“Make News” the screening series presented by Minorities In Film returns with a bold new theme: "VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE." We’re calling on filmmakers with bold imaginations and radical visions of what’s next. Make News, Make Noise is a showcase, not a festival— a gathering of storytellers exploring the future through sci-fi, speculative fiction, and boundary-pushing narratives. Whether your film dreams of utopia, warns of dystopia, or reimagines the world as we know it, we want to see it.

Ask yourself: What does the future look like? Who gets to shape it? How does technology, climate, identity, or resistance play a role?

This year, we are excited to curate programming in New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta which will champion sci-fi, forward-thinking, visionary films.

To learn more about last year's showcase visit www.minoritiesinfilm.com

Fee waivers: A limited number are available. Community partners may receive special submission discounts. Email minoritiesinfilm@gmail.com with "MAKE NEWS WAIVER CODE" in the subject line for inquiries.

Awards & Prizes

Selected films and their filmmakers will receive:
- Bespoke film marketing and promotion in screening cities.
- Opportunities to meet with distribution partners for release and publishing.
- Invitations to exclusive networking events with industry professionals.
- Additional advancement opportunities to support filmmakers' careers.

Rules & Terms

Film Criteria:
- Films must be 25 minutes or under in length.
- Films must share the theme of "Visions for the Future" in some way to be eligible for selection.
- Films must have English subtitles if the dialogue is in another language.
- All films must have closed captions to ensure accessibility for all viewers.

Eligibility:
- Open to BIPOC filmmakers worldwide. However, we strongly encourage filmmakers who are local and/or can travel to New York City, Atlanta, and/or Los Angeles should their films be selected. MiFILM will not cover transportation or lodging to the event.
- All genres are welcome, as long as they align with the theme of "Visions for the Future".
- Work In Progress films are not eligible to apply.
- Filmmakers must submit on or before the deadline date to be eligible.
- Although we welcome new frontiers in creative storytelling and development, we champion the humans who employ them. Therefore, all projects utilizing machine learning or artificial intelligence (AI) must explicitly state the nature in which AI was used to develop, create, or produce said material in all phases of production. We will utilize an AI detection system to ascertain if AI predominantly created the content (greater than 25%).

Submission Process:
- All submissions must be made through FilmFreeway.
- Include a brief synopsis of the film and how it relates to the theme of "Visions for the Future".
- *OPTIONAL* Submit video link of the director/producer of the film answering the following questions:
1. Name of Director/Producer submitting the film (who will also represent the film at the showcase)
2. Location where the Director/Producer is based.
3. What was the first film you remember watching that inspired you to become a filmmaker?
4. What is a current topic or trend that you are watching closely?
5. What piece of your creative process would you place in a time capsule for filmmakers in 2050?

- Provide a high-resolution poster or still from the film for promotional use.
- Ensure the film has English subtitles if it contains dialogue in another language.
- Ensure the film has closed captions for accessibility.
- All films will be considered for screening in all cities. Filmmakers will be asked their preference for city and season (Summer or Fall). Each city will have its own unique programming. Some films will be selected to screen in multiple cities.

Notification Date:
- Selected filmmakers will begin to be notified on May 16th.

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  • Amir Zargara

    What an AMAZING experience this truly was. Everything from communication to promotion to execution of the screenings was so well done, and it was all in the first year of the festival. Thanks again for having us :)

    September 2024
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