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Fifth Annual
Africa World Documentary Film Festival - May 2012

AFRICA WORLD DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL - 2012
5th ANNUAL FESTIVAL

LOCATIONS AND DATES

February 5-10, 2012 - University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon

February 16-18, 2012 - Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame - The Carver Theatre,
Birmingham, AL, USA

February 24-25, 2012 - Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, MO, USA

March 8-11, 2012 - University of the West INdies - E.B.C.C.I.
Cinemateque, Cave Hill, Barbados

March 26-30, 2012 - St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

May 1-6, 2012 - Centre for African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria*

August 30-September 9, 2012 - "I Will Tell" International Film Festival,
London, UK

November 2012 - Jewish Community Relations Center, St. Louis, MO, USA*

* Temporary dates and venue: to be arranged.


ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Africa World Documentary Film Festival (AWDFF) is sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Professorship in African/African American Studies, International Studies and Programs; and the College of Fine Arts and Communication, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

The AWDFF has as its objective the promotion of knowledge and culture of the people of Africa, in a Pan-African context.

In promotion of the Pan African context, public viewings of submission accepted by AWDFF shall also occur in Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.

Though the AWDFF is non-competitive, prizes of $1,000 and $500 shall be awarded to two documentaries judged by the AWDFF committee as furthering understanding and contributing significantly to knowledge of the African World.

ORGANIZERS
Ephrem Andemariam; Niyi Coker, Jr. (Filmmaker)

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
Documentaries submitted to AWDFF should not be copyrighted or produced prior to 2009.

All films in a language other than English must be subtitled or dubbed in English.

No cuts or changes in any film will be made by the festival committee for any reason.

Excerpts from films will only be shown on television for promotional purposes if permission is obtained from the producer.

The AWDFF is open to the public.

The AWDFF shall not offer comments or reasons for films not selected for the festival.

This is a non-refundable fee, to be sent in the form of a Money Order or Cashier's Check, payable to AWDFF, UM-St. Louis or by credit card online through WITHOUTABOX.


Africa World Documentary Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com , which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!


ONLINE SUBMISSIONS



The Africa World Film Festival
International Studies and Programs
University of Missouri-St. Louis
366 SSB
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4400
Attention: Niyi Coker, Jr.; Ephrem Andemariam