Humanity
Every story deserves dignity.
The Third Shore Foundation 第三岸基金会
A foundation for culture across worlds
The Third Shore exists to create spaces where stories, ideas, and cultures meet — not to erase differences, but to understand them.
第三岸致力于创造故事、思想与文化相遇的空间——不是抹去差异，而是理解差异。
The Third Shore Foundation is a non-profit foundation (Stichting) established in the Netherlands. We foster intercultural dialogue and global understanding through cinema, philosophy, contemporary arts, and cultural collaboration.
Inspired by the wisdom of Chinese philosophy while embracing the diversity of global perspectives, we seek to create a new cultural commons — where artistic collaboration transcends borders, emerging voices are nurtured, and stories become bridges between civilizations.
"The future of humanity depends not only upon economic progress or technological innovation, but upon our collective capacity to understand one another through culture." — Founding Declaration
Culture bridges political and geographic boundaries.
Artistic collaboration creates lasting international partnerships.
Emerging voices receive meaningful opportunities.
Chinese philosophical thought contributes to global cultural conversation.
Cinema serves as a universal language of empathy.
Every story deserves dignity.
Dialogue begins with listening.
Artistic freedom shall never be compromised.
Programs shall pursue the highest artistic standards.
Multiple voices enrich global culture.
Cultural impact is measured across generations, not news cycles.
The Foundation establishes programs that cultivate long-term cultural relationships across continents.
An international dialogue held during the Venice Film Festival.
Explore →Supporting international co-productions and emerging filmmakers.
Supporting artists, writers, and filmmakers in sustained practice.
Developing future cultural leaders across disciplines.
Exploring cinema, philosophy, and the future of storytelling.
Books, journals, podcasts, and annual reports.
An independent Board safeguards the mission, oversees financial integrity, appoints the Executive Director, approves strategic plans, and ensures compliance with Dutch law. Directors act solely in the interests of the Foundation.
An International Advisory Council of distinguished voices from cinema, philosophy, academia, architecture, visual arts, literature, philanthropy, and international affairs provides strategic guidance — without executive authority.
Incorporated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with representative offices in Venice, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles — as approved by the Board.
The Foundation actively encourages partnerships that align with its mission and independence.
Venue & Institutional Host 场地与机构支持
Hosts The Third Shore at Casa dei Tre Oci, its European headquarters on the island of Giudecca, Venice.
Programme Partner 项目合作方
Co-curator of the Venice programme and partner across The Third Shore's cultural activities.
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