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About On Front Line
On Front Line is an independent platform producing public, live discussions and briefings on global politics, journalism, conflict, and democracy. Founded in 2020, it brings together leading journalists, writers, and experts for open conversations that include audience participation and Q&A.
Events are open to the public and designed to be informal and accessible, while featuring speakers with deep professional experience and international profiles.
Through live events, interviews, and recorded talks, On Front Line provides space for informed discussion at a time of rapid geopolitical change.
Consultancy and Programming Support
In addition to its public programme, On Front Line offers consultancy and programming support to organisations, venues, festivals, and institutions.
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Curating and producing live discussion programmes
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Speaker research and booking
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Event moderation and editorial framing
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Strategic advice on public-facing current affairs programming
Founded by Pranvera Shema Smith, a journalist and cultural producer with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of journalism, current affairs, and public programming.
She has been involved in developing and delivering live events, debates, and cultural programmes in the UK and internationally, working closely with journalists, writers, editors, and policy experts. Her work focuses on creating open public spaces for discussion on international affairs, press freedom, democracy, and culture.
