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Can you make a movie in two weeks?
For the past 10 years, hundreds of filmmakers have done just that through the Moving Picture Institute's Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge, a unique two-week film challenge empowering creators with opportunity and community.
The CFC is a great way to meet talented people and get on a lot of sets in a short amount of time. And not only will you add to your reel and resume, you’ll connect with tons of filmmakers to collaborate with on future projects!
Plus the CFC offers many incredible prizes thanks to our generous sponsors. This includes a $5,000 development deal with Shout! Factory, a fellowship with Blackmagic Collective, copies of Final Draft, and so much more. Participants are able to win gear, cash, and other prizes for every category from acting to editing.
Last year’s Grand Jury Prize Winner was Gianinni Semedo Moreira with his sci-fi short, THE BORDER. He worked with professional actors, Tongayi Chirisa (Netflix’s ANOTHER LIFE, ANTEBELLUM, and CW’s IZOMBIE), who also won Best Actor in a Drama, and Rick Cosnett (The CW’s THE FLASH and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, ABC’s QUANTICO). Moreira also won two development deals and credits the CFC with helping him take his filmmaking career to the next level.
"The number one reason to sign up for CFC is it has the potential to launch your career. Everything I’ve dreamed of, everything that I’ve wanted—we’re always trying to figure out how—and I feel like CFC might be the answer for me. It will give you an amazing community of other creators and filmmakers, which is so valuable." - Gianinni Semedo Moreira, 2021 Winner.
In 2023, the CFC became a part of the Moving Picture Institute's Rising Filmmaker Program, further enhancing and elevating the participant experience.
While the CFC was born in Los Angeles, you don’t need to be in LA to participate. One of last year’s biggest winners was a student from Ohio University! With more creators connecting virtually, the possibilities for collaboration are endless.
At the end of a fun and intense two weeks, we celebrate with a screening and awards ceremony at the prestigious Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood. This includes a panel of our celebrity judges.
The dates for the 2022 CFC:
May 16: kick-off networking event
May 17 - May 31: filmmaking period
June 9: screening + awards ceremony
Make a movie in two weeks. Build the network of a lifetime.
To see more: http://collaborationchallenge.com
Are you up for the challenge?
For the past 10 years, hundreds of filmmakers have done just that through the Moving Picture Institute's Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge, a unique two-week film challenge empowering creators with opportunity and community.
The CFC is a great way to meet talented people and get on a lot of sets in a short amount of time. And not only will you add to your reel and resume, you’ll connect with tons of filmmakers to collaborate with on future projects!
Plus the CFC offers many incredible prizes thanks to our generous sponsors. This includes a $5,000 development deal with Shout! Factory, a fellowship with Blackmagic Collective, copies of Final Draft, and so much more. Participants are able to win gear, cash, and other prizes for every category from acting to editing.
Last year’s Grand Jury Prize Winner was Gianinni Semedo Moreira with his sci-fi short, THE BORDER. He worked with professional actors, Tongayi Chirisa (Netflix’s ANOTHER LIFE, ANTEBELLUM, and CW’s IZOMBIE), who also won Best Actor in a Drama, and Rick Cosnett (The CW’s THE FLASH and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, ABC’s QUANTICO). Moreira also won two development deals and credits the CFC with helping him take his filmmaking career to the next level.
"The number one reason to sign up for CFC is it has the potential to launch your career. Everything I’ve dreamed of, everything that I’ve wanted—we’re always trying to figure out how—and I feel like CFC might be the answer for me. It will give you an amazing community of other creators and filmmakers, which is so valuable." - Gianinni Semedo Moreira, 2021 Winner.
In 2023, the CFC became a part of the Moving Picture Institute's Rising Filmmaker Program, further enhancing and elevating the participant experience.
While the CFC was born in Los Angeles, you don’t need to be in LA to participate. One of last year’s biggest winners was a student from Ohio University! With more creators connecting virtually, the possibilities for collaboration are endless.
At the end of a fun and intense two weeks, we celebrate with a screening and awards ceremony at the prestigious Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood. This includes a panel of our celebrity judges.
The dates for the 2022 CFC:
May 16: kick-off networking event
May 17 - May 31: filmmaking period
June 9: screening + awards ceremony
Make a movie in two weeks. Build the network of a lifetime.
To see more: http://collaborationchallenge.com
Are you up for the challenge?
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Filmmaker Focus
Tongayi Chirisa and Rick Cosnett in a still from Gianinni Semedo Moreira's 2021 Grand Jury Prize Winner THE BORDER.
Joe Gressis, Founder of Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge
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Writer, producer, and star Dalia Rooni in a still from 2021 Honorable Mention Prize Winner GEN V.
Gianinni Semedo Moreira, winner of two development deals and more for his short, THE BORDER.
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SUBJ: Can you make a short film in just two weeks?
The Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge is the perfect place to gain experience, build networks, and make films.
And this May marks 10 YEARS of the CFC, so get ready for our biggest event yet!
What is the CFC?
The CFC is a unique challenge where Filmmakers must complete a short film, based on a theme quote, in just two short weeks 1) with the help of another participant, and 2) while helping out another filmmaker in the challenge. This fosters an environment of creativity and cooperation as filmmakers build networks with creators from all walks of life. After all, filmmaking is a team sport!
There's also the option to sign up as a Collaborator for those who want to get involved without making their own film. This is great for actors, cinematographers, etc. to work on a lot of interesting projects while adding to their resumes and reels.
All participants will be eligible to win over $20,000 in cash and prizes from our generous sponsors, including Final Draft, Maxon, and EntertainmentCareers.Net®. The best films, as chosen by our celebrity jury, will be shown to a full house at the prestigious Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood, where Shout! Factory will also be awarding a Hollywood development deal!
Where can I see more?
Sign up for the challenge on our website. There, you can also watch films from previous years and see what our filmmakers are saying.
You don't need to be located in Los Angeles. You don't even need to have filmmaking experience. You just need a love of film and the desire to make some new friends!
In fact, one of last year's big winners was a student from Ohio University!
Also be sure to take advantage of our early bird pricing while it lasts!
When is the challenge?
The dates for the 2022 challenge are as follows:
May 17: CFC Kickoff Party where theme quote will be revealed
May 18-June 1: Two-Week Filmmaking Period
June 10: Screening and Awards Ceremony at Harmony Gold
Questions? Check out our website or email Program Coordinator, Kaitlin Moose, at cfccoordinator1@gmail.com.
That just leaves one question: Are you up for the challenge?
Sign up today and we look forward to seeing you (and what you create) in May!
The Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge is the perfect place to gain experience, build networks, and make films.
And this May marks 10 YEARS of the CFC, so get ready for our biggest event yet!
What is the CFC?
The CFC is a unique challenge where Filmmakers must complete a short film, based on a theme quote, in just two short weeks 1) with the help of another participant, and 2) while helping out another filmmaker in the challenge. This fosters an environment of creativity and cooperation as filmmakers build networks with creators from all walks of life. After all, filmmaking is a team sport!
There's also the option to sign up as a Collaborator for those who want to get involved without making their own film. This is great for actors, cinematographers, etc. to work on a lot of interesting projects while adding to their resumes and reels.
All participants will be eligible to win over $20,000 in cash and prizes from our generous sponsors, including Final Draft, Maxon, and EntertainmentCareers.Net®. The best films, as chosen by our celebrity jury, will be shown to a full house at the prestigious Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood, where Shout! Factory will also be awarding a Hollywood development deal!
Where can I see more?
Sign up for the challenge on our website. There, you can also watch films from previous years and see what our filmmakers are saying.
You don't need to be located in Los Angeles. You don't even need to have filmmaking experience. You just need a love of film and the desire to make some new friends!
In fact, one of last year's big winners was a student from Ohio University!
Also be sure to take advantage of our early bird pricing while it lasts!
When is the challenge?
The dates for the 2022 challenge are as follows:
May 17: CFC Kickoff Party where theme quote will be revealed
May 18-June 1: Two-Week Filmmaking Period
June 10: Screening and Awards Ceremony at Harmony Gold
Questions? Check out our website or email Program Coordinator, Kaitlin Moose, at cfccoordinator1@gmail.com.
That just leaves one question: Are you up for the challenge?
Sign up today and we look forward to seeing you (and what you create) in May!