Angola on its way to the parliamentary elections

Video-Documentary/Citizen-Journalism-Workshop for the production of an eductional film

Background:

In 2008, Minibus Media worked with the Angolan NGO Omunga to continue its training with the “journalist brigade” with focus on script-writing, filming and video-editing. This training was the second endeavor implemented with them.

Activities:

• Training of 8 young activists in filming, video-editing, script-writing and conducting of interviews
• Filming over 20h of interviews with a multitude of stakeholders in Benguela and Luanda provinces
• Dubbing of the film in six local languages (Portuguese, Cokwe, Umbundo, Kimbundo, Kikongo & Kwanyama)

Results:

• Production of the 20 minuntes educational-participatory film "Angola on its way to the parliamentary elections"
• Distribution of 1000 copies to local organisations and the Angolan Electoral Commission for electoral education activities
• Additionally to the film, an accompanying booklet came with the DVD to assist educators in their educational activities.
• All material produced was posted for download on a blog, this way providing digital access to the film worldwide.
• More than 3500 people in Angola have watched the DVD followed by guided discussions facilitated by Omunga and its local partners.