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Up one levelFilmmaker Collective Profile - Plug-in TV
Since Plug-in TV’s formation three years ago, it has spawned into an innovative network production house that strives to equip independent filmmakers with technological resources and most importantly, peer- to-peer support.
Transmission Asia-Pacific (TXAP)
From May 19-25 2008 fifty-five tech and video activists gathered in West Java, Indonesia to share code and stories. Organised by EngageMedia and the Jakarta based Ruangrupa Transmission Asia-Pacific brought together projects from 15 different countries, from Japan to India, and China to New Zealand, to discuss ways to most effectively use online video as a social change tool.
Film on Lee Kuan Yew seized by MDA
Film seized during private screening in Singapore
Marking World Press Freedom Day 2008 in Singapore
Today (3rd May) is World Press Freedom Day: an opportunity to reflect upon the principles of press freedom. In resonance with this, we as independent activists marked World Press Freedom Day 2008 this morning, with a series of messages to share our thoughts on the state of press freedom in Singapore.
Reel Earth: Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF)
With its pristine waterfalls, captivating mountains and luscious green surroundings, New Zealand provides a fitting backdrop for the annual Reel Earth: Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival (AEFF) which takes place from 22 May – 7 June.
National Indigenous Television Program Proposals
National Indigenous Television (NITV), are seeking submissions and program proposals for their 24-hour channel. As Australia’s first National Indigenous channel, NITV serves to represent Indigenous culture and is committed to showcasing a diverse range of programming.
WITNESS Call for Core Partnership Applications in Asia-Pacific
WITNESS is a New York based organisation using video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. WITNESS is calling for core partnership applications from organizations and coalitions campaigning on human rights in Asia-Pacific.
Camp for Climate Action
Climate change seems to be the new hot topic, incessantly debated everywhere from the media and government to local lobby groups and universities. However, all this talk is urgently required to be converted into action, starting at a grass-roots level. Over five days, the Camp for Climate Action will provide an interactive and sustainable forum that encourages people to learn, participate and join together in an effort to terminate fossil fuel emissions.
Video Coverage of Tibetan Uprising
The uprising in Tibet is highlighting the power and necessity of independent video and do-it-yourself news making. These images have mobilised people around the world to take action for an independent Tibet. We're compiled a list of places where you can find video coverage of the uprisings.
Transmission Asia-Pacific - Extended Deadline - Call for Participation
EngageMedia and Ruangrupa would like to announce Transmission Asia-Pacific, a meeting of video activists and free software developers using online video distribution for social justice and media democracy. The meeting will be happening in West Java, Indonesia from May 19-25 2008. --- APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 28 ---
Sustainable Living Festival 2008
The Sustainable Living Festival showcases a huge range of exhibitors, talks, workshops, art, films and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities. 15th-17th February, Federation Square Melbourne
Plumi 0.2 Released
EngageMedia have recently announced the release of Plumi 0.2, the free software video sharing platform. Plumi enables you to create a sophisticated video sharing and community site out-of-the-box. In a web landscape where almost all video sharing sites keep their distribution platform under lock and key Plumi is one contribution to creating a truly democratic media.
EngageMedia February Update
There's a lot going on with EngageMedia in February so we thought we should let you know about some of the more important news. We will be participating in a panel and screenings at the Sustainable Living Festival in Melbourne, there are some new improvements to the website, and the release of a new Facebook application to help you share videos from EngageMedia with your friends.
3CR Earth Matters on the Power of Video
Earth Matters is a weekly environment show on 3CR. In this episode Earth Matters takes a look at the power of film and video, and the role it has in educating and inspiring action on environmental issues around the globe.
The Passing of Pip Starr
Pip Starr, documentary maker, video activist and great companion, passed away on Tuesday the 22nd of January 2008. Pip had worked closely with many of us within the EngageMedia collective over the past 10 years, from the days of Ska TV and Access News, S11, SpaceStation Video Lab, Woomera and beyond. He was often in our midst, he will be sadly missed.
World Social Forum: Global Action Day
On January 26th a series of actions initiated by the World Social Forum took place around the world. The WSF used video to document those actions and employed the EngageMedia video sharing package, Plumi, to distribute them online.
Major Update to EngageMedia.org Website
We're very excited to announce that we have just added some big changes to the EngageMedia.org site. You might have noticed the site looks a bit different! These updates help to highlight user contributions much better along with improving the site speed and performance.
Vx:mission - Amsterdam 18, 19, 20th Jan 2008
VX:mission will look at how distribution of Social Justice Video is happening using Open Sources technology. It is a chance to find out about existing distribution projects, get feedback for your own projects or ideas, find collaborators and scheme about how best to distribute your video. This is event is associated with the transmission network. For more info check transmission.cc
Climate movement convergence
The sustainability convergence is looking for volunteers to film and edit a number (six at this stage) 3 minute talks that will be the introduction to the convergence. These talks will be an update to the climate change activist community on the latest developments and issues.
ViBGYOR 2008: Call for Entries
Have you or your friends made any Documentary or Short Fiction or Music Video or Animation or Spot films recently? Then this is a Wonderful Opportunity for You We at the ViBGYOR Film Collective, invite your films to the 3rd edition of the ViBGYOR Short and Documentary Film Festival, to be held from February 13th- 17th, 2008 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. ViBGYOR is a meeting place for filmmakers, social activists and media students, a dedicated place for films on social and environmental issues, and a campaign space for people's movements.
Filmmaker Collective Profile - Plug-in TV
Plug-in TV production meeting