The boundaries of genres and subjects are always being pushed and changed in whatever media, be it writing, art, short film or theater. What doesn’t change is the degree of focus on current events, political affairs and global issues. Now there is a website that shows free video clips of leading thinkers, experts and activists with a passion and opinion of everything from business and design to the environment and social sustainability; it is called Big Picture TV (
www.bigpicture.tv) Every short film, or video clip, gets you (the viewer) straight in front of the decision makers and opinion makers – leaving out the middleman. You get to hear directly from scientists, journalists and politicians where they stand on issues of poverty, health, religion or globalization.
The site is very easy to navigate; you can quickly search your subject through the menu or simply enter your keywords using the search bar. When you first arrive, you’re sure to stay for a while. It is simply hard to imagine another place that lets you easily find subjects that really matter to you, and hear everyone from Annie Lennox to HRH Prince of Wales or Desmond Tutu speak on film about them. Every short film or video clip has something to say.
If ever you need inspiration for your documentary or short film, this is a goldmine. You can of course just use it to study the world that we live in, or to give you a boost of enthusiasm on any day of the week.
Discover Big Picture TV by going to
www.bigpicture.tv