International acclaim and Local News

Welcome. On this blog you will find writings and videos on topics of Asia & human rights issues. Please feel free to comment on anything and follow me on Twitter! "Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious" - George Orwell - 1984 Praise for our documentary 'Train to Lhasa':- "Great work, this is really cool to see as an outsider. We really see nothing of Tibet" - jamminthedayaway | "Thank you for making this documentary video. The outside world needs to see what China is doing inside Tibet - to Tibetans" - TibetArchive | "By far the best up and close video tour of Potala palace. Enjoyed watching it. Great job." - tnyima | "I look forward to watching the other parts and to the day when such videos can be viewed in the Middle Kingdom without censorship" - Wizenedcompass | "Just can't wait to visit my birth place! I am crying watching this. Thank you for your lovely video" - Yiney86 | "Very informative documentary that definitely shows what China is doing in Tibet - doing to Tibetans" - TibetArchive | "I was completely captivated by this... i hope to travel to Tibet at some point in the future. Thank you for the amazing look into that area and keeping awareness on this mostly ignored part of the world" - spdybike | "Amazingly real, thank you" - lauriwarmigu | "China is dissolving Tibetan life and culture from every angle. Wow, thank you." - werspansio | " Thank you for this video and it's really sad to see how the Chinese government treats the Tibetans" - adamtashi | Praise for our documentary 'Across the Plateau':- | "Well done and very interesting. I've enjoyed all your documentary parts so far, each one better than the previous one. Congratulations!" - stonetube1000 | "Thank you, these videos filled my eyes with tears and I love my country Tibet. We need more support from the world. Thank you for these beautiful and rare pictures" - adamtashi | "Thank you for making this documentary and for not exposing any Tibetan people you talked to, as you know the consequences" - TibetArchive | "Thank you so much. I felt like I was traveling with you guys and seing all those holy and beautiful places. Thanks for this documentary and your support for Tibet" - 123klpd | "Thank you so much for uploading these amazing videos" - yangphel | "Impressive!" - venuschampagne | "I enjoyed it so much! I'll be going to Tibet and this is very helpful!" - marikojacinto | "Thank you my dear brothers. Your beautiful hard work has contributed to the betterment of humanity and of course helped in attaining equality, justice and respect for basic human rights and cultural freedom. On behalf of all humans who ever lived and will live, I thank you" - Iknowtibet | Praise for our documentary 'Through the Himalayas':- "Thanks for sharing. I will be heading to Nepal and Tibet in October and this series has given me an insight of what to expect" - leimaogowchor | "Great series!! Really enjoyed it! Thank you!" - stonetube1000 | "We're heading to Tibet and Mount Everest base camp next month! We're so happy to see such a detailed video, with lots of good advice along the way. Thanks guys!" - venuschampagne | "Thank you so much. I was able to travel to Tibet sitting right here in my room. My heart breaks for the Tibetan people. Thanks for going and for posting your videos" - Bunten3123 | "Wow what a beautiful world, Tibet. I appreciate both guys who filmed these. You guys are lucky to see Tibet- just hoping one day I will go back to my country, Tibet. Good luck on your journey" - norbu1987 | "Great job guys.... it was beautiful... and you guys are so lucky to see all those holy places.... all the best...thanks for supporting Tibet and keep up the good work..." - 75jampa | "Thanks a lot for a wonderful movie - all my family watched it. It is amazing. Peace and hugs" - rusbolt75 | "Great! Thank you for your courage and your determination in doing this documentary! We Tibetans and friends of Tibet are grateful. Thu je nang and Kadrinche!" - ChoeJhungLhaMola | To watch the acclaimed series online, just CLICK HERE

Video

March for Tibetan Freedom, London 2012 - Report 1/3
THE first of three reports filmed during the March for Tibetan Freedom which took place
in London on Tibetan Uprising day 2012.
Filmed by Joe Briscoe on March 10th, 2012.
Click here to see on the report on the Tibet Society.

March for Tibetan Freedom, London 2012 - Report 2/3
THE second of three reports filmed during the March for Tibetan Freedom which took place
in London on Tibetan Uprising day 2012.
Filmed by Joe Briscoe on March 10th, 2012.
Click here to see on the report on the Tibet Society.



Star Wars 3D on the Isle of Wight! - Thursday 9th February 2012
FANS of the long running Star Wars franchise descended upon Cineworld in Newport on Thursday to celebrate the conversion of their favourite space opera to 3D. Young Jedis and Stormtroopers alike turned up to battle it out before The Phantom Menace - the first episode in the Star Wars saga - began.
Matt Sparling from the Vectis Remnants Squad, who attended the event to raise money for a local charity, spoke to Joe Briscoe. Filmed February 9th, 2012 by Joe Briscoe

Click here to see the report on the County Press and here on Island Pulse


Chinese New Year Celebrations - Freshwater - 29th Jan 2012
THE new Chinese year of the Dragon was celebrated in style on Sunday night with a traditional Chinese lion dance at both Freshwater and Newport Hong Kong Express restaurants. Manager Michael Hang, and martial arts instructor Simon Lailey spoke to Joe Briscoe about the performance, it's meaning, and the importance of recognising different cultures on the Isle of Wight.

Click here to see on IW Radio, here on the County Press and here on Island Pulse.



Farmhouse Breakfast - West Wight - Video Report - Jan 28, 2012
TO celebrate the annual Farmhouse Breakfast week, an event was held in Freshwater yesterday (Saturday) to encourage people to buy locally produced food and raise the profile of Island farmers. Chairwoman of the Isle of Wight NFU, Caroline Knox, and High Sheriff Susie Sheldon were present to support the event. Youngsters took part in a 5-aside football competiton, chickens and tractors were brought along, and a free breakfast was given to anyone who took part in the activities.
Filmed on January 28, 2012 by Joe Briscoe.
Click here to watch on the NFU website, here to watch on the County Press and here on Island Pulse.




FYT Bus official launch & Norman Baker interview - 25 Jan 2012LAUNCHING the new FYT community bus scheme on the Isle of Wight yesterday was Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport. Mr Baker rode the new volunteer-run service from Yarmouth to Freshwater and announced upon arrival that funding from the central government for such schemes would continue for another year. Island MP Andrew Turner and Marc Morgan Huws from Southern Vectis also gave their thoughts on the benefits of the FYT bus.
Filmed January 25, 2012 by Joe Briscoe.
Click here to watch on the County Press, here on iWightTV and here on Island Pulse.

Full Interview for IW Radio
Video by Joe Briscoe
Click here to watch on IW Radio


Freshwater Bay Boxing Day - Fun Run 2011 - Video Report
WITH the smell of Christmas dinner still in the air, a group of brave souls turned out at Freshwater Bay yesterday to take part in the annual Boxing Day fun run to the Needles.
Upon returning to Freshwater Bay, some even took the plunge and enjoyed a festive but frosty dip in the sea.
Filmed December 26, 2011 by Joe Briscoe.

Click here to see the report on IW Radio, here on the County Press,
here on iWightTV and here on My Destination Isle of Wight.



BBC Digital Switchover Roadshow on IOW - Video Report
BBC teams offering advice on the switchover to digital TV have been out and about on the Island this week. On Tuesday they took the Digital Switchover Roadshow to Ryde, and today (Wednesday, 14) they will be setting up camp in Newport, giving general information about the switch to digital TV, and explaining who is eligible for the BBC's free Help Scheme.
Filmed by Joe Briscoe on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

Click here to read the story on the Isle of Wight County Press, here on iwightTV
and here and here to see the video on Island Pulse.



65mph winds batter the Isle of Wight
STRONG winds battered the Island on Monday night causing hazardous driving conditions.
At Freshwater Bay, spray from the sea swept over the promenade and into the road.
Filmed on Monday, December 12, 2011 by Joe Briscoe.
Click here to see on Isle of Wight Radio, here on the Isle of Wight County Press
 and here on Island Pulse.




Switching on Newport's Christmas Tree Lights, 2011
MASSIVE crowds turned out in Newport on Saturday to watch IW Radio's Paul
Topping switch on the Christmas tree lights. The music and fun were immediately
followed by the dazzling winter carnival. Filmed on Saturday 26th November, 2011.
Video by Joe Briscoe.
Click here to see the report on IW Radio,
 here on the County Press and here on Island Pulse.


Newport V Laverstock & Ford - Match Highlights
EXCLUSIVE interview with Steve Brougham - recently appointed
manager of Newport F.C - and match report from Saturday, November 19th, 2011.
Filmed by Joe Briscoe.

"Joe speaks to Steve Brougham about his plans for the side in the future."
See the report here on the Isle of Wight County Press website



Occupy IOW Protest, November 2011
PROTESTERS gathered in Newport town centre on Saturday as the Occupy
movement arrived on the Isle of Wight. Island MP Andrew Turner was present
to listen to what the protesters had to say.
Filmed November 5th, 2011

Click here to see the report on the County Press, here on IW Radio,
here on Ventnor Blog, here on iwighttv, here on Island Pulse, 
linked to here on The Guardian, and here on OccupyWiki 


South Coast Surfing Championships 2011
TOP surfers from the south flocked to Compton Bay
over the weekend to compete in the south coast surfing championships.
- Filmed by Joe Briscoe, on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, 2011.

Click here to see the report on the Isle of Wight County Press,
 here on iwighttv, here on IW Radio, here on Wight Surf History and here on iowsurf.com.


Oxjam Music Festival 2011
CROWDS gathered into the House of Legends in Newport on the Isle of
Wight to watch the best local musicians play to raise money for the Oxfam charity.
Filmed - Saturday, October 8, 2011
Click here to watch the report and read the story on the Isle of Wight County Press website,
 here on Ventnor Blog, here on Island Pulse and here on iwighttv.


West Wight Triathlon 2011
THE triumphant West Wight Triathlon took place on Sunday, September 25, in
Freshwater on the Isle of Wight - Video Report by Joe Briscoe.

Click here to see the report and read the story on the Isle of Wight County Press website.


Freshwater Bay Harbour Proposal Meeting
AROUND 150 residents turned out on Sunday, September 25, to voice their opinions on a plan to build
a small harbour at Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. Video Report by Joe Briscoe.
Click here to read the story on the Isle of Wight County Press website,
here to read it on Ventnor Blog and here to see it on Wight Surf History.



Wild West Solent Swim 2011
A TOTAL of 39 swimmers completed the Wild West Solent Swim, on the morning of Saturday, September 24. The fundraising challenge began at Hurst Castle, and ended on the beach at Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight. So far, a total of £13,000 has been raised to help keep West Wight Sports Centre open. Video report by Joe Briscoe.
 Click here to watch the report and read the story on the Isle of Wight County Press website
or here to see it on Ventnor Blog, and here on iwighttv..


IW 'Bustival' 2011 Chaos
BUSES to the Isle of Wight Bestival were swamped by thousands of people on Thursday,
September 8, when large crowds and traffic congestion led to lengthy delays.
 - Report filmed Friday Sep 9.
Click here to see the report on Island Pulse and here on iwighttv

"Bestival 2011 first to arrive!!"
(filmed & edited September 7th 2011 - report by Joe Briscoe)
The volunteers and workers at the 2011 Isle of Wight Bestival begin to arrive in Newport

Click here to see the report on Island Pulse



Abu Dhabi - Cowes Week 2011
Promotional video on the racing yacht Azzam at Cowes Week 2011
and their coming involvment in the Volvo Ocean Race, hosted by Abu Dhabi.
Produced with Wight Productions: Click here to view.



"I'm looking for the MONSTER from the HAN river!"
(filmed August 2008 & edited April 2011 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Light hearted documentary searching for a giant fish-monster that stalks the banks of the Han river in Seoul.


Chinese New Year 2011 in Portsmouth
(filmed & edited February 2011 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Three-minute news report on how the Chinese community in Portsmouth plan to celebrate the lunar new year.



'The Curfew' Student film
(filmed & edited 2006 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Final year video project. A short, atmospheric homage to the 1980s genre films of John Carpenter.



Fireworks Safety Concerns
(filmed & edited November 2010 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Short news report addressing the safety concerns of using fireworks amonst the people of Portsmouth.



'Finding Home' Student film
(filmed & edited 2004 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Short meditative Film, experimenting with natural light and basic cinematography.




West Wight Triathlon Promo video
(filmed & edited September 2005 - directed by Joe Briscoe)
Promotional video documenting the popular West Wight Triathlon which
takes place on the Isle of Wight.

Click here to see the video on iwighttv


Portrait of the Tricorn
(directed by Joe Briscoe)
Informative documentary short, exploring the demolition of
the Tricorn Centre - one of Britain's ugliest buildings.




A Boxer's Nightmare
(Lionel Lustria & Joe Briscoe - Winner of The Surrey Film Festival Student Award)
The terrifying dreams that haunt a boxer drive him in his battle to be the best..



Will (short film)
(directed by Joe Briscoe)
Black & white film following a young man called Will through a night of depression.




Mark Temple - Ballroom & Latin dancing
(filmed & edited October 2010)
Short feature in which the brief was to produce a news package examining the hobby of a local person.




E D U C A T I O N  K I L L S
(filmed & edited October 2003)
Short film in which the brief was to produce a narrative based film without dialogue.
Two naughty students are late for detention, but if they
push the teacher too far, there will be consequences...
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