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POV Reel

POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 275 films to public television audiences across the country. POV films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

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Call for Entries

 

The POV Call for Entries (CFE) for broadcast season 2011 is now closed.

Thanks to all the filmmakers who have submitted their films for consideration.

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