In America.gov’s Democracy Video Challenge, filmmakers from around the world were asked to create a three-minute video completing the phrase, "Democracy is …" More than 900 entries from 95 countries were received. The winners will discuss their work and answer your questions about film and democracy.

These winning filmmakers, representing every region of the world, were selected by popular vote on YouTube. In September, they will visit Washington, New York and Los Angeles to meet with leaders in government and the entertainment industry. From July 24 to August 28, they will discuss their films in CO.NX webchats:

Aissa Penafiel of the Philippines will chat July 24 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

Anna Israel of Brazil will chat July 31 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

Tsering Choden of Nepal will chat August 7 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT)

Lukasz Szozda of Poland will chat August 14 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

Chansa Tembo of Zambia will chat August 21 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

Rodin Hamidi of the United Arab Emirates will chat August 28 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

If you would like to participate in these webchats, please go to https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/americagov. No registration is needed. Simply choose "Enter as a Guest," type in your preferred screen name, and join the discussion. We accept questions and comments in advance of, and at any time during, the program.

The transcripts of these webchats will be available on America.gov’s webchat page, where information about upcoming webchats is also available.

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