For the past six years, MediaStorm has been honored to partner with the International Center of Photography and Harbers Studio to produce films that honor the winners of the annual Infinity Awards for their contributions to the field of photography and visual culture. The films MediaStorm produced for this year’s winners are: Lifetime Achievement: Bruce Davidson; Applied: Alexandra Bell; Art: Samuel Fosso; Artist's Book: Dayanita Singh, Museum Bhavan; Critical Writing and Research: Maurice Berger, Race Stories column for the Lens section of the New York Times; Documentary and Photojournalism: Amber Bracken; Emerging Photographer: Natalie Keyssar; and for Online Platform and New Media: Women Photograph. Each year, the ICP recognizes these outstanding artists at a fundraiser that supports a full range of programs, including exhibitions, collections, community outreach, scholarships, and the ICP School. MediaStorm’s films have been highlighted as the signature moment of the event. Since the first presentation of the films at the…

We are thrilled to be bringing our Storytelling Masterclass to Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism on April 20, 2018. This workshop is perfect for visual storytellers who are looking for inspiration on the work, or a practical guide on starting your own business. Brian Storm draws from his experience building a sustainable company and working in the rapidly changing media landscape for over twenty-years, so that you can join the ranks of independent creators and publishers that are breaking new ground. For more information and to apply, see here.   We have been telling stories and building an-award winning business for over a decade and we want to share our lessons with you. Our immersive trainings have helped so many, from the most seasoned journalists and filmmakers, to those just entering the field. 2018 marks our 11th year of training at MediaStorm. Each year our courses attract leading industry professionals looking to advance…

Registration for our Master Class trainings in Brooklyn are now open! The next session, for our One Day Master Class, will be held on April 7, 2018. Register now. We have been telling stories and building an-award winning business for over a decade and we want to share our lessons with you. Our immersive trainings have helped so many, from the most seasoned journalists and filmmakers, to those just entering the field. Documentary filmmaker and NBC producer Mariana Keller said, “Attending the Methodology workshop was an incredibly catalytic experience. My biggest takeaway was demystifying MediaStorm’s entire production and brand positioning process. These guys are not wizards. They are regular people with insane talent and an unspeakable drive.” 2018 marks our 11th year of training at MediaStorm. Each year our courses attract leading industry professionals looking to advance their storytelling skills. Over 200 participants have come through our professional workshops and we continue to be humbled by how…

The Alexia Foundation is now accepting applications for The Alexia 2018 Professional and Student Grants. The winner of the The Alexia Professional Grant will receive $20,000 to produce his or her proposed story. The First Place winner of The Alexia Student Grant will receive a cash grant of $1,000 to produce the proposed story, funding for a semester at Syracuse University and $500 will be awarded to the wining student’s academic department. Up two four Award of Excellence winners will receive $500 to produce a proposed body of work and $1500 to be applied toward tuition at Syracuse University or tuition for one of the following workshops: a MediaStorm One-Day Masterclass, a Momenta Photo Workshop, or The Kalish Workshop, which is provided by The Gilka Grant.  Professional Deadline: Feb. 1, 2018 Student Deadline: Mar. 1, 2018 To apply and learn more please click here

MediaStorm is proud to present our new feature-film, Fight Hate with Love, a story about prison-survivor and activist, Michael Ta’Bon. Michael spent fifteen years in prison, where he promised himself that one day he would start a movement to prevent young people from repeating his mistakes. But the impacts of addiction and the traumas of prison have left invisible wounds that may cost him his family. Fight Hate with Love premiered at the Camerimage Film Festival and had its USA premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival. It has since shown at the Philadelphia Film Festival and most recently had its New York City premiere at the Made in New York Media Center. To set some of Michael’s story in context, we have created a playlist of interviews with two experts on the criminal justice system and its impact on society and the individual. Glenn E. Martin is the President and Founder of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), an…