#bravefutures

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 200 artists, across five countries and three continents to develop over 30 intersectional short-films (3-7 minutes) exploring topics on gender, immigration, body-positivity, feminism, trans politics, race, sexuality, mental health and more.

#bravefuture SALVADOR

We are thrilled to announce that the next iteration of #BraveFutures will take place in Salvador, Bahia. Located on the coast of Brazil, and home to an emerging audiovisual hub for genre-defying storytelling.

Taking place in October 2024, we are partnering with DiaLab and various other local production companies, film organizations and cultural institutions who are passionate about cultivating the next generation of intersectional storytelling. Learn more about #BraveFuturesSSA by following us on social media for live updates.