WORLDEAF Cinema Festival to be held in 2010

Deaf cinema has made a profound impact on the lives of people around the world. In recognition of excellence in deaf filmmaking, Gallaudet will hold its first triennial WORLDEAF Cinema Festival, November 4-7, 2010.

The festival will include professional and student film competitions. It will also spotlight the international and national dimensions of deaf cinema and the diversity of the world's deaf and hard of hearing communities.

The festival also seeks to promote interaction between industry representatives and festival registrants through keynote speakers, panel sessions, film screenings, and community forums.

For more information, go to wdcf.gallaudet.edu.