UGFTV alum wins 'No Drama' grant

Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024

Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw, Universal, and TIFF Select Inaugural Class of Filmmakers for 'No Drama' Initiative

Born from the mind of Jordan Peele (as well as the “Get Out,” “Us” and “Nope” director’s long-term deal at Universal), “No Drama” asks the artists to reflect on this question: “What’s your biggest fear? What monsters lurk in the deepest corners of your inner thoughts?”

Five filmmakers have been selected to create proof of concept or short films that explore horror across cultures, time, environments and society. UGFTV alum Chandler Crump ('22), Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf and Ariel Zengotita will each receive a $50,000 grant from TIFF to produce their projects during the one-year, non exclusive program.

Chandler's producer, Samantha Garcia ('22), is also an alum of UGFTV! 

Chandler Crump

Photo courtesy of No Drama