Supporters
Women in Film & Video (WIFV) of Washington, DC is dedicated to advancing the professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines. WIFV supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and educating the public about women’s creative and technical achievements. WIFV, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. Our resources, connections and advocates support a vibrant, creative media community. THE LAST SONG BEFORE THE WAR is fiscally sponsored by Women in Film & Video (WIFV).
The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), the national airline of Morocco, is the official air sponsor of THE LAST SONG BEFORE THE WAR. Based out of the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, RAM operates international flights from Morocco to Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America and a domestic and charter network.
Passport Health is the largest provider of travel medical services in the United States with convenient locations nationwide. Whether you are traveling for business of pleasure, they can prepare you for your trip with destination-specific travel information, immunizations, travel shots, specialty travel products, and international travel health insurance.
West Africa Discovery is a web portal that raises awareness towards West Africa and promotes responsible tourism through the listing of tours, accommodation and volunteer projects that fulfil the criteria outlined in the Cape Town, Kerala and Belize Declarations. West Africa Discovery offers a selection of carefully picked holiday ideas that offer unique and unforgettable experiences and allow you to discover Africa in a totally new way. They will put you in direct contact with companies that organize the holiday and guarantee that part of the fees will go to support local community development in the chosen destination. All tours are selected because they respect the local cultural, social, historical and natural heritages.
Devex is a social enterprise bringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services. Devex members find jobs, projects, news and professional connections through its popular online resource, devex.com. Devex is proud to sponsor a film that celebrates the power of music to promote lasting peace and a democratic civil society.
Located on a quite street in Badalabougou (city on the edge of the river), only a 5-minute walk to the heart of Bamako, The Sleeping Camel guesthouse is the perfect place to get your bearings in Bamako before embarking on further travel in Mali or West Africa. With a fully stocked bar and Chef Baba’s amazing food, the Sleeping Camel is the perfect home away from home where you can chill out and recharge your batteries.
World Language Communications is a translation company serving the international business community in any language. With over 15 years experience in translating and interpreting for the largest companies, organizations and governments in the world, they work with the most certified translators and interpreters to ensure the utmost accuracy and productivity in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
We are grateful for the generous support from:
Festival in the Desert Organization
His Excellency N'Diaye Bah, Minister of Tourism Republic of Mali
Ministry of Tourism Republic of Mali
Malian Office of Tourism and Hotels (OMATHO)
Bibliotheque de Manuscrits Mamma Haidara (Timbuktu)
Dr. Noury Mohamed Alamine Al Ansary
Aboubacrine Abdou Salam Ansar (Abou) & Family
Mohamedoun Ansar
Kel Ansar Tribe
N'Douyli Hotel
Antonio (Yobie) Benjamin
Viola Schoepe, Filmmaker of the first Festival in the Desert
Fabulous Interns Judah Klatzker & Kyle Centers
All Our Kickstarter & Indiegogo Backers
The warm friends we met in Mali who looked after us, guided us and shared countless cups of tea...