This is indeed not only relevant to Documentary but is evident is most type of film making. The film often mirrors the experience, understanding and politics of the director. Ben Edwards directordocumentaryevident Change image and share on social
Due to the political nature of film, partisan film making, especially where the subject is close to the film makers hart, tend to be the norm, rather than the exception. Ben Edwards closedueexception Change image and share on social
It simply is not cost affective to cover stories from independent sources. Ben Edwards affectivecostcover Change image and share on social
There is also an artistic element which is lead by the film maker. Issues of what is reality and objectivity are as always relevant as someone is going to edit the film. Ben Edwards artisticeditelement Change image and share on social
Activists are generally doers - rather than watching television and thinking about the world they will put there energies into doing something 'active' to change the (political) situation. Ben Edwards activeactivistchange Change image and share on social
While mainstream media is led by profit, ratings and popularist culture and filtered by the current political climate, Alternative Media is lead solely by the convictions of the campaign and film maker. Ben Edwards alternativecampaignclimate share on social
The finished product is often of less importance than the skills and confidence gained through the process and the way in which the community is strengthened through people in it work and are brought together. Ben Edwards bringcommunityconfidence share on social
Activism could be defined as activities engaged in by individuals to change there of others situation. Ben Edwards activismactivitychange Change image and share on social
Inherently participatory in nature, Community Video focusing on using video to enable communities to communicate amongst themselves as well as with others. Ben Edwards communicatecommunityenable Change image and share on social
An office occupation is another example as not only douse it disrupt the activities of the organization it also can raise the media profile of the campaign. Ben Edwards activitycampaigndisrupt Change image and share on social
