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‘THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY’ Wins Special Japan Prize

By Geri | News, Press Releases, Announcements, Shows, Awards, Events, Industry | 0 comment | 10 November, 2021 | 0

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THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY was the inaugural winner of the Sustainable Development Goals Prize at the 2021 Japan Prize. The awards took place in Tokyo on Nov 9 2021.
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Organized by NHK, the JAPAN PRIZE recognizes the world’s best educational content with 267 entries from 48 countries competing this year. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Prize honours an outstanding work that inspires viewers to take action and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development goals.
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Produced by THE MOVING VISUALS CO. in Singapore, the documentary was recognised for its revealing investigation into the complex truth behind our cosmetics. Digging deep into the hidden world of mica mining in India, THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY explores the trade that feeds our voracious demand for beauty and other glittering products.
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The story sheds light on mica, a controversial mineral found abundantly in India. Due to its shimmery qualities, it is used in everyday products from make-up to electronics to car paint.  But lingering questions have remained about how it is extracted, and whether children are exploited in the mining process.
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Tackling the subject was both challenging and enlightening for the film’s producers Sumitra Gopal and Galen Yeo. They found that the reality on the ground was often quite different from what NGOs and media outlets had portrayed.
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“Typically, the whole discussion of mica in the news has been framed mainly around child labour.  It’s far more complex than that.” says Galen Yeo, Creative Director at The Moving Visuals Co. “It’s an entire cycle of poverty that goes beyond what the headlines portray.”
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Sumitra Gopal hopes that this show will spark greater awareness: “It’s worth asking brands to be accountable, to ask questions about their supply chain, and for us to have more responsibility and engagement with what we buy all the time.”
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“It’s nice to be recognised by the Japan Prize.  There were some excellent productions around social and environmental issues in the running,” says Yeo.  “This story highlights the fact that we have a lot to learn and do to make life more sustainable for the planet and its people.”
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About the Show:

Beneath the glittering façade of our beauty products lies an ugly secret. In India, thousands of adult and child miners risk their health and lives to search for mica, the mineral that gives our makeup its shimmering allure.
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THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY investigates the rarely discussed issues of child labour, supply chains and ethical mining in the beauty industry. From underground ghost mines and forest camps to dusty workshops, this documentary digs into the conflict and controversy behind the trade and sheds light on the ongoing struggles that its miners face.
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The documentary premiered on CNA’s Undercover Asia strand, a series that uncovers hard truths in the underbelly of Asia.  It is currently streaming on CNA, YouTube and Netflix (in certain territories).

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Read more here:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/make-up-ugly-secret-plight-india-mica-miners-beauty-industry-1392471

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About the Japan Prize:

Established in 1965 by leading national Japanese broadcaster NHK, the Japan Prize is a prestigious international contest that honors the top educational programs worldwide.
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For more information, visit the Japan Prize website.
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We would like to thank the following people and organizations for their participation:

Deepak Bara
Danwatch
Liht Organics
Ethical Consumer
Peter Bengtsen
Witness Image
Edlyn Seow
Circulor

THE CHINESE FOOTPRINT Wins Best Asian Doc at BKK DOC!

By Geri | News, Press Releases, Announcements, Shows, Awards, Events, Industry | 0 comment | 19 October, 2021 | 0

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We won!
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THE CHINESE FOOTPRINT 远方的华人 takes home Best Asian Documentary at BKK DOC!

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Thanks to the international jury for the award, and everyone that worked on this.

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“The Chinese Footprint was singled out among more than a hundred entries to win Best Asian Documentary, proving that Singapore’s Chinese-language info-ed shows are outstanding and can hold their own on an international stage,” shares Danny Yeo, one of the series hosts.
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Read the Zaobao 早报 feature on our win at BKK DOC 2021 here.

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Catch the series here on MeWatch.

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BKK DOC – the Bangkok Intl Doc Fest aims at bringing documentaries from all over the world to Thailand, and SE Asian stories to audiences everywhere. Head here to find out more.
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THE CHINESE FOOTPRINT & FEEDING THE CITY nominated at BKK DOC

By Geri | News, Press Releases, Announcements, Shows, Awards, Events, Industry | 0 comment | 28 September, 2021 | 0

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We’ve received two nominations at the Bangkok International Documentary Awards (BKK DOC)!
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THE CHINESE FOOTPRINT 远方的华人
Best Asian Documentary
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In THE CHINESE FOOTPRINT, discover little-known Chinese migrant communities in locales like Xmas Island, Jordan and Fiji. Watch the series on MeWatch.

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FEEDING A CITY
Best Food Documentary
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FEEDING A CITY looks at Singapore’s fight for food security amidst a global pandemic. Catch up on CNA.
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Thanks to the judges for the honour!

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BKK DOC aims at bringing documentaries from all over the world to Thailand, and SE Asian stories to audiences everywhere. For more details, visit here.

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THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY selected as finalist in 2021 Japan Prize!

By Geri | News, Press Releases, Announcements, Shows, Awards, Events, Industry | 0 comment | 21 September, 2021 | 0

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THE UGLY SIDE OF BEAUTY has been selected as a finalist in the 2021 Japan Prize in the Lifelong Learning category. Thanks to the organisers and judges for the honour!

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The Japan Prize is the world’s leading festival for educational content. The event will be held on November 9th 2021. For more info – please visit here.

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The show has been trending on Netflix in the Undercover Asia strand and is available on CNA and Youtube platforms.
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KEK CHAMPION Wins Most Popular Show at Pesta Perdana

By galen | News, Press Releases, Announcements, Shows, Awards, Events, Industry | 0 comment | 17 March, 2021 | 0


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was awarded the Most Popular Programme at Mediacorp Suria’s prestigious Pesta Perdana, the biennial awards that honours the very best in Singapore’s Malay television.

It was the first win in this category for The Moving Visuals Co.  The show’s Huda Ali also scored a nomination for Best Entertainment Host.    A big thank you to everyone who worked on the show including Suria, IMDA, our team, hosts, judges, participants, and sponsors – Ariston, KitchenAid and Whirlpool.

Watch the winner’s speech here by Producer Andy Idris.

ABOUT THE SHOW

KEK CHAMPION is a reality baking competition where 12 of Singapore’s most talented home bakers battle it out in our signature baking studio.  Who will be the ultimate winner? Each week, our hosts, Huda Ali and Chef Bob, hand the bakers two challenges to showcase their strengths: a Surprise Challenge and a Masterpiece Challenge.  They are judged by Singapore’s baking sweetheart Chef Zan and Malaysia’s celebrated celebrity chef Dato Fazley Yaacob.

The series first premiered on 1 Jan 2019.  Season 2 was released in 14 April 2020, with ratings averaging 13% on Mediacorp Suria during its run.

 

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The Moving Visuals Co. is one of Asia’s leading content creators.

Founded in 1998 in Singapore, we create compelling content for TV and other media platforms. We specialise in factual entertainment in English, Chinese and Malay; Branded content; Corporate Videos and Commercials for international markets.

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