In Place of War IPOW

In Place of War is an organisation that empowers, mobilises and connects artists and creative communities living in sites of war, revolution and conflict. Working with artists, producers, researchers and cultural activists, we build powerful networks, create social change through creativity and demonstrate the value of the arts to public space, public life and public debate.

In 2016, IPOW launches its first ever film programme, CREATE Film Festival, a series of events and screenings that celebrate and explore the multiple roles that creativity can play in generating positive social change in sites of conflict and post-conflict.

Screenings will focus on four broad themes:

WOMEN IN CONFLICT

KURDISTAN

THE CONGO

URBAN CULTURE AND MUSIC IN THE NEIGHBOURHOODS OF LATIN AMERICA

In Place of War are particularly looking for films made by filmmakers who have themselves a first-hand understanding of the conflicts which they discuss in their work. We are open to a range of different approaches: documentaries and dramas, shorts and features, citizen journalism and grass-roots reportage. We are looking for films of exceptional quality, but don’t believe that this has to mean only established filmmakers can apply – we welcome young and emerging artists too.