6th Annual Artivist Film Festival & Awards

"ARTIVIST" is the first international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation. Our mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" - while raising public awareness and funds for social global causes. The highlight of the annual Artivist Film Festival is The Artivist Awards - a gala ceremony honoring activist filmmakers, and activist celebrities. Art can be a powerful medium for social change by bringing people together, raising awareness, instilling hope, and inspiring action. We seek to unite the entertainment industry, the corporate world and non-profit organizations towards a common goal of generating exposure and support for socially aware Artivists. The time has come to direct the power of art, media and entertainment towards more responsible, compassionate and effective uses starting right here in Hollywood. The 6th Annual Artivist Film Festival is from October 8 - 11, 2009. The 6th Annual Artivist Awards Gala will take place on October 11th, 2009, honoring the best films of the festival, as well as select Artivists for their outstanding contributions to global social awareness.