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First Look Institute champions fearless investigative journalism and innovative nonfiction filmmaking. By providing generous financial support, it has enabled award-winning outlets like The Intercept and the documentary unit Field of Vision to thrive as independent organizations. Additionally, the Press Freedom Defense Fund has evolved into a new program at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, while the Lawyers for Reporters initiative has expanded at the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, offering vital legal support to journalists.