Michael Apted, Award-Winning Director Named as Jury Co-Chair (Archive)
"Film is a window into our common humanity - the challenges and joys that make up the universal human experience - no matter what language we speak or where we were born. The young filmmakers taking part in this challenge will harness the magic of this powerful art form to connect to people around the world in a global discussion on democracy.” - Michael Apted
"As a proud partner of the 2008 Democracy Video Challenge, the Motion Picture Association of America is pleased to welcome acclaimed film-maker Michael Apted as co-chair of the DVC Jury. Mr. Apted brings to this competition an innate talent to identify remarkable story telling. His participation raises the bar for the competition and we know that these young filmmakers will be honored to have their work reviewed by such a distinguished emissary of the film industry." - Dan Glickman, Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America
“There is no one more qualified to co-chair of the Democracy Video Challenge jury than Michael Apted. Highly regarded in the industry with numerous awards to his name, he is a prolific film director as well as producer and writer with more than 40 years of experience in film and television. He is considered a keen observer of human behavior as evidenced in his wide ranging body of work, with an emphasis on socially relevant themes and the sympathetic treatment of women in his stories. We are honored that he has chosen to join the Democracy video challenge jury.” - Mary Schmidt Campbell, Dean Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
“We greatly admire Michael Apted and the Directors Guild and we are happy that he has agreed to lend his prominence and time to be the Jury Co-Chair of this special program.” - Elizabeth M. Daley, Steven J. Ross/Time Warner Professor and Dean School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
“We are extremely fortunate to have a leader of Mr. Apted’s experience and talent as co-chair of the Democracy Video Challenge.” - James K. Glassman, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
