After heading a mission through time and space to rescue her father in “A Wrinkle in Time,” Storm Reid is recognizing other inspiring women. The “Euphoria” star has teamed up with NBA all-star and Unanimous Media co-founder Stephen Curry for “Bamazing,” a new series of short films created by female filmmakers that pay tribute to women in sports.
“Curry and Reid kicked off the series by hosting a pitch session with rising female creatives. Emerging filmmakers Jennia Fredrique, Alessia Glidewell, and Jeannie Donohoe, who were selected from Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program, shared their ideas and creative treatments for each of their short films,” Deadline details.
The first film of the series debuts on YouTube today, April 8. Directed by Fredrique, the short centers on sixth grade basketball player Jatniel Cabrera. Donohoe and Glidewell’s films are set to hit YouTube in the coming weeks.
“The goal of my Bamazing initiative is to encourage young girls and remind them that they are truly capable of anything, and this series certainly helps spread that message,” said Reid. “It’s so important for women to empower and lift each other up, and Jennia, Alessia, and Jeannie have done this powerfully through their inspiring films. I’m so proud of this series and for the stories that these incredible female filmmakers created.”
Curry added, “This series is all about celebrating women who inspire and uplift others, both on the court and behind the camera,” says Curry. “Storm and I were so impressed by Jennia, Alessia, and Jeannie and their ideas about how to bring these films to life. They are such creative and talented filmmakers and we’re so excited to share these powerful films that hopefully inspire the next generation of young women.”
Check out a video of Reid, Curry, Fredrique, Glidewell, and Donohoe working on “Bamazing” below.
