Michael Apted, Award-Winning Director, comments on the winners (Archive)
"Our winners have taken up their cameras to jumpstart a global conversation about the meaning of democracy. Their unique voices, revealed through the art of video, bypass borders and speak to us all about the freedoms that truly matter," said Michael Apted, president of the Directors Guild of America. "I heartily congratulate the winners and encourage them, along with all of the contestants, to keep expressing themselves through the creative arts."- Michael Apted, Jury Co-chair, and President, Directors Guild of America Learn more...
Hernando De Soto, Renowned economist, comments on the winners
“From more than 900 videos submitted from 95 countries, your work has emerged triumphant, a remarkable achievement for which I congratulate you. The wide appeal of your truly unique take on "democracy" across national, ethnic and religious boundaries confirms one of democracy‟s greatest advantages: the opportunity for ordinary people to express their personal opinions freely and creatively and win over millions of strangers to their side. You have proved your talent for influencing people. Your next challenge is to find ways to use it for helping your fellow citizens and the rest of the world, all of us dependent on young, innovative supporters of the democratic way”. - Hernando de Soto, Jury Co-chair, and President, Institute for Liberty & Democracy Learn more...
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