Report: THE BRAZILWOOD WOMEN Film Project Development and Festival Submissions
**Date: November 2022 /July 2023 **
Introduction
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the film project “THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN” and its development, along with the successful submissions of the short-film “IMPERIO” to various international festivals. Additionally, it includes the details of the trip to Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco, California. The allocated budget of 1000 DAI was strategically utilized to enhance the creative process and promote the visibility of our projects on a global scale.
Part 1 THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN
1. Development of the Script “THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN” and Submission to Script Labs
The primary objective of this phase was to develop the script for “THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN” and seek valuable feedback by submitting the project to esteemed international Script Labs. These labs played a crucial role in shaping the creative vision and enhancing the storytelling elements of the project.
Costs:
- Cabíria LAB - 25 USD
- SERIE_LAB - 101 USD
- Cine Qua Non Lab - Script Revision Lab - 25 USD
- SUNDANCE LAB - USD 30
- LOCARNO RESIDENCY LAB - 33 USD
- TALENT CAMPUS BERLINALE - 10 USD
- FRAPA - SCRIPT COMPETITION - USD 42.50
- PANORAMA LAB - Selected
- DCP (Digital Cinema Package) - USD 20
Total Cost for Lab Submissions: USD 286.50
2. Submission of the Film “IMPERIO” to International Festivals
In this phase, we aimed to showcase the film “IMPERIO” to a wider audience by submitting it to renowned international film festivals. The submissions were carefully selected to target festivals that align with the artistic essence of the film.
Costs:
- Berlinale - USD 81.96
- Locarno - USD 77.89
- Sundance - USD 85
- Ji.hlava IDFF - USD 28
- CPH:DOX - USD 60
- FIDMARSEILLE - USD 30
- FILMFEST DRESDEN - USD 30
- DOK LEIPZIG - USD 0
- San Diego Film Festival - USD 75
- Doc Lisboa - USD 33.58
Total Cost for Film Festival Submissions: USD 501.43
Producer work: 200 USD
Total Cost: USD 987.93
Part 2 – IMPERIO (Festival Trip)
3. Frameline47 Film Festival – IMPERIO and the trip from Sao Paulo, SP to San Francisco, CA
During the course of the project, we had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco, California, and secreened IMPERIO. The trip encompassed 10 days and involved various expenses, including accommodation, food, and transportation. Also, Thais was invited to talk about their films and projects to the NGO Café Kind (cafe.comabraco) at Meet Up and Hug CafeKind.
(link for the detailed report)
Total Expenses for the Frameline47 Film Festival Trip: 1050 USD
Part 3- Production Expenses (Filmes de Infiltração)
4. Expenses regarding production and memberships in platforms that support Filmmakers ando production companies.
Submitted in October 2022 should be renewed in October 2023
- Annual IMDbPro Member - 149.99 USD
To submit in future
- Annual Film Independent Member - 250 USD
- Annual Cinando.com Member (reserved for film industry professionals) - 150 USD
- Annual FilmFreeway Gold Member - 99 USD
Total Expenses: 987.93 USD + 1050 USD +149.99 = 2187,92 USD
Conclusion
The successful development of “THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN” and the exposure of “IMPERIO” to international film festivals have been milestones achieved through dedicated efforts and artistic vision. The engagement and recognition gained through these submissions will undoubtedly propel our artistic endeavours to new heights.
We express our gratitude to all team members involved in the development of “THE BRAZILWOOD WOMAN” and the production of “IMPERIO.” Their commitment and talent have been instrumental in making these projects a resounding success.
We extend our gratitude to Projeto Paradiso, Filmes de Infiltração DAO, Creatives DAO, NEAR Foundation, Café com Abraço (CafeKind) and all partners that we and all the partners we have found.
We remain optimistic about the outcomes of these endeavours, expecting them to open doors for future collaborations and creative opportunities.
Thank you for the unwavering support
Love wins 