Lights, Camera, Innovation! The Women In Cloud Effect on Hollywood" 🌟

How many of you have ever created a vision board? I certainly have. On mine, I daringly wrote "Develop a Fund" and "Be at Oscars." during my conversation with Patti Dobrowolski to see if we can bring new energy and also experiment with bold visions.

At the time, I wasn't sure how it would happen. However I've always believed the universe has a way of manifesting our visions, especially if we're clear and focused on our goals. Today, I'm thrilled to share not just a story about movies, but a tale of how dreams turn into reality. It's about our incredible journey with the MXW Venture Film Fund and how we're shaping the future of cinema amidst the Hollywood strike and the AI revolution.

A Serendipitous Beginning 🌠

My passion for movies goes beyond mere viewing; it's about dissecting their GTM strategies and understanding their story intent. This journey started in an unexpected setting - Indiaspora 2022, where ideas and inspiration floated in the air. Amidst discussions of wellness and film gossip, my path crossed with Rashaana Shah , a mastermind in cinematic arts. Our conversation ignited a spark that would later form the bedrock of our film venture.

The Birth of MXW Ventures 💡

Inspired by our late-night discussions and Rashaana's deep insights into the world of Hollywood, a vision materialized - a fund that intertwined technology, storytelling, and community engagement. Establishing this MXW Ventures was not just about pooling resources; it represented a bold step into uncharted cinematic territories through Funding, AI, Gender Equity and GTM innovation. When i reached out to my strongest allies in Women in Cloud, they accepted the investment offer to create this new venture and explore the possibilities.

Our Strategy: From Concept to Red Carpet 🎬

Building this fund was a journey of patience, strategic networking, and immersing ourselves in the intricate world of film. We handpicked two revolutionary movie projects that aligned with our vision and showed potential to enchant global audiences. Yes, we are going experience Red Carpet at Santa Fe Film Festival 2024 with Danny Trejo and Vernonia Falcon being recognized for our first Hollywood Movie American Underdog.

Danny Trejo To Receive Santa Fe Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award

And yes, you are invited too!

Connecting Communities: Our SXSW Chapter 🎉

Community is at the heart of our mission. Through this journey we also created ICONS, documentary movie delves deep into the intricacies of the Cloud & AI tech world, where access means everything. Multiple women, trailblazers by choice, find themselves thrust together by a shared dream: to reshape the economic access narrative for women in technology. This was designed as a way to learn movie making, unlocking access to young movie makers and learning to tell stories that inspire the people to become ICONS.

At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, we crafted a unique Movie Hospitality experience, bridging the gap between festival-goers and the soul of filmmaking – creators, actors, and the unsung industry professionals.

At Seattle International Film Festival(SIFF), we hosted the red carpet premier with all the movie casts along with leading AI panel to educate on the AI impacts in the creative ecosystem.

AI Powered Hollywood Journey and Beyond 🌍

Through strategic partnership, we partnered with ShortsTV to bring 2024 Oscar Nominated Shorts to Theaters That Could Ignite Economic Access For All. Plus host one the most exhilarating conversation during Oscars Week on AI for Film Making. The journey has started to create a powerful tech bridge for women to invest and engage in story narratives that matter. This partnership was created to drive the distribution of 5000+ Microsoft cybersecurity certification scholarships. The results had the #BarbieEffect on outreach within the community.

Read the Forbes Article: Female Filmmakers Should Embrace Rather Than Fear AI’s Possibilities. Top 5 Recommendations for you all to watch on Netflix and other streaming channels.

• Red, White and Blue
• The ABCs of Book Banning
• The Last Repair Shop - Netflix
• The After
• War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko - Netflix

Our Impact Till Today - One Idea (Film Fund)

• 10 people came together to create the MXW Ventures - Film Fund
• 400+ people have got jobs in the last 12 months
• 6 students were given access to ICONS movie making experience. 2 got into top notch Film Schools
• 3 movies developed - ICONS, American Underdog, The Collaborator
• 1000+ people got involved worldwide - from ideation to advocacy to watch. Thank you to all of you who got involved.
• 10+ brands integrated
• 1 Visionary Award - recognizing Red, White and Blue to talk about women's reproductive rights
• 3 festivals integrations - SXSW, SIFF, OSCARS
• 2 strategic partnerships
• 5000+ cybersecurity Scholarship made accessible
• AI Innovation Challenge Launched
• 4 movie screenings done
• Danny Trejo To Receive Santa Fe Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award
• and the list goes ones.

Like the opening scene of a grand cinematic journey, we've embarked on this filmmaking voyage, gleaning lessons of collaboration, perseverance, and the magic of storytelling. Each step reaffirms the transformative power of our creative vision, setting the stage for future horizons.

An Invitation to Join Our Venture 🌟

As we continue to support groundbreaking filmmakers, brands and explore new horizons, we invite you to be a part of this thrilling venture. Your investment and resources could be the key to unlocking more doors in this awe-inspiring journey of story telling leveraging cinema while educating on representation and access. Through insightful dialogues, we invite filmmakers, technologists, policymakers, and enthusiasts to envision a future where AI is not a threat but a collaborator, enhancing the arts while respecting ethical boundaries and fostering inclusive growth.

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Together, we can continue to break new ground, create job opportunities, and inspire a new generation of storytellers.

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