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"The lawsuit, Joaquin Oliver v. USA, is being filed today with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, an independent legal body of the Organization of American States. It seeks a court ruling that U.S. gun policy violates basic human rights, including Oliver’s right to life. Oliver was among 17 killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in 2018.

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While centered around a legal motion—which has been dubbed 'The Lawsuit for Survival'—the effort does include some traditional creative campaign elements, including the 90-second video below, directed by Nadav Kander of Chelsea Pictures.

In the film, survivors of gun violence talk about the basic human right not to be shot. They also list the various places in America where that right is currently not being protected—including schools, nightclubs and, in a reference to last month’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, bowling alleys."

Read the full article in AdAge here.

Everybody wants to rule the world, we just want to change it. This first film in a new series for CreativeNL, written and directed by Johan Kramer, paints a visual rollercoaster and meaningful portrait of Dutch designer Borre Akkersdijk, who’s about to change the global textile industry. Watch it here.

With a 29.5% share, the Netherlands is the world’s largest exporter of creative services and is considered one of the most innovative and competitive economies.

Universal Pictures has acquired international rights to Elon Musk documentary “Musk,” directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. Read more in Variety Magazine, here.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at DGG's "The Exorcist: Believer," in theaters this Friday 10/6!

Ever wondered how Nadav Kander always captures such strikingly honest photographs? Well you are not alone and if you're in or will be near the LA area Saturday, October 13th, you're in luck! AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS INC is presenting "An Evening with Nadav Kander: What is it that you pursue?" where Nadav will discuss his creative exploration. Tickets and more info can be found here.

The film, co-directed by Caroline Suh and Cara Mones, is based on the investigation into the comedian published by The New York Times, with the Times also producing together with Left/Right. Read more from The Hollywood Reporter here.

Watch or read Caroline and her co-director, Cara Mones, discuss their new documentary with the Los Angeles Times here.

Read Owen Gleiberman's review of Alex Gibney's new three-and-a-half hour documentary here.

The Dutch director Johan Kramer talks to SEE NL’s Geoffrey Macnab about his documentary that examines the inseparable bond between pets and their owners. Read the interview here!

Check out how setbacks fuel success in this spot directed by Nadia Hallgren in collaboration with Nike and DICK'S Sporting Goods. The Sports Change Lives campaign shares stories of the impact sports have had on the lives of influential athletes including Davante Adams.