Citizen Journalist Wanted
A new independent television-over-internet channel has been born in Canada. The main aim of this channel is to become the fourth power. Its journalists are citizens committed to freedom of the press and to the denunciation of the abuses committed by some civil servants. In order to promote the channel an international video documentary contest has been launched. The total value of the prize to be won is valued at up to US$100,000. To be considered for this competition, all submissions must be made by August 31st, 2007.
Alternativechannel.tv is a Canadian television-over-internet news channel looking for what has been called citizen journalism. Alternativechannel webcasts high quality documentaries and videos about issues questioning sometimes the work of public organisms. They are all produced by citizen journalists who are guided and assisted by a professional news team. The professional assistance includes web platforms and the delivery of video on demand. The web portal was launched last April.
Alternativechannel.tv wants to be a response to the main needs (according to its creators) of today’s world: the citizen journalism. Therefore, A-channel is considered to be an interactive, international channel, which is deeply committed to the ideals of journalism in a brave new world of media.
Iwith.org is working with Alternativechannel.tv on a cooperation agreement, so Iwith.org will shortly have access to its technology. This will allow Iwith.org to develop communication services (TV-INTERNET) for NGOs using Ab·core.
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In addition, Alternative Channel TV is holding a contest for citizen journalists. There are $ 100,000 in prizes and 5 award categories:
- Best subject “English language”
- Best subject “French language”
- Best subject “Spanish language”
- Best Alternative Channel “International news subject”
- The “Audience Choice” Award
This contest is open to every citizen of the world—amateur or professional-, from all ages, from all walks of life, from all around the world. They want you to produce a short video (report or testimonial) of 1m30s to 5 minutes maximum. They want to be gripped from the first frame. Your video will be posted on alternativechannel.com and available to a worldwide audience.
Video upload and submission started May 1st and finishes by August 31 st 2007
In order to view the one submitted by Iwith.org, click here.
For further information: www.alternativechannel.tv
ICT: Tools for worldwide information
Documentation Sciences Foundation has therefore initiated an international project called Information for Civic Change (InfoCC). This will be a network constituted by institutions and professionals from several Spanish-speaking countries, with virtual support on the Internet and actual sessions in different countries covering all continents.
Its main goals are to fulfil the growing information needs of individuals living in societies based on articles 19-27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to look for a greater and more effective application of New Technologies.
For further information
Alternativechannel.tv wants to be a response to the main needs (according to its creators) of today’s world: the citizen journalism. Therefore, A-channel is considered to be an interactive, international channel, which is deeply committed to the ideals of journalism in a brave new world of media.
Iwith.org is working with Alternativechannel.tv on a cooperation agreement, so Iwith.org will shortly have access to its technology. This will allow Iwith.org to develop communication services (TV-INTERNET) for NGOs using Ab·core.
Play!
In addition, Alternative Channel TV is holding a contest for citizen journalists. There are $ 100,000 in prizes and 5 award categories:
- Best subject “English language”
- Best subject “French language”
- Best subject “Spanish language”
- Best Alternative Channel “International news subject”
- The “Audience Choice” Award
This contest is open to every citizen of the world—amateur or professional-, from all ages, from all walks of life, from all around the world. They want you to produce a short video (report or testimonial) of 1m30s to 5 minutes maximum. They want to be gripped from the first frame. Your video will be posted on alternativechannel.com and available to a worldwide audience.
Video upload and submission started May 1st and finishes by August 31 st 2007
In order to view the one submitted by Iwith.org, click here.
For further information: www.alternativechannel.tv
ICT: Tools for worldwide information
Documentation Sciences Foundation has therefore initiated an international project called Information for Civic Change (InfoCC). This will be a network constituted by institutions and professionals from several Spanish-speaking countries, with virtual support on the Internet and actual sessions in different countries covering all continents.
Its main goals are to fulfil the growing information needs of individuals living in societies based on articles 19-27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to look for a greater and more effective application of New Technologies.
For further information
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