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B Free Awards (12th Annual)

BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

B Free Awards

Overview: The 12th Annual B Free Awards is BRIC's celebration of excellence in media artistry for content creators on Brooklyn Free Speech TV and Podcast Network. This prestigious awards program honors diverse voices and community-produced media.

Geographic Scope: Brooklyn-based; primarily for content airing on Brooklyn Free Speech TV and Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

Focus Areas: Multiple award categories recognizing excellence across diverse media genres and styles including:

  • Scripted programming (B Cinematic)

  • Documentary (B Documented)

  • Podcasting (Community Voices in Podcasting)

  • Music programming (B Harmonious)

  • Comedy (B Hilarious)

  • News & Information (B Informed)

  • Artistic expression (B Artistic)

  • Wellness & spirituality (Spirit and Being)

  • Youth-created content (NextGen)

  • Social justice & free speech (B Free First Amendment)

  • Language & culture (Global Voices)

  • Production craftsmanship (Production Craftsmanship)

  • On-air talent (WOW! Factor)

  • People's Choice (viewer-voted)

  • Special recognition awards (Public Access Legend, Most Valuable Producer)
  • Eligibility:

  • Content must have aired on Brooklyn Free Speech TV or Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

  • Open to community producers and content creators

  • Specific eligibility periods announced annually
  • What They Fund: Recognition through awards and trophies; prestige and exposure; networking opportunities

    Background: Founded in 1988, Brooklyn Free Speech TV celebrates its 35th anniversary. BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural landscape for over forty years, supporting artists, creators, students, and media makers while centering diverse voices.

    Contact:

  • Phone: 718.683.5975

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Programming Department: 718.683.5644 / 718.683.5643 / 718.683.5652 / [email protected]

  • Special Projects Manager (Gen Liu): 718.683.5652 / [email protected]
  • How to Apply

    Submission Process

    1. Visit submission portal at BRICartsmedia.org/submit
    2. Submit your content for consideration
    3. Provide required information about your work including:
    - Logline/description
    - Category selection
    - Production details

    Required Materials

    • Video/Podcast file: High-quality media content
    • Descriptive logline: Clear description of content for marketing and categorization
    • Production details: Information about your work and creation

    Content Requirements

    • Content must have aired (or be eligible to air) on Brooklyn Free Speech TV or Brooklyn Free Speech Radio
    • Must meet broadcast technical standards
    • Original or community-produced work preferred

    Voting (People's Choice Category)

    1. Visit BRICartsmedia.org/peopleschoice
    2. Watch submitted content
    3. Click "❤ Vote" for your favorite
    4. Vote once per day through voting period end date
    5. Creator should market show and rally supporters to increase votes

    Marketing & Promotion

    Creators are encouraged to:

  • Leverage social media (#BFreeAwards)

  • Conduct personal outreach

  • Build collaborations and partnerships

  • Engage friends, family, and fans to vote
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    arts

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