November 2007 Archives

New York Women in Film & Television Scholarship
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 26, 2007
Through the generosity of Loreen Arbus, New York Women in Film and Television is offering a $2,500 scholarship for a woman with a physical disability who is studying film, television or communications in the Tri-State area. The funds may...

Youth Media Educators Forum at NAMAC
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 14, 2007
A two-part Youth Media Educators Forum at NAMAC provides an opportunity for youth media educators to network, identify needs and discuss issues specific to the work of youth media educators.

this month's youth media professional
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 14, 2007
A passionate baseball enthusiast and a devoted community advocate, Irene Tostado brings her Spanish, English, radio, and print journalism skills to Latino youth in Chicago and the immigration movement.

Using Media, Fair Use and Copyright
By: Katie Donnelly
Published: November 14, 2007
A report on how fair use can reduce copyright confusion for youth media and media literacy educators.

Listening Across Borders: Creating Virtual Spaces for Youth Global Exchange
By: Mindy Faber
Published: November 14, 2007
New pedagogical approaches in creating virtual spaces for young people to enter into global media discourse.

Media Savvy Arab Girls Respond to the Mainstream
By: Grace Smith
Published: November 14, 2007
How alternative youth media can and must respond to mainstream news.

Music=Youth Media
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 14, 2007
Why youth media needs to embrace youth music in the field.

YOUTH SHORTS SCREENING AT SCRIBE
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 8, 2007
Scribe present an evening of Youth Media as part of monthly Storyville Screening Series Friday, November 9 at 7:00 pm Location: Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St, Phila Tel: 215 222 4201 Admission is FREE to all students and $5...

Youth 2 Youth Forum
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 8, 2007
The Youth 2 Youth forum will take place on Friday, November 16, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. The forum will offer diverse youth aged 14-21 from across New York City the opportunity to connect, speak out and take action to...

Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 8, 2007
Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism Launches Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship Deadline: January 31, 2008 Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism ( http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/ ) and the Spencer Foundation ( http://www.spencer.org/ ) are offering a new fellowship in edu- cation reporting,...

Global Youth Media and Arts Program
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 8, 2007
The Global Youth Media and Arts Program Immigration + Identity Information Session Tuesday November 27, 6-8pm 4 Times Square, Room 38-400 New York, NY 10036 Are you a school or after-school educator? Do you want to participate in a free...

TCYMN Film Festival
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
TCYMN Film Festival November 29th, 7pm Walker Cinema Free Thursdays at the Walker! The Third TCYMN Film Festival will be screening the best of the best youth created shorts from Minnesota. The festival is youth curated by experienced young art...

MTV Documentary Internship with Picture Factory (18 & up)
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
Picture Factory is on a mission to find a few interns to work either full or part time in the production office in St. Paul. At this time the position is not a paid position but would be good...

last call for short videos
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
LAST CALL new deadline 15^th November Video festival for children and young people Find more information and entry form from www.videotivoli.fi *·** Children and young people under 16 years old **·** Under 10 minutes (+ one minute films)* Videotivoli |...

Call for submissions: Tribeca Film Institute, NYC
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
The Tribeca Film Institute is proud to announce that submissions are now open for Our City, My Story-an annual screening of short work made by NYC high school students! Apply online at www.tribecafilmfestival.org For details about our City, My Story,...

Youth Camera Action: School to Prison Pipeline
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
Take advantage of the NYCLU's new project, Youth Camera Action: School to Prison Pipeline About the Project: In the summer of 2007, the New York Civil Liberties Union partnered with youth from three community organizations – Future of Tomorrow, Make...

Chase Multimedia in the Classroom Awards Competition
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 6, 2007
Thirteen/WNET & WLIW21 Teaching & Learning Celebration Chase Multimedia in the Classroom Awards Competition DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: JANUARY 11, 2008 The Multimedia in the Classroom award, sponsored by Chase, celebrates the achievements of teachers and students who are transforming learning...

True Star and Walgreens $1,000 Scholarship
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
True Star Magazine and Walgreens have teamed up to execute the Walgreens Expression Against AIDS Art & Literacy Contest. Youth in grades 9 through 12 are asked to submit essays, poetry, art and photography to express how they would combat...

MNN Youth Channel: Teach the Teachers! Mind over Media
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
Mind over Media: Who's In Control? Wednesday, Nov. 7th from 5-7PM Join Youth Channel on November 7th from 5-7PM in the MNN Open Studio (537 W. 59th btw. 10th & 11th Ave.) as we share our Media Literacy curriculum and...

MTV Networks/ Metacafe: Virtual Music Video Contest
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
MTV Networks Virtual Worlds and Metacafe are hosting a Virtual Music Video Contest calling on aspiring directors to create their own music videos. Users can utilize up-and-coming bands' audio tracks, video clips and online editing tools found on MTV's Virtual...

Sam's Club Offers Study Grants for Teachers to Visit Fair
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
Deadline: December 15, 2007 As part of the launch of its new fair-trade-certified coffee, warehouse retailer Sam's Club ( http://www.samsclub.com/ ) has joined coffee roaster Cafe Bom Dia and TransFair USA ( http://www.fairtradecertified.org/ ) to offer a weeklong summer 2008...

Sam's Club Offers Study Grants for Teachers to Visit Fair
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
Deadline: December 15, 2007 As part of the launch of its new fair-trade-certified coffee, warehouse retailer Sam's Club ( http://www.samsclub.com/ ) has joined coffee roaster Cafe Bom Dia and TransFair USA ( http://www.fairtradecertified.org/ ) to offer a weeklong summer 2008...

Long-Time Activists of Color Invited to Apply for Sabbatical Program
By: Ingrid Hu Dahl
Published: November 2, 2007
Deadline: December 15, 2007 The Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program is committed to advancing progressive social change by helping to sustain long-time activists of color. The program honors those who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social,...