Our Story
Tender Pictures’ fellowship program, Prelude, was co-founded by Abbi Jacobson and Mieka Tennant with the vision of leveling the playing field for entry into the industry. Abbi and Mieka have witnessed the essential elements for success and the exclusive networks that often dictate opportunities - they’ve seen the type of events, resources, and connections that are needed to succeed. Together, their shared vision, rooted in found family, is to elevate unheard voices and foster collective growth.
Team
- Abbi JacobsonFounder of Tender Pictures. Writer, Actor, Director
- Mieka TennantHead of Strategy and Impact at Tender Pictures
- Lisa EscuderoBrand and Program Advisor
- Natalie NewmanTender Pictures Assistant
Advisory Committee
- Jenna AllchinProducer, Expedia, ex. Spotify, Vogue
- Scotty CroweFilmmaker, and VP of Audio WABE
- Briana ElmoreScreenwriter, Podcast Host, and Master's Film Student
- Giovanna FischerChief Equity Officer, Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Erika FlynnVP Partnerships & Growth at WaitWhat ex. TED, Sundance Institute
- James IjamesPulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright, director and educator
- Abbi JacobsonFounder of Tender Pictures. Writer, Actor, Director
- Davida KorenHuman Relations Advocate at LA's Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department
- Cara SteinChief Talent Officer & SVP, NBCUniversal
- Mieka TennantHead of Strategy and Impact at Tender Pictures
