Video4Change Network Blog
Indigenous-authored participatory media featured in mainstream news for COP26
COP26 provided an opportunity for indigenous communities on the frontlines of the climate emergency to raise their climate concerns with the power of video.
New Network Member Spotlight: Fasila
Fasila, the latest affiliate to join the Video4Change Network, combines Small World News’ 15 years of experience delivering innovative media training and online storytelling approaches with the network building experience of its creative lead Radi Dahan.
New Network Member Spotlight: Dalit Camera
Dalit Camera (DC) was established in 2011 as a means of amplifying the issues faced by Dalit, Adivasi, Bahujan, and other minority groups in India. The mainstream media in India is still largely blind to their issues. Today, DC is a large network of activists...
Video4Change Network Updates, August 2021
In the three months since the last update, members of the Video4Change Network have continued their tireless work to fight for democracy, equality, and accountability through the use of video and technology.
Freedom Film Network office raided by Malaysian police
On 2 July, Malaysian police questioned filmmaker Anna Har, co-founder of Freedom Film Network (FFN), a member of the Video4Change Network, and cartoonist Amin Landak over their short film Chilli Powder and Thinner. Released in June 2021, the film tells the story of three young prison inmates who allegedly suffered intense custodial torture.
Introducing Cinemata: A platform for social and environmental films on the Asia-Pacific
EngageMedia, a nonprofit that convenes the Video4Change Network, announces the launch of Cinemata.org, a platform for social and environmental films about the Asia-Pacific.
New Network Member Spotlight: Picture People
The goal of the Video for Change Network members Picture People is to teach communication skills and media making that contribute to social change, especially in areas affected by war and disaster.
New Network Member Spotlight: Sunflower Film Organization
Sunflower Film Organization is an independent collective of mostly volunteers working across Cambodia to gather young Cambodians and train them on how to use film as a tool for empowerment and freedom of expression.
Video4Change Network Updates, May 2021
The Video4Change Network continues to amplify the voices of women’s groups and other marginalised sectors through the use of video and technology, empowering them to advocate for their concerns while maximising engagement with other members of their respective communities.
New Network Member Spotlight: eyeWitness to atrocities
eyeWitness to Atrocities supports frontliners documenting atrocity crimes through easy-to-use video technology that offers guaranteed evidentiary value. This interview is part of a New Member Spotlight series that highlights the work of the Video4Change Network’s newest members.