EngageMedia uses the power of video, the internet and free software technologies to create social and environmental change. We believe independent media and free and open technologies are fundamental to building the movements needed to challenge social injustice and environmental damage, as well as to provide and present solutions.

EngageMedia works with independent filmmakers, video activists, technologists, campaigners and social movements to generate wider audiences for their vital messages and move people to action.

We aim to demystify and provide access to new video distribution technologies, create an online archive of independent video productions using open content licenses and form a peer network of video makers, educators and screening organisations.

Our work comprises the following key elements:

• EngageMedia.org - an online video sharing site focused on social justice and environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific. Get uploading!
• Plumi - a free and open source video sharing platform for building your own online video community.
• Transmission - a global network of video and free software activists developing online video distribution tools and tactics for social justice and media democracy.
• Skills building - we undertake a wide variety of training and skill-sharing programs to build the capacities of video makers and activists to use video distribution tools most effectively.

Organisational Aims

The core aims of the EngageMedia collective are to:

• assist individuals and groups, producing thought-provoking and informative media focussed on social and environmental issues, to distribute their work;
• develop the digital media and Internet skills of independent multi-media producers and marginalised communities;
• foster a regional network of producers, to assist each other in producing and distributing their work in the Asia-Pacific region;
• and produce an online media delivery platform under a free software license that others are free to use and modify for their own media projects.
  
  

The EngageMedia Team

The EngageMedia team consists of Enrico Aditjondro, Andrew Lowenthal, Andrew Garton, Chelsea Briggs, Alexandra Crosby, Nova Ruth, Yerry Nikholas and Grant McHerron. Please see the team page for more information.

For a list of our project partners please see our partners page. If you are interested in working or volunteering with us please check our jobs page.

Projects

EngageMedia is multifaceted! We engage in a number of different projects from social and technology research, content distribution, networking and skill-sharing events, training programs, software development and more.

Full details on our projects page soon.

The EngageMedia Committee of Management (Board)

Our Committee of Management presently consists of

• Rachel Maher (Australia) - Freelance Journalist/Vibewire
  
• Robert Soriano (Philippines) - Tactical Technology Collective
• Dr Ellie Rennie (Australia) - Swinburne University of Technology
• Barry Saunders (Australia) - Sputnik Agency
• Andrew Lowenthal (Australia) - EngageMedia
  

Full bios are available here.

Consulting, Web Development and Training

We consult on technology and social change projects, run trainings on request and execute web development projects. We've done work for the University of Southern California, Open Channel, iCommons and the Media Resource Centre among others. Please contact us if you are interested in any consulting work.

Support

Engagemedia is a non-profit organisation and is supported by donations, external consulting work and a range of funding bodies. Our past and present funders include the Open Society Institute, Hivos, the Ford Foundation, the Donkey Wheel Foundation and The Mercy Foundation. Please contact us or donate online if you are able to support us. If you have comments or questions, please contact us and don't forget to sign up to the announcement list!

Annual Reports

The EngageMedia Collective Inc. is an incorporated association under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act (1981). You can view electronic copies of our Annual Reports here.