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Anant Singh appointed to WEF's global arts board
Singh, who is of Indian descent, is internationally acclaimed for his films addressing apartheid, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence.
Anant Singh. / olympics
Renowned South African filmmaker of Indian descent Anant Singh has been appointed to the Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC) during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
The GACC was created in response to the global shift from the industrial era to an interconnected society, with the arts and culture sector playing a pivotal role in shaping a unified and prosperous future. It brings together leading cultural figures committed to using creativity to drive change.
“Artists and the creative community around the world are the voice of the people and the custodians of humanity’s storytelling. The Global Arts and Culture Council is vitally important in a fractious world where the voice and expressions of artists need to be heard in order to contribute to the dialogues of the journeys of millions of people,” Videovision Entertainment, Singh’s company, stated on Jan.27.
During the event, Singh also attended the first plenary session of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed delegates ahead of the G20 Summit set to take place in South Africa in November. “The G20 Summit presents an exceptional opportunity for us to showcase our remarkable country and its people to the world,” Videovision Entertainment added.
On Jan.23, Singh participated in a panel discussion titled An Artist’s Path Out of Injustice, highlighting his commitment to using film as a tool for social change.
Singh is internationally acclaimed for his films addressing apartheid, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence. His notable works include Long Walk to Freedom, a biopic on Nelson Mandela. He received the WEF’s Crystal Award in 2001 and has attended the Annual Meeting for 25 consecutive years.
Singh has produced over 80 films, including Yesterday (an Oscar nominee), The First Grader, Red Dust, Cry, The Beloved Country, Sarafina, and Shepherds and Butchers. He has also produced numerous award-winning documentaries.
Beyond filmmaking, Singh serves as CEO of Videovision Entertainment, co-chairman of Smile 90.4FM, and chairman of Videovision Group of Companies and Cape Town Film Studios. He is a producer member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a member of the International Olympic Committee.
His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the Crystal Award from the WEF, the Lifetime Member Award from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, and the World Visionary Award from the Palm Beach Film Festival. He has received honorary doctorates from multiple South African universities.
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