UNAFF was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 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 for discovery and dialogue about different cultures, issues and solutions.

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for the 26th UNAFF, which will run from October 19-29, 2023 in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University.

In its enduring advocacy for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with the environment, refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women’s issues, children, universal education, war and peace and other topics mentioned in the UDHR.

This year’s theme, SOLUTIONS, continues our devotion to human rights with an emphasis on strategies and approaches that offer solutions to our burning problems.

For more information and submission guidelines, visit: http://www.unaff.org/2023/submission.html