Documentary & News
An accurate and well executed documentary can be a catalyst for positive change. It can move minds, change hearts and disrupt industries.
PROTEAS Facility & Fresnel Collector
Cyprus and the region surrounding the island, are a hot spot for climate change, which leads to increased temperature and water shortages. Since Cyprus’ main energy production source is burning imported fossil fuel, this is not only damaging to the environment but also economically unsustainable. The Cyprus Institute is leading research in renewable energy that enables harnessing solar energy to provide cooling, heating, electricity, and clean water in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way.
Cyprus Halloumi
Halloumi is the traditional cheese of Cyprus, where it has been produced for many centuries. Even though its popularity has industrialised the production of halloumi, in the villages of rural Cyprus you can still find traditionally hand-made halloumi. This promotional video was produced in collaboration with CountryProfiler.
EMME CARE
Documentary style presentation of the EMME-CARE project. EMME-CARE stands for Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East – Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre.
Science & Technology in Archaeology and Culture
Short documentary video for The Cyprus Institute’s STARC research center. Part of the Horizon 2020 “Twinning” programme ‘Promised: Promoting Archaeological Science in the Eastern Mediterranean’
Sometimes the news takes you where you have to be to cover it. Other times you find that one character whose story will illuminate a much bigger issue.
Hate Crime Survivor Speaks Out
Sertunc Akdogu, a Turkish Cypriot musician who was stabbed by members of far-right groups during the Rainbow festival 2010 speaks out about what the incident and particularly for the failure of the police to protect the victims of the attack.
"Racism should stop" - Hate crime victim discloses her experiences
A.G was repeatedly insulted and threatened by her neighbours because of her colour. She filed a complaint to the police but no measures were taken to protect the victim, punish the perpetrators and to prevent similar racist attacks in the future. When she couldn't stay silent any longer, A.G reacted to their insults but the situation became even more difficult and complicated for her family.