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Hillman Grad is a full service media and production company founded in 2018 by Emmy® Award-winning writer, producer, and actor, Lena Waithe, and led by CEO, Rishi Rajani. Since its inception, Hillman Grad has grown to include five divisions across TV/Film, Books, Podcasts, Branded Content and Mentorship–quickly rising to become one of the ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani, the co-founders of Hillman Grad, on why studios should place their bets on smaller-budget films from new filmmakers.
Jun 15, 2023 · At Fast Company’s annual Impact Council meeting, Lena Waithe, founder of Hillman Grad, and Rishi Rajani, its CEO, spoke about their partnership and the importance of supporting all stories.
May 19, 2024 · Hillman Grad founders Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani make inclusion a reality by supporting films like 'A Thousand and One' and 'Chang Can Dunk.'
Mar 15, 2022 · Hillman Grad, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by actor, producer and Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe, has promoted veteran executive Rishi Rajani to CEO. In his new role, Rajani...
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Jul 5, 2023 · Then Rajani hit me with a truth when he said “All I wanted to be was white, you know… especially with the model minority of it all.” As I sat there inhaling spring rolls, I realized in Chang Can Dunk, dunking was a metaphor for whiteness.
Jan 20, 2024 · With belts tightening across Hollywood, Waithe and Rajani share why they see an opportunity for more upcoming filmmakers to get their shot and why a streaming culture that prioritizes a one-size...
