Black Trans Short Film Competition
We’re excited to announce our Black Trans Short Film Competition, application open!
Janet Mock’s quote inspires the theme of this year’s competition:
“We are who we’ve always said we are. We are worthy. We are real. We are here.”
Black Trans stories are necessary, life-affirming, and culture-shifting. We’re committed to supporting more Black Trans filmmakers to bring Black Trans stories to life on screen.
This competition is for any Black Trans, Gender Non-Conforming and Intersex (TGNCI*) folks who want to tell a story through film. Beginner and first-time filmmaker submissions are encouraged! Black Trans storytellers from across the diaspora are encouraged to apply.
We are so excited to see your work!
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Submission Eligibility
1) Film must be less than 15 minutes in length.
2) Film must be submitted by May 15th, 2024.
3) Film must be directed by a Trans/Gender Non-Conforming/Intersex (TGNCI) person of African descent or who otherwise identifies as Black, and must also feature TGNCI persons of African descent, or tell a story of Black TGNCI experiences.
4) Film must visually or audibly include at least one of the following phrases:
"We are worthy."
"We are real."
"We are here."
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Two ways to win!
Win the Jury Awarded Grand Prize of $2,500 USD + a GoPro Action Camera + Enrollment in Black Feminist Film School's Intro to Black Feminist Film Development Course by submitting the best film that follows the submission eligibility guidelines.
Win the People’s Choice Award of $1250 USD + a GoPro Action Camera by submitting one of the top 5 films and getting the most Instagram likes on your film's teaser clip when it gets posted on the Comfrey Films Instagram page. You will be notified if your film makes it to the top 5 selection by May 22, 2024.