Empathy Arts SA

Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com Empathy Arts SA Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:04:32 +0000 https://empathyarts.com en Main https://empathyarts.com/Main Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:01 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/Main EMPATHY ARTS SA ™ I’m fascinated by what makes us human, and what makes us humane...by our common humanity...by what unites us...and the core of our deepest connection with one another is empathy. - GDR Every act of love, every moment of the heart reaching out, is a part of the universal good: it’s a part of God, or what we call God, and it can never die.- Shantaram In all the things that really matter, we are one. Love and Faith, trust and empathy, family and friendship, sunsets and songs of awe: in every wish born in our humanity we are one. - The Mountain Shadow  ︎ ︎ Empathy Arts SA           Founded in 2019 by best-selling author,songwriter, composer and artist Gregory David Roberts (GDR),. Empathy Arts SA is an independent media content company, which manages GDR’s creative projects, intellectual property rights, as well as focusing on selective creative projects by other artists that reflect our common humanity and explore empathy in all its forms. Shantaram TV https://empathyarts.com/Shantaram-TV Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:02 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/Shantaram-TV Collaborations           Shantaram TV APPLE TV+Shantaram the TV series is currently streaming worldwide on Apple TV+ and stars Charlie Hunnam as the lead. We give our thanks and appreciation to Paramount, Anonymous Content, Apple TV+ and the amazing cast, for this beautifully crafted and exciting show. <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b609631e237043f4d740a4acfd71e886d93e287f45af19e17ba6f9016dc9d19b/Apple_TV_Shantaram_key_art_16_9-1.png" data-mid="159841680" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b609631e237043f4d740a4acfd71e886d93e287f45af19e17ba6f9016dc9d19b/Apple_TV_Shantaram_key_art_16_9-1.png" /> Music videos https://empathyarts.com/Music-videos-1 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:04:32 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/Music-videos-1 Featured Work           Music videos NEVER GIVE UP Reflecting on how his family suffered during his time as a fugitive for 10 years, not knowing where he was or if he was still alive, inspired GDR to write a song for the missing from the point of view of those still searching. Never Give Up is a song for them and for all grieving families. <img width="2009" height="1125" width_o="2009" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9b70a5003904258da612d2487ce681479a1426325be9d356e63783b8a1883220/Never-Give-Up-Video-Still-for-website.png" data-mid="159841110" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9b70a5003904258da612d2487ce681479a1426325be9d356e63783b8a1883220/Never-Give-Up-Video-Still-for-website.png" /> Art https://empathyarts.com/Art Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:02 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/Art           Featured Work Art <img width="1900" height="1510" width_o="1900" height_o="1510" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb9fd8e2c7428d9112b80e188918a3ee7d17774471bdae564edf618a54bacc66/ChildSoldier01.jpg" data-mid="157034585" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fb9fd8e2c7428d9112b80e188918a3ee7d17774471bdae564edf618a54bacc66/ChildSoldier01.jpg" /> CHILD SOLDIER GDR’s The Art of War Collection, features his work Child Solider, a collage of realistic toy guns which are unfortunately being bought and given to children as young as three. The image was created to highlight the plight of child soldiers globally and asks the question; Why we are selling war to children? All Projects Header https://empathyarts.com/All-Projects-Header Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:03 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/All-Projects-Header All Projects          SHANTARAM | APPLETV+ https://empathyarts.com/SHANTARAM-APPLETV Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:04 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/SHANTARAM-APPLETV Shantaram | AppleTV+ When the film and television rights to GDR’s best-selling novel Shantaram became free again in 2017, Empathy Arts SA forged a new relationship with Paramount Pictures and Anonymous content who eventually secured the rights along with retaining one of Empathy Arts’ founder board members as an Executive Producer. Shantaram the TV series is currently streaming worldwide on Apple TV+ and stars Charlie Hunnam as the lead. We give our thanks and appreciation to Paramount, Anonymous Content, Apple TV+ and the amazing cast, for this beautifully crafted and exciting show. GUNDA the movie https://empathyarts.com/GUNDA-the-movie Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:03 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/GUNDA-the-movie GUNDA THE MOVIE Where his prior film, the acclaimed epic AQUARELA, was a reminder of the fragility of human tenure on earth, in GUNDA, master film maker Viktor Kossakovsky reminds us that we share our planet with billions of other animals. Through encounters with a mother sow (the eponymous Gunda), two ingenious cows, and a scene-stealing, one-legged chicken, Kossakovsky movingly recalirates our moral universe, reminding us of the inherent value of life and the mystery of all animal consciousness, including our own. Empathy Arts SA has proudly supported the production of this film. https://www.gunda.movie/ https://santogusant.no/film/gunda https://www.louverturefilms.com/films-gunda NEW FILM PROJECT https://empathyarts.com/NEW-FILM-PROJECT Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:04 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/NEW-FILM-PROJECT NEW FILM PROJECT Empathy Arts is currently supporting Kossakovsky's new film. A hybrid documentary feature, and the second in a planned “empathy trilogy”, the new film is thematically concerned with ocean health and the effects of industrial fisheries, and more profoundly, with enlarging our understanding and deepening our relationship with the world. As with GUNDA, the much-lauded first film in the trilogy about the sentience of non-human animals, Kossakovsky has created a unique cinematic vision. He invites viewers to enter a suspenseful, unforgettable experience aimed at preserving the human capacity to love and provoking us to re-dream the future. <img width="2000" height="1334" width_o="2000" height_o="1334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c9f6fb5618f79cff6da8a0c430a11ed0503148d5168e21859c5a4db7db969088/Photo_of_VK_2012.jpeg" data-mid="157603132" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c9f6fb5618f79cff6da8a0c430a11ed0503148d5168e21859c5a4db7db969088/Photo_of_VK_2012.jpeg" /> LICENSE AGREEMENTS https://empathyarts.com/LICENSE-AGREEMENTS Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:59:04 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/LICENSE-AGREEMENTS LICENSE AGREEMENTS We are grateful for our longstanding relationships in the publishing industry. Thank you to all our publishing partners and especially Regal Hoffmann & Associates for having been our partner since the beginning.  <img width="2000" height="1122" width_o="2000" height_o="1122" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1455ed99edddb9dc5e615af126ff9b47cf1594a22bec0716c72633a2cabc3514/For-Thumbnail-Image--2.png" data-mid="158621436" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1455ed99edddb9dc5e615af126ff9b47cf1594a22bec0716c72633a2cabc3514/For-Thumbnail-Image--2.png" /> SCANTANA https://empathyarts.com/SCANTANA Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:45:23 +0000 Empathy Arts SA https://empathyarts.com/SCANTANA SCANTANA EMPATHY ARTS ARTIST SCANTANA | The Man With The Most Grammar Scantana, ‘The Man with The Most Grammar’, is a rapper, actor, songwriter, screenplay writer, performance artist and motivational speaker.   Born Kibwe Lawrence in the troubled community dubbed “Tel Aviv”, in the inner city of Kingston, Jamaica, he travelled to the South Bronx where he spent most of his adolescent years      As a teenager Scantana was saturated by hip-hop influences, developing a fascination with words; adopting The Roget's Pocket Dictionary as his best friend. Writing his first rap song at the age of 12, he quickly earned the respect of his peers due to his lyrical prowess. His respect and popularity grew throughout his high school years as he scored performances with Hip-Hop/RnB acts Foxy Brown, Tyrese, MA$E and SWV.   Growing up in a household where drug use and dealing went hand in hand, Scantana was predisposed to criminality which he would later fall victim to.   On completion of his 5 year prison term, Scantana was deported to his native Jamaica where he struggled to find his place. Despite the challenges, Scantana never wavered in the belief that his talent would create a better situation and a more suitable way of life.   In 2004, Scantana was introduced to reggae giants Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang, and began to develop his craft as a Jamaican Rapper. He learned the importance of melody, how to record and engineer and gained a better understanding of the culture that would help to shape his unique style.   A few years later Scantana entered The Tastee Talent Trail advancing to the finals and landing an opportunity to attend a performing arts school. Working as a professional barber in the heart of the community Scantana missed out on attending the school due to injuries sustained during a random knife attack. Despite this setback, in 2012 he attended college and gained an Associate’s Degree in Performing Arts in 2012.   In 2010, he released his debut album entitled Sly and Robbie and Scantana "The Best Supporting Acts" featuring Third World, Anthony Red Roze, Serani, Bugle, Demarco and the late Jimmy Riley.   Working on several projects with Sony Japan, he interpreted songs from Japanese to English, performing with group UNITZz.   Scantana has written songs with and for many of Jamaica's premiere acts such as Elephant Man, Bunny Ruggs, Danielle DI Issacs and Ghost.   2016 saw Scantana’s track #BLACKLIVESMATTER go viral, exceeding over 100,000 views in 24 hours.   As an actor he made his debut in the no.1 hit Netflix Series “Top Boy” (2019) as Lester and in the same year appeared in Sprinter (Netflix).   In 2021, Scantana signed to Empathy Arts SA publishing arm and is currently working on new material and a one man show.  Keep in contact with http://instagram.com/scantana https://www.youtube.com/scantanatv https://www.facebook.com/SCANTANA/ https://twitter.com/scantana1 <img width="3712" height="5568" width_o="3712" height_o="5568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1cb6677e6bdfa41240d687c8c64061e2a9a6991102088a58c6e6a1f8697d5039/Profile-image-Scantana.JPG" data-mid="157606798" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1cb6677e6bdfa41240d687c8c64061e2a9a6991102088a58c6e6a1f8697d5039/Profile-image-Scantana.JPG" />