Africana Film Studies Association (AFSA)
Our Mission statement
AFSA supports innovative research, ethical and inclusive critical practices, and interdisciplinary exchange across languages, regions, and artistic traditions. We are committed to strengthening the preservation and circulation of Africana film archives, expanding access to cinematic memory, and nurturing emerging voices shaping the next generation of Africana film culture.
AFSA supports innovative research, ethical and inclusive critical practices, and interdisciplinary exchange across languages, regions, and artistic traditions. We are committed to strengthening the preservation and circulation of Africana film archives, expanding access to cinematic memory, and nurturing emerging voices shaping the next generation of Africana film culture.
Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, collaborative community dedicated to amplifying the creative and intellectual contributions of Africana cinemas worldwide.
AFSA Statement on Professionalism
AFSA members are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, respect, and accountability, upholding the ethical standards of academic and creative life. Members ensure that their actions reflect the professional codes of conduct common to universities, cultural institutions, and scholarly communities, and that their engagement with AFSA contributes to a collegial, inclusive, and intellectually rigorous environment.