1497 has selected three finalist for their Features Lab.
The Labs first year was held virtually, and the second year was hybrid, held virtually and in-person.
In the past 2 years, 1497 has supported 6 Mentee-driven projects.
Being a Mentee was an invaluable experience, said alum Iesh Thapar.
Applications were open to screenwriters of South Asian descent from across the globe, and the response was overwhelming.
The name 1497 signifies the year before colonization began in the geographic area now known as South Asia.
