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05/11/2024

I am on the hunt for engaging examples to film in 360 degrees that will make the lifecycle of AI more transparent. Each will be the point of view of someone in a different environment eg. Mining lithium, programming software, training AI models off shore, managing e-waste, running data centres or working as a Mechanical Turk.

If you know of anyone who works in some stage of the lifecycle of AI, that you believe would be a good fit with this project, please ask them to message me! Thanks

28/08/2024

Meet Mark, Marie, Erin, Paris, Olisama, Paul, and Kaili—seven people whose lives have been profoundly affected by inflexible algorithmic systems used in NDIS support planning.

JOIN US at the first community screening of ‘I Am Not A Number’, the latest film from ADM+S documentary filmmaker Jeni Lee and co-producer Georgia Van Toorn

The Australian Government aspires to lead the world in , and such initiatives have seen the introduction for NDIS support planning.

Through seven poignant and personal stories, 'I Am Not A Number' highlights how the introduction of inflexible algorithmic systems has caused significant harm to the very people it aimed to support.

Register now 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gR4iv6nZ

Produced in collaboration with SarahPink, The Emerging Technologies Research Lab, Monash University, Anna Grieve, and in consultation with activists.

Carousel Media uses storytelling to connect people and catalyse change.

24/07/2024

Swingtime give you the best hits from 1924 to 2024 with a twist. Check out their YouTube channel.

​Imagine your favorite songs from 1900 to 2024 but with a catchy, danceable swing beat, performed live by a dynamic duo. It's like a musical time machine tha...

10/07/2024

Melbourne folk you are invited to our screening at Monash Tech School and learn more about girls designing diverse voicebots through the brilliant Superbots program

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend an advanced screening of ADM+S filmmaker Jeni Lee’s newest short film, Superbots.

🗓 23 July 2024
🕙 5pm - 6pm AEST
📍 Monash Tech School, Clayton

The film observes and engages with students from Brentwood Secondary College during their two-day interactive Industry Immersion program ‘Superbots’, that explores the history, ethics, and societal influences on Voicebots and voice-assisted software development.

The program, co-designed by Monash University’s Faculty of IT and supported by industry mentors, allows students to ideate, test and construct their own voicebot personality.

This film is part of the ADM+S AI Rewired project, shining a light on how communities use AI systems to support social justice.

Register ➡️ https://www.admscentre.org.au/event/superbots-film-advanced-screening/

06/03/2023

Brenton's story, the third film in the ‘Flightpaths, Freeways and Railroads’ mini doco-series is now available on : admscentre.org/ffr-series
Biggest thanks Brenton!!!! I have loved working with you. A big shout our to

06/02/2023

You can now watch She's Not Alone on ADM+S YouTube! 📽️

The short film illustrates the everyday stories of gender-based violence in ride-sharing and the outsourcing of trust and safety to automated systems.

“It’s an invitation to do better,” said ADM+S Research Fellow and filmmaker Jeni Lee.

Visit admscentre.org/shesnotalone or click the link in our bio.

30/01/2023

Very excited that we will soon be sharing our latest short film with audiences online. This docudrama invites us to sit with real stories of gender-based violence as more than just data but as lived worlds. 💥She’s Not Alone launches Monday 6 February on the ADM+S website YouTube channel!

25/01/2023

Stay tuned for the public release of She's Not Alone in early 2023 - a collaborative short film written and produced by She's A Crowd (Directed by Isabella Conti-Morato), ADM+S Centre and Monash University's Emerging Technologies Research Lab which uses the lived experience of victim-survivors who have shared their stories through our platform.

These experiences have formed the insights of a major rideshare report that became the underlying inspiration for the film and worked to expose the lack of safety in CPV services, particularly for women and gender-diverse people.

The prevalence of gender-based violence in commercial passenger vehicles is frequently reported on; leaving rideshare companies with a lot to answer for. The prevalence of harassment in this industry shouldn’t be reduced to a lack of scrupulous background checks or consistently low wages for workers. The reality is that rideshare apps and tech services can worsen these experiences.

She’s Not Alone explores how automated decision-making can be a vehicle to mitigate, or further exacerbate experiences of gender-based violence. We are in urgent need of shifting these narratives, and this change starts with exposure.

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08/02/2021

Still I Rise has been selected to screen at the Indie Short Awards Cannes. This year it will be a 10-day virtual event on March 19 th - March 28 th. Check out the other films and access the event here!
https://www.indieshortsawards.com/cannes/?fbclid=IwAR0r67g0z9JwF20xDo7np3WGWuUeJC4PqV5iXAUW8hmyM15ZKD1yQTuyU60 Still I Rise was created in collaboration with survivors of s*x trafficking in West Bengal and Terre des hommes in India.

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27/01/2021

We are very happy to be screening Still I Rise at the Annual Human Trafficking Awareness day event hosted by the Human Trafficking Research Consortium. You can register for your preferred sessions at this two day event by following the link below.

The Human Trafficking Research Consortium, a Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) Human Trafficking Initiative event

12/01/2021

We are very excited to be screening 'Still I Rise' at the 2021 Human Trafficking Awareness Film Festival! Read more about the festival here.

Human Trafficking is a $150 Billion dollar business worldwide and there are more people slavery today than ever before. We are out to interrupt this pattern ...

09/01/2021

Great news! Still I Rise has been selected for the Calcutta International Cult film festival. We hope that this short film resonates with the local audiences in Kolkata and West Bengal where it is set.

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23/11/2020

Joining the worlwide movement for gender equity, Still I Rise challenges stigmatisation faced by survivors of s*x-trafficking. You can view the English language version of this short film here: https://www.carouselmedia.com.au/mini-docs-1
Still I Rise was made in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India. Please feel free to share this short film among your networks, every share will assist us to promote positive gender models in West Bengal and worldwide.

17/11/2020

The Bengali version of Still I Rise is now available to view online: https://vimeo.com/477091039
This short film aims to restore dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking and champions positive role models who support the girls’ reintegration with their communities. Still I Rise was made in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India.
Please feel free to share this short film among your networks, every share will assist us to promote positive gender models in West Bengal and worldwide.

10/11/2020

We are excited to announce the short film Still I Rise, is now complete!!! We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the donors and volunteers who contributed. This film was only made possible with your generosity and support 🙏🏻🌺. Please feel free to share this short film among your networks, every share will assist us to promote positive gender models in West Bengal and worldwide. Terre des hommes - India and their partners will host community film screenings and facilitate discussions around stigmatisation in West Bengal. Our crowdfunding campaign enabled the purchase of a portable projector and screen to make these screenings possible. The film will also be distributed globally online.

Still I Rise aims to restore dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking and champions positive role models who support the girls’ reintegration with their communities.



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Namrah the Brave survived being trafficked, but now even her family is ashamed – how will she rise up and own her name? This short film advocates to restore…

02/11/2020

Thanks to Pradip Thomas for volunteering to act in this short film - restoring dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking!

West Bengal has one of the world’s highest rates of s*x trafficking because of porous borders with Nepal and Bangladesh, high unemployment and poverty. Most often girls are trafficked by local people they trust, who promise them a better life, wages and more freedom. This short film is created in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India and Carousel media. Like the Carousel media page to follow the story.

01/11/2020

Thanks Ravikumar for acting as a trafficking survivor in this short film! 🌺🙏🏻 We hope to contribute to restoring dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking. Most often girls are trafficked by local people they trust, who promise them a better life, wages and more freedom. This short film is created in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India and Carousel media. Like the Carousel media page to follow the story.

28/10/2020

Join the movement to restore dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking! 🌺 West Bengal has one of the world’s highest rates of s*x trafficking because of porous borders with Nepal and Bangladesh, high unemployment and poverty. Most often girls are trafficked by local people they trust, who promise them a better life, wages and more freedom. The trauma does not end when they are rescued, with many girls stigmatised by police and shelter home staff. At home, survivors face physical violence, isolation, stigma, shame and guilt, perpetuated by their own family members and neighbours. This beautiful animation is created by in Kolkata in collaboration with des hommes - India and Carousel Media. Like the Carousel media page to follow the story.

12/10/2020

Men who respect women play a huge role in countering negative gender stereotypes. I have been lucky to be working with some excellent men, many who have volunteered their time to be a part of this slate of projects. It works at a community level too - Societies characterised by male dominance and gender inequality have higher levels of violence against women. Here's to men who stand up for the rights of women, in whatever way they can! Thanks Sieh Mchawala for volunteering to shoot Still I Rise and all of the other men and women who volunteered their time and funds to this film 🌺🙏🏻

06/10/2020

LOVING working with this beautiful woman! Thanks Ms Marwaha for all that you do 🌺🌺🌺
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29/09/2020

Men and boys play such a large role in creating positive gender norms! volunteered as an actor in our short film to show his support for women and girls who have survived trafficking in West Bengal. Thanks Ameya 🙏🏻🌺

23/09/2020

Ghost animation are a collective of animators, artists and filmmakers based in Kolkata. This creative team are lending their 2d animation skills to the short film Still I Rise, one frame at a time... Ghost will be interweaving illustrative works of art into this short film, made in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India. We are stoked to have them on board and very excited to show you the results in a few weeks time. ,
Thanks again Kyra Marwaha for this collaboration.

14/09/2020

Acclaimed musician and composer, Dr Rajeeb Chakraborty has been working with us on the music for the short film ‘Still I Rise’ which will be used to advocate to end stigmatisation for survivors of s*x trafficking. Rajeeb's sensitivity to the material has resulted in a beautiful composition for the film that truly takes the viewer on a journey. We are grateful for his collaboration. A special thanks to everyone who gave a donation to make this happen and to everyone who is continuing to collaborate and support this important film to be completed 🙏🏼 Terre des hommes - India,

01/09/2020

We are are very lucky to have as part of the team collaborating to make the short film Still I Rise. He is working this week on creating the ambient tracks for the film. His feedback on musical composition has also been invaluable! Our goal is to raise awareness around the dangers of stigmatising girls who have survived s*x trafficking in West Bengal. This short film will be screened within communities where rates of trafficking is especially high. Speakers will run discussions highlighting positive role models who take a stand and support survivors. Thanks Tom, Terre des hommes foundation, Kyra Marwaha and all of our supporters who have backed the campaign🙏🏻🌺

26/08/2020

We are so lucky to be able to get hands on and see a creative project through from start to finish. Reflecting this morning on the power of recording and sharing stories, I feel listening to others is so important and taking time to honour their experience.
Arundhati Roy writes:
'To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never to forget.”

Still I Rise is a creative collaboration with Kyra Marwaha, Terre des hommes foundation, a host of girls interviewed in West Bengal, Sw****ka Samanta, Tom Heuzenroeder, Dr Rajeeb Chakraborty, Sieh Mchawala, Jodie Martire, all of the cast, and now the team at Ghost Animation Studio in Kolkata. With this team, I believe the final product can do justice to the subject matter.