Alicia Keys has begun shooting / directing her film for “Project 5”. Lifetime networks collection of 5 short films directed by notable females in entertainment, which will be put together as one feature depicting the lives of different breast cancer sufferers, and explore the impact the disease has had on their lives. Keys tweeted “OHHH WEEE!!! first day of shooting tomorrow on project 5. The piece is called “Lilli” @rosariodawson @traceeellisross & jennifer lewis are on FIREEEEE!!!!! everyday explore new horizons!”
Keys is joined by Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston, who will also direct short films for the project.
“Our hope with Project Five is to entertain, inform and inspire dialogue, research and prevention. Otherwise, our goals are small,” Aniston said in a statement. “We want these films to move people and empower those affected by breast cancer to stand tall through this challenge, which impacts ALL of our lives, no matter who we are.”
