Articles Posted in the " April 2015 " Category

  • Introduction to this Issue

    The YMR editorial and production team thanks the many contributors to this issue.  Collected in this issue are articles, reports, and spotlights that touch upon and explore issues of real concern and interest to youth media professionals across a variety of contexts.  They provide resources to inform and possibly challenge and inspire our further thinking in a […]


  • YMR Video Gallery Launch

    A unique strength of YMR is that it is a resource that can bring together diverse voices from across the field and across a variety of practices to exchange ideas and contribute to the continued vitality of the youth media sector. Since our re-launch last year and ongoing, we think frequently about how to build upon this strength and […]


  • The Chicago Track Creates A Bridge To the Professional Media World

    November 5, 2014 In 2013, Chicago set a new record with the largest increase in film and television production in the city’s history with estimated revenues of $358 million and 2,198 filming days—a 20% increase over 2012 1. Recent increases to tax incentives for production in 2009 have helped promote Illinois and Chicago’s resurgence as […]