Los Angeles, CA – Today, the 2011 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) announced a call for submissions for short and feature-length films. Submission forms can be completed directly online at the official PAFF website at www.paff.org. The 2011 Pan African Film Festival will be held February 16-21 with screenings in Los Angeles, California.
Deadlines to submit U.S. and International films for the 2011 Pan African Film Festival are:
July 9, 2010 – EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE (ALL FILMS)
October 31, 2011 – OFFICIAL DEADLINE, (ALL FILMS)
Completed U.S. and international feature-length and short films may be submitted and must arrive in the Los Angeles office by July 9 for early consideration and a reduced submission fee.
The Pan African Film Festival is currently accepting applications for films and videos made by and/or about people of African descent although filmmaker needn’t be of African descent. Films should preferably depict positive and realistic images and can be of any genre —- drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, experimental, etc. The PAFF accepts features and shorts; narratives and documentaries. The PAFF will accept submissions of works in progress, however, films and videos must be completed no later than December 15, 2010. All submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.
The PAFF competition categories are: Best Narrative Feature, The Robeson Narrative Feature Award, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Documentary Feature, Best Director-First Feature, Festival Programmer’s Award and Audience Favorite. Films in competition must be copyrighted no earlier than 2009. With the exception of the Audience Favorite Award, all films are judged by an independent jury panel.
The PAFF presents and showcases a broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes of Africans and African-Americans. In addition to the film festival, the PAFF presents a world renowned Art Show featuring over 100 fine artists and craftspeople from around the world showcasing the best in Black fine art, sculpture, photography, unique handmade crafts, home furnishings, designer jewelry, designer fashions and accessories that highlight the artistry and beauty of the African aesthetic. For more information, please visit www.paff.org or call (310) 337-4737. The 19th Annual PAFF will take place in Los Angeles February 16-21, 2011.
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