RATHAUS FILMS ANNOUNCE ARRIELLE SADÉ MOCK AS THE WINNER OF THE 2024 RATHAUS FILM GRANT

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 will use the $10,000 to produce "Mercury" a short film set in the city of Detroit. 

Logline: As Mercury throws the cosmos into reverse, a troubled artist struggles to confront the grief of her past love once she meets a woman who reminds her of the love she lost.

“Arrielle represents the very best of Detroit's artistic spirit—a powerful blend of creativity and activism that has been woven into the city’s history for generations. Through her work, she continues this tradition, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking by bringing her deeply personal storytelling to the forefront.” – 

, Director and Rathaus Film Grant Jury Member.

Mock will receive mentorship from the Rathaus jurors and filmmakers to provide guidance during the project development: Mina Fitzpatrick, Jamil McGinnis, Oksana Mirzoyan, and Kevin Steen. These mentors will provide personalized guidance to equip the winner with valuable insight, industry knowledge and advice to further refine her work and foster her growth.