Viewfinder - fresh perspectives through the lens of local filmmakers around the globe.

Al Jazeera’s new documentary series Viewfinder is a unique, long-term project to showcase independent filmmaking talent from around the globe. These films focus on the power of storytelling to bring about a deeper insight into the impact of global events on local communities. These are stories brought to you through the experiences of people on the front lines of a rapidly changing world.

Viewfinder builds on the success of our flagship documentary programme, Witness, and endeavours to do what no other global broadcaster has done before; develop regionally based filmmaking talent and bring those new perspectives to our global audience. Al Jazeera teamed up with key documentary networks in Latin America (DocMontevideo) and Asia (Asia Network for Documentaries) to achieve the broadest outreach possible.

We begin with the inaugural series of documentaries, Viewfinder Latin America - six inspiring personal stories reflecting the extraordinary pace of change occurring in this vibrant, pan-continental territory. Soon we will bring you the next series of films, Viewfinder Asia that will take you deep inside one of the most dynamic regions of the world, revealing what few have seen from this incredibly diverse collection of nations. The Viewfinder project will continue, building and expanding into new territories and seeking out more remarkable storytellers. Join us in looking at the world through the lens of Viewfinder.