Watch the Webisodes | Contest | ACT for me

Watch the Webisodes: "We asked people to tell us their AC Transit stories by creating an ACT for Me webisode. Entrants gave us a quick look at the AC Transit community and showed us how the bus plays a part in that community. The stories didn’t have to be specifically about the bus or take place on the bus, but had to take place in areas accessible by the bus. Documentary, comedy, romance, and above all, originality were encouraged."

Nice work folks. I *love* that the judges gave first prizes in both youth and adult categories.

A Little Old, But I'm Loving This Post

I'm so enjoying watching all the videos in this Archive. It's from the CR Blog which covers "News and Views on Visual Communication from the Writers and Readers of Creative Review" - a trade magazine in England.
The State of Music Video

When the Teacher is a Great Student...

This just in from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW): "In one of those improbable stories that sounds like a Hollywood script, a Burbank, CA elementary school teacher won an Emmy Award for his first attempt at filmmaking."

Photography Contest - June 17th Deadline

Artists Wanted is proud to announce EXPOSURE: a nationwide open call for
photography! All photographers will have their own online portfolio &
receive a complimentary copy of JPG Magazine.

The Top Photographers will be selected by New York Times Photo Editor
Patrick Witty, Supermodel and Fashion Icon Tiiu Kuik, and NYC Gallery
Owner David Kesting for the following award opportunities:

- The Grand Prize: The Top Photographer will have their work presented
in a massive scale photo show on buildings in the top New York City
Art Districts: Chelsea, Dumbo and Williamsburg. Their work will also
be featured at an Opening Event at the Leo Kesting Gallery in
Manhattan on August 9th and they will receive: $2,008 cash, a
full-press promotional campaign and a feature in our upcoming
publication, "The Annual".

- Student Award: The Top Student Photographer will receive a $1,000
scholarship; a feature in "The Annual" and their work will be
presented at the Opening Event.

- Educator's Grant: The Educator of the Top Student Photographer will
receive a $500 discretionary grant and a feature in "The Annual" for
Teaching Excellence.

- People's Choice Award: The public will vote on all the portfolios on
our site and select their Favorite Artist. The People's Choice
Photographer will receive a $500 grant; a feature in "The Annual" and
their work will be presented at the Opening Event.

The Deadline is June 17th.

Submit your best work at:http://www.artistswanted.org/exposure

$10,000 Scholarship for Students

AskAsia.org is offering several $10,000 Scholarships to students who address the theme "It's a Big World - What Can We Learn From Each Other?"

High School students can either write an essay or enter in the multimedia category.

"Multimedia Category:
Multimedia entries must address the following question in 6 minutes or less:

Identify a global problem or challenge and create an in-depth video or animation feature that includes ALL of the following:

1. The problem or challenge and how it affects your life as an individual, as a member of your local community and/or as a global citizen.

2. An examination of the problem in an international context, preferably by exploring how the problem also affects individuals and communities in another country

Be sure to support your assertions with evidence that you have identified through research. Cite all sources as they are used in the multimedia piece, as well as in a complete bibliography of works cited and consulted. You may only include video clips, images, or music that you have created or obtained permission to use, and they must be properly credited as well.

Please Note: Multimedia entries can be video or animation, but PowerPoint or audio entries are not allowed."

Winners also get an all expenses paid trip to NYC in November 2008 to get their award. The deadline for the online application/upload is Thursday, June 12.

What if you only had 1 day to make a movie?

By the way, the gallery for the Insomnia Film Festival is up. The top 9 films are currently being viewed and scored by celebrity judges. Winners to be announced shortly.

Apple takes an old idea and makes it their own...

You may have heard of the 24 hour film festival. Well, now Apple brings us the Insomnia Film Festival, another instant movie contest. Unfortunately it's only for High School and College students. But it should be a lot of fun. A lot of tiring fun!

Scholarships for Film Students

A great little collection of college funding for kids who are interested in making movies.

Fresh Films

Anyone Wanna Win an Award?

If you're considering entering your students' work in a festival, it's not the struggle it used to be. In the past you had to search for film/video festivals, make many tapes, and send them all out. Of course, it's now gone digital. On Withoutabox you can search through festivals by date and fill out one form to apply to many festivals. You can also search just to see what events are coming up in your community. Heck, when I was a student, I used to volunteer at festivals just to see all the great films.

Bronx Students Learn Filmmaking, Tribeca Style - New York Times

I'm happy for the kids, really I am. Tribeca filmmakers reaching out to inner city kids is a good thing. However, I can't help but think there was an opportunity missed here. It just seems like the article is being kind - like the film wasn't that good.

People assume that teaching media is easy. That all you have to do is show up with a camera and the kids will get it and create great work. But then, I guess people assume filmmaking is easy too.