OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
moreFilmaka promises to bring you fresh opportunities every month to develop your career and win prizes. Read the Filmaka pledge from Founder Deepak Nayar and President Sandy Grushow.
OUR JURY
moreYour films are judged by Wim Wenders, Paul Schrader, Bill Pullman, Zak Penn, Deepak Nayar, John Madden, Neil LaBute, Kenneth Lemberger, Dr. Herbert Kloiber, Werner Herzog, Colin Firth, Tim Delaney, Laura Bickford and Thomas Augsberger.
FILMAKA CHANNEL
WATCH THE NEW EPISODE OF CHRISTIE
Christie is back with a new sales lesson for us unworthy fans. Check back for a new episode every Thursday! MARK POGACHEFSKY, co-founder of publicity firm mPRm, tells us WHAT A PUBLICIST DOES and what indie filmmakers need to promote their films. This is the section of our website for behind-the-scenes looks and original series created by and for our community of filmmakers.
FEATURE FILM COMPETITION
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
This is where the competition to get funding for your feature film begins! First you must enter and win one of Filmaka’s monthly competitions. This month’s theme is BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. Make a 1 to 3 minute film on this theme and submit it to Filmaka to win $500 to $3000 in prize money. You can reveal the secrets of what goes on in the halls of power – or between two lovers. Or interpret the theme another way – as long as it’s BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. This competition’s deadline is June 2.
FX COMPETITION
THIS IS THE FINAL WEEKEND TO UPLOAD!
Submissions must be uploaded by midnight, Pacific Standard Time, THIS SUNDAY, MAY 11. Make sure your comedy is no more than 3 minutes long and that you have written a brief outlining plot ideas for future episodes. Be sure you've read our SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Don't wait until the last minute to upload! If you're having trouble uploading, SEND US AN EMAIL.
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Nuru Rimington-Mkali Winner
NURU'S FEATURE FILM BLOG
The newly-minted winner of last year's Feature Film Competition, Nuru Rimington-Mkali, blogs about what it's like for an unknown filmmaker to put together his first feature film. Guidance from Deepak Nayar and advice from Neil LaBute, plus a whirlwind press tour kick off the first week of Nuru's odyssey.
FORUMS
Read reviews and how-tos from the community.
RESOURCES
Find jobs, crew, equipment and production assistance.
DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Do you have 180 seconds of stunning documentary footage? Submit it to Filmaka Journal! Or come see others’ real-life clips and vote on them!
Click Here to see the winners of the April Documentary Competition.