2008/2009 Finalists: Film
In 2008, 19 potential protégés across six artistic disciplines were selected from 124 candidates in 39 countries. The finalists - 10 women and nine men from 11 countries - were then scheduled to meet the mentor in their discipline. Each mentor chose the finalist who seems best suited for the year of guidance and inspiration.
Along with the chosen protégée, please meet the Film finalists:
Joana Hadjithomas
Joana Hadjithomas, 38, is a Lebanese visual artist, writer and independent film-maker working in Paris.
Yuhang Ho
Yuhang Ho, 36, is a Malaysian writer, film-maker and actor who runs his Paperheart film company in Subang Jaya.