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Personal profile
Aleks Rydzkowska (she/her, they/them) is a visual technical artist and researcher. Their documentary projects focus on socially engaged issues, such as women and sexual minorities, endangered languages, refugees, and marginalised artistic communities. In their work, they experiment with visual language and narrative deconstruction. Their research focuses on the experimental implementation of new technologies in projects for social change. Interested in media ethics and the interdisciplinary potential of audio-visual arts, they collaborate with activists and NGOs seeking solutions serving global education.
Currently, they are exploring the medium of the interactive documentary (i-doc) as a tool with the potential for education on disinformation online.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Projects
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Activities
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Pitching "Trolls vs Elves" at DocLab Forum, IDFA
Rydzkowska, A. (Participant)
17 Nov 2024 → 20 Nov 2024Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Festival/exhibition
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Media Education in the Fight Against Disinformation: What Can Internet Trolls and Cyber Elves Teach Us?
Rydzkowska, A. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Enhancing Media Literacy and Critical Thinking: Using Interactive Documentaries to Counteract Disinformation
Rydzkowska, A. (Participant)
29 Jan 2024Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Public Lecture/debate/seminar
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AI, Disinformation, and Interactive Storytelling: Countering Misinformation with "Trolls vs Elves"
Rydzkowska, A. (Speaker)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Best Film Exploring the Impact of Social Media and the Internet in Contemporary Cinema
Rydzkowska, A. (Recipient), 24 Jun 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Web / New Media Project
Rydzkowska, A. (Recipient), 28 Nov 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)