CALL FOR ENTRIES – 14th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival)

October 21-30, 2011 Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University – 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 web site www.unaff.org

Early Deadline – May 11, 2011*

Regular Deadline – May 21, 2011*

Late deadline –June 1, 2011*

(*Postmarked)

THE ENTRY FORM: Print from www.unaff.org or www.withoutabox.com

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

Questions or comments: Email info@unaff.org or call (650) 724-5544

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