2014 World Press Photo Contest - Spot News Stories

2^nd Prize Spot News Stories

Photographer: Tyler Hicks, USA, The New York Times

A woman and children hiding in the Westgate shopping mall. They escaped unharmed after gunmen had opened fire at the upscale Nairobi mall on 21 September 2013. At least 39 people were killed in one of the worst terrorist attacks in Kenya’s history.

World Press Photo is based in Amsterdam and organises the leading international contest in visual journalism. The foundation is committed to supporting and advancing high standards in photojournalism and documentary storytelling worldwide. 

www.worldpressphoto.org

2014 World Press Photo Contest - Observed Portraits Single

1^st Prize People – Observed Portraits Single

This image by German Markus Schreiber for The Associated Press shows a woman reacts in disappointment after access to see former South African President Nelson Mandela was closed on the third and final day of his casket lying in state, outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.

World Press Photo is based in Amsterdam and organises the leading international contest in visual journalism. The foundation is committed to supporting and advancing high standards in photojournalism and documentary storytelling worldwide. 

www.worldpressphoto.org

Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

Africa Movie Academy Awards

Since its inception in 2005, AMAA (Africa Movie Academy Awards) has established itself as the most prestigious and glamorous awards celebrating film making on the continent. The gala event, which is televised live around the world, attracts Hollywood celebrities alongside their African counterparts, as well as African politicians and media.

Today, African films serve as a link for Africans in the Diaspora with Africans at home. These films have the potential to serve as a shared collective experience, a reminder that Africa is a vibrant continent filled with colour, energy and possibility.

“There is this great awareness of the possibilities in Africa. This has been an exciting year for African cinema as many big budget productions have been produced on the continent and distribution is becoming more accessible to African films,” says AMAA Founder and CEO Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

AMAA 2013 call for entries

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is calling for feature length films, shorts and documentary entries for its 2013 edition which will be held in April in Nigeria.

Only films produced, premiered and or released between December 2011 and November 2012 are eligible. Features may not exceed 120 minutes and shorts should not be longer than 40 minutes.

http://www.ama-awards.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AfricanMirrorincFilm

Memoto Wearable Camera

Memoto Lifelogging Camera

The Memoto is a tiny upcoming camera and GPS that you clip on and wear. It’s an entirely new kind of digital camera with no controls. Instead, it automatically takes photos as you go. The Memoto app then seamlessly and effortlessly organises them for you. 

The camera contains 8 GB of flash memory, with 5 MP resolution and a battery lifetime of between one and two days. The camera is always on and takes two photos a minute, until you put the lens face down or place it in your pocket. 

Sweden-based Memoto launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign in order to bring the product to market. 

African Mirror inc. - ENTERTAINMENT

Brand new: starting Summer 2013 two new segments, namely African Mirror inc. - FILM and African Mirror inc. - ENTERTAINMENT, servicing these two industries that are vital to our GDP and job creation. 

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African Mirror inc. - FILM

Brand new: starting Summer 2013 two new segments, namely African Mirror inc. - FILM and African Mirror inc. - ENTERTAINMENT, servicing these two industries that are vital to our GDP and job creation. 

Please "like" African Mirror inc. Film on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/AfricanMirrorincFilm