Here's a throw back video made in 2004 highlighting the need to get out the vote. Battleground went on to win festival awards and travel the country. In the spirit of civic engagement by going to the polls and voting, this is TCYMN's featured video.
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“Young people are among the more vulnerable members of our society, and they are also among the least heard. Youth media in an election year gives young people the opportunity to weigh in on the very real issues and policies that affect them—providing that editors and the audience listen. (Kelly Nuxol)”
This next section is dedicated to resources created by civically engaged youth and youth allies from around the country. Whether you can vote or not, you have a voice. Inform yourself, voice your opinions, tell your story!
The Howland Symposium is designed to bridge research and practice around critical youth development issues. It is hosted by the Center for Youth Development and made possible with funds from the Minnesota 4-H Foundation’s Howland Endowment.
Join national and local experts in youth engagement as we learn from current research and innovative practice, and unveil a statewide initiative to support and promote youth engagement.
It has been a full year and we are excited to celebrate and share our accomplishments and dreams with you.
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 7PM - 9PM
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408
info@tvbygirls.tv Meet some of the amazing TVbyGIRLS youth partners, watch their video creations and hear their plans to help shape a better world.
The event is free, but we invite you to bring your checkbook and make a contribution. If you are unable attend but would like to make a donation, please click here to make an online donation OR mail a check to:
TVbyGIRLS 3404 Pleasant Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 612-823-1809
All funds raised will go towards TVbyGIRLS programs and are tax deductible.
On October 25th youth from around Minnesota gathered in the Walker Cinema. They prepared to see their videos and films on the big screen. As the time came closer adults and youth a like, entered the theater nearly filling each seat. The lights went down and still people were filing into the theater to catch this year's All City Youth Film Showcase. 18 films were introduced by this year's curators, Camila Davila (Saint Paul Neighborhood Network), Lech Lor (Phillips Community Television), Marty Marosi (Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council), and Innokenty “Kesh” Zavyalov (Perpich Center for Arts Education).
The Gun by Trevor Byrd, Ayan Maruf, Abdullahi Omar, Luke Pha and Roba Samera, Phillips Community Television (PCTV) won Curator's Choice Award.
Hoop Dreams by Evan Gabriel and Patrick Risberg won Audience Choice Award.
Official Selections for the 2008 Showcase include: Hoop Dreams at Webster Evan Gabriel and Patrick Risberg Impartment Nicholas Larkins and Aysha Mazumdar Stanger The Great Fairy Journey Anja Maijala, Abby Peddle, and Ellie Peddle Talent Show Aaron Banks, David Sanner, and Richard Bland, ComArts High Our Story Jeanne Pierce, In Progress/Four Directions Charter School This Is Me David Sam, In Progress/Four Directions Charter School Writing Backwards Jack Anderson, Khop-TV Relocation Precious Williams-Burgess, MIGIZI Communications The Gun Trevor Byrd, Ayan Maruf, Abdullahi Omar, Luke Pha and Roba Samera, Phillips Community Television (PCTV) Karma Hannah Bates, Perich Center for Arts Education The Withdrawal of the Verve Abram Pineda-Fischer, Perich Center for Arts Education Cookie Cutter Maggie Smith, Perich Center for Arts Education Peace by Piece Shauneida Tatum, North High School Polar Producers/Independent Feature Project Minnesota (IFP MN) Push Pencils Meng Xiong, North High School Polar Producers/Independent Feature Project Minnesota (IFP MN) Obama and Race: The Truth John Jefferys-White, Eric Monyancha, and Frankie McNamara, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Gang Life in Saint Paul Tre Anderson, Cameron Mitchell, and Zachary Morris, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) We're Screwed Hasani Harris and Jasmyn Turner, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) Smush Madeline Shaw, TVbyGirls
Thank you to everyone who supported these and other youth media makers!
If you are interested in screening this years or last years festival, please contact joanna@tcymn.net
Creating A Look: Production Design, the 3rd workshop in the Pinocchio - Story
Creating A Look: Production Design Production Designer, Terri Gold, has over 20 years of experience working on commercials, films, print campaigns and rock videos. Her clients include Target, Coca Cola, Prince, and BMW. Terri knows how to visually create an environment that tells a story and supports a director's vision. Let Terri teach you how to create “a look” for your film!
When: Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00-9:00pm Where: MN Opera, 620 North 1st Street, Minneapolis, 55401 Cost: $20.00 (fee is only $15 when you register before November 10th).
Registration: Register NOW online and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gift Card to AMC theaters: www.thestoryboard.org
Starting this fall SPNN will be the place to be on Mondays after school from 3-5 pm. Youth can come to Media Monday to work on independent projects at SPNN Youth Open Lab (SOL), learn new video skills at workshops, watch youth-produced and other films at screenings, and attend Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meetings.
November Schedule:
November 3rd: YAC and SOL. Come to the Youth Advisory Committee meeting and help produce the SPNN Youth Update Video. November 10th: SOL and screening. Come watch examples of different types of animation, including films by youth producers. November 17th: SOL and workshop. Stop Motion: Learn how to use free stop motion animation software and digital camera to bring characters and objects to life. November 24th: SOL Work on independent projects and bring works in progress to share with the group.
Teens receive conflicting pressures and messages about sex. ThreeSixty wants to hear about your personal struggles with sexual choices. In 300 words or less, tell us your story.
Deadline for submissions: Saturday, November 8.
First-place winner receives $100. Runners-up will receive $25 Target gift certificates. And the first five submissions receive a cool, ThreeSixty t-shirt.
This year, Marwen, an after-school visual arts non-profit in Chicago, will be hosting the 3rd Annual On the Verge: Youth Video Festival. http://youthvideo.org
This year’s screening will be held at Marwen on November 14, 2008 Submissions will be accepted: SEPT 1 – NOV 5
On the Verge: Youth Video Festival strives to inspire youth to create videos that express their interests, illustrate their thoughts, and document their experiments.
Filmanthropist Project is a new Minnesota film contest to highlight community action. People are working around the clock everyday to make their communities a better place to live. The Filmanthropist Project invites filmmakers of all skill levels to go out and create engaging stories, documenting these philanthropic events in action. Generous cash and prizes will be awarded to top three short film entries, 3-5 minutes in length. The top ten entries will be featured in a true theatrical experience with an awards gala to follow. All entries will be streamed on this Filmanthropist website. Space is limited to first 50 entrants so register now!
TCYMN presents Program Evaluation Workshop with Beki Saito from the University of Minnesota Center for Youth Development.
November 6th, 10-12pm at IFP, 2446 University Ave. W. St. Paul, MN. Beki is at the front of youth program evaluation field and will be at our disposal to answer our questions at this workshop as well as present evaluation practices. This workshop is for people working with youth media and want to learn how to evaluate your programs and what funders are looking for in your evaluation.
TCYMN Members Present Workshops with Youth Work Institute
TCYMN has teamed up with the University of Minnesota Youthwork Institute to offer courses in the Fall of 2008 for Youthworkers interested in youth media. Below is the course information.
Youth Media as a Tool for Youth Development October 29th & November 5th , 9:30am – 11:30am Phillips Community Television, 3901 Chicago Ave. Mpls.
Nicola Pine, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network and Deacon Warner, IFP
Incorporating Youth Media into your Youth Program Novemeber 12th and 19th , 9:30am – 11:30am Phillips Community Television, 3901 Chicago Ave. Mpls.
MRAC: Organizational Development and Capital Grants
The next Organizational Development and Capital grant deadlines are Monday, November 10, 2008 with an earliest project start date of January 28, 2009. Applications must be RECEIVED by 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date. This is not a postmark deadline. Please remember there is only one deadline annually for these programs, so this is your only chance to apply this fiscal year (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009).
All projects must extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations that have limited access to the arts due to geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. The involvement of professionally trained, experienced artists and arts professionals is essential. Each applicant must present a simple, straightforward project that reflects only one of the project types below. Fast-Track Review Grants are available only for: An arts event that will feature one or more guest artists. The project (such as a festival, exhibit, recital, reading, performance, screening, broadcast, lecture) must include the participation of guest artist(s).
The Pay it Forward Foundation offers students the opportunity to identify what they consider to be the challenges of their communities. They tackle such problems as homelessness, pollution, youth violence, literacy issues, the loneliness experienced by long-term hospital and nursing home patients, and the alienation of today's at-risk youth from the community. The Pay It Forward Foundation provides seed money for such worthwhile projects.
Your school, church or community youth group may apply for this $500 mini-grant to fund a one time project with a Pay It Forward focus. Applications will be accepted anytime by email to grants@payitforwardfoundation.com.
For more information please visit or e-mail info@payitforwardfoundation.org.
Thank you for your time and support of youth media. Please contact me with any questions regarding TCYMN or this email.
Joanna Kohler TCYMN Coordinator joanna@tcymn.net
TCYMN is supported by the Bush Foundation
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Election 2008 Resources
TCYMN presents Program Evaluation Workshop with Beki Saito from the University of Minnesota Center for Youth Development.
