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BEST UN FEATURE
Invaders from the Sea
Produced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in co-operation with the BBC and the shipping industry, this documentary gives a unique insight into the little-known environmental issue of harmful organisms transported in ballast water by ships, and the associated ecological and economic havoc it is causing around the world, especially in developing countries. Agency: International Maritime Organization (IMO). 49 min. Director: Sally Cryer. (Watch the film.)
BEST PUBLIC ENTRY
A Different Kind of Gun
Filmed inside Sudan, in a refugee camp for survivors of Darfur, this is the harrowing story of children caught in the crossfire of Sudan’s two wars. Told by and filmed in part by the children, it takes us into the hearts of Sudan’s youngest generation, those who will decide one day whether to forgive or avenge the murders of their families. 15 min. Director: Peter Jordan. (Watch the trailer.)
BEST UN SHORT
Human Development Report: Kibera
Human Development Report 2006 examines how the world’s colossal water crisis is not about scarcity but the management and governance of water. The report highlights Kibera, Kenya, as an example of this finding. Agency: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 06 min. Director: Boaz Paldi.
BEST UN PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Home
People would never treat their own home the way they treat the planet – would they? Produced on a shoestring, this PSA was aired across Australia and internationally on CNN. Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 01 min. Director: David Ohana
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UN FEATURE
Child Labour: Burden of Gold
Agency: UNICEF / International Labour Organization (ILO)
Director: Joseph Fortin
PUBLIC ENTRY
Kill or Cure: The Forgotten Diseases
Director: Andrew Veitch
UN SHORT
Kakenya: Against the Odds
Agency: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Directors: Mallory Gelb and Richard Wilson
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UN FEATURE
The Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life
Agency: UN Works/Department of Public Information (DPI)
Director: Andrew Huang
PUBLIC ENTRY
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Chernobyl: The Invisible Thief
Director: Christoph Boekel
Ingenious Africa: Sustaining Africa (Episode 5)
Director: Robin Newell
UN SHORT
A Future within Reach
Agency: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Producer: Manori Wijesekera
