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AUBGenesis Documentary Project

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What is the AUBGenesis Documentary Project all about?

The AUBGenesis Documentary Project is a multimedia initiative in commemoration of AUBG’s 30th anniversary. It aims to record, preserve and present to the general public the history of AUBG’s inception, and relate it to today’s impact of the institution on the region and worldwide. The produced content would appeal not only to the broad public but also to journalists and historians as a one-stop source of research on the volatile and impactful period and its key figures.

The project consists of two main components:

  • A feature-length (60 – 90 mins.) documentary;
  • Several shorter movies narrating the amazing stories of the people who played an active part in the University’s establishment.

Why AUBG?

AUBG is a unique institution that brings together bright academic minds from across the globe and talented students from the Balkans and the former Soviet Bloc to promote top-class higher education and advance Western democratic values. The idea to establish a US academic institution in this war-torn region crippled by the devastating effects of Communism dates back to the late 1980s. Back then, a group of visionaries, among whom financier and philanthropist George Soros, representatives of the US Embassy in Bulgaria, USAID officials, and many more, went against all odds to make what appeared as an impossible dream come true.

Why now?

On the eve of its 30th anniversary, AUBG has graduated over 5,000 students, who share a commitment to the critical elements of its mission to promote democratic values and have taken critical leadership positions in government, civil service, and non-governmental structures. They are also some of the most successful and accomplished executives and entrepreneurs in the region, bringing the benefits of their education to society at large and their individual lives.

How to join?

Join us in supporting the AUBGenesis Documentary Project and showcasing to the world the remarkable history of the American University in Bulgaria!

This historic endeavor, however, requires considerable investment. Therefore, we turn to you with an appeal to support us in funding the project and transmitting the highest values and ideas of AUBG to as many people as possible. Let us all join forces in spreading the mission of AUBG across the world!

Support the AUBGenesis Documentary Project

  • A contribution of $10,000 makes you an executive producer on the film, which entitles you to:

    • A saying in the content and presentation, and choosing the film’s title.
    • It puts your (or your company’s) name in the opening credits before the title card and before the names of the film’s creators.
    • Invitation to the world premiere and afterparty, special screenings, access, and networking possibilities with the featured personages, your fellow sponsors, the creators of the film, and the leadership and notable alumni and students of AUBG, the premier institution of higher learning in South-Eastern Europe.
    • You will be invited to introduce yourself or your company and share your reasons for supporting this project in a video that will be part of the film’s promotion and distribution campaigns in national and international media, both broadcast and digital.
    • A testimonial from you will be included in all print and digital promotional materials.
  • A contribution of $5,000 – $9,999 entitles you (or your company) to:

    • End-credits listing at the end of the film with its creators.
    • Invitation to the world premiere and afterparty, access and networking possibilities with the featured personages, your fellow sponsors, the creators of the film, and the leadership and notable alumni and students of the premier institution of higher learning in South-Eastern Europe, AUBG.
  • A contribution of $1,000 – $4,999 entitles you (or your company) to mention in the end credits' "Special Thanks" section.

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When I was approached to make a documentary on the inception of AUBG, I was thrilled, intrigued and

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