Big Vision Empty Wallet is an invitation-only membership organization, founded in 2010 by Dani Faith Leonard and Alex Cirillo.  BVEW creates opportunities for the best independent artists to showcase their work.

Our members are made up of the best undiscovered artists, as well as seasoned pros working in film, theatre, visual arts, media, music, and the performing arts.

What does my BVEW membership get me? Find out more.

Some BVEW Facts:

In 2011 and 2012, our competitions have been judged by 4 Academy Award Winners, 1 recent Academy Award and Spirit Award Nominee, and a New York Times Bestselling Author. See all of our competitions HERE.

To date, we have screened over 300 of our members films, many of which have gone on to win awards and receive festival attention.

In the past two years we have teamed with over 20 companies, including Canon and Variety, as we aim to provide our members with the best opportunities possible.

BVEW MISSION //

We are all about indie arts and innovation. We are here because individually we have great ideas and resources and talents. Together we can be a powerful group capable of creating, discovering, promoting and supporting the best of the best. With King Kong’s might, Mr. Miyagi’s wisdom, Rhett Butler’s charm and Chucky’s persistence, we can spin our artistic visions into realities. BVEW is here to provide you with all of the resources to find people to collaborate with, create with ease, and promote your work when you’re finished.

Whether we stand behind the camera or in front of it, whether we write or compose, design or produce, as a community we will have the opportunity to assemble the pieces of the puzzle. Together our visions will become art for the world to see, regardless of the size of our wallets.