Fifth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

June 29: Media That Matters Film Festival at the Roxie hosted by BAVC, San Francisco

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:07:25 -0500

Festival partner BAVC (Bay Area Video Coalition) hosts the West Coast Premiere of the sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival at the Roxie in San Francisco, CA.

Stay tuned for details!

May 20: Echo Park Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA

Fri, 19 May 2006 09:40:57 -0500

The Echo Park Film Center is hosting it's second annual Youth Film Festival from May 19th - May 21st. The program includes films made by young filmmakers from across the country. Media That Matters is thrilled to be part of the festival!!

Media That Matters at the Echo Park Youth Film Festival
Saturday, May 20th
3-5 pm
Free

Read the entire Echo Park Film Festival program.

June 29: Campus Progress, Washington, DC

Thu, 18 May 2006 12:59:40 -0500

Campus Progress, a project of the Center for American Progress, works to strengthen progressive voices on college and university campuses nationwide and empower new generations of progressive leaders. For the second year in a row, Campus Progress will be hosting the Washington, DC premiere of the sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival.

Stay tuned for details!!

June 23-25: Allied Media Conference, Bowling Green, OH

Thu, 18 May 2006 12:24:10 -0500

The 2006 Allied Media Conference from June 23 to June 25th will bring together some of the most innovative and visionary culture producers, media workers, artists and activists. Arts Engine is excited to join the AMC once again this year with a "Making The Most Of Your Event" workshop and the Ohio Premiere of the Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival.

Making the Most of Your Event: Outreach and Evaluation Tips
presented by Wendy Cohen
A successful event is not just about numbers. How do you evaluate if your event made an imact? How can you ensure that attendees become engaged members of your community? The workshop facilitator will take you through the ropes of promotion, evaluation, outreach and long term community building.

Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival Screening
16 inspiring short films from our newest collection launching June 1 2006.

Dates and Time TBA

Read more about the conference sessions and screenings.

June 10, 11, 17 & 18: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival

Thu, 18 May 2006 12:07:33 -0500

Following the launch of our sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival, we will be streaming our films at an installation as part of the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. Join us to watch the films, meet Arts Engine staff and take action!

Installation at Lincoln Center
Saturday - Sunday, June 10/11/17/18
12-7pm
Roy and Frieda Furman Gallery
Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, N

May 31: Media That Matters World Premiere, New York, NY

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:30:23 -0500

Join us for the World Premiere of the sixth annaul Media That Matters Film Festival on May 31, 2006. Be among the first to see the 16, inspiring short films we selected this year. There will be take action tables, give aways and a chance to meet the festival filmmakers!
Get tickets today!

Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival World Premiere
May 31, 2006
7 pm
IFC Center
323 Sixth Avenue at West 3rd street
New York, NY
$11

Purchase tickets now!

Media That Matters Premiere Tickets On Sale!

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:16:08 -0500

Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival World Premiere
May 31, 2006
7 pm
IFC Center
323 Sixth Avenue at West 3rd street
New York, NY
$11

Purchase tickets now!

Call for Volunteers for New Festival Launch

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:29:48 -0500

While the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival has been in full swing, the staff of Arts Engine has been hard at work gearing up for the launch of the sixth annual festival. This year is going to be even bigger and better with two jam-packed days of events in New York City May 31-June 1 including the World Premiere at the IFC Center, the Media in Action Workshop at the International Center for Tolerance Education in Brooklyn, and the celebrity-hosted Awards Ceremony at HBO headquarters overlooking Bryant Park, plus after-parties!

Want to get inside the Media That Matters Film Festival? We are seeking volunteers for the weeks of May 22nd and May 29th. We are looking for support in event production, press outreach, and community/web outreach. Volunteers will get to attend invitation-only festival launch events, meet filmmakers, funders and celebrities, and get to know Arts Engine staff.

If you are interested, please contact Samantha Feltus, sam@artsengine.net, 646-230-6288. If possible, please email a resume and cover letter. No prior experience is necessary, individuals of all ages are welcome to apply.

Tim Robbins with filmmakers Shakademic and Glenn Scott at the festival Awards Ceremony at HBO.

Filmmakers, nonprofits, educators and youth network at the Media in Action Workshop at ICTE.

Elizabeth Mandel of Arts Engine (left) chatting with representatives of Oxfam America and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation at the Friends of Arts Engine Party.

April 19: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:14:27 -0500

Join us for the Vermont Premiere of the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival. This is a special event in honor of EARTH DAY. Following the screening, Arts Engine's Wendy Cohen will be facilitating a workshop on using media as a tool for social change. The workshop will feature filmmakers, student activists and community media organizations.

Media That Matters Premiere and Workshop
Wednesday, April 19th, 1:30-4:30
Campus Center Theatre
FREE
Snacks provided

Getting to the event:
Directions to University of Vermont
UVM Campus Center Theater map

For more information and to RSVP email: Wendy Cohen or call 646-230-6288

This event is made possible by:
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Seventh Generation
Vermont Business Center at the UVM School of Business

Call for Entries - Media That Matters: Good Food

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:50:27 -0500

Arts Engine is seeking submissions for Media That Matters: Good Food, a nationwide project that will empower and educate young people about food and the environment. Good Food will bring a unique collection of short, inspiring films by youth and independent filmmakers to middle-school, high-school and college students around the country. Through web streaming, classroom, community and campus screenings, national broadcasts and DVD distribution, young people will be engaged by food and environmental issues and inspired to take action for a sustainable future in their own communities.

We are seeking films on sustainable agriculture, healthy eating, organic and local food production, sustainable development, water, food and schools, food and environmental protection, and fair trade.
The shorter the better -- 8 minutes max. (If your piece is too long, consider submitting a shorter cut or an excerpt.)
All genres are welcome: Documentary, Narrative, Experimental, Comedy, Animation, PSA, Digital Story, Music Video, Game, Interactive Online Project, Youth Media.
All music and other rights must be cleared and film must be available for home video, educational, broadcast and theatrical distribution.
Submissions must be on NTSC DVD (preferred) or VHS � no PAL or mini-DV entries will be considered.
Submission cost: FREE
Deadline: May 5, 2006

To submit your film for consideration, send your DVD or VHS tape to:

Shira Golding
Arts Engine
104 W. 14th St, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10011

Please include your name, contact information and a synopsis of your film.

If you have any questions contact Shira at shira@artsengine.net.

Stop Global Warming Campaign

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:51:26 -0500

Have you seen Neglected Sky? Over 292,000 are taking action by joining the Virtual March to Stop Global Warming. Everyone from Al Franken and Leonardo DiCaprio to the Blue Man Group and Barak Obama. Global warming is more than an environmental issue; it's about our public health. It's an urgent matter of survival for everyone on the planet.

Learn action items- what you can do in your everyday life to slow down global warming and join the Virtual March so your voice is heard.

May 5: Art Attack, Worcester, MA

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:20:05 -0500

On May 5th and May 6th, Worcester Community Cable Access TV13 is hosting its annual art festival, Art Attack. This year's theme is "Meaningful Media." On Friday evening, we will be screening of some of the Media That Matters shorts. There will be some love music to kick-off the weekend of events. On Satruday, there will be some workshops and events for the entire family. Arts Engine's Wendy Cohen will be there to introduce the films and take part in a Q&A after the screening.

Media That Matters @ Art Attack
Friday May 5, 2006
6 pm-9 pm
Screening begins at 7 pm
WCCA Tv Studios
415 Main Street
Worcester, MA

April 26: Asbury Shorts, Chicago, IL

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:03:15 -0500

The Asbury Shorts Show of New York is in its 26th year and for the second time, bringing their program to the windy city. ASNY is not a festival but rather aggregates shorts -often festival favorites- and brings them to cities around the US. The Chicago show has 13 shorts in the line-up inlcuding Battleground Minnesota.

Asbury Shorst Show of New York
Wednesday, April 26th
The Lake Shore Theater
3175 N. Broadway
Chicago, Illinois

April 18: Lantern Books, New York, NY

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:31:51 -0500

Lantern Books is once again hosting a Media That Matters film in their free film series. On April 18th, Lantern is teaming up with the Disabilities Network of NYC, Arts Engine, and Whirlwind Creative to bring you a free screening and discussion on Challenging the "Charity Mentality": Disability and the Media.

We will be screening Fast and Reliable alongside The Kids Are All Right. The screenings will be followed by a discussion moderated by Lawrence Carter-Long, DNNYC Network Co-Ordinator.

Light refreshments will be served.

Challenging the "Charity Mentality": Disability and the Media
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whirlwind Creative Gallery
330 W 38th Street
Between 8th and 9th Ave.
Suite 511
New York, NY

Learn more about Lantern Books and their film series.

April 2006: DIY SCREENING MONTH

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:38:23 -0500

Bring the Media That Matters Film Festival to Your Community

From gay rights to global warming, these films will make you think, make you laugh and move you to action!

All year long, Arts Engine brings our unique collection of inspiring films to audiences around the country. From classrooms to living rooms, the films are used to spark debate and action on the most burning topics of the day. Now is your chance to bring Media That Matters to your community.

Host a screening in five easy steps:

Step 1: Get the Festival DVD
You've watched the films online but now you can bring the films to big and small screens in your community. The DVD includes filmmaker interviews and highlights from the Media That Matters Awards Ceremony. Show all 16 films or curate a screening on a them of your choosing. (See the free Teacher's Guide for suggested line ups.)

Step 2: Find a Space
A screening can be any size and shape. Whether you are sharing a few festival films with your friends and family or organizing a screening on your college campus or for your colleagues at work, make sure that you have a space appropriate for your audience and that you have the equipment that you need.

Step 3: Spread The Word
Email your friends and family, post to your blog, make an announcement in your staff meeting -- do what it takes to let people know that you're screening Media That Matters in your community. For larger events that are open to the public, we suggest you download a customizable flyer to help publicize the event. Let us know the details and we'll promote the screening on this site and on MediaRights.org.

Step 4: Make The Most of Your Screening
Media That Matters is about empowering audiences to take action! Download action guides and programs and distribute them to your audience. Invite local activists and community leaders to moderate a discussion and discuss ways that people can get involved with the issues locally and nationally. Whether or not you are a teacher, you're bound to find some great ideas for discussions and activities in our free Teacher's Guide.

Step 5: Evaluate and Document
Did your screening make an impact? Download Evaluation Forms for you and the audience to fill out at the end of the event. Fill them out and send them to us, so we can track the success of Media That Matters around the country. We'll list your your name and city on our festival website. Be sure to take lots of photos and either send them to us or post them to the Media That Matters Flickr pool.

Thanks in advance for making April 2006 the most successful DIY Screening Month ever!