WHAT IS BLACK FRAMES?
| Black Frames is a California non-profit
filmmakers' organization, established in 1998. Our commitment
is to enhance the development and exhibition of films with black
themes. The projects of association members are produced
by maximizing frugal use of our finances, optimizing our resources,
careful strategic planning and networking.
These goals are accomplished
without compromising the quality of the project. |
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ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVE
The objective of the association
is to equip filmmakers with the necessary knowledge and resources
to develop, produce and distribute their projects with limited financial
resources. In addition, Black Frames seeks to provide an environment
where filmmakers can collectively work together, share resources and
support each other's film projects.
Black Frames is aware of the current
and future market demand for films with black themes. With this awareness, the association is attempting
to position its members to serve and benefit economically from the
market demands.
COMMITTEES
Pre-Production Committee
Provides essential information,
e.g., budgeting and scheduling, storyboarding, casting, contracts,
etc., to assist the filmmaker in completing the pre-production process.
Production Committee
Provides association members with
the use of camera equipment, sound equipment and shooting locations
at discounted rates.
The association negotiates discounted
rates with vendors and suppliers on the aforementioned items as well
as on the purchase and development of 16mm and 35mm film stock.
Post-Production Committee
Identifies post-production facilities
that will provide services to association members at discounted rates.
Membership Committee
Organizes membership information.
Events/Exhibition Committee
Coordinates screenings and social
functions to expose the filmmaker's projects, e.g., fellowship gatherings,
banquets and award ceremonies.
Finance/Grants Committee
Secures and provides capital to
fund the association and the filmmaker's projects.
Location/Real Estate Committee
Identifies filming locations;
properties that will serve as a permanent headquarters for the association;
and residential properties to create
housing for association members.
Social Welfare Committee
Looks after the general welfare
of association members and provides counseling, etc.
Publicity Committee
Exposes the association and its
functions to the general public through various promotional and advertising
campaigns.
