1 00:00:02,834 --> 00:00:06,834 My name is Thois Wanma, I am from Papua. Papuan Voices, Sorong Region. 2 00:00:06,834 --> 00:00:10,834 My name is Immanuel. I am from Papuan Voices in Keerom. 3 00:00:10,834 --> 00:00:14,834 What is Papuan Voices? 4 00:00:14,834 --> 00:00:18,834 Papuan Voices is a community of documentary film-makers in Papua 5 00:00:18,834 --> 00:00:26,134 Who feature the culture, social life, environment, among other issues in Papua. 6 00:00:26,134 --> 00:00:30,134 Papuan Voices usually produces short documentary films. 7 00:00:30,134 --> 00:00:31,924 What issues are being raised by the community? 8 00:00:31,924 --> 00:00:37,294 Our films discuss issues like local economy and women's rights 9 00:00:37,298 --> 00:00:41,298 among others. 10 00:00:41,298 --> 00:00:46,998 Our films feature our existing struggles 11 00:00:46,998 --> 00:00:50,998 Which can be informative to other Papuans across the regions. 12 00:00:50,998 --> 00:00:58,978 For example, making films on Merauke can be informative to friends in Sorong. 13 00:00:58,978 --> 00:01:05,291 Because most Papuans don't know what's happening in the other districts. 14 00:01:05,291 --> 00:01:12,531 It can tell how people in Sorong address environmental issues 15 00:01:12,531 --> 00:01:17,901 or, that a large-scale plantation investment in Merauke has started. 16 00:01:17,901 --> 00:01:21,541 Watching the films, at least people in Sorong or Manokwari would know 17 00:01:21,541 --> 00:01:23,551 Tell me about the other initiatives of PV. 18 00:01:23,551 --> 00:01:31,551 We screen the produced films on campuses usually in dormitories in Jayapura 19 00:01:31,551 --> 00:01:37,667 Papuan Voices communities in other regions also have screenings & discussions 20 00:01:37,667 --> 00:01:40,634 That's what Papuan Voices does. 21 00:01:40,634 --> 00:01:43,524 How about the social conditions in Papua? 22 00:01:43,524 --> 00:01:51,074 We do talk about the conditions in Papua. There are numerous problems. 23 00:01:51,074 --> 00:01:58,234 Such as livelihood & women's rights This year, there are new challenges 24 00:01:58,234 --> 00:02:05,444 Through PV films, these problems are featured and discussed among the audience 25 00:02:05,444 --> 00:02:09,473 Our films are produced to discuss, respond, and solve these issues. 26 00:02:09,473 --> 00:02:13,474 There are bigger issues in our society 27 00:02:13,474 --> 00:02:18,594 For one, there are large investments on oil palm plantations coming in 28 00:02:18,594 --> 00:02:24,334 The native people in the area do not know What a palm oil company is & what it does 29 00:02:24,334 --> 00:02:26,254 What usually are the problems faced by the PV Community? 30 00:02:26,254 --> 00:02:30,734 The use of other languages affects film production. 31 00:02:30,734 --> 00:02:36,194 For example, the film I made in Mayalibit Bay featuring the native tribe of Maya. 32 00:02:36,194 --> 00:02:41,214 During filming, they spoke in their native language. 33 00:02:41,214 --> 00:02:47,004 So we faced difficulties in shooting and editing. 34 00:02:47,004 --> 00:02:50,264 Because I did not understand what they were talking about. 35 00:02:50,264 --> 00:02:55,004 So, we had to find people to translate it into Indonesian and English. 36 00:02:55,004 --> 00:02:58,234 I also traveled from the Keerom Regency and that was a long journey. 37 00:02:58,234 --> 00:03:05,634 Shorter distances can also be longer, and local transport is expensive. 38 00:03:05,634 --> 00:03:08,194 Why are you interested in Papuan Voices? 39 00:03:08,194 --> 00:03:14,614 I am interested in PV because of my concerns for my fellow Papuans. 40 00:03:14,614 --> 00:03:21,364 Papua is still lagging behind, so I want to share stories with people outside the region 41 00:03:21,364 --> 00:03:28,957 Who think that Papua is rich in gold and other minerals. It is not like that. 42 00:03:28,957 --> 00:03:33,367 When I went to see by myself, Papuans were still left behind, with many problems. 43 00:03:33,367 --> 00:03:37,640 That made me feel sad, That's why I want to tell other people 44 00:03:37,640 --> 00:03:45,880 That Papua does not need anything from the government, except love and care. 45 00:03:45,880 --> 00:03:57,530 I am interested in PV because I think I know how to solve these problems 46 00:03:57,530 --> 00:04:02,500 problems that persisted for long; and as a young Papuan, I want to do what I can. 47 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:09,650 So when EngageMedia started the training to help set up PV, it really helped me, too. 48 00:04:09,650 --> 00:04:15,670 We produce films with a purpose, to be watched and understood by people.