Queen Latifah is launching The Queen Collective – a new initiative, which will fund works of female directors of color across TV, film and commercials. The collective will work with brands including HP and Smirnoff as well as companies such as United Talent Agency Marketing, Tribeca Studios, and others to fund and find distribution for female-focused projects.
Latifah says she wants to give more women the opportunity to direct. “We want to [women] to tell their story and we’ll bring it to market. It’s very exciting,” the Bessie star said. “I’m going to get on the phone every hour. Maybe I can point [people] in the right direction.”
