One Water
Independent documentary filmmakers have often been daunted by the fact that their films attract an audience of the converted. Very often they fill rooms with audiences that are pre-subscribed to their perspective. The One Water project is an experiment that uses the making of a high definition film about the global water challenge as a starting point for global media making, journalism and education focused on raising awareness of water issues around the world.
One City
The One City project focuses on the transformation and challenges facing cities around the world. This is a long-term project, committed not only to identifying the challenges facing inevitable and rapid urbanization but also the creation and sharing of knowledge aimed at the betterment of urban life.
One City — Motion Picture
A non-verbal short that explores imminent threats to contemporary cities around the world. Producer/Director Sanjeev Chatterjee and Director of photography Ed Talavera were in Mumbai India with a crew in August 2010 where they completed the first phase of shooting. The first iteration of One City will be unveiled during the School of Communication’s 25th anniversary celebrations in April 2011.
“My Story, My Goal”
Fourteen University of Miami multimedia graduate students teamed with students from seven Knight Center for International Media partner schools in Africa and Asia to tell stories that attempt to personalize the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Working with Tom Kennedy, Knight Center Professional-in-Residence, each team found personal local stories that shed light and insight on critical global issues, including poverty, maternal health, environmental sustainability, universal education, gender equality, HIV AIDS and children's health.