Youth Media Online, Winter 2004

[Listen Up!]

Welcome to the Listen Up!'s monthly youth media news, where youth 
producers and their allies stay informed about festivals, funding, events, 
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A Year of Hope & Challenge
In a year where many youth media organizations struggled for continued 
viability, the field was also faced with the announcements that the Taos 
Talking Pictures Festival and the Gen-Y Studio, both of which have been 
valuable partners and outlets for youth media, would not be taking place 
this year. However, in spite of all the challenges, the state of the youth 
media union continues to mature and grow.
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Espanola Education Screening- January 28th
Recent media reports about the Espanola Valley School District have 
focused on its problems. However, their student produced documentary 
positively focuses on Espanola Valley High School student Thomas Vigil. 
Although he has struggled with academics all of his life, he gained 
confidence in his ability...
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Festival highlights Native Youth Film and Video
A cold New York City blizzard day did not stop a large teen audience from 
filling the auditorium of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American 
Indian for the 12th Native American Film and Video Festival. On December 
5th, Native youth filmmakers shared works of...
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The Family Grows, The Reach Expands
Listen Up! is proud to announce the addition of the following six new 
sites to the network: Reel Youth - Brooklyn, NY Clarkstown High School - 
New City, NY Real to Reel Digital Film School - Lynn, MA Center for Young 
Cinema - Austin, TX...
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Youth Media Technology in 2004
With the news sharing that has already started between Listen Up!, YMDi, 
and Wiretap, the stage is set for 2004 to be a breakthrough year for youth 
media's use of technology. Given that youth media and independent media 
are largely decentralized networks of people and...
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Festivals and Contests
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- Cine Las Americas International Film Festival- January 31st
- Locomotion International Film Festival
- Lady Fest Ohio: Due Feb 28
- Lady Spring Short Film Fest: Due Feb 6

Funding
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- Young Journalists Eligible for Canadian Scholarships
- New Creative Capital Funding
- CTCNet Grant Program

Jobs and Opportunities
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- Youth Program Associate Position
- One Economy seeks Regional Director
- Host/Anchor for National TV Show

Media Tools
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- Apple's New Soundtrack Software
- Teaching Guides from the Oscars
- Music You Can Use: Archive.org's Netlabels
- BAVC's Storytelling DVD
- New Policy Guide for Indy Filmmakers

Upcoming Events
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- NYC Unites to Take Back the Media
- Teen Night Out at The Whitney
- Espanola Education Screening- January 28th
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