Training Ground Films Initiative

This initiative is centered on uplifting storytellers from marginalized communities. Each quarter, our team selects a script from nationwide submissions and produces a short film using a mentorship-driven, on-set training model. The goal is to give film students and emerging filmmakers meaningful, hands-on experience while creating impactful work.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

WE HAVE A FISCAL SPONSOR!

BRAVEMAKER IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED OUT OF REDWOOD CITY

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$1-$100: SPECIAL THANKS

$101-$500: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

$501-$1000: PRODUCER

$1000+: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

OUR INAUGURAL SPRING SHORT FILM PRODUCTION “HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT”

JANUARY-MARCH

LOGLINE: AFTER SECURING A JOB AT A RESTAURANT, A FORMER INMATE'S LIFE TAKES A TURN WHEN HE REUNITES WITH HIS ESTRANGED DAUGHTER, THROUGH THE JOY OF FOOD.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF “HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT”

Behind the Scenes photos from our first film "How to Eat an Elephant"

OUR SUMMER SHORT FILM PRODUCTION “ORDER FOR OWEN”

FILMING IN JUNE IN EAST BAY

LOGLINE: As Owen begins to get a feel for his newly chosen, gender-affirming name, he considers coming out to his roommate and crush, Ty — who has been doing some self-discovery of his own.

PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED WORK

FALL PRODUCTION (JULY-SEPTEMBER):

Currently Accepting Submissions

WINTER PRODUCTION (OCTOBER-DECEMBER):

Submissions Open in September

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