About Us
American Film Showcase is the United States’ flagship film and TV cultural exchange program connecting people through the power of visual storytelling.
Each year, AFS partners with U.S. Embassies to screen American films, send American filmmakers overseas to discuss their films with audiences, and to lead workshops for international filmmakers. AFS also brings filmmakers to the U.S. for residencies and film festivals to connect with mentors, producers, and distributors from the U.S. entertainment industry.
AFS Impact
Since 2012, AFS has partnered with U.S. Embassies in more than 135 countries to engage international audiences through American film and professional development programming.
Why We Do It
AFS works with American and international film festivals, NGOs, academic institutions, film studios, and other organizations to spark conversations around shared challenges and to support creative economic opportunities.
A partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, AFS supports America’s broad policy goals—from promoting freedom of speech and creative economies to combating disinformation.
Our work is one of many outreach programs that aim to build friendly, peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through academic, cultural, sports, and professional exchanges.
