We are proud to announce the Hueman Photography Contest and welcome the works of visionary photographers from around the globe. The contest seeks to gather photography that captures the human life, experience and environment in a creative and compassionate manner.

The Hueman initiative is a project of the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and showcasing films with a “world-embracing” vision. The goals of the Hueman photography project are the same with that of the film festival and only differ in the medium of expression.

The finalists, chosen from among all the entrants at the end of the contest, will go on to be showcased in the upcoming film festival(s) while also being published online and in print. The Hueman Photography Contest is now accepting submissions in six (6) general and two (2) special categories.

• The contest website

Today we received a heart-warming letter from one of the filmmakers whose film was showcased at the festival last year:

… a year ago, my short film Out of Sight was selected by the Dawn Breaker Film Festival. I just wanted to tell you that since then, I’ve been planning to shoot my first feature film, and it’s now coming to life!

We’ve managed to have a co-production between France and the UK and a full budget, and we’re shooting in November. Thank you for awarding my short film…it was because of the credibility your selection brought me that I can now shoot my feature film and start my filmmaking career!

Best,–Nyima Cartier

We are glad to have been a source of encouragement and opportunity to Nyima and several other filmmakers to whom DBIFF has opened doors.

And with that, check out Nyima’s new feature film: White Lie

We’re excited to announce the 2011 Media Boot Camp taking place in San Francisco starting August 15th, 2011. The festival is expecting the attendees of the workshops to produce some great content and look forward to showcasing it in the next film festival. Beside video production, the workshops will introduce the participants to other media fields as well, such as radio broadcasting and multi-media arts.

• Head over to the official page for more information