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The Challenge of The American-Made Benny

We had numerous challenges in reporting, producing, and in making the decision to ultimately publish this story. We feel this story is incomplete due to access issues and time constraints inherent with MediaStorm's approach to a workshop story. Sometimes you can learn as much from your shortcomings as from your successes. As such, we hope this will serve as an important case study about the ethics of storytelling. - Brian Storm, Executive Producer, MediaStorm Unanswered Questions: On the Limits of the Single-Subject Interview by Eric Maierson By any measure, the MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop is an intense week. It is a product-focused experience, meaning that unlike in other teaching environments we are wholly focused on producing the most compelling story possible, one that demonstrates the collective skills of the participants and the MediaStorm staff. The week consists of one day of lectures, three days in the field, and another three days editing. Workshop…

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Apply Now for the January 2013 Methodology Workshop

Apply now to reserve your seat in our first workshop of 2013, the MediaStorm Methodology Workshop held January 14-18. About the MediaStorm Methodology Workshop Whether you are a creative leader, an educator, an entrepreneur looking to start your own media company, or a professional interested in learning how to build a foundation for timeless, impactful multimedia, the MediaStorm Methodology Workshop is the right opportunity for you. The workshop continues to inspire and challenge industry professionals through its rigorous sessions with MediaStorm staff. See what previous participants have said about their experiences. The Classroom The methodology workshop gave me time to stop and step into a different way of seeing journalism. I came away inspired by what's possible if we commit to a different way of thinking about stories. -John Temple, Managing Editor, The Washington Post The MediaStorm Methodology Workshop is a five-day intensive workshop held at MediaStorm’s studio in Brooklyn, NY. The…

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Apply Now for January 2013 MediaStorm Methodology Workshop

Whether you are a creative leader, an educator, an entrepreneur looking to start your own media company, or a professional interested in learning how to build a foundation for timeless, impactful multimedia, the MediaStorm Methodology Workshop is the right opportunity for you. Applications for the January 14-18, 2013 MediaStorm Methodology Workshop close Monday, December 17, 2012. The Classroom The methodology workshop gave me time to stop and step into a different way of seeing journalism. I came away inspired by what's possible if we commit to a different way of thinking about stories. -John Temple, Managing Editor, The Washington Post The MediaStorm Methodology Workshop is a five-day intensive workshop held at MediaStorm’s studio in Brooklyn, NY. The workshop is led by MediaStorm founder, Brian Storm, with individual sessions taught by full-time staff members. Our workshop size is always small (under 15 attendees) to ensure that sessions are lively and personal. What You…

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Five Days Left to Apply for MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop

The MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop is looking for seasoned storytelling professionals looking to expand their capabilities with an intensive, hands-on training experience. At the MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop participants will collaborate with a hand-picked team of professional storytellers to research, shoot and produce a documentary project in just one week. Each participant will work as a field reporter, editor or observer as part of a crew dedicated to the telling of one story. The resulting projects from the MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop are high-quality, impactful pieces. Previous workshop projects have been honored with NPPA Best of Photojournalism awards, Picture of the Year International awards and Webby nominations, among other honors. Our next Storytelling Workshop will run November 3-9. Applications due September 12. Who Should Apply Applicants should have a working knowledge of audio recorders, video and still cameras and non-linear editing software. Applicants must be able to work with others in a collaborative, team-oriented environment,…

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Upcoming MediaStorm Opportunities

MediaStorm has several opportunities open for late summer and fall 2012. See below for details on internships, upcoming workshops, and careers at MediaStorm. Apply for MediaStorm’s Fall Internship Application deadline July 15 MediaStorm is looking for interns. If you're motivated, highly-organized, and passionate about multimedia, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for experience in multimedia production, design, motion graphics, and/or programming for web. Internships are paid. Learn more on our careers page or start your application now. Attend an Upcoming Workshop MediaStorm will be holding the following workshops this summer and fall. Apply now. MediaStorm Methodology Workshop Aug 13-17 *Apply by: Jul 16 One-Day MediaStorm Workshop Oct 20 *Apply by: Sep 28 MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop Nov 10-16 *Apply by: Sep 12 MediaStorm Methodology Workshop Dec 10-15 *Apply by: Nov 9 MediaStorm Methodology Workshop This workshop is tailored to professionals who want to integrate MediaStorm methods into their curriculum or approach…

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