London, United Kingdom – The 6th Big Syn International Film Festival is currently underway, featuring nearly 150 films from over 120 countries. The festival, which runs until October 26th, is the world’s largest sustainability film festival and has reached over 45 million viewers worldwide.
Led by a Grand Jury of renowned leaders from the OSCAR, BAFTA, and EMMY awards, as well as the United Nations, the House of Lords, and other sustainability, policy, and media experts, the festival aims to inspire positive change and raise awareness about important issues facing our planet and society.
The festival trailer premiered at London’s iconic Piccadilly Lights, Europe’s largest screen, and invited viewers to watch the free screenings of films promoting change and hope. Viewers can access the films on the festival’s website, www.bigsyn.org, and have the opportunity to win two tickets to the gala awards ceremony.
One notable film being screened at the festival is ‘Then. Now. Forever.’, which focuses on the London Taxi Drivers Charity for Children. The film highlights the charity’s tradition of taking children with disabilities or less fortunate backgrounds to the seaside, showcasing the enduring commitment of London taxi drivers to bring joy and happiness to these children.
According to the film’s producers, Sean Paul Day and Claire Zazzara of LTCFC, the film is relevant to viewers worldwide as it demonstrates the power of community support and empathy towards those in need. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and caring for vulnerable individuals in society, and highlights the shared responsibility of creating a safe, secure, and sustainable future.
The festival has been promoted by major UN agencies such as the World Meteorological Agency and the International Maritime Organisation, as well as leading art and culture institutions such as the British Council and Directors UK.
Justine Simons OBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, expressed her support for the festival, stating that “the storytelling power of film is a brilliant way to entertain and inform audiences.” She also highlighted the importance of raising awareness about sustainability issues and inspiring action in the face of one of humanity’s biggest challenges – climate change.
The films being screened cover a range of pressing issues, including climate change, plastic pollution, conservation, biodiversity, mental health, equity, diversity, and gender equality. The festival aims to not only entertain but also enlighten viewers about these issues and inspire positive actions.
Founders of the festival, Dr. Ragini G Roy and Dr. Sourav Roy, are delighted with the participation of over 300 charities from around the world, with over 50 charity films currently being screened to millions of viewers worldwide, spreading messages of hope and change.
The winners of the festival will be announced on November 8th at a red carpet gala awards ceremony at Curzon Soho, with all winners being featured on Europe’s largest screen, London’s Piccadilly Lights, on November 14th, 2024.
The Big Syn International Film Festival is organized by Big Syn Institute, a part of the Centre for Big Synergy, a Civil Society Organization of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). Since 2019, the festival has used the power of meaningful cinema to create public awareness about sustainability and the United Nations Global Goals or Sustainable Development Goals.
The festival has been led by celebrated sustainability leaders and award-winning celebrities, including Gurinder Chadha, OBE (Bend It Like Beckham), Amma Asante, MBE (Belle), and OSCAR winner Kevin Willmott (Blackkklansman). Through the films and dialogue, the festival aims to inspire viewers to take action in their own lives and recognize the interconnectedness of our world.
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