for being appointed by Secretary Hilary Clinton as a global Cultural Ambassador on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. "I am excited and honored to serve my country as a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State," said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who has focused his efforts after his NBA career on engaging youth through socially-minded projects and education.
for his Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for lead actor in A Better Life. IAFF screened A Better Life in May 2012. Bichir admits that aside from being recognized by his acting peers, "the honor is doubled because of the amazing actors I am nominated with. So this is a happy moment for me."
The IMPACT ARTS + FILM FUND (IAFF) was created as a platform for artists and filmmakers to engage in the political and policy arena. IAFF is based in Washington, D.C., and was co-founded by Jody Arlington, Jamie Shor and Kimball Stroud, three veterans of the political and entertainment arenas. IAFF hosts screenings, panel discussions, promotional events, and book launches to educate and enlighten its audiences and creates a climate for meaningful social impact. IAFF launched at the 2008 Democratic & Republican National Conventions with the IMPACT Film Festival: "Where Film Crosses the Aisle".
IAFF's fiscal sponsor is New Venture Fund, a 501(c) 3 public charity. New Venture Fund was established in response to demand from leading philanthropists for efficient, cost-effective and time-saving intermediary services. NVF offers unobtrusive support and facilitation - focusing on enhancing our clients' ability to execute their visions.
Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes - 3:34
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Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis - 4:07
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To learn more about the IMPACT ARTS + FILM FUND, please contact Kimball Stroud or Mary-Morgan Limperis at
(202) 543-9700 or mary-morgan@kimballstroud.com
For programming or media inquiries contact Jody Arlington or Jamie Shor at PR Collaborative at (202) 339-9598 or jody@prcollaborative.com