B Free Awards (12th Annual)

B Free Awards

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: 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]

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