CINEMA GALLERY
The AFC Cinema Gallery serves to showcase films which focus on Africa and the global experience. Filmmakers are provided with the opportunity to have their works displayed for international distribution on the AFC web site. AFC will arrange screenings for special interest groups. The films will be selected to be presented at the AFC International Film Festival.
AFC AWRDS
AFC annually recognizes individuals in the areas of exceptional artistic and humanitarian leadership. Awards are given each year in the following categories: Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Student Films, Arts & Humanities and Honorable Recognition.
Filmmaker categories will receive cash awards.
In the area of Arts & Humanities AFC honors the most distinguished person of the year award, reserved for personalities who have contributed to the betterment of mankind.
AFC also represents certificates of recognition to individuals, who have significantly supported AFC or made contributions to the African scholarship and academia.
CONFERENCES
The AFC hosts worldwide conferences to enable entertainment and media professionals to discuss with African Government officials and creative talent the development of the African film industry.
The Conference itineraries include educational and professional development seminars and workshops on film financing, investing, and producing, as well as on various issues effecting African nations and their relationships with the global film industry.
The conferences provide participants with invaluable cross-cultural networking and hands-on-experience opportunities.
AFC RESEARCH & DATA CENTER
The AFC maintains a comprehensive data base, providing up-to-date research of the African film industry to facilitate international production in Africa.
AFC EDUCATION/AFRICAN SCHOOL OF CINEMA
The African School of Cinema (ASC) aims to empower talented and motivated individuals who are seeking a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary cinema as an art form and commodity. The ASC curriculum gives a well rounded education of both the arts and technical aspects of filmmaking. Students receive hands-on-training in the craft of screen writing, producing, directing, cinematography, editing and animation.
An outreach program is dedicated to recruit talent throughout Africa, thus creating a student body as diverse as Africa itself. A cultural exchange program and workshops between accredited international film schools will consist of four to eight week courses.
3rd ANNUAL AFC STORYTELLING SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
The African Film Commission (AFC) Storytelling International Screenwriting competition was conceived to create greater international cooperation in bringing African subject matter and locals to the screen. The objective is to promote exceptional feature-length screenplays and documentary subjects (or projects) that combine African and world experiences into stories that use, to any extent African authentic location.
Winners whose excellent project combine African content and locations will not only receive prizes-they will also receive the full support of the AFC so that these superior film and documentary projects may get the best opportunities for production.
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