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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on March 10, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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The Department of Cultural Affairs in California is seeking to commission seven filmmakers or media artists to produce short films that embody the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, known as the Nguzo Saba. Each film, with a total running time of five minutes or less, will be showcased during the Kwanzaa week from December 26 to January 1, 2025, coinciding with the celebration's 60th anniversary. The project includes a comprehensive mentorship component, featuring three 60-minute sessions led by Dr. Maulana Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa, focusing on research, production, and post-production phases to deepen the understanding and representation of the principles. The contract value ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, with the opportunity open to qualified media artists and filmmakers. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2025, with a response deadline of June 23, 2025. The project aims to honor cultural heritage through visual storytelling, fostering community engagement and education around the significance of Kwanzaa’s principles. Interested applicants can contact Yvonne Farrow via email for further details and are encouraged to review the full opportunity at the provided link.

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AgencyCalifornia → Los Angeles Cultural Affairs
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The Department of Cultural Affairs seeks to commission seven (7) filmmakers to create seven short films, each representing one of the Seven Principles or the Nguzo Saba, around which the international holiday is organized and celebrated. Films five (5) minutes total running time (TRT) or less, will premier during the week of Kwanzaa, December 26 – January 1, 2025, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Nguzo Saba. The commission includes three (3) research and mentoring sessions: one during pre-production, one during production, and one during post-production. The 60-minute mentoring sessions will be conducted by the holiday’s creator, Dr. Maulana Karenga, and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

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