Black Women Film Network (Short Film Competition)

10 Oct, 2020 - 10 Dec, 2020

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Black Women Film Network (Short Film Competition)

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About the festival

Established in 1997, the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) was founded to prepare black women to enter the film and television industries. The organization seeks to preserve the voice of these women through film and educational programs that empower and inform. A 501(c)3 non-profit, BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops, and honors individuals who have excelled in this difficult industry.

* Audience Award
* Best Actor
* Best Director
* Best Screenplay
* Best Cinematography
* Best Editing
* Best in Festival

About

Established in 1997, the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) was founded to prepare black women to enter the film and television industries. The organization seeks to preserve the voice of these women through film and educational programs that empower and inform. A 501(c)3 non-profit, BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops, and honors individuals who have excelled in this difficult industry.

* Audience Award
* Best Actor
* Best Director
* Best Screenplay
* Best Cinematography
* Best Editing
* Best in Festival

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC: the below dates, and deadlines are subject to change. If you are submitting your film to our festival we ask for your patience while we figure out how to execute our annual festival in an effort to show your films in a safe and conducive environment. Thank you!

In the event that our annual festival is a virtual experience all applicants should take into consideration that their film may be shown on a streaming platform partnered with BWFN.

All submissions must be received no later than the given deadlines. **Submitted short must be produced or directed by a Black woman or feature a Black woman in a leading role.** When uploading your film, please submit the film poster as well. Selected participants will be notified by BWFN staff three weeks prior to the festival. Filmmakers are allowed to submit more then one film, however each film will require a separate entry fee. Films cannot exceed thirty minutes running time. Non-English films must have subtitles.

FEES
Regular Deadline: $30.00
Extended Deadline: $50.00
Late Deadline: $65.00

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Short Film Competition
Early Bird (7th March, 2020) $25
Regular (12th August, 2020) $40
Late (12th September, 2020) $50

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