Sultan and the Bilal’s Stand post production crew are busily pulling together the final pieces of this unique piece of art. Between finalizing the sound, fundraising for an HD transfer, and making sure that every detail gets the attention that it deserves, there’s a lot to do!
We are thrilled to announce that Bilal’s Stand has been accepted to the Sundance Film Festival’s NEXT category. According to John Cooper, the Director of Sundance, (as quoted in the Hollywood Reporter), the NEXT category “is designed to cordon off space for low and no-budget filmmaking and is a showcase for eight ‘younger, fresher’ American filmmakers that live and breathe true indie spirit.”
Bilal’s Stand tells the story of a Detroit-area high school senior and the trials and tribulations he faces in his consideration of higher education. This feature was made through the EFEX Project (Encouraging the Filmmaking Experience), a partnership between Beyond Blue Productions and the University of Michigan.
Please peruse our page to learn more about this unique feature film, and ways that you can be involved! We encourage you to also share your own thoughts, insights, and experiences.