Progressive Global Communication

What is the Purpose of P.G.C.

Progressive Global Communications aims to further the situation of issues such as preserving the world environment and helping people better understand other people and groups.

Formed in 1997, the main aim of PGC is to spearhead intelligent and progressive thinking, ideas and actions within the entertainment industry.

The world of communications is changing rapidly due to advances in technology.

The ability for ideas to reach all corners of the world has never been more achievable than it is today. Television can transmit a news item to countries all over the world at the same time. Movies that were once released in different countries over several months are now launched around the world in the same week. Cineplexes have enabled thousands of people to see a new movie on the same day. And now with the Internet, programs can be watched instantly on different devices, wherever people are in the world. Where once it took three to six months for a group of people to see a movie, the same number now see the movie within a week or fortnight at the cineplex and as technology rolls out further, how will a premiere of a movie play out in the future? A new meaning will be possible for world premiere as people everywhere see a new release at the same moment all over the world. The internet is now enabling large sections of the world to reach out and communicate with other people around the globe. We have immediate access to each other's information. Never before in the history of the world has the entertainment industry based in Los Angeles (movies, television, music, ) had such a significant role to influence the thoughts, emotions and actions of so many people in the world. However, just as quickly, with new forms of technological communication, great shifts are occuring for a world wide network of entertainment sourced from many locations. It is important that the various media provide accurate information on various issues and peoples around the world and just as importantly discuss the great role that entertainment has to inspire and educate all people. The entertainment industry has the potential to excite, invigorate, educate, give hope to and inspire people. The world in some respects has become a very small place and while technology has opened up channels of communication for people in all locations on the planet, Los Angeles still has great significance providing many products in the world of entertainment. It's cultural significance will remain strong, however shifts will occur in other locations having cultural significance to the world population as well. PGC aims to assist & guide people and organisations to produce programs & other productions that will be progressive for the world and it's citizens.

The Need for "Progressive Global Communications"

Many groups work to achieve specific or broad range goals relating to poverty and other issues in the world. Sometimes these goals are achieved and sometimes these organisations rally large numbers of people actively supporting an issue. However it is not uncommon for a group of people seeking to resolve an issue in the world to marginalise themselves and become a small insignificant group.

Sometimes these groups fail to recognise the power of the media to help achieve the change that they wish to see.

It is important to examine what ideas are highlighted by different sections in the entertainment industry. Some movies deal with issues that many people simply would not think about in such a personal way if they had not seen such a movie. Perhaps "Philadelphia" is a good example regarding AIDS and people gaining a better understanding of the challenges a gay man would have to deal with, such as sickness and discrimination.

Some issues are not regarded as political by some but they can be very significant in how people live their lives. Movies such as "Top Gun" may be criticised for promoting a militaristic attitude but could equally be valued for the strong message of never giving up on your dreams no matter how challenging the situation may get.

"Daylight" can be dismissed as perpetuating the stereotype that tough macho dudes always save the day, but equally we get to see people from different backgrounds learning to trust and support each other. We see people taking risks and again there is the strong message of not giving up no matter how hard things feel or get.

This kind of element in a movie can make huge differences in people's lives and this is why the entertainment industry is so important and popular in people's lives.

It is important to never underestimate the valuable role that entertainment plays in the lives of people and in shaping the world.

There also remain many issues and concerns that the entertainment industries could lead in but doesn't.

PGC encourages all people & groups involved in entertainment to examine their ideas & messages that could move things forward for individuals, groups and the world.