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Find similar grantsAmerican Film Showcase (AFS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) / University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). AFS supports the exchange of U. S.
films, filmmakers, and film experts to promote foreign policy priorities.
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USC Cinematic Arts | American Film Showcase The American Film Showcase (AFS) is the United States’ flagship international film and TV public diplomacy program.
Working with U.S. Embassies around the world, AFS offers global audiences insight into American society through film and TV content; supports international filmmakers through cultural exchanges, mentorships, film festival partnerships; and builds cross-cultural networks of creative professionals.
AFS is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is produced by the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Since 2012, the American Film Showcase has worked in over 130 countries, held more than 4,000 screenings of American films, and conducted cultural exchange programming and training for more than 2,000 global filmmakers.
From documentary filmmaking to animation, gaming, TV writing, cinematography, and budgeting, AFS programs offer bespoke training and mentorship to global filmmakers, calling on the rich expertise of SCA’s award-winning faculty, alumni network, and the broader film and TV industry professionals across the United States. For more information, visit the American Film Showcase website . AFS Head of Communications www.
americanfilmshowcase. com
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations with the necessary capacity, experience, and knowledge to support the implementation of the AFS program. (The example found was for organizations to submit applications to support the AFS in South Africa). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
American Film Showcase (AFS) is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) / University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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