Press information

Auroville Outreach

Auroville has a small but dedicated 'Outreach' team who are available to facilitate visits of journalists and film/video makers. Their particular aim is to ensure that all journalists and filmmakers get correct, up-to-date information or relevant/representative footage from the best sources so that generally their visit is a fruitful and constructive one.

This can include collaborating on tentative scenario's and film schedules beforehand so that when a film crew or reporter arrives no loss of time occurs; inter-mediating with authorities on obtaining permission to film (specially relevant to foreign film crews); setting up interviews with appropriate people and opening doors which might otherwise remain closed; escorting crews around the township; and helping book accommodation and arrange transport, as well as possibly giving guidance in shaping the final product where 'finishing touches' may be required.

Objective and non-proselytising

"Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole," says its Charter, and we are aware that the very existence of Auroville gives hope and encouragement to many people. Consequently, when it comes to making the existence, aims and ideals of Auroville known to a wider audience, the 'Outreach' team will give every assistance to ensure that the information is imparted in an objective, non-proselytising manner.