Global Views:

Beyond TV will host the launch of undercurrents' latest project Global Views. This project has connected us with campaigns and video groups across the globe. We will be maintaining links and helping them to get their features up on line in the most effective way we can.

Project Overview:

Award winning Undercurrents will be producing GLOBAL VIEWS for a release later this year. A series of non-profit programs showing direct action protest from around the world.

What are the aims of Global Views?

• To empower, build and strengthen solidarity and networks among the world's activists
• To educate the wider public or the need of global co-operation to bring about change
• To support world-wide mobilisation of people on a mission to prevent further destruction to our planet

What type of video footage is suitable?

Inspirational footage showing action taken by people to create positive solutions and real changes in our world, shot on camcorders by grassroots activists, community groups, students, trade unions, campaigners...
Covering the following issues:

• the environment
• social justice
• human rights
• peace/anti-military
• animal rights
• women's issues
• anti-racism
• lesbian/gay rights

We are especially looking for videos from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia, but footage from all other countries is needed too. Please inform groups and video activists in your area about this project!

How will my campaign/organisation benefit?

All contributors whose footage is used will receive:

• a free VHS/SVHS of the finished programmes for screening
• an on-screen credit at the end of the programme
• a link from our website to your campaign/organisation
• world-wide recognition for your country's issues

How is the project funded?

We have ethically fundraised the basic costs to edit, produce and distribute six editions of Global Views.

How will Global Views be distributed?

Undercurrents has an international distribution network of community and public broadcast stations, and will be seen at many communal screenings in various countries. It will also be shown via our internet broadcasting partner Beyond Tv - www.beyondtv.org

Do I need to send my original tapes?

Undercurrents strives for the best possible quality. We would like your original Hi8/Video 8/SVHS or mini DV tapes, or a high quality copy on the same format. We will then make a copy of your tapes and return them to you. All contributors will be given a signed agreement detailing our non-profit criteria for use of all video footage.

What should I include with my video tapes?

• Your name or name of campaign/organisation
• Postal address for return of your tape
• Email contact (if applicable)
• Details of the action shown on the tape(s)
• Contact details for the campaign(s) involved

When should I send my footage?

Now!

Where should I send my tapes?

Undercurrents Global Views
16b Cherwell Street
Oxford
OX4 1BG
Britain

Can Undercurrents pay postage costs?

If you genuinely can not afford to send you tapes to us, we have a very small budget for basic postage - contact Paul on underc@gn.apc.org to see if you are eligible.

Who can I contact for more information?

Paul
underc@gn.apc.org
Tel +44 (0) 1865 203661
Fax +44 (0) 870 1316103
www.undercurrents.org/global.htm

How else can I help?

Post this message to your activist/media news groups and bulletin boards on the internet
Host this information on your website

• Make a link to www.beyondtv.org/globalviews/
• Spread the word if you are visiting relevant countries
• Circulate this message to interested groups, friends and contacts
• Distibute Global Views posters via your network - contact us and we'll send you a pack.
• Send us your comments and ideas!

Best wishes from us all, hear from you soon.
Undercurrents

Global Media Partners:

A list of our Global Media Partners is to come soon.