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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
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Films on Empowerment by and for Youth - Global

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This collaboration between the BBC and OneWorld TV involves a film contest for young filmmakers around the world. Selected films will be aired on a BBC TV programme in the summer of 2003. Films will also be available for viewing through streaming video technology online. The purpose of the project is to offer a platform for young filmmakers to express their views on various issues related to youth empowerment.
Communication Strategies
The contest involves a call for films that are "engaging, direct, original, films that spark debate and challenge stereotypes." Organisers ask that films be between 2 and 3 minutes long (longer films will be considered). Films should focus on the following subjects:
  • Youth activism
  • Childhood/Growing up
  • Rites of passage
  • Friendship
  • Youth Entrepreneurs
  • Young people who have been in prison
  • Young people in conflict situations
  • Refugee stories
Organisers are also interested in photos documenting experiences relating to these subjects. A series of photos might constitute a mini-film when narrative is added.

Over a period of 12 weeks (from July through September 2003), 4 episodes of the BBC's TV programme "The Learning Zone" will feature the winning films; films will also be produced in streaming video format for viewing on the One World TV site.
Development Issues
Youth.
Key Points
For more information on submission guidelines and deadlines, please click here.
Partners

BBC, One World TV.

Sources

Notice posted on the Young People's Media Network list server on March 4, 2003 (click here to access the archives); and One World TV site.