American Illustration-American Photography (AI-AP), the leading juried annuals in North America, presents the second International Motion Art Awards (IMAA) celebrating photographers, illustrators and designers who make their work move in all media.
Entries of the year’s best photography, illustration, animation and design in motion can be submitted for award consideration through August 30, 2013.
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For filmmaker and multimedia journalist Mo Scarpelli, Frame by Frame is an opportunity to give a voice to those relegated to silence. Developed with filmmaker Alexandria Bombach, the character-driven feature-length documentary follows the story of four Afghan photographers to explore the country's recent revolution in local photojournalism. You can help complete their project on Kickstarter. Background In 1996, the Taliban banned photography in Afghanistan. Since the regime was removed from Kabul in 2001, photography has become an outlet for Afghans determined to show the hidden stories of their country. "The need for local journalism in Afghanistan couldn't be more important than it is right now," says Scarpelli. "To build democracy and independence, to hold those in power accountable, to drive social and political change. This is going to be an incredible story of what that means." The Film The film chronicles Afghan photojournalists seizing a unique opportunity to build democracy in a…
Are you motivated, highly organized, and passionate about storytelling? We want to hear from you. There are only a few more days to apply for our Fall 2013 internship, running from September to December. Producers, interactive designers, developers, and motion graphics artists should submit their applications online by July 15th, 2013. Visit our Careers page and Blog for more information.
Talking Eyes Media, an award-winning, non-profit organization that produces documentary films, multimedia, books, and exhibitions on various pressing social issues, is looking for a Multimedia Production Intern to join its team for the 2013 Fall season. This is a paid, advanced-level production internship based in Montclair, NJ, just 35 minutes by train from New York Penn Station. About the Position Requires a five day per week commitment in New Jersey office from September through December (start and end dates are to be determined) Interns must not only have strong Final Cut Pro skills, but must also be looking to expand and develop their storytelling skills, and work collaboratively with the production team The primary responsibility of this internship will include helping to edit short 2-3 minute videos Other responsibilities include: editing, importing and organizing media content, transcoding video, scripting, transcription and assisting producers and editors with story development For more information on…