The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is calling for original film shorts exploring social justice themes from emerging creatives for its inaugural AAFCA Social Justice Short Film Competition.
Amplifying content that raises awareness as well as offers solutions to wide-ranging issues that include criminal justice reform, climate change, sustainability, racism, animal rights and more is among the competition’s primary goals. The social justice movement promotes a welcoming and inclusive culture with the intention of achieving equality on all levels. Selected films will challenge societal structures in the United States specifically on both a macro and micro scale while also demonstrating how the art of filmmaking plays an integral role in promoting social change.
Held across the Annual American Diversity Calendar, encompassing Black History, Women’s History, Asian Pacific Heritage and Pride months, a winner will be selected for each month of the AAFCA Social Justice Short Film Competition, with a grand prize winner announced during AAFCA’s 9th Annual SYNERGY event in July. Winners of each monthly contest will receive a consultation with a key agents or film industry executives, a premiere of their film on AAFCA’s Facebook and You Tube Channels and a one-year membership to Film Independent and a cash prize. The grand prize winner will also receive a cash prize, plus an ongoing mentoring opportunity with a director. A judging panel composed of select AAFCA members and film executives will vet all selected submissions based on their Story, Creativity, Technical Merit, Entertainment Value and Adherence to Content Themes.
“We are excited to hear from a variety of voices on how society can address its many social justice issues. Film shorts function as an important ‘testing ground’ for emerging filmmakers, which is why AAFCA, along with our sponsors – Facebook, Georgia Power and the National Research Group, is thrilled to help introduce and amplify next-gen talent through our various platforms and expansive social networks,” says AAFCA CEO Gil Robertson. “It is always a privilege to witness and help launch next-gen genius with an eye for making a larger social impact even as they nurture their own gifts.”
For more information on AAFCA’s Social Justice Short Film Competition – Black History Month, please visit www.aafca.com
AAFCA Calling For Original Film Shorts for Social Justice Short Film Competition
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