[Imc-uk-video] Proposed feature - A boost for video activism

Tue Jan 17 10:02:13 PST 2006

Title: A boost for video activism

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While ever cheaper consumer electronics and increased internet 
bandwidth have made it easier than ever to make and distribute 
independent video, the number being made appears to be 
disproportionately low compared to the number of people filming at 
events. Various projects have been initiated to empower more
people to get involved with radical video production and screening, 
they include online distribution, archives, screening databases and 
training sessions.

{{Additionally there are two events organised that will hopeful move 
things forward.

In London next weekend there will be a video activism gathering 
[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/12/330592.html] consisting of 
skill sharing workshops, presentations, discussions such as the role of 
cameras on demos (how video can be used to get protesters both nicked 
and set free), along with feedback from the G8 video indymedia 
experience. Additionally there are plans to produce a DVD showcase of 
the participants work during the event as a video 'how-to guide' and 
promo to raise the profile of radical film making and encourage more 
people to have a go themselves.

The event is modeled on similar national gathering in previous years 
and takes place this time at the rampART social centre 
[http://www.rampart.co.nr], starting friday evening (20th Jan 7pm).  
The gathering is free and crash space available for those attending 
from outside London. However, space is limited and anyone interested in 
attending should first email real2reelATriseup.net

The event ends sunday evening with a special public screening of 
activist films. These will probably including 'Latitude 36' from Cine 
Rebelde [http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/330751.html]) plus 
music and live VJ'ing. It starts 7pm Jan 22nd, every one welcome. Entry 
by donation.

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{{ ooops - leave this out actually for the time being as apparently it 
is invite only and not to be widely forwarded so I better check 
first...
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{{ Another event is a Activist Video Exchange taking place in 
manchester next month. It will look at how groups currently working 
with each other, what resources
{{ are available for screenings and educational work, exchanging 
resources and working out how best to catalogue them and make them 
available for other groups.
{{ It will also be a forum for discussion of a new online project 
called 'Clearer Channel'. It's invite only but you can invite yourself 
by emailing ????...
{{

Newswire links:

Examples of recent indymedia video submissions  
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/11/328918.html ,  
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/331022.html
Screenings http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/331754.html, 
http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/331762.html
Call for regular activist shorts  
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/330753.html