POV’s 2016 Digital Lab

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POV is now  accepting applications for media-hacking teams for  its 2016 Digital Labs in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The application deadline for all three labs is Friday, August 19, 2016 at midnight Eastern / 9pm Pacific. There is one form for teams proposing project ideas and a second form for applicants not proposing ideas but who would like to be added to a team. Note that anyone can propose an idea, whether you consider yourself a "media maker" or a "technologist" or both or something else! POV Digital Lab is a weekend media incubator with a track record of launching funded, highly viewed, and Webby- and Emmy-award nominated media. Learn more here: http://www.pbs.org/pov/hackathon/    

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Conflict Released on Netflix

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CONFLICT, a new redfitz original documentary miniseries, takes the audience behind the lens of some of the world’s best conflict photographers to witnesstheir personal and professional battles. The photographers featured in the first season of this miniseries are Pete Muller, Joao Silva, Donna Ferrato, Nicole Tung, Robin Hammond and Eros Hoagland – united by their hope to make the world a better place by bearing witness. The miniseries shows diverse, interwoven stories following the photographers’ attempts engage with,understand, capture and present different forms of conflict.   All 6 episodes of CONFLICT are now available to stream on Netflix,

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A Decade of Learning – 10 Years at MediaStorm

Today I celebrate my 10 year anniversary at MediaStorm; ten years of working with some of the finest people in the industry. To commemorate, here’s a list of ten things I’ve learned and relearned during the last decade. The only way to make a great film is to obsessively care about every single detail from inception through export. Not every project will be great but you can still do great work on every project. You can edit only one film: the one in front of you, not the one you wish for. Filmmaking is a collaborative art form. Work with people you respect, and equally important, people you like. Don't wait until your deadline to ask for feedback. Get it many times along the way. Revision is not part of the process. It is the process. Creativity is not a limited resource. Giving freely replenishes the wellspring. By teaching others, you not…

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Vox Media is Hiring: Shooter/Editor

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  Vox Media is seeking a Shooter/Editor to join the video team for Curbed.com. The ideal candidates will have an eye for dynamic and innovative visual storytelling -- in the field and in post. They’re passionate about short-form content, and want to have an impact in the digital space. They will be part of a hardworking, knowledgeable team and contribute to the video evolution of this brand. This position is staff (with great benefits), and is based in New York City. Responsibilities include: Shoot, edit, publish 1-10 minute videos about cool designs, places and people. Work with the video team to create content in concert with the Editorial and Engagement teams. Design and/or produce graphics under direction of Producer. Publish and package content for multiple platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, etc). Qualifications: You think visually and always look for the most creative and unexpected ways to tell a story – both in the…

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