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2011. A MOMENT WHEN FREEDOM IS BREAKING OUT ALL OVER THE WORLD. JOIN US IN CREATING AN UPLIFTING FILM TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, THE WORLD’S LARGEST HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. THE FILM WILL CAPTURE THE CURRENT ZEITGEIST – PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE CONNECTED AND COMMITTED TO HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL. MUSIC WILL BE SCORED BY ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER HANS ZIMMER.

The finished film wants to convey “people power.” It will begin with a single lone voice that calls out across the landscape starting a chain reaction… Through layers of sound and voices that build in intensity and energy, we aim to create the feeling of a movement in motion… a tidal wave of undeniable force for human rights, and a document of Amnesty International’s power in 2011.

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

In order to create a film that showcases the connection of people globally, we’re asking a community of talented filmmakers such as yourself to be part of a tightly managed global collaboration –  filmmakers that support Amnesty’s vision of a world based on universal human rights. We’re asking you to participate by filming at least one scene in your corner of the world before August 15, 2011. Maybe it’s footage you’ve already shot.  Maybe you can film a scene or two while on location for another job. Or maybe you’re crazy enough to pull together a dedicated shoot that provides this project with a completely surprising perspective.

This is an opportunity to contribute your talents to a historic project.  We’re looking for each director to provide his or her unique visual interpretation and perspective. The result will be a wonderful mix of styles and visual content that will give the finished product life, originality and a unique contemporary feeling.  

All contributors will be duly credited online and at the end of the film.  The film and broadcast TV spots generated from your contributions will be shown around the world, from PSA placements to Amnesty International concerts, film events, and local community screenings.


PRODUCTION SPECIFICS

  • All footage must be delivered by August 15, 2011.  A project dropbox is included here so you may upload your footage digitally.
  • All files must be delivered as a digital file. We will be editing on Final Cut Pro so quicktime files ProRes HD at 1920 x 1080 is preferred if possible.
  • A simple talent release may be downloaded here; have one signed by each on-camera participant
  • Production management and editorial is being coordinated jointly by Citizen Group and IQ Films.  Music and sound design will be led by Hans Zimmer’s team in Santa Monica, CA
  • Final files will be available for broadcast, web and global event distribution by October 1, 2011.
  • Please compose with at least a wide frame to show environment and a close frame for intimacy of subject.