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Help Support The Alexia Foundation’s Next Big Initiative

Post author:MediaStorm
Post published:September 30, 2015

This fall, the Alexia Foundation is starting an important new initiative to further the ability of photojournalists to help bring important issues to the forefront. The Alexia Foundation is creating the first of many one-day workshops entitled, Photography: Agent for Change. With a variety of world-renowned experts, including grantees Ami Vitale and Tim Matsui, National Geographic’s Whitney Johnson, Getty Images’ Aidan Sullivan, ICP’s Fred Ritchin and many others, will help attendees understand how to make the greatest possible impact with their work. This day of immersive learning will empower many more photographers and stir even more vital social change. Please help support photography: Agent For Change Picture credit: From Alexia 2015 Student Winner Michael Santiago's project "Stolen Land, Stolen Future" on African-American farmers. Ms. Shirley's brother “Peewee” has also farmed all his life. He comes up to help and usually spends a couple of weeks helping out. Michael Santiago/Alexia Foundation

2015 MacArthur Fellows Includes Photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier

Post author:MediaStorm
Post published:September 29, 2015

Recognizing 24 exceptionally creative individuals with a track record of achievement and the potential for significant contributions in the future, the Foundation today named the 2015 MacArthur Fellows. Fellows will each receive a no-strings-attached stipend of $625,000, allowing recipients maximum freedom to follow their own creative visions. "These 24 delightfully diverse MacArthur Fellows are shedding light and making progress on critical issues, pushing the boundaries of their fields, and improving our world in imaginative, unexpected ways," said MacArthur President Julia Stasch. "Their work, their commitment, and their creativity inspire us all." Included in the class of 2015 is photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier who also received the ICP Infinity Award last year in the publication category. LaToya Ruby Frazier’s body of work “The Notion of Family” examines the impact of the steel industry and health care system on the community of Braddock. She uses portraits of her mother, grandmother and herself as symbols…

MediaStorm Attends 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards

Post author:MediaStorm
Post published:September 29, 2015

MediaStorm received two nominations for the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Hungry Horse, our film collaboration with Pieter ten Hoopen was a nominee in the New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle, Culture category. Japan's Disposable Workers by Shiho Fukada, produced in collaboration with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting was a nominee in the New Approaches: Current News Coverage category. Congratulations to all of the winners! View the full list OF WINNERS here. Hungry Horse: Legends of the Everyday,is a film series and photography project created by internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen in collaboration with MediaStorm. In the films, Pieter touches on the struggles of poverty, drug use, loneliness and loss. But he more accurately captures the spirit of renewal, peace and serenity in the lives of the people he documents through stunning landscapes and intimate oral histories. Japan’s Disposable Workers examines the country’s employment crisis: from suicide caused by overworking, to temporary workers forced by economics to…

Worth Watching #143: The Role of Arts & Culture in an Open Society

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:September 28, 2015

"The power of art to impact culture in important and positive ways. Thank you Open Society Foundations for your courageous and ongoing support. - Brian Storm See what else we think is Worth Watching.

Join Us for the last MediaStorm Workshops of 2015

Post author:MediaStorm
Post published:September 24, 2015

MediaStorm provides a variety of intensive, hands-on educational experiences in advanced storytelling. Choose the workshop that best suits your goals and apply online by the deadlines below. One Day Workshop A one day overview session with Brian Storm focused on the art and business of digital storytelling in Brooklyn, NY. Upcoming dates: November 21, 2015 – Apply by: Oct 30, 2015 Apply now, learn more about the One Day Workshop and read the testimonials of past participants. Methodology Workshop The Methodology Workshop is tailored to freelancers, educators and business leaders who want to integrate MediaStorm methods into their curriculum or approach to storytelling. Upcoming dates: December 7-11, 2015 – Apply by: Nov 5, 2015 Apply now, learn more about the Methodology Workshop and read the testimonials of past participants. Dates for the 2016 MediaStorm Workshops will be announced soon. Sign up to be notified.