United Nations Association Film Festival
October 21 - 30, 2011
Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University
UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights issues, environmental themes, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace. In addition to our ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year we emphasize the theme:
EDUCATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT “Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups.” (The Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
- Formats: 16mm and 35mm film; Beta SP, DVD (NTSC)
- Preview: DVD (NTSC region 0 or 1) Please test your consumer-burned DVD on several makes and models of players before submitting it. All lengths are eligible
- Entry fee: $25 for films up to 30 min. (late deadline $35) and $35 for films longer than 30 min. (late deadline is $45). Please send a check or money order payable to UNAFF or use PayPal using UNAFF website.
Deadlines:
Early Deadline – May 11, 2011*
Regular Deadline – May 21, 2011*
Late deadline –June 1, 2011*
You can find the entry form here. You may also submit your entry form using Withoutabox.
Awards:
UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary
UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary
UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Cinematography
UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Editing
UNAFF Youth Vision Award
Please submit screening materials and background info to:
UNAFF 2011
Stanford University
10 Alvarado Row - CERAS/CFLP, Room 114
Stanford, CA 94305-3084
Contact:
T: +1 650 724 5544
info@unaff.org
www.unaff.org