Advancing African-American Filmmakers & Stories

Advancing African-American Filmmakers & Stories

The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) is dedicated to promoting the excellence of professionals in the entertainment, sports, and related industries. As part of our mission, we are excited to invite talented filmmakers to submit their short films for a chance to screen live at our prestigious annual conference, taking place November 13-17, 2024, in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Call for Entries: The 6th annual BESLA Film Festival at the 44th Annual BESLA Conference seeks 3-12 minute short films that either tell stories about the African-American experience or are created by African-American filmmakers (directors or producers). This is your opportunity to showcase your work in front of top entertainment industry leaders.

The Opportunity: The top 4 films will be selected to screen at the 2024 BESLA Annual Conference, where leading professionals in the entertainment industry will view them. The 1st place winner will receive an exclusive profile on BET.com and could be featured across BET’s social media platforms. In addition, all top 4 films will receive a non-exclusive distribution deal on AudPop's new platform, AudPop TV, giving your work global exposure!

How It Works:

• Filmmakers have from September 21st, 2024, until October 21st, 2024, to submit their films.
• Submissions will be reviewed and scored; any film receiving a score of 1 will be disqualified. Please note: only new films are eligible—do not submit films previously entered in the BESLA Film Festival.
• From the top 10 films, the BESLA Conference team will select 4 finalists to screen at the annual conference, where one will win "Best Film in Competition" and receive the BET distribution deal.

Judging Criteria: Films will be evaluated on:

• Creativity (45%)
• Technical Merit (30%)
• Adherence to the Assignment (25%)

Submission Checklist:

• Upload your film using Google Chrome for the best experience.
• Ensure your film is under 500 MB.

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AudPop is a social impact video platform that connects filmmakers, creators, and audiences worldwide. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change. Join us and share your story with a global audience by submitting your film today!

Interested in running your own video contest, film festival, or film challenge? AudPop can help you connect with a diverse, global community of filmmakers and creators.

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