The competition for the Microsoft short film showcase is now closed (see
Thought Thieves. The theme of the competiton:
"The theme of your film should be about how intellectual property theft affects both individuals and society. Think about it: what would a world look like without protection for intellectual property?".
Since an other world is possible, a coalition of organisations have organised an alternative short film showcase about appropriation of knowledge, culture, and creativity:
"Our version of THOUGHT THIEVE$ is about big companies stealing and profiting from the knowledge commons. Think about it: how would you feel if you saw your cultural traditions, collective creativity, thousands-year-old seed strains, indigenous medicinal knowledge, or even your very genetic code being passed off as the property of some
multinational corporation? What would you do?"
DEADLINE: Submissions are due by 16th September, 2005.
MORE INFO: THOUGHT THIEVE$