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Call for Entries: 2008 Urban Film Series, Alexandria, VA

Next Generation Awareness Foundation ("NGAF") seeks notable films and participants for its 2008 Urban Film Series programs. Urban Film Series is comprised of several highly-acclaimed film-related programs that enhance awareness and provide exposure of the arts, independent cinema, media, and the motion picture industry to under-served communities across America.

Or be a part of NGAF's historic programs! Be a volunteer, speaker, vendor affiliate, sponsor, poet or author. Submit your film or your proposal to bring one of the Series to your area. Sign-up and get information so you can pass the word to all relevant sources, persons and organizations.

Deadlines are as follows:

- 5th Annual Black History Month Film & Discussion Series ~ January 1st
- Black Docs Film Series ~ February 25th
- Urban Film & Discussion Series ~ April 1st
- Urban Film Series Tour ~ March 1st; June 1st
- Children's Film & Education Festival ~ June 1st
- Health and Wellness Film Festival ~ September 1st
- Exclusive Screenings and Marketing Assistance ~ Year-Round

Submission Details and Instructions

- Packaging. Submit press packets with submissions or provide a 1-page detailed description of your submission with vitae. Include a self-addressed and stamped return package (if return required). Films still in our receipt are still under consideration for programming.

- Media. Film and video entries must be on DVD (if DVD avialable) ~ DVD Copies Must Be Available for Screenings, unless otherwise agreed. For 2008, shorts, features, documentaries, videos, and children's films are encouraged.

- Fees. Please include a money order or cashier's check for the $20 processing fee with your entry; $35 if submitting for multiple programs; an additional $10 late fee will apply for packages postmarked after respective deadlines. Must be made out to "Next Generation Awareness Foundation."

- Address/Contact. Project Coordinator, {Name of the Series -or- "2008 Programs" if Submitting for All Programs}, Next Generation Awareness Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 6885, Alexandria, VA 22306.

Starts	12/17/2007
Ends	09/01/2008
Issues	Family & Society, Media, Racial Justice, Youth, Digital Divide, Digital Media, Fair Representation, Media Literacy, African-American, Racial Discrimination, Racial Hate Crimes, Identity
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