Internet enabled film festival to stream out to the world May 10th

Jehane Noujaim  is a well-known Egyptian/American documentary filmmaker who believes that moving images can be used to bring the world together. Two years ago she won a $100,000 TED prize providing her with the seed money to help her realize her vision. Since that time her organization, the Pangea committee, has reviewed more than 2,500 films sent in by amateur and professional film makers living in 102 countries. The committee weaned this pile of submissions down to 24 favorite short films that will all be screened during a four-hour marathon film festival on May 10. 

Live versions of the festival will be screened at thousands of venues all over the world. If you like, check the Pangea website to see if there any seats still available at a big screen near you. You can also catch the program on some cable stations or mobile phones.  I suspect however that most of the audience for Pangea Day will be hunkered down in front of their computer  enjoying the event by themselves or with a gathering of friends and family.

To see a list of the films that will be screened, find a local venue, sign up to host your own neighborhood viewing party, or for info on how to experience the event on TV, cell phone or the Internet, check out the Pangea website.

It looks to be a very moving experience.