What we do
We provide a comprehensive platform that offers:
- Networking opportunities with filmmakers worldwide
- Mentoring led by industry professionals
- Connecting emerging talent with experienced filmmakers
- Showcasing filmmakers to influential industry executives
- Access to funding through competitions
Our goal is to create a supportive ecosystem where filmmakers can connect, create, and advance their careers.
Why We Do It
The film industry can be challenging to navigate, especially for emerging talent. We believe that by creating a supportive community and providing access to resources, funding, and industry connections, we can help talented filmmakers tell their stories and achieve their creative visions.
Our mission is to break down barriers that often hinder new voices from being heard and build a more inclusive and vibrant film industry.
Who We Are
CenterFrame was founded by a team of passionate filmmakers and industry professionals who understand the challenges of building a career in film.
Bernhard Pucher - CEO
15+ years in Film, Blacklist Recommended Writer, Academy Nicholl Quarterfinalist. Award-winning Director.
Bernhard has directed two features, most recently Ravers starring Georgia Hirst and Natasha Henstridge and produced the animated comedy Spiked starring Matthew Goode, as well as the thriller Siege on Liperti Street which won 5 awards at Thessaloniki Int'l Film Festival.
Nathan Haines - COO
15+ years in Films and commercials for major brands such as ProCook, Epson and Yamaha Music.
Nathan produced Betsy & Leonard (2011),and Ravers (2018), and is currently in post of his latest short film An Imperfect Cadence, and is developing his first feature film as Writer/Director.
Luiz Villar - Head of Product
Luke Foster - Host, Mentor
Screenwriter and Development Executive. Luke wrote the horror comedy Ravers, which premiered at FrightFest 2018 and was released theatrically in 2020. He also wrote the screenplay for the British comedy Betsy & Leonard, for which he won Best Original Screenplay at the 2013 Madrid International Film Festival.
Diogo Brüggemann - Host
Creator, Critic and Journalist. Diogo is a film and TV critic with a passion for horror themes and LGBTQ stories from around the world. He studied at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and holds a master's degree in Literature and Cinema.
Fred Ferrer - Designer
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MAKE IT
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