Marcus Bleasdale Interview on CBC

"Sometimes i'm dumbfounded, you see Iraq in the news the whole time, you see Afghanistan in the news the whole time, you see Darfur getting extraordinary amounts of coverage- justifiably- but over and above all of these conflicts, what's going on in Congo is as bad if not worse than all of those conflicts combined, and for me it's extraordinary why people don't continuously have this on the front page, I'm baffled why people don't look at it more." Marcus Bleasdale has spent the better part of the last decade covering the constant conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His work has been seen in publications around the world, and has won many awards. CBC recently interviewed him about his work (video is currently on page 2 of the video player, or you can get to it here) For more of Bleasdale's work, visit his website, or check out his book,…

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MediaStorm launches The Ninth Floor and MediaStorm Store

The Ninth Floor by Jessica Dimmock Hidden in an elegant building in a wealthy Manhattan neighborhood, was a sprawling apartment filled with young drug addicts. The Ninth Floor is the story of their battle with addiction, each other, and themselves as they search for some kind of redemption.    MediaStorm Store Launches DVDs of The Ninth Floor and many other MediaStorm projects are now available for purchase via the MediaStorm Store. Projects are available for both personal and educational use.

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The Boy in the Moon

The Globe and Mail recently published the 2nd of 3 parts of The Boy in the Moon- an intimate glimpse into writer Ian Brown's family life and daily struggle to care for his son with CFC, a rare genetic disorder. The story is an exceptional first-hand piece, told through videos, photos, audio, and accompanying articles. The final part will be published on Saturday, December 15.

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December Digital Journalist features David Kennerly and Diana Walker

This month's Digital Journalist features work from two renowned photographers, both with new books out. David Kennerly has just released "Extraordinary Circumstances: The Presidency of Gerald R. Ford"- an intimate look at the daily life in the White House during Ford's administration. Another well-known White House photographer, Diana Walker, has also released a book- "The Bigger Picture: 30 Years of Portraits" - featuring not only the high-profile subjects she's often known for, but also portraits of everyday life. Other features this month include an editorial on imprisoned AP Photographer Bilal Hussein, and dispatches from Chris Hondros, William B. Plowman, and Véronique de Viguerie.

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