May 2011 Multimedia Workshop

I attended one of these workshops a couple years ago and it was great. Happy to chat if you want more info. Details below!-Mia

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Observed Launches With SF Listening Party | March 24, 6:30pm

This promises to be a great event for a great magazine. Details below.-mia

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The [Un]Observed is an online radio magazine that showcases innovative and thought-provoking pieces. With an emphasis on works that examine more uncommon facets of art, culture, and daily life, The [Un]Observed offers an unparalleled platform for listeners to interact with [...]

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digital storytelling workshop this Sunday, March 20 AND HV freelancer gathering Thursday, March 31

Hello Hudson Valley freelancers! It's been a LOOOOONG winter and now that things are finally starting to thaw, I'm eager to climb out of my winter den and socialize a bit. So let's make a date – Thursday, March 31, 8pm. The Black Swan, Tivoli. There may even be some homemade maple syrup in it [...]

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J-Flash – March 11, 2011

A couple good opportunities from j-lab.-mia

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J-Flash: March 11, 2011

From J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism Funding 25 Days Left: Apply for $12K for Women-Led News Startups   Attention women entrepreneurs: Want to launch your own news site? Applications are now open. J-Lab will give four women-led projects [...]

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REMINDER – Bay Area sonic soiree, Sunday March 13, 5-7pm, Berkeley

Just a reminder – the Bay Area sonic soiree is THIS SUNDAY, March 13 at 5pm. Don't miss it!-mia

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The Bay Area is having its next Sonic Soiree, on Sunday March 13 in Berkeley, from 5-7pm at the Studio of Lonny Shavelson. For directions and more information, visit  http://www.photowords.com/map.htm. Bring a CD of [...]

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Radio France International call for pitches

A colleague at Radio France International needs stories! Both from the US and abroad. Spread the word!-mia

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As some of you may know, I am a producer/reporter for Radio France International's English language service. I am writing a call for pitches, as we are in the process of changing our news programming which will [...]

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Radiolab call for pitches part 2

That last post from Radiolab got cut off before it was finished. Here’s the rest. -mia

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Radiolab topics, continued (email Brenna Farrell, bfarrell@wnyc.org, with stories or ideas)

TALKING TO MACHINES

Each year, The Loebner Prize for artificial intelligence is awarded to the “most human-like computer.” And the competition consists of computers talking to humans [...]

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Radiolab call for pitches

A call for pitches from my favorite radio program. Check it out! -mia

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Radiolab is about to launch into production for a new season, and we’re in search of stories. We’d love your help. 

If you’re inclined, give a glance at the topics below (some of which are still in the half-baked, even doughy, [...]

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Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism honoring distinguished coverage of children, youth, and families, deadline April 15

Apply now for the 17th annual Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism honoring distinguished coverage of children, youth and families. First-place winners receive $1,000 and are honored in an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Categories include newspaper, video, magazine, audio, multimedia and photojournalism. First-place winners will also be considered for the America’s Promise Journalism Awards for [...]

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Getty Images Announces Grant Guidelines for Editorial Photography and Nonprofit Work, Deadline May 1

Hey folks. Funding opportunity below for photogs and filmmakers. -mia

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Call for Proposals – Getty Images Announces Grant Guidelines for Editorial Photography and Nonprofit Work – Deadline: May 1

For more information or to apply, follow this link: http://imagery.gettyimages.com/getty_images_grants/overview.aspx

Getty Images has announced the guidelines for its 2011 Grants for Editorial Photography and Grants [...]

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