Join the i-debate...speakers announced

Northwest Vision and Media, together with the CDNN (Cultural Diversity Network North) are proud to launch the ‘i-debate’, an on-line forum designed to give everyone a chance to put their point of view on a number of diversity issues.

***First online debate..speakers announced..confirmed so far; Aquil Ahmed, Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 and Peer Lord Ahmed who was instrumental in the recent release of ‘teddy row’ teacher Gillian Gibbons.***

Whether you’re on the couch, in a cafe or on the train, the i-debate is an exciting new online debating forum that can be accessed via the web, enabling everyone to have a say and get involved in issues at the heart of the CDNN.

“Everyone joining the forum will be able to debate directly with experts through online chat, post questions and comments, then follow the opinions of our guest bloggers. There’s also the opportunity to participate further through our dedicated discussion groups,” explains Janette O'Carroll, Training and Development Manager for Northwest Vision and Media, which works on behalf of the region’s film, TV and digital content industries.

Over the coming months topics for debate will include recruitment, selection, training and retention.

For more information visit www.cdnnorth.org.uk from December 6, where you’ll be able to whet your appetite by watching pre-debate vodcasts, as well as being able to post questions to our experts.

The first live online debate “The Good the Bad and The Ugly" will explore key issues around diversity and onscreen portrayal, and will take place on Wednesday 12th December 2007 at 3.30pm – be sure to put it in your diary.