CONVERGENCE
Professional Development cohort for Filmmakers
Convergence is an immersive professional development program for early-career filmmakers that pairs them with mid-career artists to advance their work while developing professional support systems within In Progress. In 2025, four filmmakers were selected: Tiana LaPointe, Tong Lee, Kazua Melissa Vang and Mickies Kiros.
COHORT COMPONENTS
monthly cohort sessions
professional branding activities
portfolio development
directed mentorship
skill training
network building
ARTIST Talk - December 11 6:30PM
Join us for a dinner and discussion with 3 emerging artists Kazua Melissa Vang, Tong Lee, Tiana LaPointe and Mickies Kiros. The artists will discuss what they are learning from one another in terms of cultural and visual aesthetics, how they each approach the art of telling stories and the network they are developing as filmmakers. A light meal will be served Families, friends and fellow artists are welcome to join us and show their support.
Location
Most activity will take place at In Progress - Studio 213 / 213 Front Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55117
Retreat activity will take place at In Progress - Studio 110 / 110 South Main Street, Saint Paul MN. 55117
MORE INFORMATION
If you have further questions please send us an email at: info@in-progress.org
SUPPORT
In Progress is honored to have received a grant from the Jerome Foundation to develop this program with extended support from the McKnight Foundation, MN State Arts Board Arts Learning Program, and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Flexible Support Program through their ongoing support of The Collective.