Dear Friends,
In these difficult times we are grateful that we have you, our UNAFF community, and our shared passion for promoting human rights through documentary film.
As one of the oldest solely documentary film festivals in the US, UNAFF has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike for its fearless independence and integrity. In addition to providing early outlets for films, many of which later went on to win major awards and accolades, UNAFF prides itself in creating a community forum with year-round programs facilitating education and dialogue about different cultures, issues, and solutions.
Our filmmakers who bring us all of these incredible documentaries have been deeply affected by the pandemic and many are struggling financially. As a consequence, we have been receiving a hugely increased number of submission fee waiver requests, while screening fees are higher than ever. All of this is adversely affecting the festival budget. Unfortunately, all of our other year-round programs have been greatly impacted as well, from our “UNAFF for Seniors” weekly screenings in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale, to our “UNAFF in Libraries” program, which serves more than 20 libraries throughout Santa Clara County, to our programs for veterans, students, women, and kids.
As a non-profit organization, we, like so many others, are struggling to bridge this period of crisis, and we need your help to ensure that we will be able to continue our work.
What our future will look like is in your hands, and now is the time to ensure that it includes engaging and impactful festivals like UNAFF. We know that the documentary community is resilient and inventive and we trust that with your support UNAFF will overcome the all the challenges.
Your tax-deductible donation is essential for us to continue with all these valuable programs for our community.
Please donate now. You can make your donation online by pressing the “DONATE” button on our home page at www.unaff.org.
Of course, if you prefer, you can also mail your check payable to the IDA (International Documentary Association). Please remember to put "For UNAFF" in the memo field of your check and mail to:
IDA
Attention: Fiscal Sponsorship Donations
3600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1810
Los Angeles, CA 90010
UNAFF is a fiscally sponsored project of the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Contributions in support of UNAFF are payable to IDA and are tax deductible as allowed by law.
By supporting UNAFF, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in upholding human dignity, promoting empathy, and saving the arts.
Please talk about your support of UNAFF with your friends and family members on Facebook and Twitter, and help us spread the word about UNAFF.
With deepest gratitude on behalf of our whole team,
Jasmina Bojic
Founder and Executive Director
UNAFF and UNAFF Traveling Film Festivals
