WORLDEAF Cinema Festival
Mission Statement
Since the beginning of cinema, deaf people have embraced the communicative and artistic potential of the medium. Film and video have expanded the horizons of deaf and hard of hearing people throughout the world. As computer technology continues to advance and develop, global platforms for cross-cultural visual communication have emerged. Today deaf filmmakers have more distribution options and wider potential audiences than ever before. To spotlight and stimulate the current opportunities in deaf cinema, Gallaudet University will host an international cinema festival. The event will celebrate past and present accomplishments in deaf cinema, as well as promote interaction among industry representatives, filmmakers, and festival registrants.
Festival attendees will have opportunities to view classic and new productions in deaf cinema; attend an awards dinner and WORLDEAF Cinema Awards program; browse industry-related exhibits; and learn about the world of vlogging. A key component of the festival will be question and answer sessions with industry experts and community forums focused on distribution issues for filmmakers. The festival will also showcase the work of student filmmakers and encourage their participation.
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