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Winners of IAFOR Documentary Photography Award Announced

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 23, 2015

As a proud sponsor of the IAFOR Documentary Photography Award we are pleased to present this year's winners: Hosam Katan (Grand Prize), Yasmin Balai (2nd Place), and Romain Champalaune (3rd Place). The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award is a new international photography award which seeks to promote and assist in the professional development of emerging documentary photographers and photojournalists. The Award is supported by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) – Asia’s Think Tank – and builds off of the strength of the IAFOR Documentary Film Award, now in its fourth year. The theme for 2015 is "Power." Photography can have the power to manipulate memories, encourage thought and stimulate emotion, it also has the power to do these things across languages and cultures. The skilled photographer must hold power over their camera and manipulate the power dynamic between photographer and subject. Pointing a camera at someone can be seen as an act of power in itself. This year's winners explore "Power" from a variety of…

MediaStorm Receives Two News & Documentary Emmy Nominations

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 22, 2015

We are proud to announce that MediaStorm has been recognized with two nominations for the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Hungry Horse, our film collaboration with Pieter ten Hoopen is a nominee in the New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle, Culture category. Japan's Disposable Workers by Shiho Fukada, produced in collaboration with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is a nominee in the New Approaches: Current News Coverage category. Congratulations to all of the nominees! View the full list at emmyonline.org/newsemmy. Hungry Horse: Legends of the Everyday,is a film series and photography project created by internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen in collaboration with MediaStorm. In the films, Pieter touches on the struggles of poverty, drug use, loneliness and loss. But he more accurately captures the spirit of renewal, peace and serenity in the lives of the people he documents through stunning landscapes and intimate oral histories. Japan’s Disposable Workers examines the country’s employment crisis: from suicide caused by…

Now Playing on MediaStorm: Travel Anonymous by Jeff Hutchens

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 9, 2015

MediaStorm is proud to present our newest Publication project, Travel Anonymous, an exploratory film and photography collaboration with award-winning photojournalist Jeff Hutchens. Everyone who travels by themselves knows the feeling of anonymity that comes when no one really knows exactly where you are or what you are doing in the world. The further you are culturally from home, the greater its intensity can feel. Travel Anonymous explores that intensity and the dreamlike state life takes on when you leave the familiar behind.

Now Hiring: Motion Graphics Designer at MediaStorm

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 7, 2015

MediaStorm is looking for an experienced Motion Graphics Designer to collaborate with producers and interactive designers on projects for MediaStorm’s clients, workshops and publication. The ideal candidate will be able to conceptualize and execute stand-alone motion graphics and packages for a wide range of films.

Application deadline is Tuesday, July 28th.
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Now Hiring: Cinematographer at MediaStorm

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:July 7, 2015

MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and motivated Cinematographer to create compelling films for our publication, workshops and clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in research, reporting, shooting and producing visually sophisticated films. Strong narrative storytelling skills as well as technical proficiency with cameras and lighting is required.

Application deadline is Tuesday, July 28th.
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