Read more about the article Refugees United and MediaStorm launch “Lost and Found: The Story of Refugees United”

Refugees United and MediaStorm launch “Lost and Found: The Story of Refugees United”

Refugees United commissioned MediaStorm to create a documentary that both told the story of Refugees United, as well as chronicled the lives of refugees that are currently separated from their family. They wanted to portray the universality of the issue that they deal with and show the heartache and struggle these people face as they are separated from and searching for their lost loved ones. Following the lives of four refugees and how separation from loved ones has shaped their existence, “Lost and Found: The Story of Refugees United” is a journey into the hardships so many families must endure as they seek to reconnect.

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More videos we've been watching lately: 64. Today by Jonathan Harris Jonathan is one the most creative and innovative people I know. This "meta 30" effort is another example of his brilliant ideas and execution in action. - Brian Storm See the full collection at http://number27.org/today.php 65. Scrapertown by California is a place Watch this, then head on over to their website for more. Awesome work, they're all so different, and so good. -Jessica Stuart 66. Adidas France - 3D Mapping Projection from The Cool Hunter A very unique playback experience. - Brian Storm When it comes to 3D mapping projection - It is still always all about creativity, not the tools. An emotional connection with the brand is essential regardless of the medium. 67. Danny & Annie from StoryCorps Animated video made from a fantastic StoryCorps interview with a couple in love. The animation really takes this already touching story to…

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Read more about the article MediaStorm produces ‘How Will We Feed Them?’ for the International Fund for Agricultural Development

MediaStorm produces ‘How Will We Feed Them?’ for the International Fund for Agricultural Development

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently commissioned MediaStorm to create a compelling story titled "How Will We Feed Them" that would accompany their Rural Poverty Report 2011. MediaStorm sent producer Brad Horn to Madagascar to work with an IFAD-funded organization called the Rural Income Promotion Program. We need more food and we need it now. To meet the food needs of the 21st Century the nations of the world must make it easy to live and prosper and rural areas. Moravavy Seraphine and her daughter Maria are examples of what's at stake. See the Story: How Will We Feed Them?

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Read more about the article MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop launches new projects, Applications now open for 2011 Workshops

MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop launches new projects, Applications now open for 2011 Workshops

From November 13-19, 2010, we held our eighth MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop. Two teams of talented professionals, along with MediaStorm Producers Tim McLaughlin and Jennifer Redfearn, researched, reported, and produced the following projects: Mr. Blues by Mariana Bazo, Benjamin Norman, and J. Pinkley Samuel Hargress Jr. is the owner of Paris Blues bar in Harlem, New York. The bar attracts a cast of characters that could have come from Cheers, Harlem-style. While witnessing dramatic changes in the neighborhood, Sam created a timeless place where regulars dance in their godfather hats, snakeskin leather shoes, and 1940’s styled zoot suits. Running with Scissors by Ricky John Molloy, Thomas Tolstrup and Nancy J. Haws Brian Machon has been practicing his craft for over 20 years and has close relationships with his clients. When he narrowly escaped a heart attack, questions surrounding his life, and his real family were raised. The MediaStorm Multimedia Workshops in New York…

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MediaStorm Contributor, Chad A. Stevens, fights to finish his film and save a mountain

The Coal War is the story of a symbol and a struggle: one mountain destined to be destroyed by the coal industry and a courageous effort to bring renewable energy to the heartland of America. MediaStorm Contributor and former Producer Chad A. Stevens has been working tirelessly for the last several years to document the fight going on near Coal River Mountain, and is looking for help to finish the film. Visit The Coal War site to find out more about the film. You can also check out (and support, if you're so inclined) their campaign for funding to finish the film on Kickstarter: Chad's work on the topic of mountaintop removal has also included Leveling Appalachia, a project for Yale Environment 360. Harvard's Nieman Storyboard recently published a story on the project: Chad A. Stevens on choosing sides and choosing stories: two approaches to mountaintop removal mining

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