Earn the chance to receive personalized project development advice from the brightest minds of Conscious Cinema today. In a blazing round of 20-minute speed meetings, participants will receive individualized advice from veteran film industry professionals and trailblazing creatives in the areas of screenwriting, production, finance, marketing and distribution for conscious filmmakers.
Founded on the premise that the language of film is universal and a dynamic force in carrying messages to the masses, ILLUMINATE showcases films destined to uplift, enlighten and transform. We are committed to promoting films that incorporate conscious themes into their story.
Regardless of the development status of your documentary or narrative feature, if your project connects on some level with body, mind, spirit or environmental consciousness, we want to know about it!
Visit our website to learn more about us: http://www.illuminatefilmfestival.com
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO READ RULES AND TERMS TO ANSWER THE 10 QUESTIONS NEEDED FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
2016 Mentors included:
Corinne Bourdeau - President, 360 Communications
Malcom Carter - Director/Writer/Producer/Editor
Jane Charles - Producer, Greater Good Entertainment (SOLD/StolenYouth.org)
Richard Cohn - President, Beyond Words
Anna Darrah - Distribution Strategy Consulting
Mark DeNicola - Writer and Director, Collective Evolution
Joanne Fishburn - Impact Producer
Jeremy Frindel - Director, One Track Heart
Scott Glosserman - Founder/CEO, Gathr
Bill Goodykoontz - Film Critic, Arizona Republic and Gannett News Service/USA Today
Simon Kilmurry - Executive Director, International Documentary Association
Michael Kuehnert - Director of Acquistions, The Video Project
Richard Lorber - CEO, Kino Lorber
Mary Murphy - Director of Outreach, 360 Communications
Dan Oberle - Editor, The Click Effect
Peter Rader - Producer, AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda
Dev Ross - Screenwriter
Sandy Smolan - Director, The Click Effect
Pat Solomon - Director, Finding Joe
Kate Wurzbacher - Director of VR photography
Maya Zuckerman - Founder, Transmedia SF and columnist Huffington Post
5 to 7 lucky applicants will be invited to participate in the Conscious Cinema Accelerator to be held on the first weekend of June. You’ll receive advice on the development of your project from some of the brightest minds and most accomplished players on the Conscious Cinema circuit. This IS the award!!
But don’t take our word for it. 2015 participant, Theo Badashi, had this to say:
“The Accelerator Program was just an incredible opportunity to consult with elders in the film industry who understand how film and media can really activate and transform the planet. And, as a young filmmaker, to be in the presence of people with whom I can be fully honest about my own spiritual reality and about my creative desires was just incredibly refreshing.”
In addition, winning submissions will also be given one all-access pass to the Conscious Film Convergence. This “Convergence Pass” grants access to all ticketed Convergence events, three film screenings of your choice and Illuminate Film Festival's nightly receptions.
Did we mention the fact that this all takes place in the awe inspiring red rock foothills of Sedona, Arizona?