Teyana Taylor’s – Teyana Taylor will speak at the 25th Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 7, at Spring Studios in New York City, as part of Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program and Tribeca’s Storytellers Series—sharing how giving women support and confid
Teyana Taylor is bringing her creative conviction to the 25th Tribeca Festival, and it’s not just a speaking gig—it’s a moment built around women shaping the stories they want to tell.
Taylor will take the stage for a talk presented by Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program as part of Tribeca’s Storytellers Series on Sunday. June 7. at Spring Studios in New York City. The event also ties directly to her recent work with Tribeca, where she joined the Through Her Lens Advisory Committee.
In a press release, Taylor said the mission behind the initiative feels deeply personal. “Joining the Through Her Lens Advisory Committee with Tribeca and CHANEL felt personal to me because I know how powerful it is when women are given the space. support. and confidence to fully step into their vision. ” she said.
She framed the program as more than recognition—it’s about empowerment. “That’s what Through Her Lens is about, empowering women to tell bold, honest stories in their own voice. I’m proud to be part of something with CHANEL that’s creating that kind of lasting impact,” Taylor added.
During the discussion, Taylor plans to draw from her experiences both in front of and behind the camera. She’ll reflect on carving out her own lane in entertainment. building an authentic creative voice. and creating opportunities for the next generation of female storytellers. The conversation will also spotlight mentorship. representation. and creative support systems—elements Taylor points to as essential for women to shape the future of film on their own terms.
Tribeca Festival Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal praised Taylor’s approach and the kind of energy she brings to the platform. “Teyana Taylor has never waited for permission to define herself. She’s built a career on instinct, originality and fearless creativity,” Rosenthal said. She added, “We’re thrilled to welcome her to Tribeca and to the Through Her Lens Advisory Committee. I know her artistry and perspective will resonate with so many women and storytellers.”.
Taylor’s advisory committee context is loaded with major names—she’s joined by Jane Fonda, Lucy Liu, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington, Olivia Wilde, and more. Tickets are available on the Tribeca Festival website, and submissions for the 2026 Through Her Lens Program open today.
The Through Her Lens focus is simple on the surface: give women the support to tell their own stories. But Taylor’s appearance at Tribeca turns that idea into something you can hear in real time—on a stage in New York City, on June 7.
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So she’s doing like a talk about “space” at Tribeca? Like outer space or what lol.
I didn’t even realize CHANEL was doing filmmaking stuff now. Good for her I guess, women support blah blah. But I feel like it’s also kinda PR for the festival.
Wait, she’s on some committee with Tribeca and CHANEL, but it’s also “Through Her Lens” like the same thing as the film grants thing? Idk man the article is all over the place. Still, mentoring sounds good, just wish they’d say how many people actually get funding or chances instead of just vibes.
This is honestly the kind of stuff we need more of, like giving women confidence and a real platform. But if it’s at Spring Studios in NYC that’s kinda inaccessible for regular folks, so I’m confused how “support” works outside Manhattan. Also “bold, honest stories” sounds great but I swear every brand says the same exact line. Either way, love Teyana Taylor so I’ll watch clips.