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WORLDbytes reports and programmes are filmed by numerous young volunteers and feature hard truths and hidden tales. Watch the latest line up on our Citizen TV channel here.
We have developed a new website for WORLDbytes to host our school of Citizen TV online channel. Featuring an amazing array of alternative programmes and reports these are now arranged in easy to access video categories from social change and civil liberties to history, international coverage and spoofs. Each programme has a dedicated page for comments and discussion, volunteer and free film training opportunities are well signposted and the latest "hot topics" are given prominence. You can check out the latest videos at any time and this month a whole series of programmes focus on unemployment. Details of the channel's ethos, its connections and sponsors are also readily available on the new site. Check it out here and we'd love to know what you think of it.
Watch the line up and tell your friends what's on here.
Suffragette film project crew meeting: Tuesday 22nd June @ 7:30pm at the WORLDwrite centre: WORLDwrite volunteers are producing a unique feature length documentary investigating the life of Sylvia Pankhurst and the East London Federation of Suffragettes... more
Push it: Thursday 24th June from 11am to 9pm at the WORLDwrite centre: Learn the latest techniques and tips for uploading, promoting and distributing films online and watch your efforts attract thousands more viewers to WORLDbytes programmes. Working with our digital marketing wizards... more
WORLDbytes crew meeting for the Debating Matters big shoot: Tuesday 29th June @ 7:30pm: This meeting is for all volunteers who want to be part of a big three-day shoot at the Debating Matters National Finals... more
Debating Matters Final shoot: Friday 2nd July to Sunday 4th July: There are lots of opportunities for volunteer shooters and reporters at this three day bonanza. The Institute of Ideas and Pfizer Debating Matters Competition for sixth form students emphasises substance, not just style... more
Train & Shoot application deadline: Tuesday 20th July: WORLDbytes next free film training course with spaces available takes place on Friday 30th July, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August... more
Suffragette film project meeting: Wednesday 21st July @ 7:30pm: New volunteers are welcome to join the existing volunteer crew to produce a feature length documentary... more
Volunteer open evening: Thursday 22nd July @ 7:30pm: To get active now as a WORLDbytes volunteer you need to attend a volunteer introductory evening at our centre in Hackney E5... more
Preparing props and sets: Wednesday 28th July from 12 noon to 8pm: Come along, learn on-the-job and muck in making props and sets for WORLDbytes spoofs and serious reports on a shoe-string... more
Train & Shoot: Friday 30th July, Saturday 31st July, Sunday 1st August: WORLDbytes next free film training course with spaces available takes place on Friday 30th July, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August. Successful applicants will learn to film and shoot for future news reports and programmes... more
WORLDbytes crew meeting and footage review: Thursday 5th August @ 7:30pm: WORLDbytes, the first school of Citizen TV, with its revamped website, is ready to hit the world with more and better programmes and invites all volunteers... more
Run with us for Open Borders in Hyde Park: Sunday 5th September: While the government makes plans to further restrict the movement of people across the globe we need you to run or walk with us on a huge 5k fun run in London with a different message. Visit our Open Borders run page for all the details here and email us right away if you are up for it as the organisers close registration for runners soon.
On a recent WORLDbytes "train and shoot" a group of unemployed volunteers made this irreverent send up of a boot camp for benefit claimants. Find out more here.
Train and Shoot: WORLDwrite provides free "on the job" film training. Don't miss the next sessions. For details click here.
The charity has won grant support from the Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots programme for a documentary investigating the lives and impact of the East End suffragettes. Free documentary film training is available for 16 to 25s who want to help tell the tale of the women who won the vote. Find out more here.
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Don't shout at the telly; change the message on it
This programme is a regular feature on WORLDbytes. It involves serious discussion with a guest expert and a large crew of shooters. Watch the latest show here.
Fair Trade leaves a "Bitter Aftertaste"
WORLDwrite have re-launched this critical short film on fair trade. Shot in Ghana and the UK in 2004, its message remains vital. Watch it above and click on the viddler link to download, share or embed. The film is also available on DVD from the WORLDwrite Shop.
Don't let the new government scapegoat immigrants for the lack of jobs, housing & services. We need you to run with us on the Adidas Women's 5K Challenge in London on 5th September 2010 and make open borders headline news. For more details click here.
WORLDbytes has made over 150 cracking programmes in its first year and a half. All programmes are available to view here.
WORLDwrite's London Behind the Scenes project is developing Hidden London the ultimate alternative London Guide on film. From Made by Migrants to the black taxi story there is plenty to get involved in. Email us for more details.
This watery but never wet film puts the case for top notch loos for our peers globally. Watch the trailer and read the buzz on the Flush it website here. Buy the DVD here.
Watch these: WORLDwrite's most recent documentaries are raising much needed debate. Watch the trailers, read more and get the DVDs.