Deadline- June 15, 2012 Admission to VCCA is highly selective, based on a review of applications by panels of professional artists. There are separate panels for each category (poets, fiction writers, nonfiction writers, playwrights, performance, film and video artists, painters, sculptors, … [Read more...] about VCCA-Fellowships for Social & Media Artists
How can our children become peacebuilders? a Film
"In the world we are asking: How can our children grow up to be peace-builders? How can they learn to use the conflicts of the past to provide compost for lasting harmony in our communities, our nations, and the world? Planting Seeds is a film to answer these questions. It is a project to show us … [Read more...] about How can our children become peacebuilders? a Film
Call for nominations-ICIP Peace in Progress Award
Deadline- 30th June 2012 The ICIP Award, to be granted on an annual basis, aims to reward those individuals, organizations or institutions that throughout their existence have had an important role in building and promoting peace, encouraging values and practices of a culture of peace, nonviolence, … [Read more...] about Call for nominations-ICIP Peace in Progress Award
Looxcie Announces Citizen journalism program
Deadline- May 20, 2012 Looxcie, makers of the first wearable mobile-connected video cam, presents its Citizen Journalist Program designed to offer support to independent reporters and video bloggers and to encourage greater citizen participation in reporting. The program seeks to identify a select … [Read more...] about Looxcie Announces Citizen journalism program
Singapore Film Commission (SFC)-grant for new talent
Deadline- August 31, 2012 The grant aims to support feature films by first and second-time directors – encompassing both theatrical and made-for-television features, including documentaries and films made in languages such as Malay and Tamil. The grant will provide funding of up to $201,000 … [Read more...] about Singapore Film Commission (SFC)-grant for new talent
New manual from Management Systems International promotes tools for Russian human rights organizations
MSI’s USAID-funded Russia “I’ve Got Rights” Project has just released a new, practical manual for non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Technologies for Human Rights Organizations. The manual describes the effectiveness of tools and techniques used by human rights organizations. It is based on the … [Read more...] about New manual from Management Systems International promotes tools for Russian human rights organizations
1440 Foundation’s $75,000 for Great Ideas
The 1440 Foundation has launched the 1440 Challenge which commits to a total of $75,000 to recognize up to three ideas, products, or solutions that best help non-experts learn, improve, and share through technology one or more of the following relationship skills: self-awareness, authenticity, … [Read more...] about 1440 Foundation’s $75,000 for Great Ideas
NASA Earth Day Video Contest
Deadline- May 31, 2012 To mark Earth Day 2012, candidates are invited for the second year in a row to create their own compelling video vision of NASA’s exploration of Earth -The Home Frontier. Submit creation and a panel of judges will select the best submission, with a fitting award on the … [Read more...] about NASA Earth Day Video Contest
Mobile Security Survival-Guide for Journalists
The Mobile Security Survival Guide for Journalists helps users to better understand the risks inherent in the use of mobile technology. It also discusses some tactics users can use to protect them-self. The guide covers both local journalists and those on assignment in another country. It is … [Read more...] about Mobile Security Survival-Guide for Journalists
Cultural Economics Perspective of Heritage and Museums-Summer School
Deadline- July 23rd, 2012 The cultural economic perspective shows how to combine economic values with cultural values to realize the values of museums and cultural heritage. The perspective has proven to be effective to face the new challenges. This course teaches participants the basic insights of … [Read more...] about Cultural Economics Perspective of Heritage and Museums-Summer School
