Entries Written By John Coster
COP26: Doc Hub West Africa
At the start of COP26 in Glasgow UK, I took the opportunity to talk with Cletus Clement in Lagos, Nigeria. We discussed his latest documentary film in production called We Can Save Us which looks at climate change & global warming from the local fishermen’s perspective. A crowdfunding campaign is under development. The Doc Hub West …
Network Training Opportunities
Over the coming months, the Parallel Lives Network (PLN) will be working with its partners to support the development of a number of training sessions and workshops. This is part of our commitment to working with our network members to help empower individuals to become more confident in developing the skills needed to capture and …
Sponsorship of Showcase Award
The SDGFilmfest was formed by LSPR and DMU in March 2018. Participants recognised the sheer scope and importance of global challenges such as equality, the environment, human and civil rights, and the need to raise awareness of these issues within Developing Nations and the West to facilitate their achievement. SDGFilmfest is funded by the Global …
National Iraqi TV News Report
TV Report on al-Iraqia about the partnership between the Documentary Media Centre (UK) and the Diwaniyah Radio Station hosted Media Training Centre.
Network Bulletin – October 21
Please find below our October Network Bulletin. The aim is to keep you informed of what Members are up to across the Parallel Lives Network. We look forward to your feedback and please feel free to share your news with us for posting on the website & social media channels. John Coster Director, Parallel Lives …
Network Bulletin – September 21
Please find below our first monthly Network Bulletin. The aim is to keep you informed of what Members are up to across the Parallel Lives Network. We look forward to your feedback and please feel free to share your news with us for posting on the website & social media channels. John John Coster Director, …
India: Climate Crisis & Agriculture
Interview with Kavita Ashok, Tree of Life NGO in New Delhi, India talking about the climate crisis and agriculture. Part of the Parallel Lives Network Series talking with practitioners across the globe.
Newsday Focused On Network Member WACIT
We supported our Network Member WACIT (World Awareness for Children in Trauma) to host an 8-hour Newsday to showcase media content collected over the last few months. The following four WACIT members participated in the Newsday that took place on World Photography Day 19th August 2021: 10:00 – 12:00 Kenya – FANET www.thefanet.org 12:00 – 14:00 …
Iraq Media Training Course Success
The Documentary Media Centre has facilitated the first media training course for the newly opened Media Training Centre in Iraq. The Media Training Centre is a new media facility hosted at Diwaniyah Radio in the Al-Qadisiyah Governorate. The course focused on the skills needed to become a presenter and reporter over the five sessions. It …
Network Member Resources
Having access to relevant resources will be an important part of Network Membership. We will constantly strive to identify content and regularly update the list below: Flipboard – The Parallel Lives Network The following resources are hosted on the Documentary Media Centre website: Community Media Archive Uganda 50 Archive Conflict Memory & Education Archive Women’s Research Centre