News and Events
The Defiant Priest vs President SBY
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was awarded World Statesmen Award from an interfaith organization. Human rights campaigner and Indonesian Jesuit of German origin, Franz Prof. Dr. Franz Magnis-Suseno thought it was the wrong call and wrote this appeal.
Papuan Voices Australia Tour
Papuan Voices is a video-advocacy initiative assisting West Papuan communities to tell their stories. It challenges common misconceptions about this troubled territory and builds local storytellers in a region where foreign journalists are banned.
Featured Filmmaker: Arvind Raj
We interview Arvind Raj, a video journalist working with Free Malaysia Today, one of the country's most popular independent online news portals.
The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival 2013
The 6th Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) has announced the full program of films, art and forums on offer at the 2013 festival. The Festival opens in Melbourne on 9 May and then tours nationally to Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and Alice Springs.
The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival Launches 2013 Program
The 6th Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) has announced the full program of films, art and forums on offer at the 2013 festival. The Festival opens in Melbourne on 9 May and then tours nationally to Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and Alice Springs.
Introducing EngageMedia's Program and Operations Manager
EngageMedia's newest staff member, Hendriati Trianita, introduces her past and current work.
MRS Focus Group Discussion 1
A report on the first Focus Group Discussion held for the Migrant Workers, Refugees, and Stateless (MRS) project held in Selangor, Malaysia on 4 April 2013.
Featured Filmmaker: Adithio Noviello
This month we chat with London-based filmmaker/photographer Adithio, who is in Indonesia to work and play hard.
EngageMedia's Malaysia Office Opening
We're having an opening event next week for our new office in Malaysia. Please RSVP with the contact number in the invitation if you'd like to attend.
Moviemento: Workshop video anak muda antikorupsi
Workshop video anti korupsi untuk anak muda di Balikpapan. Workshop ini akan berlangsung selama 5 hari dengan berbagai materi seperti; storytelling, video production, dan online distribution. Workshop ini terlaksana atas kerjasama Transparency International Indonesia, EngageMedia dan Stabil Balikpapan.
Featured Filmmaker: Ho Choon Hiong
We interview Ho Choon Hiong, a filmmaker from Singapore who has braved the country's restrictive media laws to present the other side of its story.
Pameran senirupa "13-03-13"
Pameran senirupa "13-03-13" berlangsung pada tanggal 13-03-2013 jam 13:13 WIB proyek senirupa ini diprakarsai dan diikuti oleh perupa : - Adi Siswanto - Ari Kolik - cahaya Novan - Dhomas"Bolenk" Saputra - Ikhsan - Lanjar Jiwo - Renzo - Wardi Bajang yang akan menunjukkan karya mereka pada tanggal 13-03-2013 jam 13:13 WIB. sanggar coret komplek Seturan no 3 caturtunggal Depok Sleman Yogyakarta 55281 indonesia contact person : - ( 081328058133 ) - ( 081527606914 ) "13-03-2013" pada pukul 13:13 wib adalah sebuah misteri kemungkinan lain dalam senirupa. Anda dapat melihat dengan mengunjungi langsung halaman sanggar coret Yogyakarta Pada tanggal "13-03-2013" pada pukul 13:13 WIB
Uranium Film Festival Had Great Success In India
The Brazilian born International Uranium Film Festival had great success in India. Between January 4th and February 12th the Uranium Film Festival travelled with more than 40 selected films through India from North to South and from East to West. The festival was guest in 10 cities: New Delhi, Shillong, Ranchi, Manipal, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Thrissur and lastly in Mumbai.
Papuan Voices di SCFFI, New Orleans
Pada tanggal 28 November sampai 2 Desember 2012, saya mengikuti Social Change Film Festival and Institute (SCFFI) 2012 di New Orleans, USA. Ini adalah pengalaman kedua saya. Pengalaman pertama saya adalah ketika mengikuti SCFFI 2011 di Ubud, Bali.
Video Untuk Perubahan (Video For Change)
Video For Change, a screening of EngageMedia videos at Kafe OCD, Kupang, Indonesia.
Featured Filmmaker: Shafie Dris
EngageMedia interviews Shafie Dris, an activist and filmmaker who is at the forefront of the indigenous (Orang Asli) rights movement in Malaysia.
Best Practices for Online Subtitling
A list of best practices for online subtitling, collated by EngageMedia's Lingua Coordinator.
Singapore Police investigate video allegation of abuse during interrogation
On 7 February 2013, Singaporean filmmaker Lynn Lee was investigated and had equipment confiscated for a video produced on alleged police brutality.
Framing the future – EngageMedia in 2013
We may be only a month into 2013 but the year is well underway for EngageMedia, so we wanted to give you a peek at what we have in store for you. We've got a number of projects on the go and more coming down the line.
Featured Filmmaker: King Catoy
King Catoy is a prolific and award-winning human rights filmmaker from the Philippines. He was one of the founding members of Southern Tagalog Exposure, an independent multimedia collective, and later the Executive Director of Mayday Multimedia. He was also the cinematographer and editor of various documentaries tackling the issues of migrants and the urban poor, and is currently part of the video program of PinoyMedia Center. We present to you an interesting insight into his journey and experiences.
