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The University Film and Video Association reaffirms our 2021 “Response to Recent Legislation Limiting AcademicFreedom” statement, as more states pass legislation that explicitly limits and infringes upon our member’s academic freedom to provide media education as they, and the field, see fit.  For example, see summary in Tennessee’s SB2290/HB2870. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) provides valuable information about reporting academicfreedom violations for investigation on [...]

You're invited to attend the launch of the 26-page Reflection to Release: A Framework for Values, Ethics and Accountability in Nonfiction Filmmaking.  The launch event will be on Wednesday, Sep. 21 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dawg-framework-release-lanzamiento-del-marco-de-dawg-tickets-407032273487 This is a project of the Documentary Accountability Working Group (docaccountability.org) and it's been TWO YEARS in the making! Contact: paufder@american.eduPatricia Aufderheide, University [...]

UFVA Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members, While Two Current Members Move to Executive Office: Results of Recent Vote Disclosed at 2022 Conference   August 31, 2022 -- At the University Film and Video Association Annual Board meeting, held at the 76th Annual Conference, the results of the recent Board of Directors vote [...]

A celebration of “things that go bump in the night” comes to Prairie View A&M University and the University Film and Video Association! On October 27 & 28, Prairie View A&M University’s KPVU-TV, with the University Film and Video Association HBCU Initiative, will present “Nightmares From Monkeypaw: A Virtual Symposium on the Works of Jordan [...]

To Whom It May Concern: My name is Kai Swanson and I am Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema & Television Arts at Elon University. I am also the Festival Director for the World Water Short Film Festival. We are currently in our inaugural year and are excited to support films around the 2022 UN World Water [...]

UFVA CAUCUSES & WORKING GROUPS Zoom link & Schedule  MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK BEFORE FREDONIA!  Tuesday JULY 19 and Wednesday JULY 20  Did you know UFVA features 13 caucuses & working groups?     All current UFVA members are invited to attend any (or all) of our unique meeting sessions taking place one week in advance of the in-person [...]

  Dear Members,  It is time to vote for the 2022 UFVA Board Elections!Only members may vote. If you have not renewed your membership yet, please visit http://ufva.org/register/ to renew.    The deadline for voting is: June 20, 2022    I would like to thank all of the nominees who are running in this year's election.Lastly, dedicated members, I thank you for voting, [...]

Better to Chase a Dream, Than Live Without One “CARLOS” DANCES WITH FILMS On June 13, Carlos Through the Tall Grass, a comedy about a first-gen, Latino high school  student, will make its World Premiere at Dances With Films festival in Hollywood. Written and  directed by Rick Dominguez and produced by Patti McCarthy, the film shares the [...]

CAA is seeking student videographer(s) interested in creating short video profiles on select recipients of our 2022 Distinguished Awards, to be completed by early summer. Videos will be limited to three minutes in duration and will tell the story of the award recipient. For this pilot project, two awardees have been selected:Fred Hagstrom - Distinguished [...]