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Phnom Penh Entertainment BUSINESS - “For Neda”, a film by Antony Thomas
Ever wondered how you’ll get your news in the future? Find out by watching the highly-praised documentary “For Neda” The Overseas Press Club of Cambodia presents: “For Neda”, a film by Antony Thomas
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the protests that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Recorded on mobile phones, images of her dying moments appeared on computer screens within hours across the world via social media sites YouTube and Twitter. Iranian opposition groups broadcast the video via YouTube and Twitter to rally support around the globe. The documentary touches on Neda’s life and the events that lead to her death along with the efforts of social media activists to get the message out. Though unsuccessful, the protests which were dubbed “The Twitter Revolution” by journalists was the first major world event broadcast worldwide almost exclusively via social media. After the screening, the OPCC will host a panel discussion on social media and it’s growing impact on journalism. The panel consists of Laura Snook, editor of the Southeast Asia Globe. Laura J Snook started reporting for the national press in 1997 while completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism studies at the University of Strathclyde in the UK. After a two-year stint as a motorcycle journalist and TV presenter, she took the helm of a regional news desk for five years before joining MSN UK as head of news. Now editor of the Southeast Asia Globe, she arrived in the region two years ago as news editor of the Phnom Penh Post. Her work has appeared in everything from The Daily Telegraph to Bizarre magazine. She has recently written an expose on social media in the March issue of the Southeast Asia Globe. Tharum Bun, freelance journalist and blogger.Tharum Bun is a freelance journalist, blogger, and digital media specialist. Blogging since 2005, he’s been a contributing-writer for Global Voices Online, Asian Correspondent, and several other print publications. John Weeks, Director of House32 web design and founder of TweetCambodia. John Weeks specializes in print and electronic publishing in Cambodia. He has worked with the Center for Khmer Studies, The Cambodian Book Federation, and is a founding member of arts collective Sang Salapak. His current efforts are focused on arts nonprofit Our Books and House32 Web Design. META HOUSE #37 Sothearos Blvd Sunday April 3 7:00 PM Free admittance Cash bar Phnom
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