MULTIMEDIA

BEHIND THE VEIL: An Intimate Journey Into The Lives of Kandahar's Women
Featuring Photography by Paula Lerner and Stories by Jessica Leeder

As the debate about Afghanistan persists, one set of voices is rarely heard: that of Afghan women.  In its multifaceted project, "Behind The Veil," the Toronto Globe and Mail offers an unprecedented, honest look at life behind the veil for women from all walks of life in Kandahar, home of the Taliban and one of Afghanistan's most dangerous cities.

VIEW FEATURE - HOME PAGE Web Gallery - Photos by Paula Lerner Archived Online Chat with Paula Lerner and Jessica Leeder AWARDS: 2010 WEBBY AWARD NOMINEE - Documentary Series Out of nearly 10,000 entries into the 2010 Webby Awards, only a small handful are selected to be an Official Nominee.  Known as the "Oscars of The Internet," the Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. 2010 EPpy Award: BEST WEB SPECIAL FEATURE - ENTERPRISE The EPpy Media awards, presented by news industry periodical Editor & Publisher, are considered the highest honor for media-affiliated websites and blogs. FEATURE REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET: INNOVATIVE INTERACTIVITY (II) duckrabbit blog

 

 

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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SITARA ACHAKZAI
A Multimedia Feature by Paula Lerner

Sitara Achakzai was a vivacious and intelligent woman, one of only four female members of the Kandahar Provincial Council.  Although she worked hard to improve the lot of her constituents, as a member of the Afghan Government she was a target, and was gunned her down one afternoon in April of 2009.  This multimedia feature about her life and death offers an intimate and personal portrait of this remarkable woman.  Published by PRI's The World at theworld.org. 

VIEW FEATURE AWARDS: 2010 WEBBY AWARD HONOREE Out of nearly 10,000 entries into the 2010 Webby Awards, fewer than 15% were distinguished as an Official Honoree.  The honor signifies an outstanding caliber of work. 2010 NPPA Northern Short Course Competition 2nd Place/Team Multimedia ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SITARA ACHAKZAI:  A PERSONAL MEMORY by Paula Lerner, published on www.altmuslimah.com Read Feature Review by Rohan Venkat Read Obituary in the Toronto Globe and Mail

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY
SARGENT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
Multimedia Features by Paula Lerner

Sargent College updated its web site in 2010 and commissioned Paula Lerner to produce a series of ten two-minute multimedia features highlighting undergrad and grad students in the health sciences field, as well as faculty doing world class research. They also commissioned a three-minute "About Us" slide show for use on their web site and at student Open House sessions.

Prof. Swathi Kiran:  Aphasia Research Lab Alex (Speech):  BU Shapes You As A Person Karen (Health Science): I Want To Have An Impact Scott (Pre Med): The Best Foundation For Medicine Chris (Physical Therapy): I Can Accomplish Anything

 

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
Multimedia Features by Paula Lerner

When Boston University updated its Admissions web site in 2008, Paula Lerner was commissioned to produce six two-minute multimedia profiles of students in different disciplines and from a variety of backgrounds.  Each student tells the story of his or her own unique experience coming to BU.

Caitlin: Soaking in the Environment Alexei: Taking On Different Lives Chris: Making Human Contact Christina: The Feeling of Fitting In Kevin: Change is Good Madeline: The Best of Both Worlds

 

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THE WOMEN OF KABUL
A Multimedia Feature on The Washington Post Web Site
Photos and Audio by Paula Lerner

In 2001 the Taliban fled Kabul, bringing an end to a harsh regime.  This feature tells the stories of five women entrepreneurs in Kabul who are rebuilding their lives and their country by building their businesses.  These unusual women struggle to take control of their future against a backdrop of a country still recovering from decades of war and facing an ongoing insurgency.

View Feature on the washingtonpost.com About This Project Read Review on State of The Art Read Review on Kabulog Read Review on Afghanistan Watch AWARDS: ASMP Best of 2006 International Photography Awards Webby Awards 2007 Honoree Px3 Prix de la Photographie Paris

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