The Video Consortium

Who can new parents turn to when they don’t know what to do?

In Indonesia, which has the highest maternal mortality rates in Asia, families are often expected to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood with limited support and guidance. 

Caregivers from are helping bridge that gap, equipping new parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to care for themselves and their children.

“The Caregivers,” directed by Riani Singgih () in collaboration with , is a tender portrait of a young family’s journey to parenthood and the compassionate health care workers supporting them every step of the way.

▶️ Watch now at the link in bio.

🌎 This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a .foundation-supported initiative from that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.

The Indigenous community of Sawesuma in Papua, Indonesia has relied on the sago palm tree for generations.

Today, an Indigenous teacher and advocate named Novilla works to ensure her village’s connection to sago remains strong. By teaching children to love and care for nature, she empowers the next generation to think critically and understand their role in protecting their ancestral lands for years to come. 

“Our Soil, Our Soul,” directed by in collaboration with , offers a moving glimpse into how Indigenous women pass down knowledge, stewardship, and cultural identity across generations.

▶️ Watch now at the link in bio.

🌎 This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a .foundation-supported initiative from that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.

New York City! We’ve planned your Saturday night for you. 🏳️‍🌈

Come out to in Bed-Stuy on June 20 at 5pm for an archival pre-show, short films celebrating Le***an and Trans life, and a Q&A with q***r cinema icon , fellow filmmakers , and the L.O.V.E. Tapes Collective.

🍕 And pizza’s on us. What more could you want?

Grab your ticket at the link in bio. Gold members RSVP free.

✂️ Reel edited by VC New York organizer .

🔦 Sea urchins are destroying kelp forests. But don’t worry, sea otters can help save them.

Today we’re shining the spotlight on VCer and award-winning video journalist Joe Hill (), who’s sharing hopeful, true stories like one in his new, solutions-based YouTube series: Possible Worlds.

🦦 Watch the full episode + the rest of the series at the link in bio. New episodes drop monthly!

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After street vendors’ livelihoods are threatened, Manoj Kumar Rai transforms from a roadside paan seller into a community leader fighting for the rights and dignity of India’s informal workers. After migrating from Bihar to Delhi with almost nothing, his personal struggle becomes part of a much larger story of collective action.

“Street by Street,” made by in collaboration with , is a visually stunning portrait of the vendors at the heart of India’s street culture.

▶️ Watch now at the link in bio.

🌎 This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a .foundation-supported initiative from that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.

Radical generosity in documentary filmmaking is essential.

Guest host Keisha Knight (.art.film, .media.network) sits down with ’s Leonard Cortana () for a conversation on film as a tool for restorative justice, the inequities baked into international festival culture, how initiatives like are building a more inclusive ecosystem, and what the future of global nonfiction storytelling could look like.

🎙️ Listen now. Links in bio for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Empowered mothers lead to stronger communities.

In the remote village of Uttar Pradesh, India, where traditions overshadow maternal health, a pregnant woman’s silent battle with high-risk anemia transforms when Accredited Social Health Activist workers step in to help. 

“For Every Breath” made by and in collaboration with is a powerful portrait of the community healthcare advocates working on the frontlines to ensure safe motherhood. 

▶️ Watch now at the link in bio.

🌎 This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a .foundation-supported initiative from that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.

When the front line is a mile from your childhood home, reporting hits different.

Emmy-nominated journalist (and VCer) spent a decade covering conflict and human rights across East Africa. When tension in Minneapolis escalated earlier this year, she suddenly found herself back at home.

In our latest episode, Katie gets real about local journalism, the evolving landscape of on-the-ground reporting, and what it takes to fight for change when the stakes feel deeply, undeniably personal.

🎙️ Tune in now! Links in bio for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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