- Political Film Society
The Political Film Society is a
nonprofit corporation that exists to recognizeHollywood films' ability to raise awareness in political matters in theworld . Film makers (directors) are the ones who are awarded by this organization. The Political Film Society awards directors as a way of encouraging the industry to make the public audience more aware of the political issues facing their world today.The Political Film Society was founded in
1986 inHonolulu, HI . [http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Political_Film_Society_USA/ IMDb Information Page] ] It was originally an idea of theHawaii Political Studies Association . Theheadquarters of thesociety were moved from Honolulu to Hollywood in1998 after it became a nonprofit organization.Leaders
Each year, at an annual meeting of members, three persons are elected to serve on the board of directors. The board, in turn, chooses the
Chief Executive Officer .Michael Haas , who also serves on the board, has been theCEO of the Political Film Society since its inception. Other board members elected in 1998 areStanley M. Castillo andEric Dacumos .Members
Members are selected by the board of directors. Those interested to become members must contact the society through
mail oremail to join. Members in good standing are allowed to vote each year on the films up for the awards that the society hands out for the winners. There are around 200 members all over the world as of February 2008.Awards
The Political Film Society awards movies each year with the
Political Film Society Awards . These awards are given out to movies in five categories:Political Film Society Award for Democracy ,Political Film Society Award for Exposé ,Political Film Society Award for Human Rights ,Political Film Society Award for Peace , and the Special Award. The awards are nicknamedThe Stanley Awards after Stanley M. Castillo, an original member of the Political Film Society'sboard of directors who died in 1998 due tocancer .References
External links
* [http://www.geocities.com/~polfilms/ Official site]
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