The Global Film Initiative was created to promote cross-cultural understanding through the medium of cinema. Although American film continues to thrive in the global marketplace, developing world filmmaking has suffered from shifting economic conditions in film financing and distribution. As a result, audiences in the United States have been denied the rich cultural lessons these films have to offer.

The Initiative has developed four complementary programs, all involving film from the developing world, to address this situation:

• Granting
• Acquisitions
• Distribution
• Education

For more information regarding our Education Program, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for Education.

The Global Film Initiative is pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for university, college, high school and public libraries: a 30% discount on any DVD set from the award-winning Global Lens film series, with educational resources and lending, streaming and multi-use public performance privileges included!

The Global Lens film series is an annual touring series established in 2003 to support unique and critically acclaimed narrative feature film from around the world. More than 30 nations from Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East are represented in the series, which includes award-winning selections from Cannes, Berlin, Tribeca, Toronto and other international film festivals.

We are now offering the following sets for library purchase (click here to download the complete catalogue):

• African Studies

• Asian Studies

• Latin American Studies

• Middle East & Arab Studies

• Academy Award Selections

• Children & Youth Studies

• Religion, Culture & Tradition Studies

• War & Conflict Studies

• Women's Studies

• Secondary & High School Education

• Global Lens Annual Series

Each set includes:

• 10 critically acclaimed and award-winning narrative feature-length films

• New releases and films not yet available in educational or retail outlets*

• Lending, streaming and multi-use public performance privileges

• Educational resources, such as film discussion guides

    *Exceptions may apply

Download the complete catalogue here and make a purchase today! Order form, pricing and description of DVD sets included with catalogue. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

This offer is sponsored by the Global Film Initiative's Education Program. All profits from the Global Lens film series support international filmmaker grants, educational programming and resources, touring film exhibitions and other philanthropic initiatives and programs sponsored by the Global Film Initiative.