In Australia, Global Movie Day is an annual celebration of the power of cinema, and screens down under on the second Saturday of February and this year, that’s 14 February.
Today is a vibrant celebration of cinema, bringing together film fans worldwide. Organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this event highlights the power of movies to connect people across different cultures and backgrounds.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences established Global Movie Day, a day for film fans around the world to celebrate their favourite movies and engage with Academy members and filmmakers across social media. The inaugural holiday was held the day before the 92nd Oscars (2020).
The celebration of Global Movie Day focuses on movies’ universal appeal. Films have the unique ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, offering a platform for diverse voices and stories. Fundamentally, the annual mission of this special day is to celebrate the power of movies and their capacity to inspire and move people and transform lives.
One key reason for celebrating Global Movie Day is to honour the creative achievements of filmmakers and actors. This day serves as a call to appreciate the hard work and creativity behind every film, fostering a deeper connection between audiences and the cinematic art form.
Today also shows how movies connect people across cultures and languages through storytelling, all on the movie screen, and with no barrier to whatever genre is chosen. There are many parts that come together to bring a movie to life. They all play a role in telling the story before the first flicker of light on the screen, before the first note of the musical score plays. Collectively, these elements create magnificent narratives that captivate us time and again.
Everyone can be involved – it’s just all about the movie! We can discuss movies that have inspired or have special meaning to us; or rewatch our favourite movies with friends and family or discover something new!
Watching a movie has no bounds these days. Of course, there’s the traditional in-cinema experience; then there’s the plethora of movie streaming sites which are at our fingertips. Similarly, the spectrum of movie genres is wide open, to include action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, musicals, mystery, romance, science fiction, sports, thriller, and westerns. Every which way but loose, we’re all winners.
Just pass the popcorn, please!
Fun Fact about Global Movie Day:
"Movies are like a box of chocolates, you never know what happens before the final credits.”
"The whole of life is just like watching a film."
"Movies: The only place where you can travel the world in two hours without leaving your seat."
"Movies are the dreams we share."
Today is a vibrant celebration of cinema, bringing together film fans worldwide. Organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this event highlights the power of movies to connect people across different cultures and backgrounds.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences established Global Movie Day, a day for film fans around the world to celebrate their favourite movies and engage with Academy members and filmmakers across social media. The inaugural holiday was held the day before the 92nd Oscars (2020).
The celebration of Global Movie Day focuses on movies’ universal appeal. Films have the unique ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, offering a platform for diverse voices and stories. Fundamentally, the annual mission of this special day is to celebrate the power of movies and their capacity to inspire and move people and transform lives.
One key reason for celebrating Global Movie Day is to honour the creative achievements of filmmakers and actors. This day serves as a call to appreciate the hard work and creativity behind every film, fostering a deeper connection between audiences and the cinematic art form.
Today also shows how movies connect people across cultures and languages through storytelling, all on the movie screen, and with no barrier to whatever genre is chosen. There are many parts that come together to bring a movie to life. They all play a role in telling the story before the first flicker of light on the screen, before the first note of the musical score plays. Collectively, these elements create magnificent narratives that captivate us time and again.
Everyone can be involved – it’s just all about the movie! We can discuss movies that have inspired or have special meaning to us; or rewatch our favourite movies with friends and family or discover something new!
Watching a movie has no bounds these days. Of course, there’s the traditional in-cinema experience; then there’s the plethora of movie streaming sites which are at our fingertips. Similarly, the spectrum of movie genres is wide open, to include action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, musicals, mystery, romance, science fiction, sports, thriller, and westerns. Every which way but loose, we’re all winners.
Just pass the popcorn, please!
Fun Fact about Global Movie Day:
- Timed for Oscar Season: The day is intentionally held in the middle of awards season, usually just before the Academy Awards, to celebrate nominated films and cinematic achievements.
- Global Participation: In its first few years, the event gained massive traction, garnering nearly 400 million organic impressions on social media through the hashtag #GlobalMovieDay.
- And this year, it falls on Valentine's Day - the perfect Date Night just has to be a night at the movies!
"Movies are like a box of chocolates, you never know what happens before the final credits.”
"The whole of life is just like watching a film."
"Movies: The only place where you can travel the world in two hours without leaving your seat."
"Movies are the dreams we share."
