Katie Holmes, Jodie Foster, Maggie Rogers, and more gathered in New York to honor the enduring impact of the Through Her Lens mentorship program.

Ahead of the 2026 Tribeca Festival, Chanel and Tribeca came together to celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at a special Through Her Lens luncheon held at The Greenwich Hotel Courtyard in New York City on June 5. Hosted by Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal and Chanel, the afternoon honored the evolution and impact of&nbsp;Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women&rsquo;s Filmmaker Program, a flagship mentorship initiative dedicated to supporting emerging women and non-binary storytellers.
The event brought together an impressive group of creatives, industry leaders, and longtime supporters of the program, including Katie Holmes, Meg Ryan, Jodie Foster, Myha'la, Maggie Rogers, Patty Jenkins, Francesca Scorsese, Tommy Dorfman, AnnaSophia Robb, Piper Perabo, Debi Mazar, Catherine Hardwicke, and many more.
Welcoming guests, Rosenthal reflected on the mission that has guided the program since its inception. &ldquo;I've been in this business long enough to hear every excuse why a film shouldn't get made,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;And yet, the films that move culture forward are almost always the ones someone was told not to make.&rdquo; She continued, emphasizing that Through Her Lens is about more than opportunity&mdash;it's about creating pathways for future generations of filmmakers.
Founded by Tribeca and Chanel, Through Her Lens was created to provide artistic development, professional mentorship, and financial support to emerging U.S.-based women and non-binary filmmakers. Over the past decade, the initiative has supported 50 short films and more than 100 filmmakers, with numerous projects premiering at major festivals including Tribeca, Sundance, and TIFF.
The luncheon also underscored Chanel's commitment to championing independent voices in storytelling. What began as a partnership between Chanel and Tribeca in 2005 has evolved into a year-round effort to support women filmmakers through programming, mentorship opportunities, and funding initiatives designed to foster a more inclusive future for the industry.

Bethann Hardison and Myha'la at Chanel and Tribeca Women's Luncheon to celebrate the Through Her Lens Program. Getty Images.

Francesca Scorsese and Tommy Dorfman at the Chanel and Tribeca Festival Women's Luncheon to celebrate the Through Her Lens Progam. Getty Images.

Jodie Foster at the Chanel and Tribeca Festival Women's Luncheon to celebrate the Through Her Lens Progam. Getty Images.

Maggie Rogers and Katie Holmes at the Chanel and Tribeca Festival Women's Luncheon to celebrate the Through Her Lens Progam. Getty Images.

Chanel and Tribeca Celebrate Women Storytellers at the Through Her Lens Lunch

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