The Detroit Filmmaker Awards

The Detroit Filmmaker Awards

The Detroit Filmmaker Awards is an organization that celebrates the achievement of independent filmmakers in the Midwest.

01/06/2024

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25/07/2023

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On behalf of the Detroit Filmmaker Awards (DFA) team, we would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and participation in the past years. We take pride in the participation, integrity and prestige of the DFA and this year's event the participation was met with uncertainty.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of the Detroit Filmmaker Awards. After much consideration and reflection, we have come to the difficult decision not to hold the 4th Annual Awards Show.

The film industry is constantly evolving, and we have witnessed the immediate success and growth of many filmmakers within our community. We believe that it is in the best interest of the film community to step back and allow for unbiased and judgment-free growth. Our original intention was to create a program that celebrated the film community, bringing everyone together for one memorable night. However, it has become evident that our efforts may have unintentionally created a divisive atmosphere.

We acknowledge and respect the passion and dedication that filmmakers pour into their craft, and we never want any filmmaker to feel slighted or disheartened when recognition is not received for their work. Our goal has always been to celebrate quality filmmaking and the incredible talent within our community. Unfortunately, our acknowledgment may have been misconstrued, leading to unintended consequences.

We are incredibly grateful for the memories, achievements, and moments we have shared throughout the years. Your exceptional films have been a source of inspiration and joy, and we cherish the connections we have made with each one of you.

As we retire the Detroit Filmmaker Awards, we want you to know that our love and support for the film community remain unwavering. We are taking this time to redirect our energy and focus on presenting more promising efforts to support and elevate the film community.

06/07/2023

Activate your support! Congratulations to all our finalist for the Detroit Filmmakers Audience Choice Awards for best actor! Submit your vote. Form in bio.
For your early bird tickets and tables hit the link or visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com
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05/07/2023

Early birds get your tickets and tables. Early bird promo ends July 9th!
Visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com for tickets.

04/07/2023

Do you have a product or service and you are looking to expand your clientele? We have great vendor and sponsorship opportunities. Contact us for to receive more information.

04/07/2023

Activate your support! Congratulations to all our finalist for the Detroit Filmmakers Audience Choice Awards for best actor! Submit your vote at
https://forms.gle/McQrijQhZ38kYW5f9

For your early bird tickets and tables hit the link or visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com
Https://4thdfa.eventbrite.com

04/07/2023

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For your early bird tickets and tables hit the link or visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com
Https://4thdfa.eventbrite.com

04/07/2023

Activate your support! Congratulations to all our finalist for the Detroit Filmmakers Audience Choice Awards! Submit your vote at
https://forms.gle/McQrijQhZ38kYW5f9

For your early bird tickets and tables hit the link or visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com
Https://4thdfa.eventbrite.com

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Our partnership with the just proves how important it is for us to work together! We create value in numbers!

For early bird tickets visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com

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29/06/2023

3 more days left! Get your vote in! Www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com

27/06/2023

Space is limited. Here are some of the key point this class will teach.

ā—¦ Navigating Film Financing
ā—¦ Impactful Networking
ā—¦ Strategies for identifying and approaching Investors
ā—¦ Crafting the Perfect Pitch
ā—¦ How to make your Budget Work
ā—¦ Understanding the Investorā€™s Perspective
ā—¦ Distribution 101
ā—¦ Return on Investment and Profits For tickets visit. www.filmbusiness.eventbrite.com

23/06/2023

Get your early bird special tickets before they are all gone! Visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com! This year we have a new category! Best film producer! Because producers keep it together!

19/06/2023

Over 4000 votes and counting. Be sure to visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com and vote to nominate your favorite actor, actress and film. Deadline is July 1, 2023.

15/06/2023

Over 400 votes in so far! Tell your supporters to get their votes in before July 1st. Who will take home the audience choice awards this year! Visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com to cast your vote and Follow to find out!

15/06/2023

Congrats to for this power move!

13/06/2023

Visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards.com and vote to nominate your favorite actor, actress and film in the 4th annual Detroit Filmmaker ā€œAUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDā€. Deadline for entry nominations is July 1, 2023.

12/06/2023

Are you a business or vendor looking to expand your brand and get exposure to a wider supportive demographic. DFA has great vendor and sponsorship opportunities this year. For more information email [email protected]

12/06/2023

Are you a sponsor or vendor looking to expand your brand and get exposure to a wider supportive demographic. DFA has great vendor and sponsorship opportunities this year. For more information email [email protected]

12/06/2023

We need volunteers to make this year the greatest year for independent film in Detroit! If interested in being on the judging committee or helping out at the venue please email us at [email protected]

01/06/2023

Itā€™s that time of the year again and we are excited to be back!! Visit www.detroitfilmmakerawards to submit your project. For your waiver codes please email [email protected]

28/03/2023

Congrats on the theatrical release of

Photos from The Detroit Filmmaker Awards's post 23/03/2023

A little history. Iā€™ve been in film about 20 yrs. Some would say I was the first to inspire and start independent filmmaking in Detroit. Iā€™ve thrown the biggest events to celebrate filmmakerā€™s and left my line open share invaluable information to established and aspiring filmmakers. Iā€™m currently content director for Marthaā€™s Vineyard African American FIlm Festival, Founder of the Detroit Filmmaker Awards and Festival Director of the Black Indiestream Film Festival. My goal has always been to connect filmmakers with opportunities I had to create on my own. This journey is an ongoing and I will always ask for the support to support you. This year BIFFA will be a beacon for opportunities, deals and networking. No other black independent film festival will create the synergy that will be on May 24-28th. We have directors, actors, and execs from all over the country and I hope you take advantage of everything it has to offer. For more info visit WWW.BIFFA.CO

23/03/2023

All my distributors of urban entertainment tap in.

15/03/2023

May 24- 28th will celebrate the best in independent film. We will feature new films and content from creators and we want you to join us. If you have a film you are releasing make BIFFA the place to premiere your film. For more information and to submit your premiere film email us @ [email protected]

We ask that your film has not been on any streaming platforms prior to your film premiere at BIFFA. Follow

10/03/2023

We are also going national with our sister film festival . Visit the website www.biffa.co to submit your film.

Photos from The Detroit Filmmaker Awards's post 07/03/2023

Thank you for having this amazing networking event. Over 800+ creatives gathered for opportunity and networking in Detroit, Mi.

01/03/2023

You donā€™t have to be blood to be brothers. ._

28/02/2023

Grab your crew and cheers to a night of fine wine and friends while celebrating the newest season of ā€™s must-see comedy. Raise a glass to Season 2 at from Wednesday, 3/1 - Friday, 3/3, nightly from 6:30-9:30!

25/02/2023

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