American Film Showcase
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
What is American Film Showcase?
The American Film Showcase is a major touring film program bringing American documentaries, feature films and animated shorts to audiences worldwide. It brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries, featured films and animated shorts to audiences around the world, offering a view of American society and culture as seen by independent film makers.
Through the American Film Showcase, U.S. Embassies in 40 countries organize film screenings, discussions and workshops in all areas related to film, such as production, writing, animation, distribution and independent financing.
Administration
American Film Showcase is administered by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Program Requirements
To be eligible to participate in the American Film Showcase participants must:
- Have high artistic qualities.
- Have contemporary insights into American life and culture.
- Explore issues affecting democratic societies.
- Take into account cultural sensitivities of foreign public and appropriateness for youth audiences.
- Offer diverse viewpoints and balanced treatment of subject matter.
Application Details
What is the application process for American Film Showcase?
There is no application or submission process for the American Film Showcase. Films are selected by a committee to participate in the American Film Showcase program.