UNDP

Entry & Exit Points

Video series, photography, and design

Overview

The fate of violent extremist groups depends largely on how states respond. This 5-part study by UNDP and the EU explores the localised and transnational factors that influence extremism and violence in South-East Asia, and the actions that are needed by governments and development agencies in order to prevent it.

Palim led the development of visual storytelling for the Entry and Exit Points study, culminating in a digital campaign, exhibition of multimedia in Bangkok, Thailand, and virtual exhibition at the Oslo III Conference for the Prevention of Violent Extremism. Social concepts can be difficult to contextualise. Through assembling a local-level team of multimedia journalists and videographers, photo essays and videos were developed to provide a human face to the social issues and factors influencing extremism in Asia.

As part of this study, Palim interviewed people who had been affected by extremism in different ways. Each story presents at best an incomplete picture, but by sharing aspects of their raw lived experiences, we can begin to better understand what violent extremism means in the context of this diverse region.

About the Project

For this project, we worked closely with a research team to develop a visual concept and overarching design language for these publications, and developed videos, photography. We led in the casting of local characters based on UNDP’s requirements across five countries in Southeast Asia, hired local teams within each country for photography and videography in-situ. We also led in the writing of stories of people affected by violent extremism, and conducted editorial reviews of all five technical reports, editing for grammar and syntax, and ensuring cohesive written style. We worked closely with Studio Mnemonic to co-produce publication layouts for five reports, develop a website, web-stories, and branding, and design social media campaign graphics. For the launch, we led the development and management of in-person and virtual exhibitions of the work, as well as social media asset design.

Services

  • Concept, Research & Scripting

  • Casting

  • Filming & Photography

  • Editing

  • Sound design

  • Website development

  • Exhibition, exhibition booklet, and virtual exhibition design

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Producer & Coordinator Mailee Osten-Tan
Photography & Videography Alecs Ongcal, Jules Ong, Jefri Tarigan, Fakhrur Rozi
Editor Lawrence Nel
Website Studio Mnemonic
Branding Therese Severinsen Marques