At the Ca' Sagredo Hotel & La Scuola Grande Della Misericordia di Venezia.
Women’s Empowerment" through Cinematic Art at the service of humanity: Around this cultural thread, the Better World Fund aims to raise awareness.
Since 2016, BWF, Better World Fund, a Paris-based, non-profit organization has been organizing prestigious international events and inspiring cultural programs through concrete actions.
Following the successful and highly impactful Better World Fund Edition during the Cannes Film Festival, on May 21st and 22nd, 2023, our program in Venice promises to be rich, constructive and inspiring once again. In the sublime Palazzos of the Ca' Sagredo Hotel and the Misericordia di Venezia, influential individuals from around the world will be gathered, driven by the desire to positively influence the future of our society.
As stated by Manuel Collas de la Roche, President and Founder of Better World Fund: “In the heart of the magic of La Mostra, the BWF edition in Venice will celebrate women, and raise awareness about the place and power of women in the film industry. Today, we are convinced that the cinema industry holds a statutory role as a vector of social, educational and environmental values. It is therefore essential to continue supporting and encouraging the involvement of women in all aspects of the film industry in order to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.”
With the Underlying mission of "Women’s Empowerment", the Better World Fund will be supporting the Maria Callas Foundation, in honor of her centenary.
The Foundation aims to protect and promote the artistic work and memory of Maria Callas, but also to maintain her authentic image, according to the wishes of her family and founders. By collecting archives from all over the world, including private collections and donations, the Foundation preserves an exceptional archival collection, ensuring its continuity and presentation to the public. The Foundation’s mission is to search and gather these archives in order to build a museum collection.
Maria Callas symbolizes a woman empowered by her talent and hard work. Besides her many unknown humanitarian actions, she used her voice and fame to draw public attention to societal difficulties and to inspire other artists to act for a better world. Maria Callas left a unique cultural legacy and inspired generations of artists and music lovers. Forty years after her death, Maria Callas continues to inspire love and fascination.
• During the Better World Fund Edition in Venice, Tom Volf, a leading expert on Maria Callas, will be highlighting the film he has just directed with Monica Bellucci, followingthe success of his last film "Maria by Callas" in 2017 which became an award-winning documentary and the most-watched French-produced film in the world in 2018.
An Incredible Program at the Better World Fund Edition in Venice:
Whether in Cannes, Venice or Dubai, the Better World Fund distinguishes itself by its unique disruptive format, offering a rich, meaningful and hopeful program.
• We organize conferences with the involvement of emblematic personalities, experts in their social, educational, cultural or environmental fields. Our aim is to contribute to find concrete solutions to the problems facing the contemporary world and the future.
• On September 8th , starting at 7:00 pm, at La Scuola Grande Della Misericordia, the Better World Fund Red Carpet, Auction and Gala Dinner, will be attended by influential personalities from all over the world.
For Manuel Collas de la Roche, « As every year, we do our very best to make this evening, placed
under the sign of the heart, unforgettable for the guests. »
At each edition, the Better World Fund has awarded prizes to individuals committed to social, cultural and environmental causes.
• Previous award winners and attendees include Nobel Laureates, Academy, Globe, and Grammy Awards winners such as H.S.H Prince Albert II, Sharon Stone, Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders, Jean Michel Cousteau, Mary J. Blige, Akon and Yann Arthus-Bertrand, His Excellency DR Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi Minister of Climate and Environment U.A.E., His Excellency Simon Stiel Minister of Climate Government of Granada, Andrew Forrest Minderro Foundation Australia, Dennis Mukwege, Chief Raoni.
About the Better World Fund
From images to action, the Better World Forum is joining forces with partners to create a platform assembling filmmakers, writers, scientists, environmentalists, and project leaders to explore and activate palpable initiatives to preserve and protect ecosystems.
As our latest positive impact programs testify:
• In May 2023 in Cannes, we support The Akbaraly Foundation and the Amazônia Fund Alliance Program for the UNESCO Brazilian Federation.
• In March 2022, within the framework of the Expo 2020 in Dubai and the United Nations Oceans Fortnight, we focused on the preservation of our oceans.
• In May and September 2022, at the Cannes and Venice film festivals, our actions focused on global inequalities related to food, health and sustainability.
The event is held thanks to the precious support of :
314 Group, NAD Clinic, IIWB, Joanna Plafsky, Studio Mao, Squair, Maia Wine, SDB New Delhi, Luxury International Magazine, Chic Icon, Paris Saclay University, Paris-Saclay Foundation, Open Culture Foundation, Luxury Limited Edition, Luxury Investment Magazine, Rinascimento Magazine, Celebre Magazine, Fab UK Magazine, United Studio, Breaking-News-Arabia.com, Qatar-Media.tv, Dubai-Media.tv, Breaking-News-Saudi-Arabia.com, Breaking-News-Kingdom-of-Bahrain.com, Opportunitysaudi.com, Opportunity-Mena.com, Opportunity-Europe.com
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