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‘Hungry Horse’ Is an Offical Selection of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:January 5, 2015

We are pleased to announce that Hungry Horse: Legends of the Everyday has been chosen as an official selection of the 2015 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. The film series and photography project, created by internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen in collaboration with MediaStorm, is based on over ten years of work in and around the small Montana town of Hungry Horse, and was made possible in part by the MediaStorm community's amazing show of support on Kickstarter. Hungry Horse will screen as a part of Big Sky's official lineup on February 6th - 16th, 2015 in Missoula, Montana. Visit BigSkyFilmFest.org for more information.

Worth Watching #169: My Mum is an Airplane

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 30, 2014

A joyful story about a boy and his mum, driven by a wonderful musical score, whimsical animation and few words. A children's book in short film form. Thanks to Mika Chance for sharing the link. - Ligaiya Romero My Mum is an Airplane ENGLISH VERS from Yulya Aronova on Vimeo. See what else we think is Worth Watching.

Photo: MediaStorm staff left to right - Brian (executive producer), Shameel (developer), Tim (interactive design), Joe (motion graphics), Samia (partnership development), David (interactive design), Cortney (operations and social media), Eric (producer), Ligaiya (producer), Tim (producer), Andrew (director of photography)

MediaStorm Year in Review

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 29, 2014

2014 has been a year full of milestones that strengthened our commitment to telling stories that matter with the depth they deserve. Hungry Horse transported us to Montana where we captured a small town's tenacious spirit. For The Long Night, Tim Matsui took to the streets of Seattle to chronicle the bravery of young girls’ battling the grips of sexual exploitation. As always, we had the opportunity to work with amazing collaborators: The incomparable Soledad O’Brien shared stories of service, sacrifice and renewal that took us all the way to primetime CNN. The International Center of Photography went behind the lens to reveal what drives some of the most talented photographers of our time. Shiho Fukada and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting gave voice to the plight of Japanese workers. Renowned photographer Rick Smolan reflected on the transformative journey…

Responding to Critique Sessions

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:December 17, 2014

Several weeks ago at our Methodology Workshop, we screened a fine cut of a film I’m wrapping up. I thought I was close to done. The group thought otherwise. I have to admit it stung to hear so much criticism so close to the end. After dusting off my ego, I wrote down some thoughts on how best to consider a critique: Following a screening, if at all possible, take time to digest feedback before returning to your edit. Lots of comments can feel like a barrage. Having an opportunity to reflect on them before jumping back in can offer clarity. What is the common denominator of all the feedback? Write it down in a single sentence. As you make revisions, ask yourself, are you addressing that issue? Pay attention to the comments that make you angry. Often that’s resistance talking. Question what you’re holding on to. The writer Neil Gaiman once wisely said,…

Worth Watching #168: Remember Me

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 16, 2014

Our good friend Refik Hozdic said that a film’s impact is creating space for conversation where there’s currently denial. I think this film does that. - Samia Khan Remember Me from Azra Hodzic on YouTube (via ICTJ) See what else we think is Worth Watching.