Brown Cinema Cafe film series is now accepting submissions of independent features, shorts, narratives, web series and documentary films made by or about people of color from around the globe. It will feature films that showcase narratives of the divergent and dynamic stories of people of color in the US and internationally. Brown Cinema Cafe, featuring films about and by people of color, runs varous months through out the year. Our screenings this year is have been in May, June, August and the next screening will be in December 2016. Brown Cinema Cafe is held in the theatre at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Brown Cinema Cafe was created to showcase films by and about people of color, and also to be a gathering and networking space for filmmakers and audiences. We have had pre-screening conversations, post-screenings Q&As and panels, and we also for every other screening have a DJ and food for audiences. There is also a Brown Cinema Cafe film club that attends screenings and film-related events. Our goal is to not only highlight great, dynamic, challenging and innovative films, but we also hope to support the filmmakers of color community in Minnesota by creating a space for conversation and collaboration.

At our previous screenings we have featured premieres of short and feature films; a selection of films from the America Now! program which premiere at the Tampere Film Festival in Finland; the regional premiere of Stephen Winter’s Jason and Shirley; and in December our program will feature the work of women filmmmakers.

Included is a link to an article about the Brown Cinema Cafe - http://www.citypages.com/arts/brown-cinema-cafe-a-film-series-showcasing-communities-of-color-debuts-at-intermedia-arts-8302996
Also included is a link to our website, which highlights upcoming and past screenings - http://www.intermediaarts.org/brown-cinema-cafe.

Rules & Terms

Brown Cinema Cafe film series is now accepting submissions of independent features, shorts, narratives, web series and documentary films made by or about people of color from around the globe. It highlights different focus and content each month. The screenings take place at Intermedia Arts during various months throughout the year. It will held in the theatre at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Brown Cinema Cafe is dedicated to fostering showcasing work by filmmakers of color and content about communities of color across the globe. It features film premieres, panels, Q&A, and a lounge atomsphere for filmmakers, and audience, to have conversation, network and collaborate. The screenings feature compelling content for filmmakers and audiences alike, along with guest artists and filmmakers for post-screening conversations.

Brown Cinema Cafe is presented by Tru Ruts and Intermedia Arts, in partnership with IFP MN and Brown Cinema Cafe.

For more information about Brown Cinema Cafe, please visit: http://www.intermediaarts.org/brown-cinema-cafe

Filmmakers are invited to submit short films of no longer than 30 minutes, and feature films of 60 minutes or more.

It is an open deadline for Brown Cinema Cafe since it is an ongoing film series. We will have December 31st as the deadline for this year, however, we will start a new season for Call for Entries for Brown Cinema Cafe by January 1st, 2017. So submit anytime you wish and we will notify you if your film is chosen to be screened. Your film may not be chosen to be screened immediately, so please be patient. There is a nominal $1 screening fee to cover adminstative support for the submission process.

Submissions is open to filmmakers of all races and nationalities, with priority given to filmmakers of color, and aims to showcase the experiences of communities of color across the globe.

We accept features, web series, documentaries and short films in all genres. Filmmakers must guarantee that permission from the rights holder is secured for a minimum of one screenings at the Brown Cinema Cafe.

Submissions accepted through FilmFreeway, and also via DVD or flash drives. Filmmakers are asked to submit a link to their film, a brief description of the film, and a brief bio of the filmmaker. Filmmakers may also submit flash drive or DVD formats. Films will not be returned unless a self-addressed padded envelope is included.

Address:
Tru Ruts
P.O. Box 21305
Minneapolis, MN 55421

For any questions please contact: staff.truruts@gmail.com.

Tru Ruts is an artistic organization based in Minneapolis with a history of high caliber artistic work ranging from films to theatre performances, a record label to workshops and residencies. Tru Ruts projects include Freestyle Theatre, Foto Libre, Speakeasy Records and others.

As Minnesota's premier multidisciplinary, multicultural arts organization, Intermedia Arts builds understanding among people by catalyzing and inspiring artists to make changes in their lives and communities. We provide creative people of all ages with the opportunities, tools, and support to come together across disciplines, sectors, and boundaries to connect, create, share, collaborate, innovate, think big, and act as catalysts for positive community-driven and community-defined change. We are a nationally recognized leader in empowering artists and community leaders to used arts-based approaches to solve community issues. By stimulating deeper community engagement and providing a platform for the stories and experiences of underrepresented communities locally, nationally, and internationally, we contribute to a stronger, healthier society.

IFP Minnesota’s mission is to advance a vibrant and diverse community of independent film and media artists through networking, education, funding, and opportunities for showcasing their work. IFP MN envisions a world where expression through images is encouraged and valued. It is the goal of IFP MN to lead the way in supporting the independent filmmaker by creating a healthy and viable filmmaking community in Minnesota.