This is an amazing use of color and composition. It's also nice to see a fresh take on blending 2d and 3d elements. - Joe Fuller Juste de l'eau (2014) from Carlos De Carvalho on Vimeo. See what else we think is Worth Watching.
In 2007, we followed photojournalist Patrick Brown into the vast, dangerous world of Asia’s wild animal market in Black Market. At the time some 30,000 primates, up to five million birds, and ten million reptile skins were a part of the third-largest smuggling operation in the world. Seven years later, illegal wildlife trading is still a global issue, raking in $19 billion a year from the trafficking of endangered animals.
This month David Cameron will host the highest level global summit to date on combating the illegal wildlife trade in London. Heads of state will discuss quelling wildlife poaching, highlighting the strong links between the illegal industry and international criminal syndicates, terrorism and threats to national security.
Few are familiar with just how high the stakes are as Patrick Brown. He has photographed the illegal trade of endangered animals in Asia for more than a decade, covering its dealers, stockpiles, trafficking routes and markets. The culmination of his work, Trading to Extinction, is fittingly timed with the issue taking the world stage.
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The Last Clinic is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas documenting the battle over abortion in Mississippi and the potential effects that could impact the nation. The film follows the journey of two women in need of reproductive health services caught in the middle of this battle over access to care. You can contribute to making this project a reality through Indiegogo. Background Mississippi is one of five states with a sole abortion clinic, but a pending lawsuit threatens to shutter the facility. If this clinic closes, women in Mississippi will no longer have access to a legal abortion in the state. This new law could set a precedent for other states to follow. How to Help Donate to fund the final stages of production, editing, sound mixing, and color correction. Visit The Last Clinic Indiegogo page for more information.
MediaStorm is excited to welcome David Kofahl to our team as our summer 2014 development intern. David Kofahl is a designer and programmer, who explores the intersection of technology and storytelling. For the past two years he has collaborated on America Recycled, an interactive documentary that traces unique and radical communities across the Southern United States. He is currently developing the web application for the film. In 2009 he founded Studio Syndicate, a web firm focused on building digital interfaces for non-profit organizations. His work often extends beyond developing websites and includes designing print materials, writing grants, and consulting. He earned a bachelors degree in Political Science at the University of Florida. We're also excited to welcome Ligaiya Romero as a production intern. G. Ligaiya Romero is a visual journalist, working primarily with web-first documentary storytelling. Originally from New York, she graduated from UCLA with dual degrees in Film Production…
From the director of Everything is A Remix comes the first installment of his new documentary, This is Not a Conspiracy Theory. - Eric Maierson This is Not a Conspiracy Theory (Part 1) from Kirby Ferguson on YouTube. See what else we think is Worth Watching.