Macro and Andreessen Horowitz Announce Inaugural Class for Epigraph Creator Fellowship
Macro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund have selected seven creators for the new Epigraph Creator Fellowship. The eight-week program offers training and resources in AI tools for storytelling. It will end with a showcase at Macro’s Summer House Creator Summit in Los Angeles.
dailyhodl.comMacro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund announced the inaugural class for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship on April 28, 2026. The program selected seven creators: Bianca Lambert, Chazitear Martin, John Burr, Justice Whitaker, Nick Barili, Sulayman Tahir and Tedra Wilson.
The Epigraph Creator Fellowship is an eight-week program that provides hands-on training to the selected creators. It also offers production resources and direct access to platforms from partners including OpenAI, ElevenLabs and Descript. The program will culminate in a public showcase at Macro’s Summer House Creator Summit in Los Angeles.
Their projects have been featured in and recognized by Tribeca, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), Slamdance, Essence Film Festival, as well as on streaming platforms such as Amazon’s Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Netflix.
Bianca Lambert joins as a selected fellow for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship. Chazitear Martin is among the inaugural class. John Burr has been chosen for the program.
Nick Barili participates in the fellowship.
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Macro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund announced the inaugural class for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship.
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Selected fellows announced: Bianca Lambert, Chazitear Martin, John Burr, Justice Whitaker, Nick Barili, Sulayman Tahir and Tedra Wilson.
2 sourcesvariety.com · deadline.com - Ongoing (program duration)
Eight-week fellowship provides hands-on training, production resources and access to OpenAI, ElevenLabs and Descript.
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Program culminates in public showcase at Macro’s Summer House Creator Summit in Los Angeles.
2 sourcesVariety · variety.com - Prior to 2026-04-28
Projects of selected fellows featured in Tribeca, American Black Film Festival, Slamdance, Essence Film Festival and Amazon’s Prime Video.
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Potential Impact
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Increased integration of AI tools in creative storytelling processes for selected filmmakers.
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Recognition boost for culturally grounded storytellers via association with established festivals and platforms.
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Enhanced visibility for fellows' projects through the public showcase at the Summer House Creator Summit.
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Potential expansion of partnerships between AI platforms and content creators in the film industry.
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