International press freedom award

Posted on: 09/04/2010Basic Journalism, Press FreedomDeadline: 30/04/2010Region: Worldwide

The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has called for nominations for its International Press Freedom Awards, intended to give recognition to journalists who dedicate and risk their lives to the freedom of the media.

The winner of the award will be a journalist or media organization who: reports on human rights issues or other issues; demonstrates a commitment to human rights; has not won a major press freedom award from another organization; will benefit from international exposure due to the difficulty/threats caused by their work; has overcome enormous odds simply to produce the news; and has taken personal risks or suffered physical reprisals.

In 2008, CJFE honored journalists from Sudan and Zimbabwe.

Awards come with a CAN$3,000 prize (approximately US$2,992). For more information, visit the CJFE website here.

Journalists encouraged to apply for Northern Italy residency

Posted on: 09/04/2010Basic JournalismDeadline: 07/05/2010Region: Worldwide

Journalists can now apply to a scholarly residency program in Northern Italy that gives residents the opportunity to conduct independent and collaborative work on pressing global issues. Deadline: May 7.

Residents of the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center are an intellectual and creative community of scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, writers, non-governmental organization practioners and policymakers from around the world.

Residents have private rooms and studios for independent work, but collaborative work is an integral part of the Bellagio experience. Residencies are typically four weeks, but may be shorter if desired. Spouses/life partners may accompany residents.

For further information and to apply, visit website.

Funding, screening and publicity available to filmmakers from developing countries

Posted on: 01/04/2010
Documentaries
Deadline: 15/05/2010
Region: Worldwide
Documentarians from developing countries can apply for grants through the Jan Vrijman Fund, part of the International Film Documentary Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA). Submission deadline: May 15.

In addition to receiving grants, selected documentaries may be promoted and shown at IDFA, from November 13 to 28.

Films must also be produced by a company attached or affiliated with a project or organization in the developing countries listed here.

For more information or to apply, visit the IDFA website.

Refugee film competition open for young filmmakers

Posted on: 02/04/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 30/05/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young filmmakers from around the world are invited to participate in a film competition that reflects on the theme "Will we meet?" Deadline to apply: May 30.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is hosting the competition for World Refugee Day, June 20.

An event marking the occasion will screen all prize-winning films. Contestants must be under 26 years of age and their films must run between one and five minutes.

Applicants should submit their films to a UNRWA field office. THe First place prize winner will receive US$1,500. Second and Third place winners will take home US$1,000 and US$500, respectively.

For more information, click here.

Freedom to Publish Prize

IPA calls for nominations for Freedom to Publish Prize

The International Publisher's Association (IPA) is calling for nominations for its annual Freedom to Publish Prize, which honours a person, organisation or institution that has shown exemplary courage and made a notable contribution in upholding freedom of expression and defending the freedom to publish.

IPA member organisations, members of the IPA freedom to publish committee, individual publishers, and international professional and non-governmental organisations working in the field of freedom of expression may nominate candidates to the prize. Deadline for nominations is 30 June

The 2009 prize was awarded to Sihem Bensedrine, Neziha Rejiba and Mohammed Talbi, founders of the Observatory for the Freedom of the Press, Publishing and Creation (OLPEC) in Tunisia.

For more information, please contact Alexis Krikorian at krikorian@internationalpublishers.org

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Press Freedom Awards

CJFE calls for nominations for press freedom awards

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is calling for nominations for its International Press Freedom Awards in recognition of the courage of journalists who have overcome tremendous odds - often risking their lives - so that the news media remains free. CJFE is also calling for nominations for the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award to recognise a Canadian journalist who, through his or her work, has made an important contribution to reinforce and promote the principle of freedom of the press in Canada or elsewhere.

Last year's winners were Iranian journalist Jila Baniyaghoub and "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper in Russia.

Each award consists of CDN$3,000. Deadline for nominations is 30 April.

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Communication and Social Change award

Nominations open for Communication and Social Change award

Posted on: 02/04/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 30/06/2010
Region: Worldwide

Australia's University of Queensland's School of Journalism and Communication is seeking nominations for its annual Communication and Social Change (CSC) award. For the first time, there will be two categories: an individual achievement award and an organizational/institutional award. Nomination deadline: June 30.

Individuals, government and non-government organizations, communication associations and media networks are encouraged to submit nominees.

For nomination guidelines, previous winners and contact information, visit the University of Queensland's website here.

Scholarships to promote Asia-Europe cultural dialogue

Posted on: 31/03/2010

International Experience, Networking, Specialized Reporting
Deadline: 03/04/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific

Young Asian journalists with experience working in newspapers and media in the areas of society, religion and the mission of the Catholic Church can apply for a scholarship to attend an AsiaNews seminar in Rome, Italy. Deadline: April 3.

The seminar, "Journalist: a cultural bridge between Asia and Europe," will equip selected journalists with tools to transcend the cultural boundaries of Asia and Europe. Seminar facilitators will focus on modern techniques of Web-journalism as a way to promote cross-cultural dialoguel. They will discuss the example of Matteo Ricci, a Christian missionary to China in the 14th century who championed cultural acceptance.

The seminar will take place at the AsiaNews headquarters in Rome April 26 to 30. Scholarships will include the cost of airfare and accommodation in Rome.

Applicants must be fluent in English. To apply, interested individuals must submit an application, a resume or CV, examples of their work and a cover letter. A reference letter from Episcopal Curia or a Catholic organization may also be added.

To apply, click here.