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Visual Storytelling for Civic Engagement 2022 Festival Winner: "The Price of Freedom"
"The Price of Freedom,” winner of the People's Choice Award, investigates violations of freedom of speech in Kyrgyzstan and the importance of active citizenship in opposing an authoritarian regime.
Awardees have been announced for the
Visual Storytelling for Civic Engagement Film Festival
, the culminating event of OSUN's “Visual Storytelling for Student Engagement” fall 2022 student workshop. More than 100 people attended the online event, which was organized by the class of student filmmakers and included award selections for nine competitive categories. Students and instructors celebrated a total of 25 student-made videos from across the OSUN Network and awards were given for best script, editing, cinematography, narration, social impact, environmental stewardship, civic engagement, music and the arts, and people's choice.
Over 1,000 attendees cast online votes for the People’s Choice Award, which went to “
The Price of Freedom
” by AUCA students
Abasova Rasmiia, Mirakova Shakhzoda Aidai, Meirachova Aidai,
and
Salieva Madina
. The documentary investigates violations of freedom of speech in Kyrgyzstan and elaborates on the importance of active citizenship in opposing an authoritarian regime.
A jury of OSUN leaders selected the following videos for additional honors:
Script: “
Painting the Right Brain
” by Bard College Annandale students
Aidan Athanasio, Leo Riley,
and
Hannah Dupre
Editing: “
Struggle of an ID Color
” by Al-Quds Bard students
Shima Faroun, Saba Yasin, Razan Hamdan,
and
Zaina Khatib
Cinematography: “
Occupied Workers
” by Al-Quds Bard students
Layan Dajani
and
Rana Hadieh
Narration: “
The Price of Freedom
”
Social Impact: “
The ABF
” by EHU students
Kseniya Hardzei, Alisa Ioda,
and
Anastasiya Kalpakova
Environmental Stewardship: “
For a Little More Green
” by BRAC students
Md. Rabiul Islam Khan, Riana Islam Shawon, Hasibul Hasan Ahmed, Tanima Abbas,
and
Fahin Rahman Taj
Civic Engagement: “
The Virginity Taboo
” by AUCA students
Dawary Malalai, Nazari Abdullah, Asaleh Azita,
and
Kazakbaev Murat
Music and the Arts: “
Pala Gaan: Enlightenment against Social Darkness
” by BRAC students
Fathin Israq, Partho Protim Chowdhury, Sumaiya Joyeeta Shams,
and
Hasnat Md. Imtiaz
Although the films dealt with serious issues, the event was a joyous occasion that celebrated the outstanding achievements of all the student filmmakers. Watch all of the films on the
Visual Storytelling for Civic Engagement website
.
Post Date:
12-13-2022