http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/genre/fiction Channel for Fiction on EngageMedia en-us Plone + Plumi (www.plumi.org) contact@engagemedia.org http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/genre/fiction/logo02.gif http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/genre/fiction Copyright 2007 240 EngageMedia EngageMedia contact@engagemedia.org Channel for Fiction on EngageMedia http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/namita/videos/brokeback_bharat2.mpg/view A gay/queer look at mainstream Indian cinema (only Bollywood) An example of using mainstream media content to make your own message. Is it fair use? Copyright violation? Or a parody or spoof? A gay/queer look at mainstream Indian cinema (only Bollywood) An example of using mainstream media content to make your own message. Is it fair use? Copyright violation? Or a parody or spoof? namita@altlawforum.org remix txap India anti-sodomy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:53:31 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/namita/videos/brokeback_bharat2.mpg/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/Komas/videos/JOM_GI_MINUM.mpg/view We follow Arasu on his job hunt after graduation as he experiences more than just racial treatment. We follow Arasu on his job hunt after graduation as he experiences more than just racial treatment. arlprk07@gmail.com Race relations, Bangsa Malaysia, work, stereotype Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:16:21 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/Komas/videos/JOM_GI_MINUM.mpg/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/unang_araw.avi/view The violence and depravity of those who carry out torture. Inspired by actual accounts of Berlin Guerrero, a United Church of Christ of the Philippines (UCCP) pastor who was abducted and tortured by government security forces on May 28, 2007. The violence and depravity of those who carry out torture. Inspired by actual accounts of Berlin Guerrero, a United Church of Christ of the Philippines (UCCP) pastor who was abducted and tortured by government security forces on May 28, 2007. a_isabelle78@yahoo.com RIGHTS, STEX, FJBM, jonas burgos, pastor berlin, PSA Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:43:37 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/unang_araw.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/the_disappeared.avi/view Through a montage of places, objects and people, the film depicts what is left behind after an activist is forcibly taken. Through a montage of places, objects and people, the film depicts what is left behind after an activist is forcibly taken. a_isabelle78@yahoo.com RIGHTS, PSA, STEX, FJBM, jonas burgos, PSA Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:43:34 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/the_disappeared.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/juan_takbo.avi/view A real-time portrayal of the threat and danger involved when exposing the truth with only a camera as weapon. A real-time portrayal of the threat and danger involved when exposing the truth with only a camera as weapon. a_isabelle78@yahoo.com Rights campaign, stex, public service ads, PSA, FJBM, jonas burgos Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:43:32 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/isabelle78/videos/juan_takbo.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/harga_cinta.mp4/view Aini lives with her mum in an urban poor village in the city. her mum works in a factory that packaged mineral water bottles. In this place and time, water has been privatized and cost too much for them to afford it, so her mother takes the water from the well, in hope of having some savings for Aini to buy a computer. One day, her mother falls ill and Aini rush off to buy her clean water. She realized she doesn't have enough money to buy the water, then Joshua came. Aini lives with her mum in an urban poor village in the city. her mum works in a factory that packaged mineral water bottles. In this place and time, water has been privatized and cost too much for them to afford it, so her mother takes the water from the well, in hope of having some savings for Aini to buy a computer. One day, her mother falls ill and Aini rush off to buy her clean water. She realized she doesn't have enough money to buy the water, then Joshua came. mien.ly@gmail.com Wed, 14 May 2008 06:06:40 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/harga_cinta.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/Open_for_Inspection.mp4/view Madaline isn't looking for that dream house, she just wants to dream a little. Madaline isn't looking for that dream house, she just wants to dream a little. robbie.mcewan@gmail.com Housing Tue, 13 May 2008 03:40:59 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/Open_for_Inspection.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/urban_spaceman.avi/view Being lost in space is as disorienting as being lost in the confines of your own life. The URBAN SPACEMAN explores the feelings of solitude and regret that manifest when people are stuck in the past. Being lost in space is as disorienting as being lost in the confines of your own life. The URBAN SPACEMAN explores the feelings of solitude and regret that manifest when people are stuck in the past. nobody@squatspace.com NASA space lost squatfest 07 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:46:00 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/urban_spaceman.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/d.i.why.not.avi/view A satirical convergence of D.I.Y and Wife/Swap, this film explores the social connotations of masculinity and femininity. A satirical convergence of D.I.Y and Wife/Swap, this film explores the social connotations of masculinity and femininity. nobody@squatspace.com femininity DIY masculinity squatfest 07 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:07:31 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/d.i.why.not.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/vjicandy/videos/the_drain_maidens.mov/view Three homophobic suburban stoners enter a storm water drain, unsuspecting of the horror that lies in store. Three homophobic suburban stoners enter a storm water drain, unsuspecting of the horror that lies in store. thehobbywhores@gmail.com pop culture drain cave clan horror black comedy the Hobby Whores Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:30:59 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/vjicandy/videos/the_drain_maidens.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/07-detour.avi/view Sometimes people need to take a DETOUR to see themselves clearly and be liberated from their everyday routine. Sometimes people need to take a DETOUR to see themselves clearly and be liberated from their everyday routine. nobody@squatspace.com liberation squatfest 06 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:12:23 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/07-detour.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/02-ticket.avi/view THE TICKET is a comedic look at the juxtaposition between illusion and reality. It tells the story of two complete individuals that seemingly fall in love when they try and escape their monotonous lives. THE TICKET is a comedic look at the juxtaposition between illusion and reality. It tells the story of two complete individuals that seemingly fall in love when they try and escape their monotonous lives. nobody@squatspace.com reality escapism comedic squatfest 06 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:06:59 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/02-ticket.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/09-birdcage.avi/view BIRDHOUSE is an animated short film that resonates with real life complexities about self-identity. BIRDHOUSE is an animated short film that resonates with real life complexities about self-identity. nobody@squatspace.com squatfest 06 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:25:24 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/SquatFest/videos/09-birdcage.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/laundry.mp4/view As Davina does her laundry, she was confronted with Iyem, her neighbor's domestic worker from Indonesia. Iyem began to share stories behind closed door to her. Davina now have to figure out what she would do with these stories. As Davina does her laundry, she was confronted with Iyem, her neighbor's domestic worker from Indonesia. Iyem began to share stories behind closed door to her. Davina now have to figure out what she would do with these stories. mien.ly@gmail.com Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:16:05 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/laundry.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/selamat_harijadi.mov/view After 50 (or is it 44?) years of being together, as a team; there are still many things that perplexes us about each other in Malaysia. From gender to religion, it is never really just about race with us. But the point is (if there ever should be a point), does it matter? After 50 (or is it 44?) years of being together, as a team; there are still many things that perplexes us about each other in Malaysia. From gender to religion, it is never really just about race with us. But the point is (if there ever should be a point), does it matter? mien.ly@gmail.com featured Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:04:19 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/mien/videos/selamat_harijadi.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/phototropism/videos/climate_hero_2050_final_cut.mov/view Climate Hero retires to live a quiet life in the countryside, but there is one more mission... Climate Hero retires to live a quiet life in the countryside, but there is one more mission... phototropism@gmail.com 2050 superhero climate hero climate change global warming UK Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:59:55 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/phototropism/videos/climate_hero_2050_final_cut.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/toil-and-trouble.mp4/view When the warehouse Boss lowers the overheads on the workers things get nasty. Luckily, pallet-stacker Bronwen has a black belt in Industrial Relations. WARNING: Contains Extreme Mime Violence and German Expressionism When the warehouse Boss lowers the overheads on the workers things get nasty. Luckily, pallet-stacker Bronwen has a black belt in Industrial Relations. WARNING: Contains Extreme Mime Violence and German Expressionism robbie.mcewan@gmail.com Industrial Relations Mime German Expressionism AWA Class War Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:50:55 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/toil-and-trouble.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/Cycle_Courier.mp4/view Sarah is a Cycle Courier chasing the money, but can she put a price on her freedom? Sarah is a Cycle Courier chasing the money, but can she put a price on her freedom? robbie.mcewan@gmail.com Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:59:38 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/Cycle_Courier.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/castle-on-the-sand.avi/view Graham has built the most fantastic castle on the beach but the tides's rising... and he's not going to give up without a fight. A short-fiction-comedy tackling climate change and a rather uncanny response to a warming planet. Graham has built the most fantastic castle on the beach but the tides's rising... and he's not going to give up without a fight. A short-fiction-comedy tackling climate change and a rather uncanny response to a warming planet. robbie.mcewan@gmail.com featured Comedy Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:47:01 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/robbie/videos/castle-on-the-sand.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/sarahjane/videos/emotional_news_sad_qt.mov/view With Tanya Schiender. From the Ministry of Truth. With Tanya Schiender. From the Ministry of Truth. msrouge@gmail.com video vortex ministry of truth Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:01:00 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/sarahjane/videos/emotional_news_sad_qt.mov/view