The Macon Film Festival in historic Macon, Georgia, often called the “friendliest film festival” by filmmakers, recently announced their official 2017 line-up, which includes MediaStorm’s feature documentary The Distance Between Us. The film will be in competition in the documentary section, and also eligible for an audience award. The Distance Between Us, an intimate film about the relationship between adult twin brothers Chris and Nick, one of whom was born with cerebral palsy, will screen twice, on Saturday July 22nd at 5:15pm, and on Sunday July 23rd at 3:30pm, both at Theater Macon.  We hope you will check out the film on the big screen if you are in the area, and look out for it on DVD and digitally later this Fall.  To receive regular updates and notification about this film’s availability, please make sure to sign up to our newsletter.  

  Vignette Creative works with brands and organizations to develop engaging story-driven nonfiction content - films, photography, and multimedia productions - that help them communicate who they are and what they do with integrity and passion. We also produce original documentary and photo projects. “Real people, real stories” is their motto. Vignette Creative is looking for a motivated and multi-talented Cinematographer/Editor who wants to dive in and make a difference at a boutique creative agency/documentary production company. The job is based on Bainbridge Island, Washington (a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle) but may involve flexible work locations and periods of intensive travel. We all wear a lot of hats at Vignette so we’re looking for a like-minded team player who is ready to contribute. Description Operate cameras, record audio, and otherwise assist on film shoots Edit video content for client and original documentary projects Assist with producing and coordinating productions…

MediaStorm is a proud partner of NeXt Doc, a one-of-a-kind program that brings together emerging documentary storytellers from across the country with award-winning documentary filmmakers to learn, share, and build their skills.   After a successful pilot in 2016, NeXt Doc is returning for its second year at the Carey Institute for Global Good, taking place Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9, 2017. The five-day intensive program will feature three award-winning filmmakers: Sabaah Folayan, Samuel Pollard and Sonia Kennebeck. Each filmmaker will offer a master class and a screening session of their latest films, followed by an exclusive Q&A for NeXt Doc participants. The goal of NeXt Doc is to convene a diverse group of emerging filmmakers for a unique, professional and creative development experience. Applications were submitted from young filmmakers in 12 states across the country, and two from outside the US. NeXt Doc has garnered support from several other…

Please join The Pulitzer Center  in Washington DC on June 3 and 4 for "A Gender Lens," a special conference showcasing Pulitzer Center reporting focused on the intersection of gender with the most critical issues of our time. The event is intended for journalists, editors, policy-makers, academics and NGO's to join in a conversation on–and celebration of–the vital work of journalists and others on gender around the world. Topics include: Property Rights Women in Conflict Zones Global Health Refugees/Migration Labor/Economics Diversifying the Story The event will also feature a keynote dinner with Dr.Musimbi Kanyoro, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women, Susan Goldberg, Editorial Director, National Geographic Partners, and Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine, Ben Taub, Pulitzer Center grantee and staff writer for The New Yorker, and a special performance by Girl Be Heard inspired by Pulitzer Center reporting. On Sunday, June 4, the event will offer three morning workshops: one on cyber security, led by The New York Times; one on Fundraising/Proposal Writing, and…

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a multimedia editor to join its award-winning Visuals team in New York City. This is a rare opportunity to work with world-class photographers, editors, reporters, designers, developers and other visual journalists to create rich, interactive multimedia stories, both for breaking news as well as planned features. The job requires deep experience with photography, video and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate has a collaborative and innovative mindset and can quickly adapt in a fast-moving environment. Our work is seen by millions of people every day around the world and we are committed to the growth of visual and interactive journalism. Job requirements: Excellent news, storytelling and design judgement. Fluency with Photoshop, video and audio editing tools, and social media. Fluency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Expertise with responsive design and best practices for designing stories for mobile devices. Prior experience in a news environment. Able to work…