let's be real.
We are the ones we are waiting for.
Realness Institute was birthed by three award-winning producers. Our alumni community is 230+ strong and growing. We have Oscar-nominated, Emmy-nominated, Cannes and Sundance award-winning film and television professionals among our family now. Meet the amazing team behind the work below.
Mehret Mandefro
Sheila Kassim
Sandra Small
Thadd Gouws
Selina Ukuwoma
Thandeka Zwana
Mbatho Kau
Diana Elbaum
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
CO-FOUNDER
OPERATIONS LEAD
PROGRAM MANAGER
COORDINATOR
DIRECTOR OF WRITING PROGRAMS
STORY CONSULTANT
STORY CONSULTANT
DIRECTOR OF GROWTH
Cait Pansegrouw
CO-FOUNDER
OUR TEAM
YOUR NEW
Back office
HAS ARRIVED
The Rlns Alumni Network is here to help you do your best work yet.
Join a motivated group of Pan-African filmmakers THAT FEEL LIKE KIN
IF YOu'RE READY TO:
Produce your stories on your terms
participate in Monthly EVENTS and coaching SESSIONS
Greelight yourself and those you build with
we make the road bY
WALKING:
keeping it real since 2016
Timeline
Onboarding begins now. For those that are not a part of the alumni community we will be offering digital workshops soon.
Availability
Anytime, all the time, everywhere. The alumni network is a back office you can drop into.
Investment
$5 a month our $50 for the full year to access all the services.
ALL THE DETAILS
Ready to Join?
Our lively WhatsApp alumni group chat now has a warm digital home. Group work is back in session! Sign up to get onboarded now.
