. We build stories that shift culture. As a mission-driven film and media company based in Brooklyn, we champion underrepresented voices and unapologetically challenge the status quo. Our internship program is more than just a resume booster, it’s a proving ground for the next generation of fearless creatives.
This summer, we’re thrilled to introduce two powerhouse interns who embody the spirit of Snarky: Ava Mingo and Hannah Tsai Kim. Their talent, voice, and vision are already making waves in the work we do, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them join our team.