Independent media can promote social change by improving themselves and shining a light on closed and repressive regimes. In Pakistan, broadcast media like radio and TV as well as social media have potential for influence, but literacy and internet access are still limited. Independent filmmakers can identify issues, collect information responsibly, and distribute their work to raise awareness and possibly spark movements for change like those seen in other countries. For media to have impact, they must provide an unbiased platform and beam the real voices of people without filters.

2. THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA Providing opportunities for filmmakers as an agent of social change:

13. We need to beam real:

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