pledge2protect: pledge on camera
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This narrated slide presentation features the core aspects of Pledge on Camera for the STAND Pledge2Protect campaign. STAND activists, please visit http://standnow.org for more information and http://videoforchange.wordpress.com to see the video toolkit that features tips and tricks on how you can film, edit and upload your footage to support the campagin.TRANSCRIPT
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STAND & WITNESSCollaborating with
video for changevideoforchange.wordpress.com
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Pledge on Camera: What We’re Doing
Integrating video to support the advocacy efforts to enact GPTF recommendations
1) Amplifying calls for legislative action2) Creating a core, template video3) Collaborating: filming, *editing* & mobilizing4) Lobbying with video5) Illuminating a new, powerful and replicable
way to integrate video for advocacy
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5 Pillars of WITNESS’ Video Advocacy
1. Video made for a reason, not about something
2. Video made for a specific audience
3. Video with a clear and doable request for action from the audience
4. Video with a strong message and the best messengers to move the audience to action
5. Video that can, and will, be seen by the audience
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At the Same Starting Gate?
Audience: SenatorsGoal: Introduce, pass & enact genocide prevention
legislationAssuming: Senators don’t need education on genocide
& want to prevent and end genocideProblem: U.S. isn’t set-up to do the prevent genocideSolution: GPTF recommendations Tools: Traditional tools + new
Video is the medium of our generation – we’re integrating it; rooted in collaboration
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Lobby Day: November 9th
Lobby Day: 1000+ anti-genocide activistsMeeting: Senators & staffTime: 15-30 minutesGoal: Introduce & lobby for GPTF recommendations How: Show video (5-7 min) & traditional lobby dayTools: Laptop + speakers + cameraDVD:
1) Unique video for individual Senator2) 20+ video messages for each Senator 3) Extended interviews to support advocacy 4) Additional lobby resources to support lobby day
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3 Ways to Get Involved NOW
1) Record direct messages for your Senators- Your own message- Other STAND activists, friends, family – everyone!- You can use both video and photo
2) Conduct interviews with community leaders- Faith leaders- Donors and supporters of the Senators- People that the Senator respects and will take note of
3) Sign-up to edit and remix the core video- If you get steps 1 & 2 – you’re ready for this step!- Edit online or on your machine
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WITNESS & STAND Core Video
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100 Individually Tailored Videos
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25+ Remixed Core Videos With New Messages
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5+ Totally Unique Videos
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3 Ways to Get Involved NOW
1) Upload your messages to YouTube or Flirck
2) Conduct interviews with community leaders and upload them
3) Sign-up to join the editing team
STANDnow.org VideoforChange.Wordpress.com