Take One Action Festival
SDI is co-hosting this special conference on Reporting International Development as part of part of Take One Action Festival (19 Sept – 2 Oct / Edinburgh & Glasgow)
World hunger is increasing. Citizen movements are growing. Climate change is threatening tens of millions in the poorest nations. How can journalists, charities and filmmakers work better together?
In the midst of this, multinationals and charities are as present as ever, some achieving success, others causing problems. And meanwhile UK and Scottish overseas aid budgets have been ringfenced or increased, but with limited public understanding.
But what role does the changing face of UK journalism have to play in these issues? And how best can others collaborate with the sector to hold international development to account and increase its impact?
This special conference invites reporters, filmmakers, students, academics, charity workers and campaigners to consider, debate and be inspired by these questions and to connect with like-minded people trying to answer them.
One of the eight workshop sessions will be hosted by SDI’s Ben Kempas and look at new tools and strategies for filmmakers and non-profit organisations to engage with our audiences and supporters.
Schedule for 28 September
Session One 14.00 – 17.00 : Dialogue with award-winning filmmakers and journalists. Plus a workshop with a host of experts on the industry and the role of media and social media in fundraising, campaigning and reporting conflict.
Session Two 17:00 – 19:00 : Networking plus keynote speakers, and our main debate on the state of reporting on international development. With Paul Holleran (National Union of Journalists) and others.
This event is free, but places are limited so make sure to book your seat now!
SDI has been allocated a limited number of places. Please register by emailing your name, personal, professional or study interest to flore@scottishdocinstitute.com