A short narrative film about a high school student who is considering joining the military and how the people around him react to his decision. Made by teens in the summer 2008 AVID! program at Phillips Community Television (PCTV).
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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.
"Moving Pictures" presented by Comcast is the state’s most rewarding film competition. Filmmakers—from students to amateurs to professionals—submit 10-minute films based on the lives of members of Minnesota’s “Greatest Generation”. The short film screenings and $10,000 awards program are always the high point of our October festival. All the short films are screened, become part of the permanent collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, and receive continuing visibility at libraries, schools and historic sites across the state, on the MHS website, and on television
A full day of short 10-minute documentary films profiling the lives of Minnesota's greatest generation the men and women who came of age during World War II and returned home to drive the boom of the 1950s.
Sunday, October 19 (11:00 5:00 pm). Free Riverview Theater: 3800 42nd Ave S in Mpls
TCYMN's 2008 All City Youth Film Showcase will be a youth media event at the Walker Cinema on October 25th! Film and videos made by youth from Minnesota will stretch across the big screen and be followed by a Q&A session with the makers. Get to the Walker early. It was hard to find a seat by showtime at last year's event.
Meet other young makers, be entertained and hear the stories youth are telling.
The Listen Up! VIP Awards are a national compilation of great youth media around the country and all of the submissions are online for you to watch, vote for, and comment on. A few new categories will be opened up for screening every day between now and October 2nd.
Today, videos in the category “Community in Focus” are live, and three SPNN Youth videos are included. This is a great opportunity to watch some of SPNN Youth’s best videos and other great videos from around the country. Check it out, and you have to write a one sentence comment about the video for it to count. So check it every day between now and October 2nd.
**THIS WEEKEND** Pinocchio - Story, Stage and Screen
A partnership of Story Board, The Loft Literary Center and The MN Opera
"Pinocchio - Story, Stage and Screen" is a series of filmmaking workshops for teenagers inspired by The Minnesota Opera's American premiere of The Adventures of Pinocchio.
High school students are invited to submit their own 3-5 minute adaptation of the classic Pinocchio story for a chance to win over an audience of peers and $500.
Filmmaking is hard, and the competition will be tough... so Story Board, the Loft Literary Center and the MN Opera are teaming up with professional filmmakers to give students an edge: a series of workshops covering everything a student will need to produce a quality film.
The series begins on Saturday, September 27th (1-3pm) with a FREE workshop for high school students on the art of adaptation at The Loft Literary Center. Minnesota's very own Ali Selim, Director/Writer of Sweet Land, will be the guest speaker at the workshop!
Message from TVbyGIRLS: Are you a girl age 10 to 19 (or know one) who is interested in media making and sharing your voice? Join TVbyGIRLS in our next open workshop on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, fourth floor room 414. MCAD is located at 2501 Stevens Avenue South in Minneapolis, MN 55404. Fee is $50 (with scholarships available). Contact Rebecca at Rebecca@tvbygirls.tv for more info.
In this free, six-week class, you’ll learn interviewing, research, writing and photography to write and publish an article of your choice. Taught by Ruben Rosario, much-honored columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
October 7, 2008 - 4:00pm Teen Central, Downtown Minneapolis Library
Asian Media Access hosts its 14th year of Youth Media Camp
MINNEAPOLIS - Asian Media Access is hosting its 14th Annual Media Camp for Twin Cities youth this October from the 16th to the 19th, during the MN Educator Conference weekend. Youth between the ages of 14-18 (grade 9 to 12) will come together for four days at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN for a 4-day media training program which includes Video Production, Video Editing, Music Production and Photography; all taught as a means to instill in youth that media is a positive tool of expression and creativity in our society. The Camp is free of any charges and the deadline for applying is Friday, October 10th.
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!
The Camden Youth Engagement project (CYEP) is led by the Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association and is heading into transitional project to program work. This position is created to maximize the positive impact of the Camden Youth Engagement Project Phases I-IV.
Start Date: October 15th, 2008 – scheduled end date June 1st, 2008 Qualifications: Experience leading and facilitating youth and adults. MNTop training preferred. Good organizational skills. Strong research and writing skills. Ability to communicate effectively – email, phone, face to face. Ability to respond quickly to concerns. Flexible schedule; may require daytime, evening or weekend hours. Regular access to email and phone. Must have access to computer, phone and email. Must pass a criminal background check Average: 20 hours per week. Stipend: $16-$20 per hour depending on experience.
Closing date: Sept 30th For more information email: aluesebrink@aol.com, lindbohanonna@aol.com Call Amy Luesebrink, 763-561-1616 with any questions.
Walker Art Center Teen Programs Fellowship
Job Opening: Teen Programs Fellow We are looking for a qualified, passionate candidates for the position of Teen Programs Fellow. The fellowship is an 8-month temporary, part-time (20-25 hours/week) fellowship running November 2008 through June 2009. For a full job description go to http://info.walkerart.org/jobs/detail.wac?id=4649
POSITION TITLE: Temporary contracted position for Media and Outreach Specialist, Tobacco-Free Youth WORKING HOURS: .75 FTE Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., evenings and weekends as required, through December 31, 2008 SALARY RANGE: $18-$21/hour, depending on qualifications
This position will work with the Program Coordinator in meeting grant requirements of reducing the influence of tobacco on youth in priority populations. This project works with local youth organizations to map, assess, monitor, and address point-of sale tobacco signage that influences youth. The Media and Outreach Specialist will work with the Program Coordinator and specifically be responsible for fulfilling several coalition building communications and media advocacy requirements of the grant project. This includes assisting in executing a culturally specific communications plan, website updates, updating partners and communities on the program’s progress through newsletters, planning and attending community events, planning and implementing presentations to community groups and organizing and cataloguing the Tobacco Prevention Resource Library.
For more information, description and process to apply, contact Emily Anderson: emilya@nwhhsc.org
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.
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 Annenberg Foundation exists to advance public well-being through improved communication. As a principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
The Annenberg Foundation focuses on five major program areas: Education and Youth Development; Arts, Culture and Humanities; Civic and Community;
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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The Camden Youth Engagement project (CYEP) is led by the Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association and is heading into transitional project to program work. This position is created to maximize the positive impact of the Camden Youth Engagement Project Phases I-IV. 
