The New Nation - Internet Edition

Entertainment Desk

Pangea Day is a global day of films, music and speakers that was held simultaneously recently, gathering places around the world. Inspired by the 2006 TED Prize wish of Jehane Noujaim, Pangea Day endeavours to bring the world together and promote understanding and tolerance. Pangea Day is a celebration of what unites us, rather than what divides us, via films made by the world for the world.

On May 10, millions of people all over the world came together to watch a four-hour programme of short films, coupled with talks from CNN's Christiane Amanpourn and Queen Noor of Jordan, and with special musical guests. Through the friends of Pangea Day page, anyone anywhere could sign up host their own Pangea Day event or attend an event in their local community.

Nokia actively supports the Pangea Day mission by connecting people across the globe. Through the power of mobile technology, Nokia gives people a voice as well as platforms to communicate and share every day. For the Pangea Day broadcast on May 10, Nokia made it possible for people to capture their stories by distributing free video-enabled Nokia mobile devices to film schools and refugee camps, where stories of universal human truths - like love, laughter, sorrow or hope - transcend background and place to bring people closer together.

Nokia organised the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards, which ran from March 19 to April 30. During that period people could submit their short videos to ovi.com/pangeaday. On May 6, Nokia announced the five finalists in the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards was screened on May 10. In addition to the trip to the Los Angeles event, the winner received a mobile filmmaking trip of a lifetime to the Rwandan Gorilla Reserve and a production budget to record their trip.

Though submissions for the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards closed, images and films will live on at www.ovi.com/pangeaday where anyone can continue to share his or her experiences about the special day.