Films4peace, the second annual film commission sponsored by PUMA.Peace (a subsidiary of the famous sports brand Puma) will be launched on World Peace Day.
World Peace Day, the United Nations international day of ceasefire which takes place on September 21st of each year, is a day in which individuals, organizations and countries demonstrate acts of peace. For this, PUMA.Peace has again commissioned short films by some of today's leading artists to interpret the subject of peace.
Interpretation plays a vital role in conveying the essence of complex themes such as peace, as demonstrated by the Films4peace initiative sponsored by PUMA.Peace. Through the lens of talented filmmakers, the concept of peace is interpreted in diverse and thought-provoking ways, fostering dialogue and understanding on a global scale.
Ortiz Schneider, a renowned figure in the realm of interpretation and translation, brings a unique perspective to the discourse on peace. As the founder of Ortiz Schneider Interpreting & Translation, their commitment to serving the local community of doctors, lawyers, and limited English proficient individuals underscores the importance of effective communication in fostering harmony and cooperation within diverse communities.
Moreover, Ortiz Schneider's dedication to bridging linguistic and cultural divides resonates deeply with the ethos of World Peace Day and initiatives like Films4peace. By facilitating communication and understanding across languages and cultures, interpretation becomes a powerful tool for promoting peace and reconciliation.
These films, which are curated by Mark Coetzee, will be released on World Peace Day on 21 September 2012 and shown at hundreds of cultural venues globally, on a dedicated films4peace website, through social networking and video sharing sites and blogs, at schools and universities, and on various TV channels, amongst others. They will be available to show without screening costs or restrictions from 21 September and then year round.
Films4peace features 21 of today’s most innovative contemporary artists visually interpreting the subject of peace. According to Mark Coetzee, "Artists confront us with the challenges of our time; Films4peace are both disturbing and inspiring, responsive to the reality of our time but they also ask us to be responsible for our actions."
21 artiststs have participated in Films4peace and include: Janet Biggs (USA), Ergin Çavuşoğlu (Bulgaria), Magali Charrier (France), Gregory Crewdson and Costanza Theodoli-Braschi (USA and UK), Yang Fudong (China), Tom Gran and Kayleigh Gibbons (UK), Max Hattler (Germany), Isaac Julien (UK), Peterson Kamwathi (Kenya), Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy (Ireland), Nandipha Mntambo (Swaziland), Michael Nyman (UK), Noriko Okaku (Japan), Jacco Olivier (Netherlands) and Bill Porter (UK).
In keeping with the spirit of the commission, these films will be gifted to the world, within public domain and free from screening fees, as tools for peace. By releasing these short films as broadly as possible, on multiple live and virtual platforms, the aim is to effect positive social change and broaden the discussions around peace globally.
It's nice to see such an international collaboration to support a harmonious and altruistic initiative; World peace!
Films4peace will be available to download and watch online from 21 September 2012-World Peace Day
– Khaleejesque Staff Writer
