Be_Reel

Thanks for visiting our "Be Reel" page, participating in invigorating discussions in our forum, and sending us great notes. Although the contest has ended, the fun on our page has just begun... The entries for the "Be Reel" contest were outstanding this year, but unfortunately we could only pick three finalists. So see what short films we selected and vote on your favorite! Remember, we were looking for great stories on how the community helps people achieve success. Allstate is proud to be... (continue reading)

Did you see that the deadline for the Be Reel Contest has been extended until Friday, June 27th? Don't miss your opportunity to submit a short film. Don't be shy, who knows you might become the next Spike Lee.

Did you see the winning film from the 2007 Allstate Be Reel contest? It was a short film titled "Give Along the Way"? I love the quote "kids have to see a future to have one". The narrator is letting us know that we can't wait until we've made it to be active in your community. Otherwise, our children may never see the positive images that they need. Why do so many people wait to give back? Any suggestions on what small things individuals can do know to make an impact?

Do you realize that the Allstate Be Reel Contest ends Tuesday, June 17th? What are you waiting for? Enter now to win $5,000 by developing a short film on community impact. See the details above. Not a filmmaker? Then pass it on to your friends. Who knows, they may make you the star of their film! See you on the big screen.

Have you checked out the Black Planet Filmmakers group? This is a great place for you to network with others in thhe film industry. Let us know what you think of the group.

Another 2007 Allstate Be Reel contest finalist developed a film short titled "The Movement". You can watch it in the videos above. This film suggests that media shapes how we view our own community. Do you think that's true? Do you think that African American filmmakers further perpetuate our stereotypes in film? How should it change?