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
professional branding activities
portfolio development
directed mentorship
skill training
network building
MENTORS
Kristine Sorensen - goal development and adherence
Touchaingkong Yang - Cinematic Applications
Randy Xiong - Sound Recording Principles
Lee Vue - Portfolio Development
Kazua Melissa Vang - scriptwriting
Caroline Yang - Professional imaging
Chue Zeng Yang - Cinematic Technique
John Vang
Gregory Yang
Bienvenida Matias
FILMMAKER PRESENTATION
Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of our 3 Convergence filmmakers. We will serve a light meal, and learn about their professional achievements. Each artist will also present a sample of their film work over the course of the evening. The event is free but please rsvp at the link below:
Location
All activity will take place at In Progress - Studio 213 / 213 Front Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55117
MORE INFORMATION
If you have further questions please send us an email at: info@in-progress.org