Freedom of the Press 2011

“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression."

To take part in the contest, upload your media and press "Add to contest" on your medias page.

“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers…”

Calling all young journalists – now is your chance to make your mark in the

second Council of Europe Youth Media Award.

This year’s theme is media freedom and the competition kicks off today, 1 March,

with a deadline of 1st of August. Four categories are open to contestants between

the ages of 18 and 30: photography, video, radio and print journalism. Winners

will be invited to Strasbourg to receive their cash prize of €1000 at a ceremony

during the October 2011 session of the Parliamentary Assembly.

This year’s theme is inspired by one of the most important articles of the

European Convention of Human Rights – article 10 (*). Without a free media and

plurality of opinion, democratic societies can no longer exist. Yet

contemporary media are under threat from violence against journalists, attempts

at government control, concentration of ownership of media outlets, dwindling

standards in press freedom and the surge of the internet as a source of instant

news.

The Award is organized by the European Youth Press in collaboration with the

Council of Europe.

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International Citizen Media Award

Postat pe 10 Mai 12:05 de oanadinca cu 5 comentarii

The 1st International Citizen Media Award intends to honor tremendous work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories VIDEO, AUDIO and INTERNET that have been created by private, non-commercial producers

1st International Citizen Media Award 2011

Aims

The 1st International Citizen Media Award intends to honor tremendous work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories VIDEO, AUDIO and INTERNET that have been created by private, non-commercial producers. The award distinguishes the dedication of these European, national and international producers and their reporting concerning locally, regionally, globally and socially relevant topics.

At the same time this prize should support the commitment of citizens, volunteers and activists to get involved in the development and setup of an active civil society.

Prizes

3 prizes per category:

1st prize: 1000 € – trophy – certificate
2nd prize: Participation in an international media camp or media seminar – certificate
3rd prize: Digital photo camera – certificate

Participants

The competition is worldwide open for single participants, groups, associations, civil initiatives, school classes and especially for producers, actors and editorial teams in the field of citizen media work.

Content of products

The topic for the 2011 award is: POVERTY

Poverty is a worldwide problem which shows up in several facets. There are differences in the understanding of “poverty”. In industrial states poverty is interpreted different than in less developed countries. There are also different personal and social views and strategies to overcome poverty. Tendered products should medially present the different types of poverties as well as different ways to get out of it. The personal dedication of the producers is in the forefront of the jury’s interest.

Beside the personal interest, quality, medial implementation, activity, authenticity, extent and relevance of research, design elements and innovativeness are relevant. Special features of the products in the different categories (genres) will be especially considered by the jury.

Application

Applications can be send postally in the form of a CD, DVD, MiniDV cassette or an USB flash drive. Alternatively links to portals can be sent, where the audio and video productions can be downloaded permanently. Furthermore the possibility of uploading audio and video products up to the website www.europeanweb.tv is also given. There you can find instructions how to do so in the accordant rubric. Concerning internet projects a link adress is enough.

Source: http://www.youth4media.eu/

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Comentarii(5)

oanadinca (spus 11 luni)

Hello Victor,
As you can see, we are only promoting this award and not organizing it. You can see the refference in the bottom of the blog post, that's the link you should follow for any kind of question related to this particular contest.

Victormosneag (spus 11 luni)

Hy! Tell me please,can i send my articles in romanian?

keith.reid (spus aproximativ un an)

Thanks, Oanadinca!

oanadinca (spus aproximativ un an)

Hey there Keith, I'm afraid I don't have the answer on that one. Maybe you should try sending an e-mail tot the organizers - http://www.youth4media.eu/