SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for the 18th UNAFF, which runs from October 15-25, 2015
in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University.
UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human
rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease
control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.
In 2000 all UN member states and at least 23 international organizations committed to
help achieve these Millennium Development Goals by 2015: to eradicate extreme
poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and
empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS,
malaria, and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and foster a global
partnership for development.
This year’s theme RUNNING OUT OF TIME continues the ongoing celebration of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on time-sensitive aspects of the
Millennium Development Goals.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Documentaries only
• No production year limit
• No runtime limit – UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs
• Rough-cuts or works-in-progress accepted but please submit as close to the final
cut as possible. UNAFF cannot accept updated versions of a film less than 10 days
before the start of the festival
• Preferred submission format: DVD (NTSC/PAL) or Blu-Ray region 0 or 1
• Alternate submission format: Password-protected online screener with an
expiration date extending through July 31
SUBMISSION PROCESS: Submit via WITHOUTABOX or visit www.unaff.org for
downloadable Entry Form
ENTRY FEES:
• $25 for films up to 30 minutes (late deadline $35)
• $35 for films longer than 30 minutes (late deadline is $45)
• Please send a check or money order payable to UNAFF or via PayPal at
www.unaff.org (please enter info@unaff.org)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
• Early Deadline – May 5, 2015*
• Regular Deadline – May 15, 2015*
• Late deadline – May 25, 2015*
(*Postmarked)
MAILING ADDRESS: Please submit screener and payment (if paying via check or money
order) to:
UNAFF 2015
CERAS/CAW
Stanford University
520 Galvez Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-3084
AWARDS include a CASH prize
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary $2000
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary $1000
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Cinematography $500
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Editing $500
• UNAFF Youth Vision Award $500
UNAFF provides filmmakers with pass credentials, guest festival passes and some
assistance with lodging and airfare. In addition to screenings, UNAFF provides
filmmakers the opportunity to present their work through panel discussions and Q&As and
to meet distributors and leaders of community organizations.
Questions or comments: Email info@unaff.org or call (650) 724-5544
in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University.
UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human
rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease
control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.
In 2000 all UN member states and at least 23 international organizations committed to
help achieve these Millennium Development Goals by 2015: to eradicate extreme
poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and
empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS,
malaria, and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and foster a global
partnership for development.
This year’s theme RUNNING OUT OF TIME continues the ongoing celebration of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on time-sensitive aspects of the
Millennium Development Goals.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Documentaries only
• No production year limit
• No runtime limit – UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs
• Rough-cuts or works-in-progress accepted but please submit as close to the final
cut as possible. UNAFF cannot accept updated versions of a film less than 10 days
before the start of the festival
• Preferred submission format: DVD (NTSC/PAL) or Blu-Ray region 0 or 1
• Alternate submission format: Password-protected online screener with an
expiration date extending through July 31
SUBMISSION PROCESS: Submit via WITHOUTABOX or visit www.unaff.org for
downloadable Entry Form
ENTRY FEES:
• $25 for films up to 30 minutes (late deadline $35)
• $35 for films longer than 30 minutes (late deadline is $45)
• Please send a check or money order payable to UNAFF or via PayPal at
www.unaff.org (please enter info@unaff.org)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
• Early Deadline – May 5, 2015*
• Regular Deadline – May 15, 2015*
• Late deadline – May 25, 2015*
(*Postmarked)
MAILING ADDRESS: Please submit screener and payment (if paying via check or money
order) to:
UNAFF 2015
CERAS/CAW
Stanford University
520 Galvez Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-3084
AWARDS include a CASH prize
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary $2000
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary $1000
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Cinematography $500
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Editing $500
• UNAFF Youth Vision Award $500
UNAFF provides filmmakers with pass credentials, guest festival passes and some
assistance with lodging and airfare. In addition to screenings, UNAFF provides
filmmakers the opportunity to present their work through panel discussions and Q&As and
to meet distributors and leaders of community organizations.
Questions or comments: Email info@unaff.org or call (650) 724-5544