open television launches 48 hour film competition in south africa

How do we create #bravefutures?

For the first time since its inception AFROPUNK is collaborating with intersectional platform OTV | Open Television for its very first “Film Race,” a 48-hour competition where artists in Johannesburg, South Africa have been challenged to create new films exploring authentic themes that relate to their experiences.

Each competing team had the past weekend to conceive, produce, edit and submit a film that incorporates 1 theme (Black To the Future), 1 prop (Lion Matches) and 1 action (Ascend) — all films submitted will be screened this weekend in Johannesburg at J&B Hive on December 13th (18:00-21:00) and December 14th (12:00-16:00).

The winning film will receive:

• R10,0000
• Tickets to AFROPUNK Joburg
• 1 year distribution deal with OTV, an Emmy-nominated, two-time Streamy Award-winning intersectional web platform
• +more to be announced

OTV x AFROPUNK: Brave Futures Film Race Promo Trailer (2019) from OTV | Open Television on Vimeo.

YOU will have a chance to view and vote on your favorite and most brave films at both screenings on December 13th & December 14th. Voting will be conducted by the public via their phones or other smart devices. Winners of the competition will be announced and awarded by South African filmmaker and LGBTQ+ advocate, Dr. Beverley Palesa Ditsie – Hon on Saturday, December 14 at 15:00.

The Brave Futures Film Race is the first 48-hour film festival prioritized for intersectional creatives, storytellers and filmmakers of all skill levels. Mark your calendars and get prepared to see how South African artists are envisioning a future that is brave, unapologetic and intersectional! RSVP for FREE entry to screenings this weekend.

What does your brave Black future look like? The world awaits!

About Brave Futures Film Race:
Brave Futures Film Race is an intersectional competition that challenges creatives, storytellers filmmakers of all levels to create an entire short film in 48 hours.

About OTV | Open Television
Open Television is a platform for intersectional pilots and series, supporting Chicago artists in producing and exhibiting indie series. #weareotv