Ava DuVernayis putting Hollywood on alert!

Panelists included writer/directors Deepa Mehta, Isabel Sandoval, Blitz Bazawule, and Merawi Gerima.

Or are you going to build your own door?

Ava DuVernay

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And so that was the idea, to create our own space."

With a powerful voice like DuVernay, the industry is paying attention.

Sandoval’sLigua Francadebuted on Netflix to rave reviews in August but was already making noise across film festivals.

Mehta certainly needs no introduction as an Oscar-nominated director but feels at home with ARRAY.

Gerima’s feature debutResiduewas released in September and deals with topics like racism and gentrification in Washington, D.C.

The first-time filmmaker is the son of renowned Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima.

Bazawule also made his feature film debut through ARRAY, with the release ofThe Burial of Kojoon March 31.

All three previously released films are currently available to stream via Netflix.