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‘The Long Night’ Premieres on MediaStorm

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 1, 2014

Set in Seattle Washington, The Long Night, a film by Tim Matsui and MediaStorm, gives voice and meaning to the crisis of minors who are forced and coerced into the American sex trade. In two parts, the film weaves together the stories of seven people whose lives have been forever changed by this issue. Part One, “108 Days,” tells the story of Natalie, a fifteen-year old girl who is pimped out just 48 hours after running away from home. At home, her hardworking parents Tom and Nacole, struggle to stay afloat the 108 days that their daughter is missing. Though they know what may have happened, they are unprepared to meet the girl who finally comes home. Part Two, “The Endless Trap,” tells the story of Lisa and an unlikely hero. Another runaway, Lisa was turned out at the age of 13, and turned to heroin to cope with the trauma. Six years…

Job Alert: RIT Assistant Professor Position in Photojournalism Program

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:November 20, 2014

The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for an Assistant Professor position in its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Photojournalism program. This is a tenure track position. Application review begins December 1st, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate photojournalism courses in interactive multimedia design with strong photojournalistic and visual narrative skills. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to scholarship and service, including student career advisement, and provide leadership and vision in the continued interdisciplinary vibrancy of the School’s BFA program, its students and curriculum. Qualifications MFA with photojournalism focus preferred for tenure track appointment. A MS and MA degree with professional distinction (awards, prizes, publications) may also be considered for tenure track appointment. A BFA or BA in photojournalism with equivalent professional experience with distinction may be considered for non-tenure, professional rank. Minimum…

Remembering Our Veterans: Stories of Service

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:November 11, 2014

We are proud to document the stories of the men and women who risk their lives to serve and protect our country and the families that stand behind them. This Veteran’s Day, share their experiences and hear their voices through firsthand accounts.

As the U.S. prepares for the final drawdown of soldiers from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Soledad O’Brien and MediaStorm take an intimate look at two veterans as they struggle with the transition from war to home. An encore presentation of The War Comes Home will air on CNN today at 9 p.m. EST.

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MediaStorm Presents: “The Far End of the Road” for GAIA

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:November 6, 2014

Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) takes the medical breakthroughs of the developed world and brings them to The Far End of the Road where 1 out of 6 adults is HIV-positive and healthcare can be many hours away. GAIA is successful, in part, because its dedicated staff brings care to those who might otherwise go without. Training and deploying mobile clinics, village health workers, and nursing scholars, GAIA builds stronger, healthier communities that are leading the way towards an AIDS-free future. In The Far End of the Road, MediaStorm follows the story of two women working to create better health for Malawi.

MediaStorm Presents: H-Town Stories II for Neighborhood Centers

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:November 6, 2014

In this new installment of H-Town Stories commissioned by Neighborhood Centers Inc., MediaStorm takes an intimate look at two lives that have been transformed by the power of work. Neighborhood Centers provides services to 400,000 Texans every year and MediaStorm hoped to create intimate portraits of just a few of these men and women who benefit from such assistance. Fred, a pilot and Vietnam veteran, spent decades taking care of his ailing wife. As a cargo pilot, he split his time between the stress of flying and the stress of watching his partner slowly die. With his savings finally gone and the passing of his wife, he decided at 60 to start his professional life again. Teresa was born in Mexico. She and her ex-husband traveled to Houston as undocumented workers. Despite the stress of her new life, and even an attack on her life, Theresa has managed to not only survive,…