More voices. Better stories. Bigger impact.
We advance the talent that Hollywood has overlooked — because the stories we tell become the world we build.
Moonshot Initiative provides career-building programs for women and gender-expansive creators — from weekend film challenges to pitch meetings with HBO, Netflix, and more. Since 2018, we've worked with thousands of filmmakers, made over 40 short films, and placed emerging TV writers in rooms with top development executives.
OUR PROGRAMS
Year-round programming designed by and for filmmakers
OUR NUMBERS
We punch above our weight to make a huge impact
25,000+
WORKSHOP ATTENDEES
1100+
PARTiCIPANTS IN OUR FILM CHALLENGE
53% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR
32% OF PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AS QUEER
2,000+ PEOPLE HAVE APPLIED TO OUR ACCELERATORS
Watch our programs in action:
Membership
Your year-round connection to the Moonshot Community
Our membership program gives you unlimited access to training, networking, and a community of filmmakers who are changing the industry together. Your membership also directly funds our free and low-cost programs so the next wave of talent can break in.
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Testimonials
Adanna Paul, Wardrobe
Film Challenge
This has truly been an invaluable experience. The fast pace and spontaneity of the challenge automatically fostered a sense of community and devotion between team members. The opportunity to arrive on set each day and work with talented, capable, dedicated, and creative women in film was a dream come true!
Olivia Beccina,
P.A.
Film Challenge
The feeling of working with women who had such passion was incredible and the time limit created an intense but FUN atmosphere. The best moment was Getting a great last take of the final scene
Brooke Solomon, Writer
Pilot Accelerator
It is so rare that you find a program that actually delivers on the access and skills it claims to provide. I would highly recommend this program to any writer – especially those looking to take their career to the next stage, understand different factions of the industry, and build a supportive community of fellow creatives.
Traci Hays,
Director
Film Challenge
The energy in the room was unlike anything I had experienced in my 10+ years as a working professional filmmaker. There was freedom to try new things and a safe place to make mistakes and help each other through each obstacle that arose.
Jess McLaughlan, screenwriter
Courses
I'm not new to writing, and I can confidently say this class taught me new techniques for managing my workflow and revision process and was worth every penny. It also introduced me to an amazing community of supportive writers. I can't wait to take my next Moonshot course!
