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Brave Archer Films® is a one-stop solution for all your film, video, TV and animation production needs. We provide a SERVICE to our wide ranging clients and also make our very own INDEPENDENT FILMS. Brave Archer Films® is owned by all-round filmmaker, animator and educator Amel Tresnjic who produces inspirational films of a mindful and moral nature. Films featuring stories of people who are making a difference in the world. Films that educate, empower, and inspire audiences. Amel is the creator of multi-award winning documentary film ‘SingFest: The Literacy of Music’ (Winner of 18 International Film Festival Awards) This uplifting and inspirational feature documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of music and how music, as a literacy in schools, unlocks student's full potential. He is also the creator of Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language (Winner of 22 International Film Festivals and currently available free on YouTube). This captivating documentary delves deep into the realm of language and its profound impact on the lives of recently arrived refugees in Australia. It chronicles their poignant journey, from the harrowing experiences of escaping war-torn lands to the pursuit of safety and a brighter future in Australia. Amel latest educational documentary film entitled Giving Back: Students Who Returned as Teachers (Winner of 23 International Film Festivals and currently available available on SBS on Demand). This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. For full details on Amel's independent films visit OUR PROJECTS page. If you value Amel's documentary films, please support Brave Archer Films® and help Amel Crowd-Fund his NEW PROJECTS. For info on how you can support our cause visit our SUPPORT US page.
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AMEL TRESNJIC
BRAVE ARCHER FILMS® OWNER / FILMMAKER / ANIMATOR / EDUCATOR “Through the art of film, my aim is to make a positive contribution to society. My method is to produce films of a conscious and moral nature. Films featuring stories of people who are making a difference in the world. Films that educate, empower, and inspire audiences. Your support is the key to being able to make such films a reality. If you value my documentary films, spread the word and help Crowd-Fund our many planned film projects.” - Amel Tresnjic All-round filmmaker, animator and educator Amel Tresnjic creates inspirational films with a strong ethical focus. Through his hard work and his attention to detail, this talented filmmaker creates projects for his wide ranging clientele while still working on personal projects that are close to his heart. While busy making films, Amel still finds time to teach young filmmakers the art and influence of cinema. He wishes to inspire more filmmakers in the world and dedicates much of his time teaching Screen and Media at Swinburne University. Amel graduated from Deakin University with a high distinction double degree in Film and Television as well as Digital Animation and while still at university he established Brave Archer Films®. Amel recognised that in order to become a successful filmmaker, he must first master all areas of film production. With a company established, Amel not only sought to practice what he has learned at film school, but also saw the importance of working with and learning from well-respected members of the industry. Today, as a result of his passionate learning journey, Amel is very knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of film, television and animation productions, which include writing, directing, producing, cinematography, sound recording and mixing, editing, animating and everything else in between. As a result of a young man's passion, Brave Archer Films® is now a successful and reputable business that produces high quality documentaries, promotional films, music videos, animations/special effects, show-reels and a whole lot more. (To find out more about Brave Archer Films® and all the services that we provide, visit our SERVICES page. |
Inspired by the international success of his first feature documentary film, '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning,' aka The Awakening of a New Wave of Consciousness (Seen by over 4million+ on YouTube alone, IMDB 8/10 Stars) Amel developed a personal signature to film-making. Through the art of cinema, his aim is to produce films of a moral nature. Films that help inspire a better world. His second feature documentary film 'Singfest: The Literacy of Music,' a film dedicated to the crucial importance of music in education, won 18 international film festival awards, including 5x Best Documentary Film awards. The film premiered on Australian TV Network SBS, and is currently available on SBS On-Demand by searching the title or on the following direct link: Singfest: The Literacy of Music on SBS on Demand. His third educational film 'The Reading Factory: A Life Changing Literacy Support Program has won 9 international awards including Best Humanitarian Film Award. Amel's third educational film, 'Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language,' has received 22 International Festival Awards and was also been picked up by SBS Network. The film recently finished its successful 2 year run on SBS and SBS On-Demand and is set to premiere on its forever home YouTube: LINK
His latest film 'Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers' takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. The 79min feature documentary has recently wrapped up its festival circuit, collecting an impressive 23 Film Festival Awards. The film is currently available on SBS on Demand.
While busy teaching the art of film-making and producing films for his clientele, Amel is also in the making of his highly anticipated feature documentary films entitled 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self'
His latest film 'Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers' takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. The 79min feature documentary has recently wrapped up its festival circuit, collecting an impressive 23 Film Festival Awards. The film is currently available on SBS on Demand.
While busy teaching the art of film-making and producing films for his clientele, Amel is also in the making of his highly anticipated feature documentary films entitled 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self'
Filmmaker Mini Biography from IMDB
"Although born in Bosnia, Amel was raised in Germany and Australia as his family was forced to escape the 1992 genocide in Bosnia. His passion for film-making began when he was a very young boy. From the age of nine, he developed a tradition of watching films every night until he fell asleep and always imagined how he would grow up to become an inspirational storyteller.
In 2012, Amel began to realize his dream with the success of his first documentary film '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning' aka 'The Awakening of a New Wave of Consciousness' (2012). A feature documentary loaded with numerous enigmatic themes that form a greater perspective of our worlds current state and provides an empowering message on how every individual can contribute in making it a more peaceful place. The film was made with a large crew of just one person, himself. He raised all the funds for this project, in addition to writing, directing, filming, editing and producing it. He released the film on YouTube for free with hope that the positive message would reach many. Without any paid ads or mainstream support, the film went viral and was seen by more than half a million people in only the first three weeks! In the first week of release, the film was offered a Hollywood distribution deal, but Amel respectfully declined due to the terms that the free version needed to be removed from the Internet. In an interview, Amel said that the message of the film which is to inform, empower and inspire positive transformation in humankind is far more important than any revenue. Today, the critically acclaimed film has become an Internet blockbuster. It received numerous 5/5 star reviews and has been listed and rated 8/10 stars on various networks such as Films For Action (under vision, philosophy and peace), Culture Unplugged (under activism), Documentary Heaven (under spirituality), Top Documentary Films (under conspiracy) and many more. It was also listed next to 'Zeitgeist' in the Disclose TV's 'Top 300 Most Mind Expanding Documentary Films' and was added to Archive.org for cultural preservation.
The films strong and positive message inspired his world-wide fans to host numerous screenings in Australia, Germany, Bosnia, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Canada, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Russia, United Kingdom as well as hundreds of online channels. His dedicated supporters even translated the film into more than 9 languages. It received an Honor Award 'New Age of Activism 2012 and Beyond' and was added to a children's clinic video library in Hawaii to help youth overcome physical and mental illnesses. The film was screened at the Washington DC Correction Center as well as included in their video library to help encourage positive change in prisoners. It inspired a song entitled 'Cross Over' by an up and coming singer/songwriter Johnna Rae. It also inspired author Mark MacNicol to include references of the Yuga Cycle and human consciousness in his newly released novel 'Finn McCool Rises.' The film's success in inspiring positive change, in turn inspired Amel to make it even better. One year after the release of the first edition on YouTube, he released a much improved 'Final Edition' of the film. '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning Final Edition' is also available free on YouTube.
"Although born in Bosnia, Amel was raised in Germany and Australia as his family was forced to escape the 1992 genocide in Bosnia. His passion for film-making began when he was a very young boy. From the age of nine, he developed a tradition of watching films every night until he fell asleep and always imagined how he would grow up to become an inspirational storyteller.
In 2012, Amel began to realize his dream with the success of his first documentary film '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning' aka 'The Awakening of a New Wave of Consciousness' (2012). A feature documentary loaded with numerous enigmatic themes that form a greater perspective of our worlds current state and provides an empowering message on how every individual can contribute in making it a more peaceful place. The film was made with a large crew of just one person, himself. He raised all the funds for this project, in addition to writing, directing, filming, editing and producing it. He released the film on YouTube for free with hope that the positive message would reach many. Without any paid ads or mainstream support, the film went viral and was seen by more than half a million people in only the first three weeks! In the first week of release, the film was offered a Hollywood distribution deal, but Amel respectfully declined due to the terms that the free version needed to be removed from the Internet. In an interview, Amel said that the message of the film which is to inform, empower and inspire positive transformation in humankind is far more important than any revenue. Today, the critically acclaimed film has become an Internet blockbuster. It received numerous 5/5 star reviews and has been listed and rated 8/10 stars on various networks such as Films For Action (under vision, philosophy and peace), Culture Unplugged (under activism), Documentary Heaven (under spirituality), Top Documentary Films (under conspiracy) and many more. It was also listed next to 'Zeitgeist' in the Disclose TV's 'Top 300 Most Mind Expanding Documentary Films' and was added to Archive.org for cultural preservation.
The films strong and positive message inspired his world-wide fans to host numerous screenings in Australia, Germany, Bosnia, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Canada, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Russia, United Kingdom as well as hundreds of online channels. His dedicated supporters even translated the film into more than 9 languages. It received an Honor Award 'New Age of Activism 2012 and Beyond' and was added to a children's clinic video library in Hawaii to help youth overcome physical and mental illnesses. The film was screened at the Washington DC Correction Center as well as included in their video library to help encourage positive change in prisoners. It inspired a song entitled 'Cross Over' by an up and coming singer/songwriter Johnna Rae. It also inspired author Mark MacNicol to include references of the Yuga Cycle and human consciousness in his newly released novel 'Finn McCool Rises.' The film's success in inspiring positive change, in turn inspired Amel to make it even better. One year after the release of the first edition on YouTube, he released a much improved 'Final Edition' of the film. '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning Final Edition' is also available free on YouTube.
Inspired by the international success of his first feature documentary film, '2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning,' (Now seen by over 4million+ on YouTube alone) Amel recognised his personal signature to film-making. Through the art of cinema, his aim is to produce films of a moral nature. Films that inspire a better world. His second major feature documentary entitled 'Singfest: The Literacy of Music,' an uplifting and inspirational film, takes audiences on a journey into the world of music and how music, as a literacy in schools, unlocks student's full potential and transforms their learning. Since the films release 'Singfest: The Literacy of Music' has been critically acclaimed and become a multi-award winning film. The film won the GOLDEN FOX AWARD for Best Documentary Film at CICFF Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2019. Out of 61 fantastic documentary films nominated for this prestigious annual award, the film won first place. In California at The IndieFEST Film Awards 2018, the film won the Award of Merit - Special Mention for Best Documentary Short and was awarded the prestigious IndieFEST 24K Gold statuette. The film was publicly voted TOP 3 FINALIST for BEST FILM at the Toronto Lift-Off Online Film Festival. Out of 800 entries the film won Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film at the London International Filmmaker Festival. The film was also a finalist for Best Sound Design. In California at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition, the film won five prestigious awards. Award of Merit for Documentary Short, Editing, Sound Editing / Sound Mixing, Use of Film for Social Change and Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational. The film was awarded the prestigious Accolade 24K Golden Constellation Statuette. At the 2019 Impact Docs Awards, the film won four awards. Award of Merit for Documentary Feature, Directing, Editing and Sound Editing/Mixing. The film was awarded the prestigious Impact Docs 24K Golden Statuette. In Los Angeles the film won the Latitude Silver Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2019 Latitude Film Awards. It also won the award of Honorable Mention: Documentary Featurette at the 2019 Los Angeles Film Awards and received the prestigious Reaching for the Stars Statuette. The film also reached the Semi-Fianalist round for Best Film. The film was in the Top 3 Finalists in 3 categories at the 2019 Madrid International Film Festival: Best Feature Documentary, Best Original Score and Best Director in a Feature Documentary. At the 2019 New York Film Awards the film won first place for Best Inspirational Film. At the 2019 Vegas Movie Awards, the film won two awards. Honorable Mention for Best Director and the Award of Excellence for Best Sound Design. Most recently the film won the Special Mention Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2019 Global Shorts Awards. Singfest: The Literacy of Music is currently nominated for Best Feature Documentary, Best Art & Education Award and Best Editing of a Documentary Film at the 2019 Milan International Film Festival. The film was picked up by Australian TV Network SBS and recently premiered nationally. Its currently available on SBS On-Demand by searching the title or on the following direct link: Singfest: The Literacy of Music on SBS on Demand.
Amel's third documentary feature 'The Reading Factory: A Life Changing Literacy Support Program' has recently won 9 International awards. Winner of 4 prestigious awards at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short, Award of Merit for Direction, Editing and Cinematography. Winner of 2 prestigious Awards at the 2019 Impact Docs Awards. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short and Directing. Winner of the Bronze Award for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Latitude Film Awards. The film also won the Special Mention award for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Global Shorts Awards and the Best Humanitarian Film Award at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition.
Amels fourth documentary feature called 'Talk For Life: English as An Additional Language' has recently finished the Film Festival Circuit winning 22 international film festival awards including numerous Best Feature documentary awards. The film was also picked up by SBS TV Network in Australia and recently finished its successful 2 year run and is set to premiere on its forever home YouTube: LINK
His latest film 'Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers' takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. The 79min feature documentary has recently wrapped up its festival circuit, collecting an impressive 23 Film Festival Awards. The film is currently available on SBS on Demand.
While busy teaching the art of film-making and producing films for his clientele, Amel is also in the making of his highly anticipated feature documentary films entitled 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self' Although now a successful and very busy filmmaker, Amel still watches films every night until he falls asleep.
For more info on 2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning, Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self, Singfest: The Literacy of Music, The Reading Factory, Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language, Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers and more visit OUR PROJECTS page.
If you value Amel's documentary films, please support Brave Archer Films® and help Amel Crowd-Fund his many planned NEW PROJECTS.
For info on how you can support our cause visit our: SUPPORT US page. Subscribe to Amels YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/AmelTresnjic and get the latest updates on his film projects by connecting on social media.
Amel's third documentary feature 'The Reading Factory: A Life Changing Literacy Support Program' has recently won 9 International awards. Winner of 4 prestigious awards at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short, Award of Merit for Direction, Editing and Cinematography. Winner of 2 prestigious Awards at the 2019 Impact Docs Awards. Award of Merit - Special Mention: Documentary Short and Directing. Winner of the Bronze Award for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Latitude Film Awards. The film also won the Special Mention award for Best Documentary Short at the 2019 Global Shorts Awards and the Best Humanitarian Film Award at the 2019 Accolade Global Film Competition.
Amels fourth documentary feature called 'Talk For Life: English as An Additional Language' has recently finished the Film Festival Circuit winning 22 international film festival awards including numerous Best Feature documentary awards. The film was also picked up by SBS TV Network in Australia and recently finished its successful 2 year run and is set to premiere on its forever home YouTube: LINK
His latest film 'Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers' takes us on a journey into the world of education and the crucial role it plays in social development. This heart-warming film tells the story of students who became teachers and returned to their former primary school to 'give back' and make a difference to following generations. The 79min feature documentary has recently wrapped up its festival circuit, collecting an impressive 23 Film Festival Awards. The film is currently available on SBS on Demand.
While busy teaching the art of film-making and producing films for his clientele, Amel is also in the making of his highly anticipated feature documentary films entitled 'Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self' Although now a successful and very busy filmmaker, Amel still watches films every night until he falls asleep.
For more info on 2012 Crossing Over: A New Beginning, Spiritual Awakening: Journey to the Inner Self, Singfest: The Literacy of Music, The Reading Factory, Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language, Giving Back: Students who Returned as Teachers and more visit OUR PROJECTS page.
If you value Amel's documentary films, please support Brave Archer Films® and help Amel Crowd-Fund his many planned NEW PROJECTS.
For info on how you can support our cause visit our: SUPPORT US page. Subscribe to Amels YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/AmelTresnjic and get the latest updates on his film projects by connecting on social media.
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