Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Over the past six years BronzeLens Film Festival (BronzeLens) has provided a platform to showcase the work of some the world’s most talented independent filmmakers. Ava DuVernay (I Will Follow, Middle of Nowhere, SELMA), Russ Parr (35 and Ticking, Hear No Evil), S. Epatha Merkerson and Rockell Metcalf (The Contradictions of Fair Hope), Chris Eska (The Retrieval), Mahmet-Saleh Haroun( Bye Bye Africa, Grisgris, Screaming Man), Alton Glass (CRU), Muta’Ali Muhammad and Jevon ‘NJ’ Frank (Life’s Essentials With Ruby Dee), Elzbieta Szoka, Sam Adelman and Daryl Sledge (That Daughter’s Crazy), Curtis Adair and Justin Oney (Little Africa) and Rhavynn Drummer (Good Girls ) are among distinguished BLFF alumni.
BronzeLens producers are seeking 2015 films submissions by or about people of color that explore the multi-faceted complexities of life. Filmmakers whose films where shot in Georgia and films produced by Georgians (Georgia residence) receive a reduced entry fee with verification. Submissions categories for BronzeLens 2015 include Narrative Fiction, Shorts, Documentary, Short Documentary, Web Series, Student Film, Best Feature Actor and Best Feature Actress. Prestigious top honors will be given in each category at the BronzeLens Awards Ceremony.
“We are looking forward to screening a diverse mix of films directed and produced by passionate filmmakers who will participate in a phenomenal festival experience”, said Deidre McDonald, BronzeLens Artistic Director. “We are taking a hard look at what is most important to filmmakers when they attend high caliber film festivals. Our goal is to grow in a direction that provides opportunities for our participants to engage, interact, make real connections and be rewarded for outstanding filmmaking.”
BronzeLens will take place November 5-8, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Over the course of four days BronzeLens producers will host the who’s who of the film production industry, film lovers, actors, as well as prospective new filmmakers. The event will foster an opportunity for attendees to share a creative platform of education, entertainment and empowerment discussions related to film and television and the production of both.
Click HERE for Film Submissions and for more information about this year’s Festival.
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