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What time is Pangea Day?
What can I tell my guests about Pangea Day?
How can I access the live program?
I have a satellite dish at home; can I use that to pull down the broadcast?
What kind of screen and AV equipment will I need at my event?
Can I charge people for attending my Friends of Pangea Day event?
Can Pangea Day pay for the AV equipment I need?
Can I use my Friends of Pangea Day event to raise money for another non-profit or cause?
Can my event become an official Pangea Day event?
Can I use the Pangea Day logo for my event?
Can I have a band perform at my event?
Can I invite local media to my event?
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What time is Pangea Day?

The 4-hour program will be broadcast live to the world on May 10, 2008, at 18:00-22:00 GMT (that's 2:00 - 6:00 pm in New York, 9:00 pm -1:00 am in Cairo, and 3:00 - 7:00 am in Tokyo) over the internet, TV, and mobile phones. (Find local times)

What can I tell my guests about the program?

Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film. On May 10, 2008, live events in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked to produce a 4-hour program of powerful films, live music, and visionary speakers. The program will be broadcast live to millions of people worldwide through the internet, television, and mobile phones.

Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that — to help people see themselves in others — through the power of film. Movies alone can't change the world. But the people who watch them can.

How can I access the live program?

There are three ways to access the Pangea Day program at your event:

Television (local terrestrial or cable network): Broadcasters around the world will carry the live program on May 10, 2008. So watching a local broadcast would be the most convenient option - and free, except for the fees associated with accessing a cable network. In mid-April, we'll provide a list of broadcasters around the world that have signed on to carry the live program; it will be updated regularly as more broadcasters sign on.

If you are hosting a large public event, we encourage you to contact local broadcasters in your area to find out if they will be showing Pangea Day. Please keep us informed about your communications with broadcasters by emailing friends@pangeaday.org.
Satellite: If you're holding a large Pangea Day event, and your venue has satellite down-link capabilities, you may be able receive the Pangea Day broadcast via satellite. (Note: This requires special commercial equipment, and is not possible with an ordinary home satellite dish.) To inquire about satellite coordinates, contact friends@pangeaday.org with a description of your event and satellite capabilities.
Internet: We will be streaming our broadcast online at www.pangeaday.org. It will be available free to anyone who has internet access. One drawback is the lower resolution associated with online streaming. Accessing the live program via the internet is not appropriate for larger public events that depend on large-screen projection. For smaller public or private events, you could project the image against a wall or set up several computers where people can watch the program.

For the best possible viewing experience, you'll need the following:

Flash v. 9 (or higher). Most people already have the Flash player installed in their web browser. Not sure? Check and download here
Broadband Connection, DSL, or Cable, at least1.5Mb/s download (3.0Mb/s is preferable.)
A computer that is less than 2 years old (Mac or PC)
Maximum suggested screen size = 42" LCD, 12 ft by 9 ft projection screen
Good quality speakers if showing in a large room with an LCD or projector

Using a projection screen, you may experience a lower-quality image. Test your connection and settings here.

Important: If you are organizing a larger event, you should consult with a local audio-video specialist. Pangea Day cannot provide guidance on the technical aspects of organizing local events.

I have a satellite dish at home; can I use that to pull down the broadcast?

No, home satellite dishes cannot be used to downlink the signal.

What kind of screen and AV equipment will I need at my event?

It depends on how big your gathering is and the nature of the venue or outdoor location. If you're hosting a large public event, we encourage you to work with an audiovisual company to create optimal viewing conditions, with large screens and an appropriate sound system. Pangea Day cannot provide guidance on the technical aspects of organizing local events.

Can I charge people for attending my Friends of Pangea Day event?

No. Pangea Day cannot be used as a commercial endeavor to make money for the local organizer or venue. The Pangea Day broadcast is intended to be freely available to everyone. You may seek funds to underwrite the cost of your event, but any proceeds you make must be donated to a charitable organization.

Can Pangea Day pay for the AV equipment I need at my event?

No. All arrangements for venue set-up, screens, downlink, and other associated costs are the responsibility of the local organizer and/or venue. But you may be able to underwrite the costs of your event through municipal funds, donations, and local sponsors. Please remember that you should identify yourself and your event as part of "Friends of Pangea Day."

Can I use my Friends of Pangea Day event to raise money for another nonprofit or cause?

Yes. We encourage all our hosts to consider aligning their Friends of Pangea Day events with an organization or campaign working to realize positive change in the world. You can't sell tickets to Pangea Day – the program is intended to be free to all – but you can use your gathering, and the good will and high spirits generated, to raise awareness about and funding for good works. For example, an event in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is being planned together with a Walk for Water earlier in the day, an effort to engage high school students in raising money to drill a well for a village in Burkina Faso.

Can my event become an official Pangea Day event?

No, the official Pangea Day events are limited to our six broadcast locations. But by hosting a Friends of Pangea Day event you're a crucial part in this historic event and unique global movement.

Can I use the Pangea Day logo for my event?

No. Please use the official Friends of Pangea Day logo and artwork – available once you register – to brand and promote your event.

Can I have a band perform at my event?

Yes! This is your event, so you should feel free to incorporate any number of live elements in the spirit of Pangea Day that would make it more vibrant, relevant, and fun. We do ask that you respect the Pangea Day broadcast, and schedule your live performances either before or after, so they don't interrupt the program.

Can I invite local media to my event?

Yes! We encourage you to use local media to promote your Friends of Pangea Day event in advance and cover it on May 10. Be sure to give your local media plenty of advance notice (minimum: two weeks). And please remember that you cannot speak on behalf of Pangea Day. Ask local journalists to contact Pangea Day for official comment by submitting a Press Inquiry.

If your question is still unanswered:

Please contact us via email: friends@pangeaday.org