The Ninth Floor included in IDFA’s DocLab Canon of Interactive Documentaries.

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We are thrilled to announce that MediaStorm and Jessica Dimmock's interactive documentary, The Ninth Floor, has been selected for inclusion in IDFA's DocLab Canon of Interactive Documentaries–a celebration of the the best interactive documentaries of the past ten years. Since 2007, IDFA DocLab, the new media program of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, has showcased all kinds of projects, from web-documentaries, games, apps and virtual reality experiences to live performances, installations and other, often still undefined artforms. A decade later, many of these projects continue to inspire the future of documentary art. To mark the 10th anniversary edition of the program, IDFA invited an international selection of new media curators, decision makers, award-winning artists and producers to look back at the past decade to determine those projects that pushed boundaries and defined the new medium. We are proud to have The Ninth Floor included in this prestigious list. In 2004, an…

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POYi 74th Competition Now Open

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Pictures of the Year International is proud to launch its 74th competition to honor the world's premier documentary photography, photojournalism, and visual editing. Pictures of the Year International is the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program in the world.  When you enter POY, your work reaches out to citizens worldwide and becomes a part of visual history. Please visit "Call for Entries" to learn more. The online "Registration and Entry" platform opens on Wednesday, Dec. 14, here: https://entry.poyi.org/ Deadline for entry is Thursday, Jan. 12.  

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Join Brian Storm at CUNY for Storytelling Workshop

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Join multimedia pioneer and MediaStorm founder Brian Storm for an overview of documentary video and multimedia storytelling approaches on December 8, from 7-9pm at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. For more information and to RSVP, please click here. Storm will walk you through specific examples, and share his business experience, as well as proven tips to improve your interviewing, shooting and editing techniques. And he will offer suggestions to those entering the visual job market.   MediaStorm publishes diverse narratives, offers advanced training seminars and collaborates with a diverse group of clients. MediaStorm’s stories and interactive applications have received numerous honors, including two duPont Awards, four Emmys, and five Online Journalism Awards. Prior to launching MediaStorm in 2005, Storm spent two years as vice president of News, Multimedia & Assignment Services for Corbis, a digital media agency founded and owned by Bill Gates. From 1995 to 2002 he was director of multimedia at MSNBC.com. RSVP HERE

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Moving Forward

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Last week’s Presidential election in the United States left many feeling uncertain about the country’s future. It was by any measure a divisive election season. So we’d like to take a moment to reiterate MediaStorm’s core beliefs. Unequivocally, we support the inalienable rights and dignity of every person without regard to race, religion, class, sexual orientation and gender identity, or any other facet of our humanity. We reject the hateful attitudes that have been prominent throughout this election season and stand in solidarity with communities of color, Muslims, immigrants, refugees and displaced people, African Americans, disabled people, LGBTQ people, and any other group that has been targeted. We believe deeply in the power of our shared human experience and we are eager to use authentic, in-depth storytelling to build empathy and act as a bridge between people. We will never lose sight of the fact that it is these communities that need…

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Now Hiring: Interactive Designer at MediaStorm

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MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and self-motivated Interactive Designer to further shape the look and feel of MediaStorm’s publication and digital channels as well as projects for MediaStorm's clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and developing cutting-edge UI/UX, and creating detailed product specs for various interactive products. Experience working across multiple mediums and platforms (mobile, desktop, broadcast, and print) is a strong plus. Description The web designers will: Design and develop web applications, graphics, and data visualizations Conceptualize and document requirements for the UI/UX of various products Work with Developers, Producers, and Project Managers to establish production timelines and deliver products Participate in client meetings and design to their needs Qualifications The applicant should have: At least three years of professional digital design & development experience A strong sense of typography, layout, color, images, motion, and interactivity Proficiency with modern design tools and applications (including Adobe Creative Suite) Proficiency with modern web…

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