Ava DuVernay, Dan Lin, Mayor Eric Garcetti Launch Inclusion Fund

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and producer Dan Lin have launched the Evolve Entertainment Fund to promote inclusion. It was unveiled earlier today at a news conference at Rideback Ranch — Lin’s rebranded production company — in Historic Filipinotown. Rideback Ranch will not only house Lin’s company and Lego Movie HQ, but will also be home to Warner Animation Group and David Ayer’s new company.

DuVernay announced at the event opening a new headquarters for her Array Entertainment in the same area on Glendale Boulevard. She is opening up a three building campus for her production company and her show “Queen Sugar” is not too far from the area. The campus will be a collective for women and filmmakers of color. The Evolve fund is an alliance between the City of Los Angeles, industry leaders in entertainment and digital media, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.

​This is great news as DuVernay, Lin and many others will help bring businesses to the Historic Filipinotown community. To inspire young people in the community to pursue a career in Hollywood.