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This program offers a thought-provoking exploration into the role of animation as a powerful medium for driving social change. Through a series of in-depth discussions, we delve into how animated works can spark conversations, challenge societal norms, and inspire movements.
In this captivating and timely interview, director Devin Peters describes the creative process of making the film Dear Child II. After years of commercial styled and related work in the United Kingdom at the BBC and in the Middle East in the United Emirates, and because of the unrelenting violence over the past year, Devin makes the compelling decision to use his filmmaking skills to help the children of Gaza.
Dear Child II uses the words of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Chris Hedges and the voice of actor and voice artist Eunice Wong to create a hauntingly powerful animated film that takes you on a journey through Gaza today. The imagery Devin has pieced together is devastatingly realistic but somehow the film still offers a glimmer of hope that something can be/must be done to stop the bombing. Through the film, he is asking the audience to open their eyes, see the destruction, feel the pain of injustice and also offers a way to take action to stop the killing of the people of Gaza whose overwhelming victims are mostly children.
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Image Credit: Dear Child II © 2024 Devin Peters. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Devin Peters
Director // One False Move Pictures
(Luxy 2013)
Devin is a British Director currently working in the Middle East. He started his career at the BBC in the UK, working on entertainment shows including documentaries, this professional setting laid a good foundation to experiment in other sectors. With a significant résumé of commercial short form, Devin is currently tackling more serious projects including political animation and drama.
Website // IMDb // X // Instagram
MODERATOR
Ling Chiu
Filmmaker & Educator // Independent
Ling has written, directed, and produced a number of award-winning short dramatic and experimental films and videos, as well as a documentary with the National Film Board of Canada. She believes strongly in the power of films and its place to help enact social change.
Ling has spent many years as a festival previewer for the Vancouver International Film Festival for both the International and Canadian selection committees and also for the SPARK ANIMATION Festival in Vancouver. She has also served as a Producer for the SPARK ANIMATION Festival 2024 - Animation For Change Program.
Currently, she is working as a specialist teacher for students with extreme complex cognitive and physical challenges where she developed a media arts program and employed her filmmaking skills to enhance their educational needs both creatively and exceptionally.
This program offers a thought-provoking exploration into the role of animation as a powerful medium for driving social change. Through a series of in-depth discussions, we delve into how animated works can spark conversations, challenge societal norms, and inspire movements.
In this captivating and timely interview, director Devin Peters describes the creative process of making the film Dear Child II. After years of commercial styled and related work in the United Kingdom at the BBC and in the Middle East in the United Emirates, and because of the unrelenting violence over the past year, Devin makes the compelling decision to use his filmmaking skills to help the children of Gaza.
Dear Child II uses the words of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Chris Hedges and the voice of actor and voice artist Eunice Wong to create a hauntingly powerful animated film that takes you on a journey through Gaza today. The imagery Devin has pieced together is devastatingly realistic but somehow the film still offers a glimmer of hope that something can be/must be done to stop the bombing. Through the film, he is asking the audience to open their eyes, see the destruction, feel the pain of injustice and also offers a way to take action to stop the killing of the people of Gaza whose overwhelming victims are mostly children.
For more information:
Image Credit: Dear Child II © 2024 Devin Peters. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Devin Peters
Director // One False Move Pictures
(Luxy 2013)
Devin is a British Director currently working in the Middle East. He started his career at the BBC in the UK, working on entertainment shows including documentaries, this professional setting laid a good foundation to experiment in other sectors. With a significant résumé of commercial short form, Devin is currently tackling more serious projects including political animation and drama.
Website // IMDb // X // Instagram
MODERATOR
Ling Chiu
Filmmaker & Educator // Independent
Ling has written, directed, and produced a number of award-winning short dramatic and experimental films and videos, as well as a documentary with the National Film Board of Canada. She believes strongly in the power of films and its place to help enact social change.
Ling has spent many years as a festival previewer for the Vancouver International Film Festival for both the International and Canadian selection committees and also for the SPARK ANIMATION Festival in Vancouver. She has also served as a Producer for the SPARK ANIMATION Festival 2024 - Animation For Change Program.
Currently, she is working as a specialist teacher for students with extreme complex cognitive and physical challenges where she developed a media arts program and employed her filmmaking skills to enhance their educational needs both creatively and exceptionally.
