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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.

ARC Centre for Automated Decision-Making & Society
Emerging Technologies Research Lab
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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.

Indie Short Awards Cannes

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.

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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.

25/08/2020

Globally, survivors of trafficking are crippled by stigma, shame and isolation, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Evidence shows that by championing positive gender and social norms in a community, survivors are increasingly accepted and reclaim their lives as equal citizens of the country. Still I Rise has Communication for Social Change objectives, aiming to create transformative change in the community. This short film challenges gender inequality and reveals positive role models and strategies for girls at risk of trafficking, globally and in West Bengal. We are currently in post production and excited to show all of our supporters the end product in coming weeks. Produced in partnership with Terre des hommes - India, Kyra Marwahaaha and in affiliation with UQ Communication for Social Change - students and alumni

24/08/2020

I have been busy editing the short film, Still I Rise and will be excited to share it with you all soon. A heartfelt thank you to: Gayathri Govindarajan, Gitanjali Ravikumar, Sakshi Talati, Shweta Trivedi and Bhakti Vanik who featured in the survivors scene, Pradip Thomas for playing the uncle, Ameya Deshmukkh who played the brother, Debashis Sarker who played Baba and Sw****ka Samanta who played Namrah.
This project is being produced in partnership with Terre des hommes foundation in India, with regional director Marwaha

24/08/2020

Big Thanks to the actors in our survivors scene of Still I Rise. Sw****ka Samanta
Gayathri Govindarajan
Gitanjali Ravikumar
Sakshi Talati
Bhakti Vanik
Shweta trivedi
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24/08/2020

Please excuse a delayed update on the progress of our short film Still I Rise. All of the filming has been completed 🤸 🤸🏼🤸🤸
A heartfelt thanks to all of the actors, many who volunteered their time and energy! Featured here is ****ka Samanta who very generously volunteered as the lead actor 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽

16/06/2020

Media and Des Hommes India are excited to announce we have reached our fundraising goal for the short film, Still I Rise! Thank you to all of our generous supporters for enabling this film to be made. des hommes India will use the film to tackle the stigma, shame and isolation faced by survivors of s*x trafficking and champion positive role models in local communities.

We look forward to sharing the final film with you in October 2020!

15/06/2020

We are so so close, just 2% to go! If you are in a position to make a donation, your support will go to a much needed cause and will be deeply appreciated. Once completed this short film will advocate globally to end stigmatisation for survivors of s*x trafficking. It will also be screened in local communities in West Bengal, to champion positive role models who are taking a stand for survivors.
You can still donate now and help survivors of trafficking to be heard.
https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

15/06/2020

We are 90% of the way there! Once completed this short film will advocate globally to end stigmatisation for survivors of s*x trafficking. It will also be screened in local communities in West Bengal, to champion positive role models who are taking a stand for survivors.
You can still donate now and help survivors of trafficking to be heard.
https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

13/06/2020

So incredibly grateful to all of our supporters so far 🙏🏻🌺. We are now 85% of the way to funding this short film and facilitating community screenings in West Bengal. Still I Rise is a short, hybrid doc supporting trafficked survivors to reintegrate with their communities. You can still donate now to support survivors of trafficking to be heard: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

11/06/2020

Carousel Media are proud to be collaborating on the short film, Still I Rise with des hommes India and their partners in West Bengal. The film tackles the stigma, shame and isolation faced by survivors of trafficking.
All of Carousel Media’s labour and materials to the film are donated in kind.
You can still donate now to support survivors of trafficking to be heard: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

11/06/2020

Since the Still I Rise film funding campaign has received such generous support so far, we have decided to increase our target to $9000. This will let us spread the word more widely in West Bengal – the extra funds raised will help us facilitate community screenings by des hommes India and their partners, and make a bigger difference to the girls in their home communities.
Donate now to show support for trafficking survivors
https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

11/06/2020

A heart felt thank you to all of our supporters so far.
We are blown away by your generosity.
Still I Rise has raised 75% of our budget in just over 24 hours!
Your help is assisting Terre des hommes - India to support survivors of trafficking to be heard, through hosting facilitated screenings of the film in communities.
Your donations will also help us advocate globally to restore dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking.
If you would still like to donate there is still time, you can do so here:
https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/

09/06/2020

We are currently working on this short film with Terre des hommes foundation in West Bengal and would love it if you could circulate our fundraising campaign among your networks this week.
Donate now to speak out for trafficking survivors >> https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/still-i-rise/
Girls from West Bengal are among the world’s most vulnerable to s*x trafficking, because of porous borders with Bangladesh and Nepal. With the Covid-19 lockdown and the impact of Cyclone Amphan in late May 2020, the already vulnerable population has been pulled further into poverty, and young girls are at even greater risk of being trafficked.
The trauma of trafficking does not end when – if – a survivor is rescued. At home, survivors are blamed for what happened to them. They face physical violence, isolation, stigma, shame and guilt, often perpetrated by their own family and neighbours.
This animated short film advocates globally to restore dignity and rights to survivors of s*x trafficking. It will also be screened locally, to champion positive role models who support girls during their reintegration.
Any support you are able to offer will assist us to create an effective tool, countering the stigmatisation faced by survivors of trafficking.

26/05/2020

Namrah the Brave survived being trafficked, but now she continues to be shamed – how will she rise up and own her name?

This short animated film is being made in collaboration with Terre des hommes - India. A big thank you to all of our supporters 🙏🏻🌺

25/05/2020

Travelling with BKFA in Uganda we met the most incredible role model, Mama Cecilia, a powerhouse in her own right, mother and grandmother of many, and long time activist for women’s rights. Mama Cecilia started Teso Women’s Peace Activists in her own home district in regional Uganda. She has fought for land rights for women, and the right for women to have safe births and to be free from domestic violence. Droughts have recently impacted the area, and Mama Cecilia’s team continue, with the resources they can pull together, to travel to remote areas reminding women to speak up about their rights in the most challenging of environments. I am reminded of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s belief: “Stories can be used to empower and humanise. Stories can repair broken dignity”. I am hoping one day I can return and spend more time exploring more of what Mama Cecilia and TEWPA do.

“We have given the women the sense
to demand what is rightly theirs”.
Mama Cecilia

BKFA are now running a program with Mama Cecilia in Uganda. See their work on their website: https://www.bkfa.org.au

25/05/2020

REBELLIOUS ACTS, SMALL STANDS AND MINI REVOLUTIONS

I am fascinated by the small stands people take against the things that trouble them, especially when they stage a stunt in the public eye. I am a strong believer that cultural shifts come through incremental changes. One day I would like to publish a book of photos of people around the world making small stands and staging their own mini revolutions! If you have any ideas for your own rebellious act I would love to talk to you about it…

25/05/2020

DOGS EXHIBITION OPEN

The dogs exhibition at the SA museum, features 5 of our films showing the human side of the story - the special bond people share with their dogs. The museum is currently closed due to COVID19 restrictions, but you can view some of these films online.

See Milton and Floss here: https://vimeo.com/376790820
Milton breeds and trains sheepdogs in Milang, South Australia. His latest working dog Floss is irreplaceable.

This is "Milton & Floss" by Jeni Lee on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

25/05/2020

BAREFOOT INITIATIVE IN ETHIOPIA

Sieh has recently returned from the Afar region of Ethiopia, where he was travelling with long time friends and the stars of one of his first ever films, Barefoot in Ethiopia. The initial film followed a courageous young brother/sister team, Aidan and Kyra Glasby as they struggled with the reality of setting up their own aid organisation in the middle of the desert. Since then the organisation has continued to be a big inspiration to us both. Aidan and Kyra have returned each year for 15 years now, always with assorted children and dedicated family members on board - This year it was Aidan and his partner Lexi, baby Aila and year 12 student, Bianca.

Barefoot initiative focus on community driven incremental change. The region still faces immense challenges, including years of drought and a recent outbreak of cholera. The initial water cart designs featured in our doco 10 years ago have been refined and the new design has proven to be bullet proof. This trip a number of the carts were distributed to blind and disabled community members. The key focus was however checking in on the nursing students the team sponsor. The student project has been running since 2010 and the benefits from early graduates are already starting to flow into the community. Follow Barefoot Initiative on Instagram, or pay their website a visit. http://www.barefootinitiative.org

25/05/2020

KABADDI FOR EMPOWERMENT

Girls from West Bengal are some of the world’s most vulnerable to human trafficking, exploitation and child marriage. But one feisty group of girls have returned to the ancient sport of Kabaddi, to build resilience. In this male dominated sport, a lone ‘raider’, takes on 7 defenders, tagging as many as possible without being tackled. The technique is described as Raid, defend, revive, repeat.

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) and Praajak, with support from Comic Relief are implementing a 3 year project, ‘Kabaddi for Empowerment’, in 3 towns in West Bengal. The project uses Kabaddi, as well as targeted study circles, to promote self-efficacy and resilience in girls, assisting them to make better choices especially around their personal safety, delaying marriages and staying in school. In this way the program tackles high rates of human trafficking, s*xual abuse and child marriage in the region.

I have been working with Tdh and Prajaak for 3 months now, to create 2 films challenging restrictive and damaging gender norms in the region. Girls who are making positive changes are highlighted in the films as role models or champions to promote further empowerment for girls in the community.

Hasina's father wouldn’t allow her to join the local Kabaddi team. He had arranged for her to be married and believed playing sport would bring shame on her and her family. Hasina went on a hunger strike for three days and her father finally let her join the team. One year later she has been selected for the district team and will play for her state. The marriage is on hold as she pursues her dream to be a national champion.

25/05/2020