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Jan is a field producer and team player, ready to fulfil the important requests and overcome great challenges in creating appealing trans-media content. Teams available in Vienna in Austria and Nairobi in Kenya with experienced visual storytellers and media production. Experienced in journalism, multimedia, documentary, corporate, featured, web and mini-series for clients across the globe. Commissioned by History channel, Zinc Network, CGTN Beijing, Global Citizen and Al Jazeera. Awards; 2019 UNHCR Award, Czech Press Photo, ****** 2018 Nominee, series News, Slovak Press Photo 2018 Finalist, Fotožurnalistika – Najlepšia fotografia 2017 | Open Society Foundation, ****** 2018 Best International Film on Modern Slavery 2017, Unchosen – films against Slavery, ****** 2017 CENA ČTENÁŘŮ ČASOPISU LIDÉ A ZEMĚ, Czech Press Photo, ****** ****** ******
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Novinky Reporter Directly from the Site of the Russian Missile Impact in Kyiv
In Kyiv's Solomjanský district, two Russian cruise missiles struck a building, causing significant chaos and prompting emergency response efforts. The building was evacuated, and a curfew was imposed from 5 PM until Monday morning. Kyiv's mayor, Vitalij Kličko, reported 35 injuries, including two children, amid ongoing battles. The Ukrainian Emergency Service confirmed that one missile hit a multi-story residential building without causing fatalities. Since the invasion began, nearly 200 people have died. Kyiv's metro service has been halted and will now serve as a shelter.
Novinky Reporter from Kyiv: People Return to the Streets Over the Weekend
People and cars are gradually returning to the streets of Kyiv, the most since the start of the war. The government has even urged residents to return to work. While there are occasional cars and pedestrians, the city is far from bustling, with everything still closed and passport checks at every corner.
Reporter from Kyiv: The Battle for the City is Approaching. It Will Be Pure Hell
The article describes the tense situation in Kyiv as the battle for the city approaches. The author recounts a harrowing encounter with armed men who mistook them for Russian saboteurs. The city is under curfew, with frequent explosions and increasing proximity of attacks. Civilians are preparing for guerrilla warfare, collecting supplies, and making Molotov cocktails. The Ukrainian Army is depicted as organized and supportive, while the Russian forces are portrayed negatively, aiming to drive people out of Kyiv.
Giant convoy heading to Kyiv appears to be on the move. Thousands of civilians flee from Irpin
A massive Russian convoy, previously stalled, appears to be moving towards Kyiv, prompting thousands of civilians to flee from Irpin. The convoy, stretching up to 64 kilometers, includes various military vehicles and is speculated to aim at besieging Kyiv. Ukrainian forces and volunteers are assisting civilians in evacuating, despite ongoing artillery fire and recent explosions in Irpin. Satellite images from Maxar show the convoy's significant length, and experts suggest it may establish a large military camp near Kyiv.
Novinky Reporter from Kyiv: Missile destroyed market and glass skyscraper
A block of apartment buildings has been destroyed in Kyiv, including a new glass skyscraper, as described by Husár. The location is in the broader center of Kyiv to the north of the city. Russia has been attacking Kyiv with missiles for several days, with several residential buildings being destroyed since yesterday.
Kyiv Correspondent for Novinky: People Helping Evacuees Also Remember Animals
Yellow buses continue to evacuate refugees from Irpin, Bucha, and other villages as they flee the advance of Russian troops. Civilians head to the Kyiv railway station, hoping to reach safety. People receive tea, water, and food, and thanks to a volunteer who was a welder before the war, pets also receive aid. The volunteer purchased dog and cat food to distribute to evacuees, ensuring their pets are fed. An elderly woman from Irpin, who ran a small dog shelter with her mother, expressed gratitude for the help as they had to urgently evacuate due to running out of gas and animal food.
Kyiv does not give up. Symphony orchestra plays on Maidan
Musicians from the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles gathered at the city's main square despite the approaching Russian army. The orchestra performed the Ukrainian national anthem and part of Beethoven's Ode to Joy, the anthem of the European Union, in an open-air concert attended by dozens of people.
Crosses next to Kalashnikovs. In a Ukrainian monastery, they bless Ukrainians heading into battle
In a Ukrainian monastery, men preparing to head into battle receive blessings. The juxtaposition of Kalashnikov rifles and crosses creates a striking image, evoking a sense of divine presence even for non-believers.
Novinky Reporter from Kyiv: Everyday Humanity is Missing
The article describes the dire situation in Kyiv amidst the Russian invasion, highlighting the transformation of a private hospital into a makeshift refugee center. It portrays the struggles of local residents, including a mother and her children, who have sought shelter from the bombings. The hospital, led by Olexandr, is providing food and shelter to those in need. Reporter Husár describes the eerie emptiness of the city, the scarcity of basic commodities, and the immense pressure on the local population. Despite the challenges, there is a sense of calm among the people, with no signs of panic buying.
Novinky Reporter from Kyiv: Chaos and nervousness are rising
People in Kyiv are facing long queues and difficulties in obtaining necessities, with some spending hours in line. Friends of the speaker have left for Poland and Germany, enduring harsh conditions and encounters with armed soldiers. The speaker, not originally from the country, has left Ukraine but expresses concern for friends who are like family, acknowledging their future challenges in adapting and finding new work. The speaker is uncertain about the future, considering joining a cousin in Paris.
Frightened people spend the night in the metro, reports Novinky's correspondent from Kyiv
Ján Husár reports from Kyiv where people, including young families with small children and pets, are using the metro as a shelter following rocket attacks. The metro remains operational while people lie on the ground and station corridors. Russian military columns are still tens of kilometers from the city center, but sporadic clashes are occurring in Kyiv's northern suburbs. Heavy fighting, including the use of Russian rocket launchers, is reported from the town of Ivankiv, about 60 kilometers from the capital. The most tense situation in Kyiv is in the Obolon district, where explosions and skirmishes with saboteurs have been heard, volunteers are being given weapons, and army units are building defensive positions.
Apartments in Kyiv Destroyed by Missile Strike. Novinky Correspondent on the Scene
A missile strike destroyed apartments in Kyiv, leading to evacuations and damage to residences, including those on the tenth floor. Residents, some using gas stoves, faced fires in the affected area. Witnesses described the chaos and damage, with one resident expressing shame for speaking Russian and questioning the motives behind the invasion. Russia's recent land, air, and sea invasion of Ukraine marks the largest attack on a European state since World War II.
Full production by JHD 2019 for an international human rights campaign in short documentary form. Desc: In 2018, investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his partner Martina Kusnirova were shot dead after exposing political corruption. Now an organisation
Full production JHD; short documentary form
History Channel - Matthew VanDyke: The Freedom Fighter (History Now) Matthew VanDyke is the founder of Sons of Liberty International, a security firm that advises, trains, and supplies vulnerable populations to defend themselves against terrorists. He is preparing for an independent mission to Iraq during which he’ll train Iraqis to fight back against the Islamic State.
The Hungarian police let some refugees, who were trying to get to Germany, board trains. Then they kicked them all off 25 miles later. Jan Husar for AJ+ (Al Jazeera)
Russian Invasion in Belbek Airport Military Base in Ukraine Crimea (Spring 2014)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.
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