“I’ve always wanted to create my own work. But I’ve been too afraid and procrastinated like crazy. CFC gave me the courage and impetus to try something new. Being able to collaborate with other artists only adds to my creativity.”
OVERVIEW
The MPI Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge (CFC) is an intensive two-week filmmaking competition held once a year designed to encourage networking and collaboration among participants. Founded and run by friend of MPI Joe Gressis, CFC always earns rave reviews from its participants.
Challenge participants are tasked with writing, shooting, and editing a short film inspired by a quote assigned at the beginning of the competition. These prompts have themes related to freedom and inspire compelling stories. To encourage collaboration, participants must provide help to at least one other filmmaker in the competition and receive help from at least one other participant.
Over the years, the CFC has successfully helped filmmakers expand their professional network and set up development deals with notable production companies such as Shout! Factory, Adi Shankar’s Infinite Ammo, and Gael Garcia Bernal’s La Corriente del Golfo. Additionally, the program has helped directors and actors find work in Hollywood.
Adalgiza Chermont, Past Participant
HOW TO APPLY
The 2024 CFC will kick off May 21 with our annual quote reveal celebration in Los Angeles, California. Following the two-week filmmaking challenge, our panel of esteemed judges will select the strongest films to advance to the official CFC Screening Friday, June 21st at the Harmony Gold theater where we will announce the winners and hand out over $20,000 in cash and prizes!
Registration for the challenge is now open. You can learn more about the challenge at www.collaborationchallenge.com.
