The Belgium-based video production company Perilous Landings vzw came to be involved with the Music For Pixels campaign with its founder, Tony Grant, was roped in by Tony O’Malley to produce the music video for his song ‘Nicoletta’ that was selected as one of the five songs on The Pixel Project’s ’16 For 16′ charity digital EP. In this interview, Mr. Grant talks about why he supports the cause to end violence against women and what filmmakers like himself can do to help raise awareness of this human rights issue.
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1. Tell us about Perilous Landings vzw and how you came to be involved with The Pixel Project’s “16 For 16” digital EP under their “Music For Pixels” campaign.
Tony: Perilous Landings vzw is based in Belgium providing video production services and the creation of multimedia content for distribution on CD-ROM, DVD, Blue-ray and the web as well as producing for broadcast and exhibition. Perilous Landings vzw makes low budget films for cultural and historical groups at the community level. We offer an affordable “production house” facility to the smaller and and budget restrained organizations and community groups by having “Precious Legends” only charge expenses and equipment costs to a project and a small percentage to help fund Perilous Landings vzw. We combine our artistic and technical skills to produce a product unique to the client and also that makes good business sense for their needs.
My great friend Tony O’Malley brought the “16 for 16” project to my attention. We both feel that violence against women is a very important topic that is not talked about enough. We know that abuse to women by men happens on a daily basis and it is very important that they can find support from understanding people who are able to help them.
2. Why is ending Violence Against Women an important cause for you?
Tony: Violence of any kind against women or children is a world-wide social problem, and so impacts all of us. While the presence of violence in our communities may seem insurmountable, we have to try and work toward eradication of the problem and help survivors live a better life.
3. In your opinion, how can filmmakers (including directors, producers, video editors etc) help in the fight to end violence against women?
Tony: Filmmaker can have a great impact by structuring their films to avoid glamorisation of violence and incorporate correct education. One way to achieve this goal is to not incorporate acceptance or excuses for violence.
4. Why do you think more artistes and filmmakers should get on board campaigns to raise awareness about violence against women?
Tony: Artistes and filmmakers see the world as it is and can be a great conduit to bringing awareness to what is going on in the world in a palatable way for the general public. I feel that it is a duty to artistes and filmmakers to help in any way they can to raise awareness through involvement in campaigns, media events, etc to make our planet a safer and a more understanding one.
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