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Condom Commandos
November 2007
Media Co-op's latest documentary, 'Condom Commandos' was screened at the Glasgow Film Theatre in October.
This is a good news story about HIV/AIDS in Africa in which Angolan army soldiers swap their guns for condoms and army doctor Andre Chimuco leads his troops to talk frankly about sex.
The film was commissioned by the Angolan NGO ACCORD and will be used widely across Africa and beyond to promote a participatory approach to HIV/AIDS education.
More information and clips of the documentary can be found at Media Co-op website.
More good news from Media Co-op!
Media Co-op's documentary film 'MULTIPLE' has won an award at the 2007 Chicago International Film Festival, one of the worlds most diverse and prestigious media communication events.
The film, commissioned by BBC Scotland, and directed by Media Co-op's Lucinda Broadbent, tells the story of Scottish actor/director Alison Peebles coming out about her Multiple Sclerosis.
Who are Media Co-op?
Media Co-op is a group of media professionals with decades of broadcast and community video experience between them, and lifetimes of commitment to social change. The members of the co-op came together in 2004 to pool skills, work co-operatively and make excellent films!
If you have any stories about your own co-ops that you would like to share in a future newsletter or on our website please contact Ann Scott info@cdscotland.co.uk