Call for Entries.
The Revolution
The 3rd Edition of Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival.
Date:9th-16th October 2024
Venue: Xenson Artspace Kenneth Dale Drive, plot 58. Kamwokya Kira road, Kampala, Uganda
Submission: Dedline:1st August 2024
Category: Short and feature Documentary films local and international
We are looking for films that promote Social Justice and inclusion.
Every year we select powerful short and feature documentaries that Inspire change in societies, Films are a weapon of choice.
“In the face of rising authoritarianism and intolerance that threatens to erode democratic societies Art and Film emerges as a beacon of Hope and a catalyst of transformative change”.
About The Festival:
The Human Rights are Universal Arts Festival is a public event that harnesses the power of art, Film, and creativity to promote social justice causes and advocate for the universality of human rights It provides a platform for diverse artists from various disciplines to come together, share their creative expressions, and inspire positive change in society.
Our goal:
Empowering societies and communities to recognize the profound impact of the arts on cultural enrichment, economic growth, and social advancement.
Festival Programme:
| Date | Activity | Activity |
| 9th Oct | Day one Official festival opening. Introduction of the festival and opening remarks. poets, and musician performances. walk-in exhibition and market space | Film screening and panel discussion on Film and Human Rights. Documentary screening, plastic curse Panel on Funding a Human Rights documentary film. Film directors meet the audience Talk |
| 10th Oct | Poetry & Acoustic Performances /Cinema Session | Cinema Session A panel discussion |
| 11th Oct | Music Interlude performances Cinema Session | Cinema session Silent cinema experience |
| 12th Oct | Captivating performances that blend art, music, dance, and theatre convey. | Cinema Session Production Master class. |
| 13th Oct | Panel discussion with artists, activities, and experts in financing, democracy, and governance, | Cinema Session Panel discussion: Storytelling for effective engagement |
| 14th Oct | Multimedia poetry performances. Panel on freedom of expression and media. | Master class on Documentation in a Hostile environment. Security for filmmakers. Cinema session. |
| 15th Oct | Street Mural collaboration to mark the 16days of activism campaign. which leads to the celebration of Human Rights Day. | Cinema session and closing remarks. silent disco and after-party |
Artist Showcases
The festival will have a diverse range of artists, including musicians, painters, dancers, poets, actors, photographers, and filmmakers Artists will showcase their work, on different platforms at the festival.
Artist Showcases
The festival brings together various artists, including musicians, painters, dancers, poets, actors, photographers, and filmmakers. Artists will showcase their work, on different platforms at the festival.
Panel
Panel discussion with Artists, Activities, and experts in the field of Human Rights, democracy, and governance, the panel shares insightful knowledge on the state of human rights, social justice, and democracy. After movie screenings, the audience participates in Discussions Q&A
October 27, 2023
