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 under-served communities across America.

Or 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 (All will be noted on calendar):

• 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.

Issues include: Family & Society, Media, Racial Justice, Youth, Digital Divide, Digital Media, Fair Representation, Media Literacy, African-American, Racial Discrimination, Racial Hate Crimes, Identity.

Homepage www.urbanfilmseries.com.