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Scottish visual journalist & producer | Latest projects: #epilepsy https://teapawt.net/t.co/hljRT7YGz2 | #PolarRegions Two Poles podcast | #future Project Reset https://teapawt.net/t.co/rUgdF6we8m

Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined April 2016
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In this editorial Fraser Morton, a mixed-media journalist, filmmaker, and founder of @Far_Features, an independent media production company, talks about using times of disruption as a springboard for creative experimentation.
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Now speaking @iamecodiva "I want to be able to leave #COP26 learning as much science as possible. I'd like to take the message of the scientists back and convert this into concrete actions back home."
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Let’s go #SGEFF 2020! 💚🎥 14th Nov: Film Programming Opens 19th Nov: Opening Night Film @kissthegroundoc (Q+A, Director) 20th-22nd Nov: Panels, Activities, Workshops
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Four websites inspired by life during the COVID-19 pandemic #MadeWithReadymag: → canttouch.mindspace.me/ by @MindspaceME → 2021-2041.com/ by @Far_Features → readymag.com/garagemca/17949… by @garage_mca → covid-19-safe.com/ by Temporary Studio
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An excerpt from our latest interview with @PeterKGeoghegan. Hear us discuss his new book "Democracy For Sale" which details the dark money, corruption, & technology afflicting UK politics today. Listen now at bit.ly/PeteD4S #NAFNC #ScottishPodcasts
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5 years ago EpSMon & the SUDEP & Seizure Safety Checklist were born. They have both won numerous prestigious awards & we're very proud of them. Thank you to our supporters & experts who helped make them possible. Pictured: @SammyatSUDEP @CGJNewman @haritsa1 & Dr Brendan McLean.
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I was asked to talk about my darling son Felix and his death from #SUDEP - I agreed because I think it’s important to talk about SUDEP, support those with epilepsy, and also a way of honouring my son who lost his life aged just 20 @HadleyFreeman @youngepilepsy @SudepAction
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"It's an insult to tell black British people that this is an American experience and they shouldn't draw comparisons." Broadcaster and Public History Professor at Manchester Uni @DavidOlusoga as riots continue over George Floyd's death in the US. bbc.in/2MkcwJp
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"We really believe this is a time when filmmakers of color can have a chance to tell their stories." The Black Panthers director Stanley Nelson shares his thoughts on how filmmakers should respond to the George Floyd protests:
George Floyd Protests: Black Filmmakers Need to Tell This Story, Says Documentarian Stanley Nelson bit.ly/2Me8MJ9
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I know I have retweeted but this picture deserves to be seen by everyone! So powerful
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Listen to this. Stick your toes in a bucket of ice and go for it. The man what doesn't know the words can't. I mean. Truly. Great podcast by my chum Fraser Morton
“There was this unfinished line across Antarctica. The dream was now to cross the entire Antarctic Landmass over 33 years.” Friday polar adventure story for you. fromadventurehttps://www.farfeatures.com/twopoles/2020/4/7/2-will-to-walk-sir-robert-swan @robertswan2041 #Antarctica
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As countries lift restrictions, facilities managers must not drop their guard in the pandemic fight. Can a long-lasting disinfectant spray make their task easier? buff.ly/3e0qonS
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I want to watch this every single morning as soon as I get out of bed. Words to live by from the greatest of them all.
David Bowie's advice to creatives in 1997 is even more relevant during these times
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Be safe. Be kind. Be smart. Spread the word, not the disease. See how we're working with partners to combat the spread of #Coronavirus: bit.ly/2xGjzIg #COVID19
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Who knew what when at Facebook has been key q @jason_kint & I banging on about. But there’s whole host of others (see piece). I’m testifying to Grand International Committee of 12 parliaments next month. Shocking & shameful that Zuck has again refused theguardian.com/uk-news/2019…
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Mark Zuckerberg is unequivocally a clown.
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Today is #SUDEPActionDay2019 & we are uniting with people with epilepsy, families & epilepsy organisations to raise awareness of #SUDEP This year we are asking how you can take #5forEpilepsySafety! Find out more at: sudepactionday.org/get-invol… #Epilepsy #LetsTalkEpilepsy
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Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurological conditions, affecting over 600,000 people in the UK alone. With 40+ different types of #epilepsy – it’s affects are not always visible. For info on epilepsy, risks & safety: sudep.org/epilepsy-and-risk #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
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Join ex-KLF member Bill Drummond on part of his 12-year world tour in @MrPaulDuane's engaging documentary, Best Before Death, coming to Edinburgh's @CameoCinema this Fri, Sat and Sun. picturehouses.com/movie-deta…