From around the world, young “GROUNDBREAKER” innovators are jury selected to be flown to one of the two HATCH Experience events and work intimately with globally known mentors. Submissions come from 54 countries, and creatives have come from as far away as Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, the UK, Uzbekistan, and across the US. Never has there been a more important time for our world to nurture and guide the creative energy and passion of these young talents. Their stories are not only about careers and commerce, but also about world evolution and how solve real global problems, by inspiring and fostering a voice that can lead us into the future.
HATCH Asheville is now accepting Groundbreaker Submissions
HATCH groundbreakers are college students and up-and-coming talent from every continent who submit their works in the HATCH Groundbreaker competition. Finalists are selected by a jury of industry professionals and flown to HATCH – all expenses paid – to join mentors and peers for a life-altering experience.
HATCH has sponsored more than 100 groundbreakers from diverse locations such as Singapore, Uzbekistan, Australia, Israel, United Kingdom, and across the US.
“There is an immediate sense of community and support as soon as you arrive at the airport and it stays with you long after you leave. A lot of festivals give you the impression that you should be grateful you’re even here, but Hatch is the complete opposite.” ~ Nils Taylor
Hatch Film Groundbreaker
“I was fortunate enough to explore ruins up “The River of Strange Faces” in Belize with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee and his two sons. It was a life-changing experience and an incredible opportunity I would not have had if not for my involvement with HATCH and my journalism mentor, Jeff Pohlman.” ~ Phil Newman, HATCH Film
Stay tuned for the HATCH Experience//Bozemean Groundbreaker Submission window.
