The Video Consortium

?? A story of hope and change awaits! Join us for the virtual premiere of Road To The Water on Tues Mar 18 at 5pmPST. Featuring the incredible work of Water For People and the artistry of Laura Garcia, this short doc explores solutions in a remote Guatemalan village where access to clean water is a daily struggle. A leader committed to the development of his community confronts government neglect and environmental pollution to promote a project that promises to change the lives of 20 families for good. ?? Register now: https://skoll.wf/4hwKxC8 This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a Skoll Foundation-supported initiative from The Video Consortium that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators to create solutions-focused documentaries inspiring positive change. #SolutionsInsideOut #StorytellingForImpact #DocumentarySeries #SocialInnovation #ChangemakersInAction #StoriesOfHope #SolutionsThatMatter

I’m so proud to be a part of the The Video Consortium! If you’re a video journalist or nonfiction filmmaker, consider joining this incredible community!

By far my favorite conference of the year.

We’re still glowing from last month’s Future of Nonfiction Video 2025, where we shared ideas and problem-solved with 400+ talented nonfiction storytellers over two inspiring days. Is the industry evolving at hyper-speed? Yes.?Are there plenty of world events beyond our control??Also yes.?But we're evolving, too. We have all the tools, creativity — and the powerful community — to keep rising above and telling the bold stories that catalyze change. We believe the future of nonfiction video is bright — because of you! ?? And guess what? We’re running it back in 2026. ?? Thank you to Knight Foundation, Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, Sony Electronics, and R?DE for making the magic of FONV 2025 happen.??? ???Filmed by VCer Boris Shirman ?? Edited by VCer Sam V. ?? Photos by Matthew Gilbertson

?? We just added a second screening at 9pm! Miami, you can snag your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eFXk_V-D.

Hey Twin Cities! Looking forward to seeing you this week at our VC Minneapolis Meet-Up, Thursday March 13th from 6-9pm @ Pryes Brewing Company, LLC. We had a great The Video Consortium Hub launch event in November and are looking forward to gathering with you all. Thursday's Meet Up is in partnership with the Documentary Producers Alliance. Come and join anytime between 6-9pm! Snacks will be provided. Donations will go directly back into making these monthly gatherings possible, and to enriching and expanding this thriving nonprofit nonfiction community. See you there!

Filmmaker and VCer David Usui's cinema verité feature-length documentary, BEEN HERE STAY HERE, is an intimate look at Christianity and climate change colliding. A close-knit Christian fishing community living on Tangier Island faces an existential threat as rising seas threaten their centuries-old way of life, sustained by faith and the rhythms of the Chesapeake Bay. ?? "I didn’t grow up religious. I didn’t go to church. But I wanted to understand, and to create something that wasn’t speaking about a community — but to them — with an open heart, instead of a pointed finger. In the documentary world, we’ve put a lot of energy into questions of representation — important, necessary work. But I wonder if we’re also being called to expand that conversation. What does it mean to tell stories in a way that bridges rather than reinforces divides? Can inclusivity extend beyond identity to encompass ways of thinking, ways of believing? And how does that shift what we make and how we make it?" — David Usui ??? If you're in the DC/Maryland area, BEEN HERE STAY HERE is screening at two great festivals: Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital on March 25 (https://lnkd.in/evcDkiq9) and at Annapolis Film Festival March 28-29 (https://lnkd.in/eQbzBehc). Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor: David Usui Producer: Giorgio Angelini Editor: Elizabeth Rao DP: Peter Steusloff Composer: James William Blades Story Producer: Martha Wollner EPs: Jeff Sobrato, Nicole Shipley, Ryan Harrington, Jaden Levitt Sound Recordist: Pasquin Mariani Assistant Camera: Jonah Koplin Gaffer: Kristin Steusloff Assistant Editor: Chloe Abrahams

????El momento ha llegado!??? ???Ya está disponible el documental?"Con Nuestras Manos de Mujer"??? En esta conmovedora historia, Carmen nos guía a través de un viaje de?resiliencia, fortaleza y empoderamiento, retratando la vida de las extraordinarias mujeres cafetaleras del occidente de Honduras. ???? Este proyecto no habría sido posible sin el esfuerzo y dedicación de un equipo excepcional. Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos los que formaron parte de esta gran iniciativa:?Dulash Trinidad, @Skai Pe?alva, Nohely Floritza Barahona y @Luis García. ?????? ??Agradecimientos especiales: A nuestras increíbles?coordinadoras de producción, Melina Tupa y Andrea Arauz, por su apoyo incondicional en cada etapa del proceso. ?? A?The Video Consortium, Skoll Foundation y Root Capital?por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos contar esta inspiradora historia. ?? A?AMPROCAL?por abrirnos las puertas y mostrarnos el valioso y arduo trabajo de estas mujeres cafetaleras. ????? Este documental es un homenaje a la?lucha, dedicación y amor?que estas mujeres imprimen en cada grano de café. ?No se lo pierdan! ???? https://lnkd.in/eJahJDMQ

Want your videos to reach millions? Then get AdviceWithErin, in real-time at our next Newsroom Collective virtual speaker session on Thursday, March 20, at 2pm ET! Erin McGoff—former journalist, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of AdviceWithErin—has masterfully grown her audience to 6.5 million+ across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In this engaging session, Erin will share her journey and her tips with you — including the psychology of a good hook, how to build a niche, and the significance of "breaking the fourth wall" to expand your following. ?? VC Gold Members can attend all Newsroom Collective virtual sessions free of charge. ?? VC Essential Members can purchase tickets. ?? Newsroom Collective virtual speaker sessions happen every Third Thursday. Register today at https://lnkd.in/dm3XpDEe. Spaces are limited. ?? Powered by Knight Foundation, Newsroom Collective is a US-wide community of local newsrooms using video to enhance journalistic impact, expand audiences, and increase revenue.

????Join us on March 18th for the virtual premiere of Camino al Agua (Road to the Water), a powerful 7-minute documentary by filmmaker Laura Garcia with contributions by our team member Ivan Palma highlighting the importance of water access. Don't miss it! Register here: bit.ly/4klqfy6 ?? March 18, 2025 ?? 6:00 PM (GMT-6/MT) ?? Hosted by the Skoll Foundation, The Video Consortium, and Water For People #RoadToTheWater #WaterForAll #FilmForImpact #Sustainability