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Event announcement: W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Grant Award Ceremony to be held October 20, 2010

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:October 4, 2010

The Board of Trustees of the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Cordially Invites You to The Annual Ceremony Presenting The 31st Annual W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Grant for Humanistic Photography & The 16th Annual Howard Chapnick Grant for The Advancement of Photojournalism Come view the compelling photojournalism of this year's finalists, and fellowship and grant recipients. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Doors Open at 6.30pm Ceremony at 7pm Reception to Follow Asia Society Auditorium 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York, New York 10021 Free. Seating is First Come, First Served The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund was established in 1979 to support and encourage photographers producing humanistic photo stories in the style of legendary LIFE Magazine photojournalist W. Eugene Smith who sought to expose the truth about issues affecting and afflicting humankind. Between 1980 and 2009, the fund issued grants to 32 recipients. This year’s honorees were chosen from among…

MediaStorm launches Undesired by Walter Astrada

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:October 1, 2010

In India, all women must confront the cultural pressure to bear a son. The consequences of this preference is a disregard for the lives of women and girls. From birth until death they face a constant threat of violence. Undesired tells the story of these women and girls. This project was made possible with support from the Alexia Foundation.

MediaStorm produces Every One for Save the Children

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:October 1, 2010

24,000 children under the age of five will die today, many from preventable diseases. In 2009, Save the Children launched the ambitious EVERY ONE campaign to work directly with individuals, communities and government’s to stem this tide of child mortality. To correspond with the recent UN Summit, Save the Children held a live event in New York City. For the event, MediaStorm produced Every One, a video addressing the high death-rate among children worldwide, but concentrating on the growing movement of people involved in solving the problem.

MediaStorm produces A Lasting Impact for the United Nations Foundation

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:October 1, 2010

Ethiopia has one of the highest child marriage rates in the world. In response, the United Nations Foundation (UNF) has established educational programs throughout Ethiopia that put girls and women through school, and challenge traditional thinking on child marriage. MediaStorm recently produced A Lasting Impact for the United Nations Foundation, focusing on the personal experiences of those who have had their lives changed due to the influence of these UNF sponsored programs.

Job Opening: Media Director at Human Rights Watch

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:September 27, 2010

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Media Director with the Communications Department. Description: The Media Director will assist the Communications Director in running HRW's global Communications Department, with a particular emphasis on marketing HRW staff and products to broadcast, print and online media outlets. S/he will oversee the expansion of HRW's web presence, and will also directly supervise several Communications department team members. The Media Director will pitch finished multimedia products, raw video and audio footage, reports and story ideas to broadcast, online and print venues, and will work with Communications and Program staff to identify projects and products likely to interest broadcasters and other editors. S/he will identify and cultivate contacts among broadcasters, print and online outlets in the US and abroad, and develop media partners to showcase HRW's work. S/he will take the lead in identifying radio and television opportunities for HRW staff, booking…