The Big Tell Q&A

“We’re hosting a virtual Q&A session to answer any questions you might have about The Big Tell, the application process, and more!

FREE EVENT | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Virtual | 5:00pm

The Big Tell is a regional filmmaking contest offering grants of $5,000 each to ten filmmakers to produce 5-minute short documentaries that feature stories of California’s six-county Central Valley. Now in its seventh year, The Big Tell is coordinated by the Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC), an organization committed to empowering voices in our community to share their stories using media.

Filmmakers have 3 months to create their films which then premiere together at The Big Tell Showcase in November (date TBD). Each filmmaker will prerecord an interview to introduce their film at the Showcase.

Filmmakers receive one-on-one mentorship from Emmy-nominated documentarian, Sascha Brown Rice. The Big Tell is presented by the James B. McClatchy Foundation and the Central Valley Community Foundation.”