After more than two decades of impact as Global Peace Film Festival, the organization behind the annual event has rebranded into Global Peace 360 (Website), just in time for its 2024 fest.
“Building on the success of one of the southeast’s most acclaimed film festivals, Global Peace 360°represents a holistic approach to peacebuilding that goes beyond the confines of a single event or program,”said David Wheeler, CEO of Global Peace 360°.“Programming 360 experiences 365 days a year, our mission is to empower people everywhere to take action for peace, whether through film, dialogue, education, or community engagement.”
– DAVID WHEELER, CEO, GLOBAL PEACE 360
The annual festival will continue to feature thought-provoking films that inspire action and dialogue on peace-related issues, including Academy Award-winning and nominated documentaries, short films, and more. This year’s fest runs from September 17 to September 23, with films being presented at locations in Winter Park and Orlando.
Twenty-one films will highlight themes including civil rights, environmental justice, ethics, human rights, immigration, LGBTQ+, music, social justice, voting, wellness, and wildlife; all but four were directed or co-directed by women, and several filmmakers are people of color. The festival also annually welcomes alumni filmmakers.
The Festival’s opening night selection screening at Enzian Theater on Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m. is Following Harry, an intimate film that celebrates the last ten years of the life of singer, producer and activist Harry Belafonte.
Click HERE for the festival lineup and to purchase tickets.
