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MediaStorm Presents: “Homecoming” For Starbucks on Veterans Day

MediaStorm, in partnership with Starbucks and Starbucks Armed Forces Network, was tasked with developing a character-driven documentary that speaks to the responsibility Americans have towards returning veterans and their families. By focusing on the stories of returning veterans, MediaStorm set out to describe the staggering reintegration challenges facing veterans while celebrating their mission oriented focus, teamwork, discipline, service, and diverse work experience--thereby demonstrating their job readiness. Homecoming tells the story of Major Amy Quesenberry. As Major Quesenberry transitioned out of active duty military, she started asking herself what she wanted to do with her civilian life. With all the experiences she had built up over 14 years of service, she found the transition difficult. She isn’t alone. The veteran unemployment rate is nearly double the national average. Breaking away from the traditional viewpoint of veterans as charity cases, the film aims to portray veterans as important members of our community that have the skills and…

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Read more about the article Alexia Foundation Opens Call for Entries November 15th
2013 Student Winner, Sara Naomi Lewkowicz, showed brutal domestic violence with her “Shane and Maggie.” Photo by Sarah.

Alexia Foundation Opens Call for Entries November 15th

2013 Student Winner, Sara Naomi Lewkowicz, showed brutal domestic violence with her “Shane and Maggie.” Photo by Sarah.

The Alexia Foundation will begin accepting grant applications on November 15th, 2013. The deadline is January 13th, 2014 for professionals, and January 27th for students.

The Alexia Foundation Grants were established to help promote world peace and cultural understanding. The strength of the proposal will be judged equally to photographic skills. The Grant goes to those who clearly and concisely propose significant projects that share in the Foundation’s mission of promoting peace and understanding and who also submit photographs that reflect the ability to execute their proposed project.

Available Grants

  • This year the award for the Professional Grant has been raised to $20,000.
  • The Student Winner will receive funding for a semester at the Syracuse University London Program, a $1,000 cash grant to help produce the proposed body of work, a $300 gift card from Dury’s Photo and $500 will be awarded to that student’s academic department. Student awards will also be awarded to a Second Place Winner, and three Award of Excellence Winners.
  • The Foundation has added a new student grant, The Gilka Grant, which will recognize the best project proposal that also includes a multimedia component. The winner of The Gilka Grant will receive a $1,500 scholarship to attend the Kalish Workshop.

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Read more about the article We Need You! Vote For MediaStorm to Receive Mission Main Street Grant

We Need You! Vote For MediaStorm to Receive Mission Main Street Grant

MediaStorm has some of the most passionate fans and followers on earth. As a community, we understand the importance of compassionate storytelling, and that technology and cinematic narratives can come together to create connections across the human experience. It's in this spirit that we ask for your support in Chase's Mission Main Street Grants Program. We need 250 people to vote for us by November 15th to move on to the next selection phase. Whether you're a fellow creative, storyteller, or just someone who enjoys our projects, please take a quick minute to show your support. With this grant, we will continue our commitment to you and to pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling. Thanks in advance from everyone at MediaStorm.

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