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9
Oct
Human Rights Are Universal Rights Festival (3rd Edition)
- https://festival.eavisualarts.org/
- 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
- Eava Artists Offices
Welcome to the call for submissions for the Third Edition of the Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival, proudly presented by East African Visual Artists! We are thrilled to invite creatives and filmmakers to submit their work for consideration in the following categories:
- Visual Arts: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, comics, and crafts.
- Film: short films, feature films, and documentary films (local and international).
Submission Deadline: August 1st, 2024
Showcase your artistic and cinematic talents to contribute to a powerful celebration of human rights. 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 our weapon of choice in the face of rising authoritarianism and intolerance that threatens to erode democratic societies. Art and film emerge as beacons of hope and catalysts for transformative change.
Event Details:
- Festival Name: Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival
- Festival Dates: October 9th-13th, 2024
- Venue: Xenson Artspace, Kenneth Dale Drive, Plot 58, Kamwokya Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
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 | 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 and a panel discussion |
| 11th Oct | Music interlude performances Cinema session | Cinema session and silent cinema experience |
| 12th Oct | Captivating performances that blend art, music, dance, and theatre. | Cinema session and production master class |
| 13th Oct | Panel discussion with artists, activists, and experts in financing, democracy, and governance | Cinema session and panel discussion: Storytelling for effective engagement |
Artist Showcases: The festival will feature a diverse range of artists, including musicians, painters, dancers, poets, actors, photographers, and filmmakers. Artists will showcase their work on various platforms at the festival.
Panel Discussions: Panel discussions with artists, activists, and experts in human rights, democracy, and governance will provide insightful knowledge on the state of human rights, social justice, and democracy. After movie screenings, the audience will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and Q&A sessions.
How to Submit: Please fill out the appropriate submission form to submit your work:
For more details and to submit your work, visit festival.eavisualarts.org.
