The MPI Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge (CFC), part of MPI’s Rising Filmmaker Program, kicked off last night with a packed house in Los Angeles. This year, we have more than 200 participants, many of whom attended the launch event. 

Founded and led by a friend of MPI Joe Gressis, the CFC is a long-standing competition designed to foster networking and collaboration among filmmakers. At the kickoff, Joe unveiled this year’s theme quote from the legendary Hunter S. Thompson:

Over the next two weeks, from May 22 to June 5, participants will craft, film, and refine their cinematic vision inspired by this powerful quote. On June 21, an exclusive screening of the most captivating films will take place before a distinguished panel of judges and industry experts, including MPI’s Senior Vice President Lana Link, television icon Donna Mills (Knots Landing), and MPI filmmaker and VP of Development for Millennium Media Tanner Mobley. 

At the event, we’ll be awarding $20,000 in cash and prizes, plus a $5,000 development deal with Pathfinder Media!

Stay tuned for the reveal of the CFC winners this June!