The Russo Brothers Team with Slamdance to Present Inaugural Fellowship

Peter Baxter, President and co-founder of Slamdance, and critically acclaimed directors Anthony and Joe Russo, The Russo Brothers, announced today the presentation of the inaugural Russo Brothers Fellowship to be presented to a Slamdance filmmaker at the 2018 Slamdance Film Festival.

Anthony and Joe will select one filmmaker, who will receive a $25,000 prize consisting of filmmaker support, an office at their new Los Angeles based studio, mentoring from Anthony and Joe, and a cash stipend for one year. The Russo's new studio in L.A.'s downtown art district is being created to empower and cultivate filmmakers

"We're very proud to partner with Slamdance," said Anthony and Joe Russo. "Having begun our careers at this festival, we're honored to partner with such a great organization, and to foster and support young filmmakers while creating a platform for new and emerging talent."

"Joe and Anthony embody what Slamdance's community is all about." said Peter Baxter, President and co-founder of Slamdance. "Their artist driven partnership and open studio environment takes our support for emerging filmmakers to the next level. Thank you both for this fantastic Fellowship and growing our organization."

The Russos launched their career when their first film, Pieces, premiered at the 1997 Slamdance Festival. Steven Soderbergh, who was attending the festival, saw their film and offered to produce their next movie, Welcome To Collinwood, starring George Clooney, William H. Macy, and Sam Rockwell. The Brothers made their Marvel Studios directorial debut with the critically lauded blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Their follow-up, Captain America: Civil War, not only enjoyed the 5th-highest weekend gross in domestic box office history, but also had the highest worldwide gross of 2016, as well as widespread PRAISE from both critics and fans. Following Captain America: Civil War, the Brothers are currently shooting Avengers: Infinity War and the yet-to-be-titled Avengers 4. The Russo Brothers are also Emmy Award winning directors and TV comedy sensations thanks to the critical success of Arrested Development, Community, and Happy Endings. They are currently making a return to TV producing, most notably with Sony Pictures TV's, Deadly Class.

The 2018 Slamdance Film Festival will take place January 19-25 in Park City, Utah.