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June 29: Media That Matters Film Festival at the Roxie hosted by BAVC, San Francisco
Posted on May 22, 2006
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!... [more]
May 20: Echo Park Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
Posted on May 19, 2006
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... [more]
June 29: Campus Progress, Washington, DC
Posted on May 18, 2006
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... [more]
June 23-25: Allied Media Conference, Bowling Green, OH
Posted on May 18, 2006
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... [more]
June 10, 11, 17 & 18: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
Posted on May 18, 2006
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... [more]
May 31: Media That Matters World Premiere, New York, NY
Posted on April 24, 2006
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,... [more]
Media That Matters Premiere Tickets On Sale!
Posted on April 24, 2006
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,... [more]
Call for Volunteers for New Festival Launch
Posted on April 20, 2006
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... [more]
April 19: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Posted on April 19, 2006
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... [more]
Call for Entries - Media That Matters: Good Food
Posted on March 24, 2006
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... [more]
Stop Global Warming Campaign
Posted on March 21, 2006
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... [more]
May 5: Art Attack, Worcester, MA
Posted on March 15, 2006
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.... [more]
April 26: Asbury Shorts, Chicago, IL
Posted on March 15, 2006
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... [more]
April 18: Lantern Books, New York, NY
Posted on March 15, 2006
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... [more]
April 2006: DIY SCREENING MONTH
Posted on March 14, 2006
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... [more]
AT&T and BellSouth: New Media Monopoly
Posted on March 09, 2006
Have you seen The News Is What We Make It? This claymation highlights the dangers of our media landscappe being monopolized by 7 conglomerates. And a new giant is emerging. Timothy Carr of Free Press writes today on AlterNet: The... [more]
iThemba Director Premieres New Film
Posted on March 09, 2006
Have you seen iThemba from the fouth annual Media That Matters Film Festival? Director Keefe Murren has has completed a new feature-length documentary, August in the Empire State. Using the Republican National Convention and the animated reaction of New Yorkers... [more]
Socially Conscious Films Honored by OSCAR
Posted on March 03, 2006
Millions of viewers around the world will tune into the 78th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday. But in addition to an evening of opulence and red carpet frenzy, the Academy is shedding light on many progressive issues. And I am... [more]
March 1: El Rio, San Francisco, CA
Posted on February 28, 2006
Join bands Trashtronix and Flatline Transmission for a concert on March 1st at El Rio where they will screen Pizza Surveillance Feature and World on Fire between the sets. Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 9 pm El Rio 3158 Mission Street... [more]
Media That Matters On Video Bomb
Posted on February 16, 2006
Video Bomb is a project of the Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF), a non-profit that build software and websites to create an independent, creative, engaging, and meritocratic TV system for millions of people around the world. Video Bomb was created to... [more]
March 3: Fair Use Event at NYU
Posted on February 14, 2006
During this year's call for entries we announced our partnership with the Center for Social Media (CFSM) and our commitment honoring one film with a Fair Use award. We received many submissions that both employ fair use as well as... [more]
February 15: Tekserve, New York, NY
Posted on February 09, 2006
The Media Communications Association of New York presents TV on the Internet or Internet on TV? The New World of Content Distribution. Join us for a panel discussion on the future of online distribution from corporate direct-to-consumer information, marketing and... [more]
Media That Matters Call For Entries is Closed
Posted on February 08, 2006
We officially closed our call for entries last week. We received over 500 shorts from independent and youth producers from around the world we thank all of the filmmakers who applied! Our official selections will be decided in the coming... [more]
February 11: NYC Grassroots Media Conference
Posted on February 07, 2006
The third annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference is taking place on February 11, 2006 at New School University. The NYC Grassroots Media Conference is the place to be if you're a young activist seeking to reach a larger audience with... [more]
A Girl Names Kai Honored at the Tokyo Video Festival
Posted on January 26, 2006
The Tokyo Video Festival (TVF) started in 1978, by Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) which sought to develop a new image culture by means of video. Since then, over 40,000 submissions from over 90 companies have been considered. As... [more]
February 15: NewFest Sceeening, New York, NY
Posted on January 25, 2006
NewFest, the New York LGBT Film Festival is presenting a night of short films by NYC LGBT youth. From a Taiwanese-American's struggle to reconcile her family traditions with her untraditional take on life and love, to an autobiographical tale of... [more]
iThemba Honored at ICASA Film Festival
Posted on January 23, 2006
iThemba, the Health Advocacy Award winner from the fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival was included in the 2005 ICASA Film Festival part of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA). iThemba was screened... [more]
January 26: Moxie Film Festival, New School, NYC
Posted on January 20, 2006
The Annual Moxie Film Festival, presenting films by and about women, will take place from January 26-28th and New School in New York City. On the evening on the 26th, Moxie will present selextions from the third, fourth and fifth... [more]
5 Days Left for The Call For Entries
Posted on January 19, 2006
The Call for Entries for the sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival closes in 5 days. We have had hundreds of submissions so far and are hoping to receive hundreds more. If you've made a film with a message,... [more]
Meet the Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival Jury
Posted on January 09, 2006
January 30: Center for Social Media, Washington DC
Posted on January 06, 2006
On January 30th, the Center for Social Media is hosting a day-long symposium on Making Your Documentary Matter: Public Engagement Strategies that Work. Join filmmakers, outreach specialists and foundation representatives for a series of panel discussions on the latest in... [more]
January 18-20: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Posted on January 06, 2006
Join us for premieres of the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Each screening is free and followed by a discussion with filmmakers and a reception. Reserve your tickets ASAP. Los... [more]
Arts Engine At Sundance
Posted on January 05, 2006
The film community will collide next week in Park City for the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Arts Engine will be at the Outreach Table in the Filmmakers Lodge on September 21st from 10:30-2:00 pm. We will be sharing this time... [more]
January 11 & 12th: Lowell, MA
Posted on January 03, 2006
Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC), the Pollard Memorial Library, the Revolving Museum, and the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) will present the Media That Matters Film Festival in Lowell on January 11 and 12, 2006. Lowell's two day film festival will... [more]
Bloggers Transform News Media
Posted on January 03, 2006
Have you seen the The News Is What We Make It ? This claymation short explores the dangers of our current media landscape where ownership of mainstream media is concentrated in 7 conglomerates. The internet and especially the increasing power... [more]
Media The Matters Deadline Extended
Posted on December 28, 2005
Have you had a chance to submit your film to the Media That Matters Film Festival? We extended the submission deadline to January 23, 2006. If you have a short film with a message, we want to see it. We... [more]
December 20 Lantern Screening Postponed!
Posted on December 20, 2005
Due to the transit strike, the screening set to take place this evening has been postponed. The event titled Challenging the Charity Mentality: Disability and the Media will take place in 2006. Please check back in the coming weeks for... [more]
Take A Fair Trade Quiz
Posted on December 09, 2005
How much do you know about fair trade? In The Luckiest Nut In The World, Mr. Peanut explores the difference between free and fair trade. OneWorld US published a Fair Trade Quiz to test how much you know about fair... [more]
Fast and Reliable Is In Slamdance!
Posted on December 08, 2005
Have you seen Fast and Reliable? Winner of the Against the Odds Award, this film profiles an amazing New York City bike messenger. We are thrilled to announce that Fast and Reliable has been selected to the 12th annual the... [more]
Photos from Santa Fe
Posted on December 08, 2005
From Bob Dylan to the Clash to Public Enemy, music has spoken to the hearts and the passions of every generation. It has helped us stand up for what is right and protest what was wrong. It has helped tear... [more]
United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montreal
Posted on December 07, 2005
Have you seen Neglected Sky ? This flash animation calls attention to the global warming crisis in the USA and the world. Between November 28 and December 9, Montreal, Canada is hosting the first Meeting of the Parties to the... [more]
World AIDS Day
Posted on December 01, 2005
December 1st is World AIDS Day an internation day of action on HIV and AIDS. There are more than 40 million people living with HIV and AIDS worldwide. On the day of commemoration, education and awareness raising, we highlight the... [more]
December 20: Lantern Books, New York, NY
Posted on November 28, 2005
Lantern Books is once again hosting a Media That Matters film in their free film series. On December 20th, Lantern is teaming up with the Disabilities Network of NYC, Arts Engine, and Whirlwind Creative to bring you a free screening... [more]
NPR Profiles Hunger in America
Posted on November 23, 2005
Have you seen Struggling to Survive and World on Fire? Both of these films address hunger and the food insecure in the USA and around the world. Some 38 million people in America are considered "food insecure," which means they... [more]
Documentary Filmmakers Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use
Posted on November 22, 2005
On November 18, 2005, the Center for Social Media held a press conference to realease a Documentary Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use. The Statement describes a range of situations in which documentary filmmakers agree they have the... [more]
Celebrate International Day of Tolerance
Posted on November 18, 2005
November 16th was the International Day of Tolerance. Take a few minutes to be inspired by the story of baby Quin, who's not Black, not White, not Asian, and certainly not "other." Watch our winner of the Tolerance Education Award... [more]
National "Not Your Soldier" Day of Action
Posted on November 17, 2005
Have you seen All That I Can Be? November 17th is National "Not Your Soldier" Youth and Student Day of Action. Are military recruiters invading your schools and using promises of scholarships and career opportunities to convince your friends to... [more]
Asbury Shorts New York Screens Media That Matters
Posted on November 16, 2005
The 26th Annual Asbury Shorts Film Show will take place this Friday November 18th. Asbury Shorts of New York is a touring exhibition of the world's most entertaining, independent short films. The Asbury show covers the best shorts in all... [more]
World on Fire wins at Rehoboth
Posted on November 14, 2005
This past weekend was the 8th annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. We screened our Media That Matters shorts alongside over 100 independent short and feature length films. We were proud to learn late last night that of the 66... [more]
November 17: Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK
Posted on November 08, 2005
Liquid Culture is part of the Free Culture UK movement, a national organization which aggregates grassroots groups that promote an open, partecipatory culture. Their aim is to promote awareness of social, cultural and political issues related to free culture and... [more]
The US is Wasting Away
Posted on November 02, 2005
Have you seen Neglected Sky, Young Agrarians and World On Fire? These films on sustainability and the environment address the need for drastic changes in the way we interact with the environment. A recent article "The Hidden Life of Garbage"... [more]
Media That Matters Seeking Fair Use Films
Posted on October 27, 2005
In case you haven't heard, our call for entries for the sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival is in full swing. The early deadline is January 6th and we are seeking shorts on any and all social and/or environmental... [more]
November 15: Lantern Books, New York, NY
Posted on October 27, 2005
Festival Jury member, Martine Rowe of Lantern Books is hosting a series of screenings in New York highlighting some of our New York based films. The first of these screenings is taking place on November 15th and we will screen... [more]
November 9: A Taste of Art Shorts Screening Series, New York, NY
Posted on October 26, 2005
A Taste of Art is presenting their next screening series on November 9th. Join us as we present Something Other Than Other alongside other inspiring short films by James Pellerito, David Barba, Suzy Yoonessi and Arts Engine's Angela Tucker. A... [more]
November 13: Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Posted on October 20, 2005
The 9th annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival is taking place November 9-13, 2005. The five day festival showcases about 100 of the best American and foreign independent films including features, documentaries, and shorts. On Sunday November 13th, 10:00-11:00 am... [more]
November 11-12: Feminist Majority Regional Conference, Denton, TX
Posted on October 20, 2005
Feminist Majority Foundation's regional collegiate conferences are focusing on Global Women's and Human Rights. The fall conferences will educate and mobilize young people to make the local-global connection about the interconnectedness of feminist issues. The goal of these conferences is... [more]
November 8: Hip-Hop Odyssey International Film Festival, New York
Posted on October 18, 2005
The H2O Hip-Hip Odyssey International Film Festival is the largest Hip-Hop film festival in the world. This year's festival theme "PEACE, LOVE, UNITY & HAVING FUN!"highlights the Hip-Hop Community of the late 80's early 90's era, a time when our... [more]
November 4: Citizens for Global Solutions Annual Conference, Santa Fe, NM
Posted on October 18, 2005
From November 4th through the 6th, 2005, Citizens for Global Solutions' will hold its annual conference in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year's conference theme is "GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Making the global local one activist at a time."... [more]
October 22: Media Literacy Conference, MIT, Cambridge, MA
Posted on October 18, 2005
Home, Inc., U.S. Department of Education, Boston Public Schools and MIT Comparative Media Studies, partner on a one-day conference on Media Literacy. The event is scheduled for October 22nd and will take place at the MIT Campus. The conference theme... [more]
World Food Day
Posted on October 17, 2005
October 16th is World Food Day and we want to highlight Young Agrarians and The Luckiest Nut In The World World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding, and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger. It... [more]
Prison Officials Sued for Sexual Assualt Behind Bars
Posted on October 12, 2005
Today's New York Times includes an editorial about Roderick Johnson who is suing prison officials accusing them of violating his rights under the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Our third annual Media That Matters Film Festival included... [more]
All That I Can Be at the Vermont International Film Festival
Posted on October 06, 2005
The 16th annual Vermont International Film Festival runs from October 13 - October 16. The four-day festival presents approximately 60 films from all over the world, including a special showcase dedicated exclusively to Vermont filmmakers. The screenings are accompanied by... [more]
October 14: Urban Funk Festival, New York, NY
Posted on October 05, 2005
Urban Funk: The Many Faces of Youth Culture in America is a month long festival taking place at the Globe Institute of Technology. The events will showcase the youth's perspective on the revitalization of downtown Manhattan. The original programming will... [more]
October 8: Digital Storytelling Festival, San Francisco, CA
Posted on October 05, 2005
On Saturday October 8 at 11:30am Natasha Freidus. co-producer of Bad Choices will co-present a curated look at excellent works in community building as part of the Digital Storytelling Festival (DSF8) in San Francisco. DSF8 will mark an important milestone... [more]
Returning to Columbine for Insights Into Bullying
Posted on October 03, 2005
Have you seen Homecoming? This short film follows Ron as physical and emotional harassment drove him out of his school and away from his home. Mark Ames' recently released book, "Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion — From Reagan's Workplaces... [more]
Submit Your Film to the Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival
Posted on September 29, 2005
If a film is made and no one sees it, does it make an impact? Submit your film to Media That Matters and be heard. Media That Matters will bring your social-issue short to audiences around the world! Sixteen winners... [more]
October 10: Columbia University, New York, NY
Posted on September 28, 2005
Media That Matters is collaborating once again with Campus Progress and the Center for American Progress on a Festival screening at Columbia University. Please join us for a compilation of films followed by a panel discussion with festival filmmakers and... [more]
Building A Whiter New Orleans
Posted on September 27, 2005
Have you seen System Failure? This devasting look at the California Youth Authority calls attention to the deep racism of the justice system. in the wake of hurricane Katrina and rebuilding New Orleans, the most affluent members of the community... [more]
Something Other Than Other Honored at the IFP
Posted on September 23, 2005
Have you seen Something Other Than Other and I Promise Africa? Jerry Henry directed and produced both of these Media That Matters Film Festival award winners. During the final days of the IFP Market in Manhattan, Jerry received the Gordon... [more]
Battleground Minnesota at MX80 Festival
Posted on September 20, 2005
MX80 is a fine arts exhibition and auction taking place in New York from September 8-29, 2005. On September 22, a film screening of youth media is featuring Battlegound Minnesota. Arts Engine's Angela Tucker will present the film and take... [more]
October 8: Community Food Security Coalition Conference, Atlanta, GA
Posted on September 15, 2005
If you've watched Young Agrarians and The Meatrix, then you understand the dangers of agribusiness and the importance of local, sustainable agriculture. Communities around the country are growing their own food, and the leaders of this grassroots movement are convening... [more]
October 7: Habana Outpost Fair Trade Party, New York, NY
Posted on September 14, 2005
Have you seen The Luckiest Nut in the World? Media That Matters is thrilled to contribute to a Fair Trade Party in honor of Fair Trade Month. Habana Outpost Fair Trade Party. Friday, October 7th 8 - 11:30pm 755-757 Fulton... [more]
September 29: NAMAC Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Posted on September 13, 2005
The NAMAC Conference, Taking LIberties: Freedom, Creativity and Risk in the Media Arts, is taking place September 28th to October 2nd in Philadelphia. Independent filmmakers, media arts center staff, programmers, broadcasters, new technologists, archivists, educators, youth media makers and leaders,... [more]
Something Other Than Other at Rooftop Films
Posted on September 13, 2005
Rooftop Films 2005 summer film series is drawing near with its final screening taking place on Friday September 16. The upcoming show is highlights from the 2005 season and includes the Festival film Something Other Than Other. Rooftop Film Closing... [more]
The Recipe for Peace May Be What We Eat
Posted on September 12, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians? The films explores the benefits of purchasing and eating fruits and vegtables from local farms. When the Appleton Central Alternative High School replaced soda with water in vending machines and hamburgres and french fries with... [more]
Demand Racial Justice in Coverage of Katrina
Posted on September 08, 2005
In the aftermath of Katrina, the Gulf Coast and the nation have witnessed devastation of staggering proportions. The patterns of racism and poverty are undeniable, yet the mainstream media have only reluctantly asked whether race or class played a role.... [more]
Media Spreads Fear During Katrina and Hinders Aid
Posted on September 07, 2005
In The News Is What We Make It, claymation high schoolers discover the devastating statistics of our mainstream media environment: 7 conglomerates own over 80% of the mainstream news outlets. There is little room for dissent or opposing opinions and... [more]
Teacher Changes Lives One Shakespeare Play At A Time
Posted on September 06, 2005
Have you seen Homecoming? This short speaks about the crucial role the school environment and teachers play in the personal growth of teens. A new documentary titled The Hobart Shakespeareans profiles Rafe Esquith, a fifth-grade teacher in inner-city Los Angeles... [more]
September 24: Continental Drift FF, Saint John, Canada
Posted on August 30, 2005
The 2nd Annual Continental Drift Short Film Festival is screening a selection of Media That Matters Film Festival films. Continental Drift is an annual showcase for independent short films from around the world. Hosted in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada,... [more]
Top 10 Eco-Friendly Schools
Posted on August 25, 2005
Have you seen Neglected Sky and Young Agrarians? The Green Guide published an article about the Green Schools Initiative, a multi-school effort to make schools healthier and more ecologically sustainable. This project found that the classrooms in half of America's... [more]
Link TV Broadcasts Media That Matters 4
Posted on August 24, 2005
Link TV is scheduled to broadcast the entire fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival on Saturday September 3, 2005 at 3:30 pm. Link TV is the first nationwide television channel dedicated to providing Americans with global perspectives on news,... [more]
Media Coverage of Gaza Offers Little Answers
Posted on August 23, 2005
Have you seen The News Is What We Make Of It ? This claymation short describes the schockingly narrow media landscape. Throughout the last week of the Gaza disengagement, the media has been focusing on the middle east but MediaChannel.org... [more]
September 8: Big Picture, Seattle, WA
Posted on August 22, 2005
Join us for the Seattle Premiere of... THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEDIA THAT MATTERS FILM FESTIVAL Presented by Loreto Bay Company From global warming to state politics, from gay rights to media diversity, these films will make you laugh, make you... [more]
August 5: Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY
Posted on August 20, 2005
Time and Space Limited in Hudson, NY is having a second screening of selections from the third and fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festivals. Three shorts: Bush for Peace, The Meatrix and We Were Humans will screen along side... [more]
July 30: "I Have a Voice" LGBT Youth Media Conference, New York, NY
Posted on August 19, 2005
In collaboration with MNN Youth Channel, In the Life and The Green Chimneys Transitional Living Program, the "I Have a Voice" LGBT Youth Media Conference will be presented in an effort to teach LGBTQ youth how to become more critical... [more]
Is Our Nation Endorsing Child Obesity?
Posted on August 18, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians? This short film profiles youth in California who recognize the benefits of farming and eating locallly grown produce. Sadly, many youth in the US do not have access to farm-fresh vegetables and far too many... [more]
iWaste: Time for Apple to Recycle
Posted on August 16, 2005
In the PSA Laptop, a bank heist gone arwy illuminates the digital divide that still exists in North America. Despite the many who are media poor, the media rich are purchasing more computers more often. But what is happening to... [more]
Boys Scouted Out
Posted on August 15, 2005
In Homecoming and A Girl Named Kai, Ron and Kai Ling face hate crimes and diaproval for being homosexual. Discrimination based on sexual identity is rampant among teens and adults and a recent dismissal by the Boy Scouts of America... [more]
International Youth Day
Posted on August 12, 2005
August 12 is International Youth Day. The General Assembly on 17 December 1999 in its resolution 54/120, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International... [more]
The Global Solutions Summer Games
Posted on August 12, 2005
Have you seen Neglected Sky? Producer John Cooney and his fantastic penguin are back in a the 2005 Citizens For Global Solutions Summer Games. WATER-DASH is 3 games in one! You are an arctic penguin out to prevent disease, save... [more]
Cinemasports Comes to NY August 27th
Posted on August 11, 2005
It is time to make a movie: Cinemasports is the Iron Chef of Filmmaking. Teams have 10 hours to complete a movie with a list of ingredients. Screening of the finished movie begin on the 11th hour - that... [more]
Student Write In Search of Happy Endings
Posted on August 10, 2005
Have you seen Happy Ending? Chris, a youth producer from New York, produced a film about his search for a happy ending and reconciliation with his mom. This candid documentary exemplifies how the process of creating a personal story is... [more]
Getting Out the Vote: The Voting Rights Act Turns 40
Posted on August 09, 2005
Have you seen Children of Birmingham and Battleground Minnesota? In acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, it is crucial that we commemorate the importance of this historic legislation but also address the flaws and... [more]
Friends of FourDocs
Posted on August 03, 2005
Have you seen our festival films? Are you inspired by short documentaries? We'de like to introduce you to some friends accross the Atlantic who are as excited and passionate about shorts as we are. FourDocs is a broadband channel designed... [more]
Campus Progress Interviews Youth Producers
Posted on August 01, 2005
On July 27th, Campus Progress hosted a screening of the festival at their Washington, DC headquarters. Leading up to the event, which was attended by over 200 young activists, Campus Progress's Geoff Aung, a student at Columbia University, wrote an... [more]
POPaganda Preview on PBS July 29
Posted on July 29, 2005
Have you seen POPaganda: The Art and Subversion of Ron English? This short film about culture jammer Ron English is part of our fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival and is now an acclaimed feature length film set for... [more]
High Schooler Traps Military Recruiters
Posted on July 28, 2005
Have you seen the film All That I Can Be? Youth producers from the Educational Video Center made this film after seeing some of their friends choosing to enlist in the army. A high-schooler in Arvada, CO also decided to... [more]
Festival Jury Member Attends World Festival of Youth and Students
Posted on July 27, 2005
From August 7 – 15, 2005, eighteen year-old Habibah Ahmad will be documenting The 16th World Festival of Youth and Students in Caracas, Venezuela. Ms. Ahmad is a youth producer from Manhattan Neigborhood Network’s Youth Channel and member of the... [more]
July 28: Fort Washington Branch Library, New York, NY
Posted on July 26, 2005
Attention young adults: Join us for a screening of the youth produced films from this year's festival at the Fort Washington Branch Library in Manhattan. Films By Teens With MediaRights Fort Washington Branch Library 535 West 179th Street [between St.... [more]
Clean Slate for World's Poorest Nations
Posted on July 26, 2005
Have you seen the The Luckiest Nut In The World? Mr. Peanut explains why making trade free can hurt the world's poorest nations. Earlier this summer, the world weathiest nations agreed to cancel more than $40 billion in debts that... [more]
As The World Warms, Food Quality Diminishes
Posted on July 25, 2005
Have you seen Neglected Sky? This flash animation short calls for the ratification for the Kyoto Protocol. Recent studies conclude there is yet another reason to be conscerned about global warming: food detrioration. Glenn Scherer explains in hisn recent article... [more]
Teaching Media Literacy Through Media That Matters
Posted on July 21, 2005
By Andrea Quijada of the New Mexico Media Literacy Project Hi, I have returned to New Mexico from Monterey, CA where the Alliance for Community Media held its annual international conference and trade show. It was my first time attending... [more]
July 27: Campus Progress, Washington, DC
Posted on July 20, 2005
Campus Progress and the Center for American Progress are hosting the Washington DC premiere of the Media that Matters Film Festival! Be one of the first in DC to check out the films and connect with more young progressives. You'll... [more]
College Campuses Choose Organic Food
Posted on July 20, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians? This portrait of California youth planting the seeds for a sustainable future mirrors a trend occuring in college campuses around the country. Brown University has joined the ranks of colleges committed to buying locally grown... [more]
Children's PressLine Asks Young Filmmakers About Media That Matters
Posted on July 19, 2005
by Matthew Kunihro and Antonina Zielinska of Children's PressLine Children's PressLine (CPL) is a Manhattan-based youth media organization that provides children from ages 8 to 18 with hands-on experience in oral journalism and peer advocacy. On May 27th, 2005 two... [more]
July 26: TANK, New York ,NY
Posted on July 19, 2005
The Tank in midtown Manhattan is hosting a screening of the Media That Matters Film Festival as part of the Tank film series. Join us to watch the 16 official selections on the big screen and speak with some of... [more]
July 19: Pioneer Theatre, New York CIty, NY
Posted on July 18, 2005
Join the Woodstock Film Festival and the Media That Matters Film Festival at the Two Boots Pioneer Theater in NYC on Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm for a special screening! The Two Boots Pioneer Theater is located at 155 East... [more]
Photos from Youngstown
Posted on July 13, 2005
Posted by Shira Golding Greetings! I just got back from a jam-packed weekend in Youngstown, Ohio where Media That Matters screened three times on July 9th and 10th as part of the 6th Annual Festival of the Arts Youth Media... [more]
Climate Fight in Hands of Local Leaders
Posted on July 12, 2005
The flash animation Neglected Sky, is a call to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. At the Utah conference which began on Sunday former U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson urged mayors from across the nation to take the lead in fighting global... [more]
Ban On Smoking May Increase Violence in Prisons
Posted on July 12, 2005
Have you seen System Failure? This short film exposes the neglect and abuse of the youth detained at the California Youth Authority (CYA) prisons. As campaigns to close the CYA prisons and reform the structure of juvenile incarceration gain momentum,... [more]
Want Kids to Eat Their Veggies?
Posted on July 06, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians? This film describes an organic farm in California where youth are learning to plant the seeds for a sustainable future. Well half way across the country, students are learning to love vegetables by spending time... [more]
July 14: SPACE, Portland, ME
Posted on July 06, 2005
On July 14, 2005 The SPACE gallery in Portland, ME is hosting a screening of the Media That Matters Film Festival. SPACE opened almost three years ago with the mission to serve as Northern New England's most comprehensive and varied... [more]
July 9-10: McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, OH
Posted on July 06, 2005
For the second consecutive year, the McDonough Museum of Art in Youngstown, Ohio has invited Media That Matters films to be part of the 6th Annual Festival of the Arts. The McDonough Museum is hosting a Youth Media Film Festival... [more]
July 10: Democracy for America, Glendale, AZ
Posted on July 01, 2005
On July 10th, 2005 the Glendale Library in Glendale, Arizona is hosting a screening of the fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival. The screening is sponsored by the local Democracy for America and Arizona-Volunteer Organization for Tomorrow's Elections. In... [more]
Free Internet Access at Your Local Library
Posted on June 30, 2005
The film Laptop, encourages its viewers to visit local libraries to gain internet access. A study released by the American Library Association reveals that 98.8 percent of libraries offer free public internet access- up from 95 percent in 2002. 18... [more]
Eat It Up: Some Food For Thought
Posted on June 29, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians and The Luckiest Nut In The World? These two festival films address sustainable agriculture and fair trade, two food themes that relate ot Taking It Global's monthly newsletter called Dispatch. The June 2005 issue is... [more]
July 4: Rooftop Films, Brooklyn, NY
Posted on June 23, 2005
This fourth of July, join us in Brooklyn... Some Folks Call It Un-American Co-Curated by Rooftop Films and the Media That Matters Film Festival Explosive political films, personal portraits of genuine Americans, plus music videos, animation and video mashups... [more]
June 27: AMLA National Media Education Conference, San Francisco, CA
Posted on June 20, 2005
The Alliance for Media Literate America (AMLA) is hosting the National Media Education Conference from June 25-28 in San Francisco, CA. his year's conference theme is Giving a Voice to a Diverse Nation as it hopes to explore: how people... [more]
California Students Take To The Streets For Education
Posted on June 16, 2005
The film System Failure highlights how California is spending more money on keeping its youth incarcerated as opposed to educated. Last week, in front of the very elegant Fairmont Hotel in Sillicon Valley, a bunch of fired up students... [more]
U.S Supreme Court Declines Media Ownership Challenges
Posted on June 15, 2005
Have you seen The News Is What We Make It? the claymation characters discover how 7 conglomerates dominate the media lnadscape. On Monday June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals by media companies challenging whether ownership restrictions... [more]
Ratifying the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty
Posted on June 15, 2005
The flash animation Neglected Sky, calls attention to global warming and the need to ensure the Kyoto Protocol is in place. The need and rationale for the People's Ratification of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty keep getting stronger. Just this... [more]
Coming Out Has Never Been So Difficult
Posted on June 14, 2005
In A Girl Names Kai and Homecoming, two youth encounter hatred and pressure from their peers and family after admitting they are gay. Unfortunately, coming out of the closet is only getting more difficult. Under the current Administration's anti-same-sex marriage... [more]
Media That Matters Installation Photos
Posted on June 13, 2005
The Media That Matters Film Festival screened in the Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery of Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center this past weekend. We were thrilled to meet Human Rights Watch Film Festival goers and the Media That Matters... [more]
Demand Universal, Low-cost Internet Access
Posted on June 10, 2005
Have you seen Laptop? This public service announcement reminds us that the divide between the media rich and the media poor is still a pressing issue. But having access to computer training is just the beginning- you need the tools... [more]
Extending the Voting Rights Act
Posted on June 08, 2005
Have you seen Battleground Minnesota? Hip-hop activists Shakademic and Glenn Scott take to the Minnesota streets to raise awareness on voter registration and voting practices before the 2004 elections. But their message is clear: civic engagement is not regulated to... [more]
Parents Worry About Military Recruitement
Posted on June 07, 2005
In the film All That I Can Be William chooses to enlist in the military when he seems to have no other options, especially since his mom passed away. Parents are becoming increasingly concerned of the presence of military recruiters... [more]
Factory Farming Leads to Environmental Devastation
Posted on June 07, 2005
Have you seen Young Agrarians and The Meatrix? These films explore sustainable agriculture as an alternative to factory farming, underscoring both the animal rights and environmental benefits to local small-scale agriculture. A recent report on NPR's Morning Edition, calls attention... [more]
June 7: Valhalla Cinema, Sydney, Australia
Posted on June 06, 2005
On June 7th, the fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival will be in Sydney Australia. Sydney's premiere independent cinema The Valhalla will host the festival tomorrow evening and the screening will be followed by a discussion with some home-grown... [more]
Marin County Bicyclist Seeks Justice for Accident
Posted on June 03, 2005
Have you seen Fast and Reliable? This film about a courageous bike messenger testifies to the damage that reckless drivers can inflict on cyclists and pedestrians. On February 26th, a bicyclist was hit in Marin, CA and the incident left... [more]
Media That Matters Awards Ceremony Photos
Posted on June 01, 2005
All photos by Pauline Shapiro. Comedian Sam Seder of Air America Radio hosted the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival Awards Ceremony on May 26th, 2005 at HBO. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary presents the Peter Yarrow... [more]
Begin With a Bang -- Media That Matters Launch Events
Posted on May 29, 2005
Last Thursday night, May 26th, the filmmakers of the Fifth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival were honored at a star-studded Awards Ceremony at HBO headquarters in Manhattan. All sixteen films received awards and ten filmmaking teams received $1,000... [more]
First National Expo of Ethnic Media
Posted on May 24, 2005
New California Media, the Independent Press Association-NY and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism present the First National EXPO of Ethnic Media. Representatives from over 30 youth media organizations and over 1,500 participants will network and exchange ideas by learning... [more]
Meet The Military Free Zone
Posted on May 24, 2005
The youth-produced film All That I Can Be profiles a teenager who chooses to enroll in the army when he believes he has few other options. The decision to enlist is complex and very personal but recent military recruitment practices... [more]
Gov. Schwarzenegger Meets with Books Not Bars Youth
Posted on May 24, 2005
Have you seen System Failure? This horrifying examination of the California Youth Authority demands urgent reform of the juvenile justice correctional system in California. By Tom Kingston: On May 16th 2005, parents, relatives, youth activists and members of Books Not... [more]
June 17-19: Allied Media Conference, Bowling Green, OH
Posted on May 23, 2005
Have you seen The News Is What We Make It?. Media conglomeration continues to plague our media landscape and concerned media users, activists and reformers are converging at the Allied Media Conference (AMC) to find new solutions to the old... [more]
June 11, 12, 17-19: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, New York, NY
Posted on May 23, 2005
The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York is presenting an installation of the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival. On June 11, 12 and 17-19, Media That Matters will be in the Walter Reade Theater’s Furman... [more]
June 10: Media Literacy Conference, New York, NY
Posted on May 20, 2005
The Chelsea Art Museum is hosting the Media Literacy: Overseas Conversations Series (II). This three day conference includes a series of screenings of youth-produced media as well as panels addressing the need for a closer look and analysis of the... [more]
The Fifth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival Launches June 1st, 2005
Posted on May 11, 2005
Ready to be inspired? In MediaRights' fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival hip-hop activists, dancing peanuts and claymation teenagers tackle today's most pressing social issues. Launching June 1, 2005 Media That Matters brings innovative shorts and take action tools... [more]
Do It Yourself: Host a Screening
Posted on March 01, 2005
Looking for a fun way to engage your community in the most pressing topics of the day? April 2005 is DIY Month and we invite you to host a Media That Matters screening! Throughout the year, hundreds of individuals and... [more]
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