Among 1,500 projects submitted from 30 countries our scroll documentary has accomplished to be selected for the Shortlist of the 5th Lovie Awards. The Lovie Awards prize every year the best european Web Projects. The winners will be announced 13 October.
The web project “Falciani´s SwissLeaks – The Great Bank Data Robbery” uses the fascinating story of whistleblower Hervé Falciani to offer an inside view into the complex issue of tax fraud to a broad public in an emotional and playful manner. Through a combination of text, video and interactive elements, the user experiences how Falciani’s spectacular disclosures affect him personally; additionally he is continually confronted with his own attitude towards tax compliance, betrayal and whistleblowing.