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Management and Implementation of FY 2026 American Film Showcase and Commercial Diplomacy Expansion

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking a U.S. nonprofit or educational institution to manage the FY 2026 American Film Showcase (AFS), a global cultural and commercial diplomacy initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU), Office of Citizen Exchanges - Program Scope: - Manage and implement the American Film Showcase, engaging 60-70 U.S. film, television, gaming, and media arts experts in 30-40 countries - Organize 35-45 overseas programs (workshops, masterclasses, residencies, screenings, lectures) - Facilitate professional development for 20-30 international participants in the U.S. - Curate films and media content, arrange travel and logistics, and support participants - Commercial Diplomacy Expansion: - 'Made in America: Creative Capital' component - Activities include business residencies, co-production labs, creative showcases, export-ready labs, global creative business accelerators, international fellowships, investment forums, and market access/distribution workshops - Supports 40-50 U.S. creators in international markets - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Fly America Act for all travel - Obtain rights and clearances for all films and media content - Enroll participants in health benefits plans - Collect and report performance data using MODE Framework indicators (demographics, skills, alumni engagement, etc.) - Applicants must have at least four years of international exchange program experience - No cost sharing required - Period of Performance: - 24 to 28 months, with potential renewal for two additional years - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $1,540,000 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors named; this is a service and programmatic opportunity - Places of Performance and Delivery: - U.S. Department of State Headquarters, Washington, DC - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Activities in approximately 30-40 countries worldwide - United States (for inbound international participants) - Services Requested: - Program management, implementation, and reporting - Commercial diplomacy activities - Performance monitoring and data collection

Description

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) intends to award one Cooperative agreement for approximately $1,540,000 to fund the FY 2026 American Film Showcase (AFS), an initiative that promotes American creativity in film, television, gaming, and media arts to enhance global influence and economic vitality. The program involves U.S. embassies collaborating to deliver tailored engagements such as lectures, masterclasses, residencies, screenings, and workshops led by industry professionals. It also includes an expansion component, Made in America: Creative Capital, which focuses on commercial diplomacy activities to support U.S. creators in international markets and foster long-term commercial partnerships. The award supports cultural and commercial diplomacy to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen American global competitiveness and cultural influence.

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