Dear Friends, SPANISH FILM CLUB announces grant deadline extension to April 23rd! The program offers grants to bring a slate of impressive recent films to universities across North America and abroad. Help your school regain its sense of community and campus life that make college years so special with an unforgettable Ibero-American Film Festival! Many of you have sent us questions about what would happen if campus activities do not resume in September. Please take a look at these FAQs (https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/spanish-film-club-and-covid-19-faqs/ [1]) to see how we are preparing for that eventuality, which includes the possibility of moving your festival online. Apply for a SPANISH FILM CLUB GRANT online by April 23, 2020 at https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/application/ [2]. We understand if personal circumstances prevent you from applying on time. Send us a note to make accommodations. HOW IT WORKS • Grants cover up to 50% of the festival costs • Universities screen 5 films or more in 8 weeks • Two grant deadlines: April 17 and October 15, 2020 • More than 90 Award-winning titles from 25+ countries • Virtual Q&As with filmmakers • Study Guides available • 220+ universities participating so far! 2020 NEW FILM LINE-UP (For all 90 titles check: https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/ [3]) Universities can choose from this year’s fantastic film line-up that includes award-winning titles like the official selections to the Academy Awards from Colombia, Alejandro Landes’ critically acclaimed MONOS, and Costa Rica’s THE AWAKENING OF THE ANTS; Pablo Larrain’s new film, EMA, starring Gael García Bernal and Variety’s 10 Latinxs To Watch 2020’s Mariana Di Girolamo; the electrifying comedy PERFECT STRANGERS, directed by Netflix’s The House of Flowers Manolo Caro; the powerfully inventive docu-thriller about immigration detention centers, THE INFILTRATORS; an exploration of the racism inflicted on indigenous people in Mexico and the empowerment of a new generation that refuses to accept it silently, GUIE’DANIi’s NAVEL; a Chilean film about the arcane racism affecting its immigrant population, PERRO BOMBA; an emotional cross-cultural musical journey from NYC to Puerto Rico, MIGUELITO: A SONG TO PUERTO RICO; a revision of the Falklands War from the point of view of a young man waiting to be drafted, NEITHER HERO NOR TRAITOR; and the unusual polyamorous story of love and freedom, THE CITY OF THE FUTURE. WHAT UNIVERSITIES SAY • “A great way to get colleagues and students involved and talking about Spanish and Latin American culture, history, and politics.” - Brown University • “One of the favorite events at UNC Charlotte. Students become critical thinkers and learn to appreciate freedom of inquiry.” - UNC at Charlotte • “It’s my 3rd time and I'll do it again, unique films that are meaningful to our students.” - University of Michigan-Dearborn • "A touching and inspiring experience that moved our audience into tears or laughter, gathered different people together, and generated a sense of happiness and community." - University of Tennessee, Knoxville • “A very valuable and thought-provoking experience for our students and community!” - Clayton State University ABOUT PRAGDA PRAGDA is a cultural initiative that specializes in offering Latin American and Spanish films of educational interest for students, instructors, and librarians. To learn more, visit www.pragda.com [4]. Read more about SFC and check out the complete line-up at https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club [5]. Best, Daniela — Daniela Bajar Pragda Pragda: www.pragda.com [6]Spanish Film Club: www.spanishfilmclub.com [7] Links: ------ [1] https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/spanish-film-club-and-covid-19-faqs/ [2] https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/application/ [3] https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club/ [4] http://www.pragda.com/ [5] https://pragda.com/spanish-film-club [6] http://www.pragda.com/ [7] http://www.spanishfilmclub.com/ ---- Learn to speak like a film/TV professor! Listen to the ScreenLex podcast: http://www.screenlex.org