Author: Ingrid Hu Dahl

Get ready for the 14th Annual North American All Youth Film and Education Day that The Tower of Youth has produced over the last 14 years! The unique educational event showcases movies entirely made and juried by high school youth. In addition to showing all the top juried movies, the full day event will feature a “Youth Producers Dialogue,” a top industry leader’s Movie Career Vision Presentation and host the major CA media schools whose representatives attend the 1000 seat Crest Theater event in Sacramento.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ALL ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2010.
More information and registration available at www.towerofyouth.org.

Youth Media Project is seeking a motivated, self-initiating individual for year-long service to build capacity in organizational operations and development. The Education and Communications Associate will assist in the coordination and instruction of YMP’s educational and media production and broadcasting programs, expand the delivery of youth-produced media content, and work closely with staff and director to further the mission of the organization. The position starts August 30, 2010 and ends August 29, 2011.
This position is available through New Mexico Forum for Youth and Community’s national AmeriCorps*VISTA Cadre program that places service members into nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of underserved youth.
About YMP:
Youth Media Project teaches the craft of digital storytelling for a socially responsible world. At our core are youth development, civic engagement, and amplification of youth voice for positive social change. YMP partners with educators in schools, colleges, advocacy groups, after-school clubs, and performance teams to facilitate program-specific media production training. YMP produces Audio Revolution!, a bi-weekly, hour-long radio broadcast featuring youth-generated content (from our educational partners) and orchestrated by the YMP Production Team.
To learn more and prior to applying GO TO: http://www.youthmediaproject.org
Responsibilities:
Tasks for the Education and Communications Associate position include:
* Refinement and implementation of online communications – newsletters, Audio Revolution! site/blog, podcasting, text messages and broadcast announcements.
* Development and oversight of distribution pipeline, file management, online data, and updating of information
* Development of volunteer program for supporting educational services and events
* Compilation of materials for replication and adaptation of educational programs
* Management and refinement of equipment inventory and organizational systems
* Assistance in organizing materials and programs for development and presentations to potential funders or sponsors
Qualifications:
* Ability to effectively communicate and engage youth, educators, parents, and volunteers in youth media and service-learning pedagogy
* Excellent written, verbal, and editorial skills
* Practical knowledge of computers, computer systems, and familiarity with digital skills including video or audio production, editing software, web design, social networking, and file management
* Willingness to adapt and respond to organizational growth and development
* Experience with non-profits and community organizing a plus
* Experience in communications or public relations a plus
* Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
Benefits:
·$10,200/year Living Allowance Stipend, paid bi-weekly.
·$5,350 Education Award (for college tuition or loan repayment) or $1,500 cash stipend paid at the successful completion of your year of service.
·Student loan deferment or forbearance on qualified loans.
* Healthcare (catastrophic coverage), prescription drug coverage and childcare allowance.
Eligibility/Restrictions: An AmeriCorps*VISTA candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, be team oriented, and be willing to take on a wide range of challenges. You must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit, and many
AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must. Also, you must be available to serve full-time for one year, (August 30, 2010 – August 29, 2011) and are prohibited from secondary employment or full-time college during your year of service.
CONTACT for Application:
Judy Goldberg: judy@youthmediaproject.org
505.986.1880 or 505.699.9740

Youth Media Project has two announcements:
1. We are offering, in collaboration with Santa Fe Art Institute and on the campus of Santa Fe University of Arts and Design (AKA: College of Santa Fe), our third 2-week Summer Intensive for 15 participants, ages 15 – 25. Please pass on the attached flyer to any interested parents and potential youth participants.
2. YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL YEAR AMERICORPS VISTA VOLUNTEER. Deadline is July 5th. (see below for details)

The 3rd Annual Youth Producing Change (YPC) World Premiere is coming up June 18-19 in New York City, and we would like to invite your youth to attend their special YOUTH MEDIA PRESS CONFERENCE.
This year’s Youth Producing Change program includes 11 incredible films made by teens across the globe who are exposing human rights crises (environment, poverty, right to education, LGBTQ, political asylum, etc.) in their own lives and producing real change. Several of these filmmakers will be traveling from Kenya, California, The United Kingdom, Texas and New York.
When: Friday, June 18th, 4.30pm-6.30pm
Where: Walter Reade Theater, 165 West 65th Street, Plaza Level (at Lincoln Center, between Broadway and Amsterdam)
What: Youth media producers from across NYC will have the opportunity to meet teen YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE filmmakers from Kenya, UK/Afghanistan, Los Angeles and San Antonio. There will be chances to network, interview the filmmakers and have your youth share about their own experiences, projects and pursuits as they create their own media. *Snacks will be provided.
Prep: In advance of the press conference, we will send your group a DVD of all of the films, so your young people can be prepared and will have seen the films that we will speak about.
Up to 20 youth media press conference attendees will receive free tickets to stay for the evening screening and reception (7-9:30pm). SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE RSVP ASAP to aminmas@hrw.org.
Screening:
Friday, June 18, 2010
7:00pm
Film screening, and discussion with youth filmmakers. Reception to follow. | Invite friends on Facebook
Saturday, June 19, 2010
1:00pm
Film screening, and discussion with youth filmmakers. | Invite friends on Facebook
All screenings at Film Society of Lincoln Center Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street, Upper Level (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)
Special YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE ticket price – $7 ($12 regular)
*Tickets will go on sale May 20,2010

Housing & Travel Message Boards for the AMC and the U.S. Social Forum
Thousands of people are making their way to Detroit this summer to attend the 12th Allied Media Conference and the U.S. Social Forum. Many of them want to stay for the full 11 days of both events – from June 17 to June 27, but will only be able to do so if they can secure affordable housing (from cheap to free!). Other people can afford to stay in a hotel for that whole time but would rather invest their money in Detroit neighborhoods than downtown hotels.
AMP Awards Micro-Grants to Support Grassroots Fundraising to get to the AMC
Allied Media Projects invited the coordinators of the 14 tracks of AMC2010 to submit proposals for media projects that would support the grassroots fundraising and organizing of their tracks. We awarded micro-grants of $400 on a first come first serve basis. Learn more about the awesome projects that are seeded through this process and how you can support: the New Mythos Tour, the Eco-Justice CD Compilation, and the Medios Caminantes CD Compilation
AMC and USSF organizers want to make sure everyone has housing, and we also want to see as many resources as possible flow into our communities as a result of these two events. In order to facilitate this match-making, Allied Media Projects built a message board system where people who have housing to offer and people who need housing can find each other. If you are interested in making your house or apartment available, or if you need to announce your need for housing, check out the new Housing Message Board.
This message board system also contains a Travel message board to coordinate travel solutions to the AMC and USSF. We’ve also created a General message board which is a good place to share ideas, announce calls to action, job postings, etc.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This is just the beginning of us moving towards a more interactive Allied Media web presence that facilitates our network’s connectedness year-round.
Announcing “Bridge” Activities from the AMC to the U.S. Social Forum
Every year at the Allied Media Conference, we build communications infrastructure that stays in Detroit beyond the conference. Last year, we encouraged AMC participants to spend the week following the AMC in Detroit to launch the radio station and recording studio at Hush House in the Northwest Goldberg neighborhood. This year, we are planning three projects that will start during the AMC and continue in the days after. Each of these projects are co-hosted by local organizations. They form a “bridge” of activities between the AMC and U.S. Social Forum, and offer a way for Detroiters and visitors to share knowledge and build community together.
These bridge activities include the “Another Detroit is Happening” mural project, a community wi-fi build, and the launch of a new community radio station. Learn more about these projects and how to get involved.
Become an AMC Network Sponsor
The AMC’s Network Sponsorship program is an opportunity for the AMC community to invest in the success of the conference.
Here’s how it works: Your group reserves 10 conference registrations at the requested rate of $100 each by April 30, 2010 and you receive the benefits of our “Ally” sponsorship level as a bonus ($600 value). Reserve 20 conference registrations at the $100 rate and receive the benefits of the “Supporter” sponsorship level as a bonus ($1,000 value).
We introduced Network Sponsorship for AMC2009 and seven organizations took advantage of this plan. We want even more organizations to invest in the AMC through Network Sponsorship in 2010. It’s not too late to become a Network Sponsor. Contact us for details.

AMP Awards Micro-Grants to Support Grassroots Fundraising to get to the AMC
Allied Media Projects invited the coordinators of the 14 tracks of AMC2010 to submit proposals for media projects that would support the grassroots fundraising and organizing of their tracks. We awarded micro-grants of $400 on a first come first serve basis. Learn more about the awesome projects that are seeded through this process and how you can support: the New Mythos Tour, the Eco-Justice CD Compilation, and the Medios Caminantes CD Compilation.

World Savvy’s Global Youth Media and Arts Festival celebrates the creativity and vision of NYC youth artists! This year, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the first World Savvy Album, produced in collaboration with The Orchard, and available for download on iTunes as of May 21. Please join us for this exciting event showcasing media, art, and live musical performances from middle and high school students in New York City focused on
Immigration + Identity
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE YOUTH AND THEIR ARTWORK!
And help support World Savvy’s Spring Campaign to raise $40,000 for our programs by June 30.
VIP Reception & Special Performances
Friday, May 21, 2010
5:00-6:30PM
Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Purchase tickets by May 1st to receive a 15% early bird discount.
Host Committee support for the Festival is also available:
– Global Sponsor $1,000
– Community Ambassador $500
– Neighborhood Advocate $250
Contact Carissa Johnson at 718-210-3634 or carissa@worldsavvy.org to join the Host Committee or for more information about the Festival.
VIP Reception followed by
Festival Celebration
6:30-9:00PM
Free to the Public
NYU Commons Gallery
NYU Steinhardt
Barney Building, Ground Floor
34 Stuyvesant Street, New York, NY
@ 9th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Please check www.worldsavvy.org/new-york for more information.

http://www.bavc.org/bumptraining
Do you work with students/youth who are interested in music? Would you like to be able to offer a class where they can learn the technical and critical skills to produce their own music? The Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) is offering a FREE teacher training workshop where you can learn what you need to know to start your own music production program.
Who is invited?
Community-based organizations, teachers, after-school programming providers, and anyone interested in offering a digital music production class for youth. Instructors with regular access to a computer lab are especially encouraged to apply. Any experience with music is helpful, but not required we’ll teach you what you need to know!
What exactly will we be doing?
Working from BAVC’s BUMP Beats curriculum, we will be covering the basics of computer-based music production using the Reason software program. Technical topics will include drum programming, working with samplers and synthesizers, basic keyboarding and music theory. In addition, we will discuss best practices, such as critical listening exercises, efficient troubleshooting, and using web-based materials to enhance instruction. We will also be offering several supplemental workshops around classroom management, artistic responsibility and program funding/sustainability. Click here for more information (www.bavc.org/bumptraining).
Why should I be interested?
Many youth are craving the opportunity to learn about music and become creators, but don’t have access to the training and equipment to make this possible. Offering this opportunity can be a powerful draw to your program. From an educator’s perspective, music can be an excellent catalyst for teaching technology skills, media literacy and critical thinking. We will work with participants on how to begin building their programs within their budgets and provide advice around fundraising and sustainability.
Where/when will the training happen?
June 21-25, 2010 at BAVC’s Townsend St. training facility in San Francisco.
How much will it cost?
The training is FREE, but we are asking for a $100 deposit to hold a spot in the class. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the class.
For more information, please contact Chris Runde (crunde@bavc.org) at 415-558-2181.

Welcome to YMR’s second issue in 2010, documenting Part II of an evolving fantastic group of youth media educators that work in the Greater Boston Area.
While Part I investigated race issues, the divide between higher education and the community, partnerships with health providers, the use of graphic design as an important medium, and the lessons learned from a youth-led film festival, Part II emphasizes unique perspectives including art therapy, responses to Haiti, professional development for educators, and using youth media facilitation to improve overall non-profit organizations.
A warm thanks to all eight contributors for their dedication and hard work:
• Beth Balliro (RYMAEC, Massachusetts College of Art and Design)
• Chris Gaines and Paulina Villarroel (RAW Arts/Reel 2 Reel Program)
• Danielle Martin (Peace in Focus, MIT’s Center for Future Civic Media)
• Alan Michel (Home, Inc.)
• Beverly Mire (Terrascope Youth Radio)
• Jessica Moore (Teen Voices)
• Maya Stiles-Royall (Home, Inc.)
A special thanks to Christine Newkirk, senior program associate at AED who conducted the interviews featured in this issue.
The next issue of YMR will introduce News Literacy to the youth media field, alongside our first of a series of guest editors and experts.
We welcome you to join the conversation for each of these articles using YMR’s “comment” feature. You can also send feedback or comments directly to idahl@aed.org. If you are interested in posting a pod or vodcast response, please contact YMR’s media crew or email cnewkirk@aed.org.
Warmly,
Ingrid Hu Dahl, Editor-in-Chief, YMR

Youth Media Reporter is managed by the Academy for Educational Development

The WGBH Lab Open Call is an invitation for you to make a completed video short and share it with the world!
This April, WGBH Lab is partnering with MASTERPIECE to launch The MASTERPIECE Video Diary Open Call, inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, airing April 11th on PBS in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day. We’re asking Youth Media Makers, ages 13 and up, to create an inspiring video or audio diary entry about themselves, and post it to the Lab: http://lab.wgbh.org/masterpiece.
Our hope is to stimulate and nurture youth self-expression using media. We have asked those who might submit to consider intolerance in their creations by telling us how they overcome instances of bullying or being disrespected for the way they look, think, or for what they believe, and to tell the world how they or someone they know might have handled it.
Entries should be no longer than 3 minutes, and submitted before May 31st, 2010. Entries received this month may be part of a short video piece The Lab and MASTERPIECE are producing to air at the end of The Diary of Anne Frank on April 11th. All pieces submitted before May 31st will be considered for future broadcast opportunities.
Visit us at: http://lab.wgbh.org/masterpiece, to learn more.

Now accepting applications!
http://www.bavc.org/bumptraining
Do you work with students/youth who are interested in music? Would you like to be able to offer a class where they can learn the technical and critical skills to produce their own music? The Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) is offering a FREE teacher training workshop where you can learn what you need to know to start your own music production program.
Who is invited?
Community-based organizations, teachers, after-school programming providers, and anyone interested in offering a digital music production class for youth. Instructors with regular access to a computer lab are especially encouraged to apply. Any experience with music is helpful, but not required – we’ll teach you what you need to know!
What exactly will we be doing?
Working from BAVC’s BUMP Beats curriculum, we will be covering the basics of computer-based music production using the Reason software program. Technical topics will include drum programming, working with samplers and synthesizers, basic keyboarding and music theory. In addition, we will discuss best practices, such as critical listening exercises, efficient troubleshooting, and using web-based materials to enhance instruction. We will also be offering several supplemental workshops around classroom management, artistic responsibility and program funding/sustainability. Click here for more information (www.bavc.org/bumptraining).

Why should I be interested?
Many youth are craving the opportunity to learn about music and become creators, but don’t have access to the training and equipment to make this possible. Offering this opportunity can be a powerful draw to your program. From an educator’s perspective, music can be an excellent catalyst for teaching technology skills, media literacy and critical thinking. We will work with participants on how to begin building their programs within their budgets as well as advice around fundraising and sustainability.

Where/when will the training happen?
June 21-25, 2010 at BAVC’s Townsend St. training facility in San Francisco.
How much will it cost?
The training is FREE, but we are asking for a $100 deposit to hold a spot in the class. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the class.
For more information, please contact Chris Runde (crunde@bavc.org) at 415-558-2181.