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"American Film Showcase (AFS)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
American Film Showcase (AFS) is sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State. A dynamic and adaptable initiative that combines cultural and commercial diplomacy to elevate American creativity as a driver of global influence and economic vitality.
By highlighting U.S. leadership in film, television, gaming, and media arts, AFS opens new markets for American creative industries, attracts foreign investment, and reinforces the nation's reputation as a global center for innovation and storytelling. Includes an expansion component, "Made in America: Creative Capital," with a commercial diplomacy focus.
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