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The film shall exhibit artistic
excellence in screenplay, music, and filming technique. |
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The film shall promote the common
good, which is defined as a society in which persons and communities care
for one another’s well-being. |
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The film shall exhibit sensitivity
to the human situation, promoting the dignity of all. |
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As appropriate to the film’s subject
matter, it shall foster ecological responsibility. |
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The film shall cultivate a realistic
hope of creative transformation. |
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Films have enormous power to shape
the conscience of their respective cultures. |
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They demonstrate and develop the
acceptable mores of a culture. |
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Their power is based upon the resonance
between the viewer and the portrayal of the human situation depicted in
the film’s story. Resonance is affected by the psychological depth
of the story, the universality of its themes, and the artistic excellence
of its visual imagery, music, and technical sophistication. |
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By creating a film festival that
particularly honors those films that meet our criteria, the International
Process Network can raise public conscience concerning the importance and
power of films, and add a voice to those who encourage film makers to use
their power toward the common good. |
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