#BraveFutures Collection

#BraveFutures Collection

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Brave Futures is OTV’s global filmmaking initiative, challenging emerging filmmakers to create bold, intersectional short films within a limited timeframe. Through film races, artist commissions, and screenings, the program creates space for experimentation, collaboration, and new ways of storytelling.

Since 2019, Brave Futures has supported more than 400 artists across seven countries and four continents to create over 50 original short films exploring identity, culture, and our collective futures.

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16 Episodes

  • The Awakening - Trailer
    00:59
    The Awakening - Trailer
    Episode 1

    The Awakening - Trailer

    Episode 1

    #TEAMLUXEBUNNY presents: The Awakening - Trailer

  • The Awakening
    07:06
    The Awakening
    Episode 2

    The Awakening

    Episode 2

    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 (Oliver Morrow, Randall Morris, Syan Rose)
    Location: Brooklyn, New York
    Awards: Most International Film Award // The Time Is Now Award

  • The Making of "The Awakening"
    00:31
    The Making of "The Awakening"
    Episode 3

    The Making of "The Awakening"

    Episode 3

    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Awakening" by #TEAMLUXEBUNNY. "The Awakening" was created during the Brave Futures Film Race Fall/Winter 2020.

  • #TEAMLUXEBUNNY - What Brave Means
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    #TEAMLUXEBUNNY - What Brave Means
    Episode 4

    #TEAMLUXEBUNNY - What Brave Means

    Episode 4

    #TEAMLUXEBUNNYanswering what brave means to them during the #BRAVEFUTURES FILM RACE F/W 2020

  • The Trance - Trailer
    00:59
    The Trance - Trailer
    Episode 5

    The Trance - Trailer

    Episode 5

    #TEAMBAYAGENDA presents: The Trance - Trailer

  • The Trance
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    The Trance
    Episode 6

    The Trance

    Episode 6

    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 (Chibueze Crouch, GG Torres, Naomi Le, KaliMa Amilak, Gabriel Christian)
    Location: Oakland, Californ...

  • The Making of "The Trance"
    00:33
    The Making of "The Trance"
    Episode 7

    The Making of "The Trance"

    Episode 7

    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Trance" by #TEAMBAYAGENDA. "The Trance" was created during the Brave Futures Film Race Fall/Winter 2020.

  • #TEAMBAYAGENDA - What Brave Means
    00:28
    #TEAMBAYAGENDA - What Brave Means
    Episode 8

    #TEAMBAYAGENDA - What Brave Means

    Episode 8

    #TEAMBAYAGENDA answering what brave means to them during the #BRAVEFUTURES FILM RACE F/W 2020

  • Capacity - Trailer
    00:59
    Capacity - Trailer
    Episode 9

    Capacity - Trailer

    Episode 9

    #TEAMCALENDULA presents: Capacity - Trailer

  • Capacity
    06:53
    Capacity
    Episode 10

    Capacity

    Episode 10

    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: #TeamCalend...

  • The Making of "Capacity"
    00:31
    The Making of "Capacity"
    Episode 11

    The Making of "Capacity"

    Episode 11

    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Capacity" by #TEAMCALENDULA. "Capacity" was created during the Brave Futures Film Race Fall/Winter 2020.

  • #TEAMCALENDULA - What Brave Means
    01:16
    #TEAMCALENDULA - What Brave Means
    Episode 12

    #TEAMCALENDULA - What Brave Means

    Episode 12

    #TEAMCALENDULA answering what brave means to them during the #BRAVEFUTURES FILM RACE F/W 2020

  • #BraveFutures Performance: DEMETRUEST (2020)
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    #BraveFutures Performance: DEMETRUEST (2020)
    Episode 13

    #BraveFutures Performance: DEMETRUEST (2020)

    Episode 13

    Tune in as Demetruest teleports to a lush fantasy at the 2020 #BraveFutures Awards Show.

  • #BraveFutures Performance: TAYLOR ALXNDR (2020)
    12:56
    #BraveFutures Performance: TAYLOR ALXNDR (2020)
    Episode 14

    #BraveFutures Performance: TAYLOR ALXNDR (2020)

    Episode 14

    Tune in as Taylor Alxndr reminds us how to fall in love at the 2020 #BraveFutures Awards Show.

  • #BraveFutures Performance: SATURN RISN9 (2020)
    09:11
    #BraveFutures Performance: SATURN RISN9 (2020)
    Episode 15

    #BraveFutures Performance: SATURN RISN9 (2020)

    Episode 15

    Tune in as Saturn Risin9 activates the pop-star in all of us at the 2020 #BraveFutures Awards Show.

  • #BraveFutures Performance: MISS BOOGIE (2020)
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    #BraveFutures Performance: MISS BOOGIE (2020)
    Episode 16

    #BraveFutures Performance: MISS BOOGIE (2020)

    Episode 16

    Tune in as Miss Boogie manifests fem queen joy at the 2020 #BraveFutures Awards Show. )

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