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BBR Indie Films operates WITHOUT favoritism or political influence. Our selection process is Rigorous and Fair. It is conducted by a diverse panel of your PEERS, filmmakers, movie lovers, and industry professionals (men, women, different ethnic backgrounds). Each person reviews individually each submission carefully, rating the best films of the season, which tallys a score. The highest scores, by the majority of the screeners, are the ones selected to premiere! Another factor, on average, we receive between 135 and 165 film submissions per season. Given the limited number of slots, many exceptional films unfortunately can not be selected for a premiere. Many festivals charge submission fees, We currently, NOT, BUT for our March event, we will begin charging a fee as well. We've done an entire year of waived Free submissions. BBR Indie Films is committed to supporting the indie film community. Our focus is on fostering growth, collaboration, and the celebration of cinematic talent. If your film wasn't selected, we encourage you to keep applying, be open to growth, attend our events, look at the quality of the film selected, listen to the sound, storyline, and performances and see what YOUR PEERS are gravitating too, do a comparison of your work to those that were selected by your peers, volunteer to be a screener with BBR and see first hand how competitive it is! We believe in the potential of every filmmaker and hope you'll continue to strive for excellence. BBR Indie Films is committed and will continue to showcase the best of independent cinema. Submissions end on Dec 18th! https://lnkd.in/eJRgFFgN Good luck!! #bbrindiefilms #qualityovereverything #nofavortismhere

Changes announced last month to both the UK and the Quebec production incentives for film and television production will, undoubtedly, have considerable significance in re-shaping the placement of VFX contracts, the co-location decisions of VFX firms, and the accumulation of VFX talent in key cities in those territories. See my analysis and illustrations of what those changes could mean here: https://lnkd.in/e3PreHZR #FilmIndustry, #Economy, #creativeindustries

We think of filmmaking strictly in terms of hierarchy. Director and Producers are on top. With everyone else jockeying for positions underneath. But the better structure for filmmaking is Networks of Confidence: https://lnkd.in/g2P58wQN

🎬 2025 First Credit Short Film Scheme and Short Film Funding Announced! The National Talent Academy Film & Television Drama, together with the National Talent Academy Animation and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, welcome applications for the second year of its two pilot short film funding initiatives for 2025: ⭐ The First Credit Short Film Scheme – Supporting new entrants to gain their first professional credits as Writers, Directors, or Producers. ⭐ The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund – Helping industry professionals expand their skillsets and step into new writing and directing roles. 📌 Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/e2Xqfh3f The National Talent Academy Film & TV is an initiative of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland managed by Ardán. The National Talent Academy Animation is an initiative of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland managed by Animation Ireland. #IrishShort #IrishFilm

Et vive le cinéma! 🎥 The third Eurimages Project Evaluation Session of 2024 has concluded, and a new lineup of filmmakers has been awarded co-production support. Among the recipients are directors such as Kaouther Ben Hania, Emily Atef, Maryam Touzani, Damjan Kozole, May el-Toukhy, Anita Doron and many others. Eurimages - Council of Europe has decided to support the co-production of 24 feature films, including 4 documentaries and 1 animation. The total amount of funding awarded reaches €6.780,000. 16 of the supported projects are to be directed or co-directed by women filmmakers, representing 76% of the total funding awarded. Discover the full list of supported projects representing the diversity and creativity of independent cinema: https://lnkd.in/eEjD68hP #Eurimages #Coproduction #IndependentCinema

The art of the cut, which is now so central to video editing, dates back to the very first films in the late 1800s. Early films were shot in a single take, but in 1903, Edwin S. Porter changed the game with his film The Great Train Robbery. He used cuts between different scenes to create a more dynamic narrative, marking the birth of modern film editing. RTIST STUDIO #videoediting #vsl #ad #contentcreator

The longest continuous shot in a movie without any cuts is over 90 minutes long! It's from the 2015 film Victoria, which was filmed in a single take across 22 different locations in Berlin. The seamless flow of the story without any visible edits showcases the incredible coordination and skill involved in both filming and editing to achieve such an effect! RTIST STUDIO #videoediting #dubaivideoedit #dubaivideography #contentcreation

Screenwriters, don't underestimate the power of a solid film budget! 🎬 Having a well-prepared budget can significantly boost your chances of getting your screenplay financed. 💰 Whether you're aiming to get your script optioned or diving into production, an accurate budget is key. Producers and financiers need to see realistic numbers—not estimates. 📊 Not a fan of handling budgets? Hire a Line Producer to get it right from the start! As a professional Line Producer, I've managed over $6M in production funds for indie films, including both SAG & Non-Union projects. Get a detailed budget package: Film Incentives, SAG H&P, Insurance, Post Production, and more. Plus, guidance on SAG Indie Agreement tiers for every budget size. 📧 Questions? Reach out at filmproducertx@gmail.com. 🔗 Ready to get started? Click the link! https://lnkd.in/eZM5Qr-W Jesús Sifuentes

I’ve worked with many indie filmmakers over the years, and one area they often overlook is the potential of VFX. Visual effects aren’t just for big-budget blockbusters. Indie films can greatly benefit from the right effects to enhance their storytelling, even on a limited budget. 💡 Tip for indie filmmakers: Small VFX tweaks can have a big impact on your film’s overall look and feel. Curious about how I help indie filmmakers level up their projects with VFX? Check out my work here 👉 https://buff.ly/4eJVteZ