American Film Showcase
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American Film Showcase is a U.S. cultural diplomacy initiative that sends contemporary American films and filmmakers abroad to foster cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural diplomacy program
ⓘ
film diplomacy initiative ⓘ |
| administeredBy | University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
USC School of Cinematic Arts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedIn | Los Angeles ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
U.S. consulates
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
U.S. embassies NERFINISHED ⓘ film festivals ⓘ local cultural institutions ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| field |
cultural diplomacy
ⓘ
public diplomacy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
contemporary American films
ⓘ
independent American filmmakers ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
educational outreach
ⓘ
film screenings program ⓘ filmmaker residencies ⓘ |
| isPartOf | U.S. public diplomacy efforts ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| operatesIn | multiple countries ⓘ |
| organizes |
filmmaker exchanges
ⓘ
international film screenings ⓘ master classes ⓘ panel discussions ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| promotes |
dialogue on social issues
ⓘ
diversity of American stories ⓘ freedom of expression through film ⓘ |
| purpose |
to foster cross-cultural dialogue
ⓘ
to promote mutual understanding ⓘ to showcase contemporary American cinema abroad ⓘ |
| sector | arts and culture ⓘ |
| selectionProcess | curated film program ⓘ |
| sponsor | U.S. Department of State NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
media literacy initiatives abroad
ⓘ
professional development for international filmmakers ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
civil society organizations
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educators ⓘ filmmakers ⓘ international audiences ⓘ students ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
documentary film
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film ⓘ independent film ⓘ narrative film ⓘ |
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