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North American Film Alliance

The North American Film Alliance (NAFA) raises funding and awareness for worthy causes, deserving organizations and other charities that are involved in independent film making, documentary film making, educational programming, and culturally significant arts and media production.

NAFA
Films & Documentaries

NAFA supports independent films, documentaries and docudramas. Discover history, drama, true crime, war, space, science, comedy and more.

Fiscal Sponsorship
Programs

Through Fiscal Sponsorship, NAFA is able to help independent films and documentaries take tax deductible donations and grants.

North American
Film Festival

NAFA's North American Film Festival is a 3-day event held annually to celebrate the art of film-making and storytelling across Indy film and documentary categories.

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Donations as small as $5.00 helps!

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Access to an audience of over 35 million fans.

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Donations invested in all our programs.

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Funding options available to our donors.

“We believe the art of storytelling can expand beyond the narrow vision of the few.”

NAFA | North American Film Alliance

Who we are.

Non-Profit Films & Documentaries

The North American Film Alliance (NAFA) raises funding and awareness for independent films, documentaries, educational programming and culturally significant arts and media production.

NAFA X
Filmmakers Expo

Every year NAFA sponsors a 3-day Expo called NAFA-X. Sponsorship tables are available for vendors.

Programs and Education

NAFA offers education and hands-on programs to help independent filmmakers learn their craft.

Awards & Film Festivals

NAFA sponsors the annual North American Film Awards and the annual NAFA-X Expo.

Fundraising
Fiscal Sponsorship

Fundraising and fiscal sponsorship programs for independent filmmakers.

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    84% of our total operating expenses fund programs for filmmakers in the countries we serve. So when you make a monthly gift or donation to our organization, the majority of your dollars go toward exactly what you intended – supporting independent films and documentaries.