#BRAVEFUTURES: UNITED STATES (2020)
After a successful competition in Johannesburg, South Africa and Berlin, Germany, we hosted the US edition of this film race for creatives, storytellers and filmmakers of all levels in Brooklyn, Atlanta and Oakland. Using one intersectional theme, one prop and one action, we challenges one selected team in each city to create a film in 48 hours. After a bit of mediation and ancestral guidance we’ve decided to modify the #BraveFuturesFilmRace to reflect our current cultural and political climate.
Participants in each city registered their team (4 max) for a chance to be reviewed and selected by the OTV Tribe. We then selected one team in each city (Brooklyn, Atlanta and Oakland) and provided them with production resources to help bring their films to life.
After the three films were completed and submitted, we hosted a LIVE screening + awards show on December 15, 2020. The live screening + awards show featured an opportunity for their films to be voted on by the public for a chance to win one of three people's choice awards. Additionally, the show featured performances and cameos from Brooklyn, Atlanta and Oakland!
Teams that were selected were provided with a COVID-19 complaint crew, access to camera equipment, a cash stipend for production and post-production support. This special edition of #BraveFutures was like no other 48 hour film competition and we are excited to continue evolving the format, building community, creating space for joy and manifesting bravery.
Unlike traditional film races that place an emphasis on technicality and production value (i.e. cinematography, acting, original score, etc.) OTV chose to focus on diverse awards that created more opportunities for inclusion, inspiration and impact: Most Brave , Most Unapologetic , and Most Intersectional. In addition to these, two of the awards featured premiere prizes: 1). OTV Staff Pick: The Time is Now Award and 2). The Black Archivist Award.
#BRAVEFUTUTES U.S 2020 FILM SELECTIONS
THE AWAKENING (6:58)
A young musician turns to a self-help podcast for support but soon learns it may be doing more harm than good.
Created by: #TeamLuxeBunny
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Awards: Most International Film Award // The Time Is Now Award
CAPACITY (6:53)
Calen, a queer black woman, navigates her inner turmoil, anxiety and worldly external forces while receiving guidance from her ancestor Dula to seek and find her fearlessness. She realizes she's always had the power within to conquer her fears, and find her brave future.
Created by: #TeamCalendula
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Awards: Most Brave Film Award // The Black Archivist Award
THE TRANCE (5:01)
A Seeker meets with an Oracle, looking for answers. Their meeting spurs a trance, revealing spirits, creatures, visions and other deep downloads from the 5th dimension.
Created by: #TeamBayAgenda
Location: Oakland, Califorina
Awards: Most Unapologetic Film Award