One World Media supports the best journalism and film making from and about the global south. The One World Media Fair Filming Guidelines were created after industry wide consultations and with advice from associated, and interested, international organisations.
- Duty of care
- The same duty of care given to UK contributors applies to non-UK contributors.
- Where communities cannot access the latest media forms, filmmakers have a duty to explain the context and planned uses of their filming. This includes the timeless nature of online exposure, and potential social/political repercussions.
- Anonymity
- Where a contribution is likely to increase scrutiny of a contributor, possibly leading to serious repercussions, anonymity should be offered as an option.
- Screenings
- Showing a finished programme to participants in territories where there is no facility for wide-scale access, is of vital importance.
- It is important that broadcasters consider including cover for the cost of local screenings (including translation where necessary) within their commissioning budget.
- Nurture local production talent
- Filmmakers should use and nurture local researchers, producers and other talent whenever they can, sharing skills and giving them production credits.
- Knowing What You’re Talking About
- Resources must be used for cultural pre-research using local agencies with informed knowledge of the countries, communities and customs being filmed.
- Pay fairly – don’t exploit
- The procurement and provision of Western style transport, accommodation, equipment and access is often in inverse proportion to local living costs. It is important that this is reflected in budgeting and that local staff are paid fairly.
- Shine your Fair filming Light
- There are already amazing examples of best practice in the planning, delivery and inclusivity of filming projects in the global south. One World Media is asking production companies, commissioners and international story-tellers to share examples of best practice for us to publish on www.oneworldmedia.org.
- OWM welcomes evidence of Fair Filming in our annual awards submissions.