2008 Call for Films, Participants, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Press

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 underserved communities across America.

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:

Film Submission Deadlines

• 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. Contact us at (202) 409-7240 or Info (at) UrbanFilmSeries.com

City or Partnership Proposals

• Please provide a statement of proposal (1-2 pages), including prospective dates and a detail of what you feel is necessary in order to make the event successful
• Please include as much detail as possible on current or prospective sponsors, funds available, or funds required to make the event/partnership successful
• Greater emphasis is placed on cities and partnerships that contribute to communities that can benefit from the Series' programming.
• Email or contact us your press credentials with the subject "Proposal"

Sponsors

• Please email us with the subject "Sponsor" to get the 2008 sponsorship package
• Please specify the series that you would like to sponsor or support
• NGAF accepts monetary, location (theatre, stage or location for a reception or after-affair), marketing (press, media or general marketing), product (materials, equipment, beverage or food), and other forms of sponsorships

Vendors and Authors ("Vendors Row" and "Authors Row")

• Each series will have limited space to continue including a Vendors Row and Authors Row for exposure and of artists and marketing of your services to communities
• Email or send a description of your business with the subject "Vendor" for consideration and to get the vendor agreement
• Please include your current geographic location and any space requirements, if possible

Volunteers

• Email or send us your expression/statement of interest with the subject "Volunteer"
• Please include your most recent resume or vitae
• Please state the series for which you are interested in volunteering
• Volunteer forms will be sent to those expressing interest

Speakers and Poets

• As part of the production, the Series looks to have notable speakers and poets (poetry exhibition)
• Speakers, email or send us your expression/statement of interest with the subject "Speaker" and include biographical materials
• Poets provide a unique opportunity to gain exposure and provide exposure to spoken word forms of art. Email or send us your expression/statement of interest with the subject "Poet" and include biographical materials
• Please state the series in which you are interested

Press

• Email or send us your press credentials with the subject "Press"
• Please state the series you are interested in covering or getting more details