#BraveFutures Collection

#BraveFutures Collection

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Brave Futures is an intersectional film race that challenges storytellers, filmmakers and creatives of all levels to produce an entire short film in 48 hours using one theme, one prop, one action and their city as a canvas. Originally launched in Johannesburg in 2019, Brave Futures has traveled to Guadalajara, Berlin, London, and Cape Town.

Participants pre-register for free online for a chance to compete, with strong prioritization for intersectional identities. Films submitted into #BraveFutures are exhibited in their local city for the chance to win cash awards, prizes and a distribution deal with OTV. Brave Futures exports OTV’s values to other markets in need of alternative outlets where artists are ready to engage a platform designed to include and support them.

Since the programs launch in 2019, Brave Futures has empowered over 100 artists, across five countries and three continents to develop 24 intersectional short-films (3-7 minutes) exploring topics on gender, immigration, body-positivity, feminism, trans politics, race, sexuality, mental health and more.

#BraveFutures Collection
  • The Awakening - Trailer

    Episode 1

    #TEAMLUXEBUNNY presents: The Awakening - Trailer

  • 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"

    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

    Episode 4

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

  • The Trance - Trailer

    Episode 5

    #TEAMBAYAGENDA presents: The Trance - Trailer

  • 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"

    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

    Episode 8

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

  • Capacity - Trailer

    Episode 9

    #TEAMCALENDULA presents: Capacity - Trailer

  • 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"

    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

    Episode 12

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

  • #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)

    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)

    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)

    Episode 16

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