Digital Storytelling: Filmmaking for the Web - Online course starting 28 September 2015

The University of Birmingham, the BBC Academy and Creative Skillset have combined forces, to create this four-week, free online course.

It will look at filmmaking theory and practice, and how they interact to produce good and even meaningful stories, helping you develop short films for digital platforms.

Whether fact or fiction, there are many principles and processes that make a story work on film, so that what viewers see is more than just a sequence of events, but is instead a compelling narrative, which holds their attention, makes them think and keeps them coming back for more.

We will cover all aspects of production - from how to research your story to adding the finishing touches in the edit. The course will address many issues along the way, including critical thinking; story structure; style; genre; ethics; legalities; practical techniques for camera, sound and lighting; and more.

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WORKSHOPS / TRAINING: Workshop on storytelling (INDIA)

Jorhat, Jan. 21: After the success of the oral storytelling project to enhance learning of Assamese language among tea community children, an NGO launched the second phase of the UNICEF-sponsored project at Ashray Prakriti here today.

Assam Heritage is organising a three-day workshop to train 20 participants in reading and writing and 20 others in storytelling.

The project is not just confined to developing knowledge of the Assamese language. It has brought about a sea change in the participants from remote garden areas of Titabor subdivision by making them aware of what is equality and what can be harmful for society.

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NEWS / CALL FOR ENTRIES: MHz Networks Education Calls Youth to Tell Their Story for EBU Documentary Exchange Competition

MHz Networks Education Department is conducting a search for a youth candidate who wants to work with MHz Networks to produce a documentary telling their story.

MHz Networks recently joined in partnership with the EBU Youth Documentary Exchange that aims at the production of high quality, original, true life documentaries for an audience of 8 to 12 year olds.

What sets these short documentaries apart is that they are made for children and from a child's point of view. MHz Networks is seeking a child who wants to tell their story and make a documentary about their experience.

This years' theme for the documentary is 'Challenges', and MHz Networks is looking for a young person, age 10 - 12, who has faced a challenge in their lives with imagination, courage or fortitude. The story will be told by the child and in their own words. Please contact Preeti Balakrishnan at pbalakrishnan@mhznetworks.org for more information on how to nominate someone.

MHz Networks is the first North American broadcast partner joining in the Documentary Exchange. Other participants hail from throughout the globe and the stories boast universal appeal, while giving the viewer a glimpse of the diverse cultures of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Created over 20 years ago, the EBU Youth Documentary Exchange series is based on the principle "Make one, take all," meaning partnering broadcasters produce one documentary in line with the theme, and then is in turn able to receive all of the other such films generated from around the world.

MHz Networks will be airing those from this library on its channels this year.