In a stunning display of the transformative powers of creativity and technology, Cinequest Picture The Possibilities (PTP) Youth from Mexico to Cambodia gather with Silicon Valley leaders on March 3-5, 2014 to debut Life Is Love (feature film), fifty short films and the "7 Powers Of Creating" book and program. PTP youth, empowered with the training to create their visions for tomorrow, from art to science, employ this power by collaborating with pros to make films about issues that matter to them-and ways to improve the future. PTP youth present their visions through poignant and inspiring movies dealing with human trafficking, prisons, family, street life, homelessness, education, health, obesity, technology and love. Through these movies and their commitment to a life of creating positives through art and science, PTP youth connect with youth around the globe and leaders ready to unite with them to drive change. PTP world premiere events include:
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Cinequest Connect at Electronic Arts, Monday, March 3: PTP youth, from around the world, will converge in Silicon Valley to Connect with leaders, company employees and global luminaries to share their creations and empower each other. Global leader, Electronic Arts will co-host and present:
- Showcase of PTP short films (details below) plus conversations and forums around inspiring topics and vision including leaders and youth.
- Presentation of PTP's new book, "7 Powers Of Creating", written to further the empowerment program utilized in PTP sessions globally.
- Dynamic and interactive meet and greets with leaders, youth and luminaries.
- Cinequest will film and distribute highlights from the event
- Telepresence events connecting global participants
- Life Is Love at Cinequest Film Festival, Wednesday, March 5: The world premiere of the feature doc Life Is Love occurs at 7pm at the California Theatre, in San Jose, CA. A group of amazing young women triumph over severe adversity to transform their world. Arguably the world's most impactful leader in the movement to free and transform girls from the ravages of human trafficking, Somaly Mam, a survivor and empowered inspiration, signs her books: "Life Is Love." Following Somaly's inspiration, young women not only survive human trafficking but recreate family through the power of love.
- Additional events include a Cisco Telepresence conference engaging youth and leaders in PTP cities of Beijing, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego to share vision, films and ideas to improve our world.
- PTP will distribute filmed highlights of live events.
ABOUT PTP: Picture The Possibilities through film and in your life. Picture it. Create it. CINEQUEST Picture The Possibilities (PTP) is a transformative leadership movement, where empowered youth create films expressing visions of a better tomorrow-inspiring us to improve worlds.
PTP Youth (in city sessions around the globe) learn the 7 Powers of Creating program that teaches them how to create anything from art to science. They practice this power by making films (with mentors) on content vital to global youth. Seeing how to bring a picture from nothing into reality, they can then apply this creative process to other areas of their lives and dreams. PTP also creates personal profiles for the participants sharing their stories and dreams with the world. Ultimately, PTP gives youth the power to create the world they envision and a better tomorrow for all of us.
PTP FILMS SHOWCASED AT CINEQUEST CONNECT
BirdBoy
A boy wants to fly. Literally. How can he realize his dream?
Checkmate
In the game of life we take big risks, but being honest and trusting the integrity of others can be the biggest risk of all.
Dance
In a world where athletes and intellects receive all of the scholarships, where do artists fit in? It's time to start funding the artists of tomorrow, today.
Dreaming of the Sweet Life
No matter how difficult, we must always do what is best for us instead of what is easiest.
Frankie's 1st Impression
Beauty won't get you everywhere, but putting your best foot forward will.
Jason and Roy
Hate backfires when a young man's best friend is not who he thinks he is.
Shotgun Cyanide
During our darkest moments, our friends can be the light we need. Don't let dark thoughts keep you from reaching out.
The 9th Hole
No matter how old we get, we will always have something to fear. But just how real are our fears?
The Street
When we find the valor to stand up for what is right and find our voice, we can turn any day into an extraordinary day.
Zombies & Trash
It's time to take better care of our planet, before it comes back to haunt us.
Prisons to Paradise
Desperation and pain turned into love and joy. The organization, Hour Children offers women the possibility to transform their lives and make the transition from prison life to family life. Women helping women change their lives and the lives of those around them.
For the complete line-up of 57 films, 300+ participant profiles, e-learning videos and "7 Powers Of Creating" content see www.cinequestptp.org.
PTP SUPPORTERS
PTP Champions include Alec Baldwin and Steve Wozniak. These companies fuel PTP: Adobe, ARRI, Brett Company, Capital Group, Cisco, Cokeva, Harmonic, Hewlett-Packard Workstation Group, IKEA, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, K-Tek, Liquid Agency, Macy's, Manfrotto, Media Center, Monster, Morrison & Foerster Foundation, NVIDIA, Renta Imagen, Seagate, Southwest Airlines, Synaptics, The David & Lucile Packard Foundation, and The Hearst Foundation.