Conference date: May 4 - 5, 2001
Location: Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York

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John Schidlovsky, Director, International Reporting Project

A Word From the Director

Each year the International Reporting Project sponsors a conference on a major topic on the coverage of international news. In May 2001 we organized a two-day forum on the growing and sometimes controversial use of digital video technology to cover global stories, often by young freelancers whom ABC's Tom Bettag calls "journalistic guerillas." On the next page, our deputy director Louise Lief explains the background and aims of the conference, which generated a buzz among "DV" enthusiasts - and a few skeptics - that continues months later. A special word of thanks goes to Tom Goldstein, the dean of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and associate dean David Klatell and their colleagues for opening the doors of their great school, as well as to Donald Kimelman of the Pew Charitable Trusts for their generous support. Judging by the packed auditorium, the topic struck a chord in the journalistic community. If you'd like to comment on this event, e-mail me at [email protected]

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