Migrants And The Media » B: External Projects

Polish exodus from UK?

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:17:23 +0000

Does an ailing British economy spell bad news for Polish migrants? CNN’s Adrian Finighan reports.

‘Home To Home’ Our Country?

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:01:15 +0000

Synopsis: A look at life in Iran and the United Kingdom through the eyes of a young Iranian.

Information: This is one of four films made during August 2008 as part of the Media Box funded project ‘Home by Home’

The films were made by young unaccompanied asylum seekers aged between 14-17 years of age. The young people came from countries including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and China. The films were all made during a 5 day film making production period. The young unaccompanied asylum seekers from the center produced all the scripts, designs, models, animation and sound for the films.

The project was managed by KRAN at the Canterbury riverside community center, UK. The films were produced under the supervision of Animate and Create.

Young refugees speak up — Fahad’s story

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:06:46 +0000

Fahad (24), from Somalia, left his country after his grandfather was murdered. Find out what Fahad found most difficult when he first came to the UK

Population Change and Migration in the UK

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:15:34 +0000

Who are the new migrants? Why has there been such an increase in recent years? What are the challenges and who benefits? Made in conjunction with the Geographical Association, this programme explores the issue of migration through the experiences and lives of migrants and their families. The examples encourage students to think about migrants differing countries of origin, motivations, intended durations of stay, ages, and socio-economic situations both in the UK and their country of origin. It includes interviews with the polish community in rural Llanelli, asylum seekers and refugees in Sheffield and an illegal immigrant from Africa.
www.classroomvideo.co.uk

Latin American Immigrants in the UK

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:12:58 +0000

A documentary about immigrants in the uk.

Directed and edited by: Alex javier Guana

Young refugees speak up — Abdul’s story

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:03:51 +0000

Abdulrahman (22), from Somalia, fled to Kenya after his father was killed. He later came to the UK. Find out how he made friends and got to know Glasgow.

On the Receiving End trailer

admin — Thu, 15 May 2003 13:56:06 +0000

roduced by Omni Productions in association with The PressWise Trust, On the Receiving End: Exiled Journalists Speak Out is a 15-minute film in which refugees discuss the experience of exile and reactions to media coverage of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

Featuring Ghias Aljundi, Miwanda Bagenda, Gordon Doh Fondo, Faqir Mayvand, Nikola Medic, Nela Milic, Guy Momat, Nicolette Muzazi, Abu Bakar Shaw, Ibrahim Seaga Shaw and Sandi Topic.

* Directors: Ekrem Rrahmani and Scott Sansom
* Editor/Producer: Sam Hearn
* Production Assistant: Gordon Doh Fondo
* Executive Producer: Mike Jempson

On the Receiving End had its UK premiere at the Article 19 seminar on Refugees and the UK Media on 15 May 2003. BBC editorial policy chief Stephen Whittle immediately asked if it could be shown it at a special meeting of senior editors in June. The following day Home Office officials asked if it could be shown at the annual review of the work of its Refugee Integration Unit.

DVD and VHS copies are available from MediaWise for £12.50 (inc. p&p). Please contact info@mediawise.org.uk