Read more about the article July 2014 MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop Takes A Trip to Coney Island

July 2014 MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop Takes A Trip to Coney Island

We are proud to present our newest workshop project, produced in the July 2014 MediaStorm Storytelling Workshop. From July 14 to 18, 2014 a team of filmmakers, writers and photographers converged in Brooklyn to tell the story of Coney Island through the eyes of Coney Island Jay. During the workshop, participants worked directly with MediaStorm staff to create an intimate, character-driven documentary in just one week. Jay Singer has been in love with one Brooklyn neighborhood his entire life. He grew up there, pined for it when he was forced to leave and returned when he couldn’t stand to be away one more day. His life’s work is an unfinished 1200 page book about the place. He currently gives three-hour tours explaining its history. Through Jay’s vast historical knowledge, we learn about what makes this iconic neighborhood so special, and how that past may impact its future. 2014 Workshop Dates MediaStorm provides intensive,…

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Read more about the article SAVE THE DATE: W. Eugene Smith Fund Awards in New York City

SAVE THE DATE: W. Eugene Smith Fund Awards in New York City

The 35th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant and awards presentation honors the very best in photojournalism and will take place on at the SVA Theater on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. More than $40,000 in grants will be presented to this year's nominees, and anyone who is a fan of photojournalism or the very best in documentary photography will want to attend. Admission is FREE! Event Details What: 35th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography and Howard Chapnick Grant for the Advancement of Photojournalism awards presentation When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 / 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Where: The School of Visual Arts Theatre 333 West 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 Why: This annual event honors one of the greatest photojournalists in the history of photography and also honors those who continue to tell the stories of human spirit and condition from around the world. If…

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Read more about the article New Economy Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions

New Economy Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions

The New Economy Film Festival, in collaboration with Working Films, will present compelling documentaries and shorts that explore both the failings of the current mainstream economy and the emerging movement to shape a more just and sustainable future. The festival is a two-day event to be held in New York City on October 18th and 19th 2014, during New Economy Week. Submission Details The festival is seeking submissions of relevant documentaries and short films. All projects that explore the current economic system (wealth inequality, money in politics, environmental crisis, etc.) or the emergence of a new economy (empowering local communities, worker-owned business, renewable energy, etc.) will be considered. Selected entries will be featured in the 2014 New Economy Film Festival. Application deadline is September 1st, 2014. Complete the application form online.  

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Read more about the article MediaStorm Guide to Essential Production Software

MediaStorm Guide to Essential Production Software

Back in February, MediaStorm upgraded its Mac Pro towers for the fiery new models. Here’s a complete list of the applications I installed on my new machine. Backup and File Management ChronoSync ($40) - Handy tool when you need to mirror a group of folders between hard drives. Dropbox (free, paid upgrade for more storage) - We’ve moved away from FTP for file transfers. Dropbox is far easier and much simpler. Hazel ($28) - Automatically organize and copy files according to user rules. (MediaStorm Guide) Space Gremlin ($3.99) - A graphical representation of every file on your hard drive. Great for finding space hogs. SuperDuper! ($27.95) - Industrial-strength backup. Backs up one drive to another. (MediaStorm Guide) Transmit ($33.99) - For those rare occasions when I still need to transfer files via FTP. Editing After Effects - I’m like a teenager with a learner’s permit when it comes to motion graphics. Still, I…

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