Eli & Lu Bevins

Twin sisters and spoken word duo, Eli Lu (Eli and Lu Bevins) have written, directed and produced numerous short films, created feature-length screenplays, produced several stage plays, founded the Philadelphia Film Factory (Philm Factory) and are board members on the Mill Creek Community Partnership non-profit. In May of 2016, their CMF short film, “My Dear Arthur,” was selected to screen at the world's prestigious Cannes Film Festival in the South of France through CMF. Currently, Eli Lu are releasing their first cinematic mixtape titled “Sound Mind” that consists of 12 thought-provoking short films that correlate with 12 musical poetic tracks with over 151 talent from the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. Additionally, Eli Lu are Executive Producers alongside Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson, of a new virtual talent show called “I Got the Mic: Poetic Experience.”

Grantee type
Filmmaker

Grants Awarded to Eli & Lu Bevins

$10,000 - Awarded December 2020

Description

The 2020 film grant will support "Sound Mind," a cinematic mix-tape consisting of 12 short films that focus on messages of hope and inspiration, all while putting the lens on hard to discuss but necessary topics. The mission of the film project is to enlighten, educate, and promote action for change.

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