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Pub TV’s INPUT Festival is All Seoul
May 18, 2011INPUT’s weeklong showcase of content from international media-makers ran this past week in Seoul, Korea. Among the many filmmakers in attendance was Judy Ehrlich, whose documentary Most Dangerous Man in America screened at the event. She offered BTB this on-the-ground account from the festival. Four jam packed days, dozens of films, discussions,…
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The Dense Web of Connections that Led to Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
May 17, 2011Filmmaker Jessica Oreck dropped by ITVS last summer and walked us through her inspiration for making a documentary about insects in Tokyo. The documentary Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo airs Tuesday night on Independent Lens.
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From “Television’s Independent Voice” to “Public Media’s”
May 17, 2011Sally Jo Fifer explains why the times call for a new tagline. Since 1991, the work and mission of ITVS has been reflected in our simple tagline: “Television’s Independent Voice.” Twenty years later, after careful consideration, we have made a small but important change, becoming “Public Media’s Independent Voice.” The most obvious reason for this…
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The Garbage Dreams Game Nominated in 2nd Annual Games for Change Awards
May 13, 2011The Games For Change Awards recognize excellence in games that address current, pressing social issues. The Garbage Dreams Game, developed to complement the acclaimed Independent Lens documentary by Mai Iskander, received a nomination in the 2nd Annual Games for Change Awards in the Transmedia category. The awards recognize excellence in “games for…
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Indie Lens, ITVS & PBS NewsHour Host Chat on Bhutto Doc & Women’s Leadership
May 9, 2011On Wednesday, at 2pm ET / 11am PT, ITVS, Independent Lens, and PBS NewsHour will co-present a live chat on the Independent Lens documentary Bhutto and women's leadership.<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=4f3b13c608"…