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Upcoming Events at UnionDocs, Brooklyn

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Hey all. There are a bunch of great events coming up at UnionDocs in Brooklyn. Details below!

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Future Events at UnionDocs:



Saturday, April 14th at 7:30pm. Free and open to the public.

Over 60 students have crafted short docs that lovingly explore the many faces and stories of New York City —from B-boys to nannies, cab drivers to urban farmers, and subway buskers to church tower bell-ringers. This program offers a glimpse of that work and invites audiences to come see the latest crop of DocStudies’ student work at the New School.

When Documentary met Data


Sunday, April 15th at 7:30pm. $9 suggested donation.


We live in a world drenched in data, providing a new seam of content for documentary. With the latest version of the web coding language HTML5, data can also now be connected to video content in new ways. So how are documentary makers responding to these creative possibilities? What storytelling possibilities are emerging around these new resources? Jigar Mehta, (18 Days in Egypt), Laura Kurgan (Spatial Information Design Lab), and Fabien Streit, (Upian) in attendance for presentation and discussion with scholar-artist Mandy Rose.


Coming up next weekend: 

Capturing Palestine: Witnessing and Storytelling with Michael Kennedy

Friday, April 6 at 7:30pm. $9 suggested donation.

Can the photographer, researcher, artist, journalist, human rights worker or activist meet the demands of objectivity and proof required in the documentation of rights abuses and still take the miraculous seriously? Photographer and scholar Michael Kennedy will try to answer this question while exploring the disturbing death of a young boy at the West Bank village of Iraq Burin.

 

Coming up this weekend: 

Master Class: Kim Longinotto on Documentary Filmmaking

Friday, March 30 at 7:00pm. $15. 


Critically acclaimed, Peabody, Sundance, Cannes, and BAFTA award-winning documentary filmmaker Kim Longinotto (Rough Aunties, Sisters in Law), will give a special Master Class for documentry filmmakers. Longinotto will share clips, documentary techniques, working experiences, as well as craft and process from her 30+ year career as a documentarian.

Remakes and Reverse Shots: Amie Siegel in conversation with Michael Almereyda

Saturday, March 31th at 7:30pm. $9 suggested donation.


Amie Siegel joins us to present The Sleepers, a film that voyeuristically explores the space between cinema and architecture, sceerning alongside Siegel’s recent film which intertwines histories of cinema and architecture with the cinematic gesture of the remake serving as an uncanny reflection on gender, history and the production of images.

Same as the Old Boss: On the Very Rich History of the Right

Sunday, April 1th at 7:30 pm, $9 suggested donation

In a conversation moderated by journalist Christian Parenti, political scientist Corey Robin will speak with leftist economist (and former conservative) Doug Henwood about the history of reactionary theory, the creation of the right wing, and the role of the ruling class in fostering the conservative movement.

UNIONDOCS.ORG
322 Union Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
347.820.3213

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Narrative Magazine winter story contest, deadline March 31

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Hey folks. Last few days to submit your material for Narrative Magazine's winter story contest. Details below.
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ENTER TODAY
CONTEST FINAL WEEK.
Deadline: Saturday, March 31, at midnight, PDT.

• $2,500 First Prize
• $1,000 Second Prize
• $500 Third Prize
• Ten finalists receive $100 each.

The Contest is open to all writers, and all entries will be considered for publication.

See the Guidelines.

New and emerging writers account for more than a third of the hundreds of writers whom Narrative publishes each year, and the new writers appear prominently alongside today’s most- recognized authors.

Read our recent winners, including a stunning first fiction by Gabriel Tallent and great new stories by emerging writers such as Kirsten Clodfelter, Brian Trapp, and Amy Parker.

Prior winners and finalists have gone on to win other contests, to publish acclaimed books, and to win awards from the Pushcart Prize, New Stories from the South, the Atlantic, and others. View some recent awards won by our writers.

 
SIX-WORD STORIES | RSS | NARRATIVE BACKSTAGE | A Nonprofit Publication
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8th Annual SF International Women’s Film Festival, April 13-15

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The 8th Annual SF International Women's Film Festival is happening in a few weeks – April 13-15. Details HERE and below.
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What's in store for the SFIWFF this year? A "True Blood" actress gets behind the camera, Obama's older half-sister lands in front, and Internet mover and shaker Tiffany Shlain grabs the mic at the 8th Annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFIWFF). On April 13th, the Women's Film Institute will present the 8th Annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFIWFF), a three-day celebration of films directed by women. The 2012 selection of diverse films honors the exceptional contributions of women in cinema, and represents a global panorama of women filmmakers. 


For more information about the festival line-up, schedule and tickets, visit: http://www.sfiwff.com

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call for entries SEJ Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment, deadline April 2

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Call for entries for the annual SEJ Awards for Environmental Reporting. Details HERE and below. Deadline April 2.

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Deadline to enter: April 2, 2012

Instructions for Entering:

 

NEWS!  SEJ has added a category for Photojournalism. See below for a full description.

Below you will find the definitions for  SEJ's 2012 categories.  When you have selected the appropriate category for your entry, prepare the materials you will need for entering. Once your materials are assembled, click the name of the category (below) to open the online form. Follow the instructions on the form.  Some fields have instructions written below them. Please take note of all instructions!

Materials needed:

• PDFs* or links to each story, commentary or photo

• Publication or air date for each story, commentary or photo
• Cover letter 

• Team contact sheet if you do a group entry
• Broadcast transcript if you enter radio or television stories, of if your online entry includes audio/video components

• Credit card for immediate online payment. (You can opt to send a check on the online payment site.)

* 15MB max file size. Multiple PDFs for one day must be combined. See Help with low-resolution or combined PDFs 

If you are unable to reduce your file to 15MB, email Awards Director Chris Rigel or call her at (502) 641-1844.

Each entry requires a cover letter in electronic format, either .doc, docx, PDF, .html, or .txt file to be uploaded into the online form.

Book entries: Enter the contest using the online entry form below. After submitting your form and payment, ship four copies of your book and a copy of the cover letter with the author's name and contact info to Chris Rigel, Director of Awards (address below). Note: even if you ship your entries, you must still complete an online form, including the uploaded cover letter.

Print entries: low-resolution PDF or html files of your entry stories. (Check your category for the allowable number of stories and other details.) (Help with low-resolution or combined PDFs) If you are unable to supply links or low-res PDFs, you may ship four copies of your entries to SEJ with a cover letter including the entrant's name and contact information. Be sure to follow the preparation rules. Note: even if you ship your entries, you must still complete an online form, including the uploaded cover letter.

Online and broadcast entries: web links to Internet pages where your television, radio or online news story can be viewed or listened to. (Check your category for the allowable number of stories and other details.) If you are unable to supply links, you may ship four copies of your entries to SEJ with a cover letter including the entrant's name and contact information. Be sure to follow the preparation rules. Note: even if you ship your entries, you must still complete an online form, including the uploaded cover letter.

Shipping address:

SEJ Awards
C/O Chris Rigel, Awards Director

186 North Bellaire Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

Follow the preparation rules for preparing your entries for shipping. Shipped entries that are incorrectly prepared will not be sent to judges. Please pay special attention to the instructions, since your payment is non-refundable.

 

ENTRY FEES

 After completing your entry form, the payment site will open. Please pay your fee immediately after submitting your entry form. For those needing to pay by check, the payment site includes a check option. Your entry will not be processed for judging until payment is received. 

$40 Member Rate

You must already be a member of SEJ to enter at the member rate. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact SEJ at sej@sej.org or (215) 884-8174.

$60 Prospective Member Rate

To enter SEJ's awards contest at this rate, you must complete a membership application. (After you click the link, scroll down until you see the maps: In North America and Outside North America. Click on the appropriate map to open the membership application. Please note on your application in the comments field at the end that you are applying for membership with your contest entry.) After completing the application, return to this page to complete your entry.

This special discounted $60 fee is only for non-members who are joining SEJ for the first time. It covers your first year of membership (discounted) as well as the contest fee. 

$100 Non-member Rate

CAUTION!

As you complete the awards entry form, be sure to fill in all required fields. If you miss one, the files you've uploaded will not "stick." Your other information will remain intact, but you'll have to upload your cover letter and other files again.

You can recognize required fields by the red asterisk for all fields except upload fields. Uploaded cover letters ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ENTRIES.

AWARDS CATEGORIES

Deadline to enter: April 2

Read the descriptions carefully, then click on the name of the category you want to enter to open the corresponding entry form. Have your electronic files and web links ready.

CLICK TO ENTER: Kevin Carmody Award for Outstanding In-depth Reporting, Large Market: An investigative or explanatory feature or series on a single environmental topic, published between March 1, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012. Related stories published on the same day count as one part. TV & Radio stories must not exceed 60 minutes; Print and Online series must not exceed five parts. Multimedia links may be included in the cover letter. Eligibility: Print media: circulation of 200,000 or more; TV & Radio: national networks in the U.S. and elsewhere and top 10 markets in the U.S. as determined by Nielsen; Online: sites with 1 million or more monthly unique visitors. Cover letters must include a description of the reporting's impact.

CLICK TO ENTER: Kevin Carmody Award for Outstanding In-depth Reporting, Small Market: An investigative or explanatory feature or series on a single environmental topic, published between March 1, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012. Related stories published on the same day count as one part. TV & Radio stories must not exceed 60 minutes; Print and Online series must not exceed five parts. Multimedia links may be included in the cover letter. Eligibility: All outlets and publications falling outside the large-market definition. Cover letters must include a description of the reporting's impact.

CLICK TO ENTER: Outstanding Beat Reporting, Large Market: Up to five broadcast or published news reports and/or commentary on a broad range of environmental topics published between March 1, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012. Entry must be the work of an individual, either alone or with a small supporting team. Related stories published or aired on the same day count as one story. Broadcast entries must have a combined total running time of no more than 60 minutes. Eligibility: Print media: circulation of 200,000 or more; TV & Radio: national networks in the U.S. and elsewhere and top 10 markets in the U.S. as determined by Nielsen; Online: sites with 1 million or more monthly unique visitors.

CLICK TO ENTER: Outstanding Beat Reporting, Small Market: Up to five broadcast or published news reports and/or commentary on a broad range of environmental topics published between March 1, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012. Entry must be the work of an individual, either alone or with a small supporting team. Related stories published or aired on the same day count as one story. TV & Radio entries must have a combined total running time of no more than 60 minutes. Eligibility: All TV, Radio, Print and Online publications falling outside the large-market definition.

CLICK TO ENTER: Rachel Carson Environment Book Award: A nonfiction book, published between January 1 and December 31, 2011, covering an environmental topic. Memoirs and picture books are not eligible.

CLICK TO ENTER: Outstanding Feature Story: One environmental feature or commentary published between March 1, 2011,  and Feb. 29, 2012. Multi-part stories, sidebars and other supplemental material are prohibited.  Eligibility: All TV, Radio, Print and Online entities.

CLICK TO ENTER: Outstanding Photography: Up to five photographs on one or more environmental topics, published between March 1, 2011 and Feb. 29, 2012. Only photos published as photojournalism will be accepted. Entered photos must not be manipulated or digitally enhanced in a way that changes the content and/or context of the image. A caption that describes the event or situation captured in the photograph must be included for each photo entered. Photos must be submitted as jpeg files, maximum 2MB.

Back to the main Awards page.

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upcoming events at UnionDocs

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A few announcements and events from UnionDocs in Brooklyn.

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Call for Entries: Gaze Looking for Works made by Women
by UnionDocs

Former UnionDocs Programmer Mallary Abel is working with GAZE on a film series dedicated to screening independent film and video made by women. GAZE promotes women’s artistic expression and… more»

Call for Video Fellow: Five Borough Farm

by UnionDocs

  The Design Trust seeks a Video Fellow to produce between three to six high-quality, web-based videos (each three minutes or less) that will serve as advocacy and education tools for… more»

Gardener on the Roof: Examining Urban Farming 

Saturday, March 24th at 7:30pm

Examined Waterways with J.P. Sniadecki and Sarah J. Christman

Sunday, March 25 at 7:30pm
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BackStory radio call for Pitches

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BackStory, a new show on American History, is seeking story ideas. Details below!

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Backstory

Each week, the show chooses a topic and tells stories, conducts interviews, and shares insight on how that topic has played out through American history. We’re looking for features that have a couple key components: First, a story. Your characters might be alive, or they might be long dead. Either way, you should still have some character(s) with something at stake. Second, when pitching your story, think about ways to bring these characters to life. We’re open to re-enactments, experts telling the story second hand, oral histories, all the typical stuff. But don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Questions we’re always going to ask are: Why did this happen when it happened? What does this reveal about America at the time? Why should we care about that now? Most of themes will have a news peg of some sort. You can see some of the themes we plan to produce at our independent producers page: http://backstoryradio.org/producers/
show: one hour/weekly
segments: 2-8 minutes

compensation: $200 – $500+ depending on difficulty and skill of the producer. All the rates below are flexible, but are meant to give you a sense of what we offer.
Level 1 Piece: $200-$350
– May include a snapshot essay of a particular moment in history, typically with simple production requirements.
– May be a shorter, 2-3 minute sound rich “audio postcard” style piece.

Level 2 Piece: $350 -$450
– Medium length story with at least one interview and some reporting.
– May include some field tape. Probably requires little travel
Level 3 Piece: $450 – Negotiable
– Longer feature with multiple interviews.

– Significant research and creative use of sound and/or content.
pitch: Email Associate Producer, Eric Mennel at EMennel@Virginia.edu, with the word “PITCH:” in your title. The more concise your pitch, the better. Include what, if any, sources you would use in your story and how you would produce them. Also include what you think this piece would sound like (field tape, scoring, effects, readings, those kinds of things). We understand we’re a new show, so we won’t be offended if you compare it to something you might hear on another radio show. We’re open to non-narrated features, written essays, and reported pieces. You don’t need to have worked in radio or history to pitch, but if you can give us a sense of your experience (radio or otherwise), please do, and include a couple of links to your best stuff.
contact: Eric Mennel, Associate Producer: EMennel@virginia.edu (email preferred)

phone: 434-924-4403
mailing address: 145 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903
website: http://www.BackstoryRadio.org

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Call for pitches WBEZ’s Race – Out Loud Series, deadline April 2

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Very cool storytelling opportunity from the folks at WBEZ. Details and contact information below. Deadline April 2.
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WBEZ is looking for great material for a series we’re calling Race: Out Loud. Here’s the idea: What would it sound like if people said what they really think and feel about race, about ethnicity? What if they really talked about how it shapes them, their lives, and attitudes? What would we hear, if we listened?

This is a call for all manner of stories and ideas—in as creative an approach or production manner as you can imagine.  Think original. Think things we haven’t heard.  Things we don’t talk about.  And don’t limit yourselves to black and white—this is race, ethnicity in our time. Between races, ethnicities.   Within races.   We’re dealing here with Chicago and metro area.  But if you have some wild and wonderful idea beyond, try us.

A few examples of ideas already bubbling from reporters:  Nightlife: why don’t we play together?; Code words; What conversations do you have with your own race that you’d be squeamish having with people not of your race?

Multi-media. Video. Blog.  Music. Non-narrated stories. Investigative.  Stretch yourself and our listeners.

If you want to participate but don’t have an idea—let us know.

Otherwise, here’s the deal:  Deadline for written pitches [a brief description of the content and form of your idea] is Monday, April 2. 

 Send pitches and questions to: ccahan@wbez.org or nmoore@wbez.org 

 Thanks,

Cate and Natalie, WBEZ

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2012 Dag Hammarskj

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Interesting fellowship opportunity for young journalists from developing countries. Spread the word. Details HERE and below.

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The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2012 fellowship program. The application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2012.

The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The fellowships will begin in early September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.

The fellowship program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations. Click here for full eligibility criteria and documentation requirements and the fellowship application form.

In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the Fund will not consider journalist applications for 2012 from nations selected in 2011: China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2013.

Four journalists are selected each year after a review of all applications. The journalists who are awarded fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern. Many past fellows have risen to prominence in their professional and countries. The program is not intended to provide basic skills training to journalists, as all participants are media professionals.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to fellowship@unjournalismfellowship.org.

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KDMC Multimedia Storytelling Institute – June 2012

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KDMC – one of my favorite resources for multimedia – is expanding their offerings. Do one of their workshops if you can!
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Journalism Today Requires That Reporters Have The Flexibility To Tell Stories Across Multiple Platforms

Getting stories to the world demands having the ability to use emerging digital media in an increasingly complex information ecosystem.

The KDMC Multimedia Storytelling Institute is a unique opportunity to learn critical digital skills from industry leaders at the world's premier center for applied digital communications.

Our two-week, June 18-29, 2012, intensive Multimedia Storytelling Institute will help you develop transformative skills to deliver rich multi-platform content for sustainable journalism.

What You Will Learn

  • Strategies for multimedia story planning, production and delivery using mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms,
  • Hands-on field reporting to learn professional video, photo and mobile techniques,
  • Photoshop and Final Cut Pro X for editing visual content,
  • Data storytelling with interactive databases, visualizations and maps,
  • Social Media for reporting, content distribution and community engagement,
  • Each participant takes home an iPad with the complete training curriculum.

    • What Journalists Are Saying About KDMC

    "It was that real-world component that really set it apart. I have many concepts I can bring directly back to the newsroom."- Marisa Kwiatkowski, Digital Storytelling 2012

    "This was an incredible experience. The stuff we learned is all very practical, and I know I can put it all into use immediately in my newsroom (and use it to train others)."-Jennifer Peebles, Multimedia Training 2011

    "I have used the audio editing, soundslides and video skills frequently over the past several months, especially during my time covering the Iran elections in June. I also use a lot of the overall 'big picture' multimedia skills nearly every second that I work. I really feel that the KDMC training gave me the edge needed to succeed in this job. Thank you!"- Anna Johnson, Multimedia Workshop 2009

    To Register or for More Information Contact

    Vicki Hammarstedt
    Knight Digital Media Center at UC Berkeley
    vhammarstedt@berkeley.edu
    +1.510.642.3892

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    Sounds, Stories & Springtime – An Audio Retreat in the beautiful Hudson Valley

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    Hurray – an audio workshop/retreat in my neck of the woods! Come study the art of sound with two fine producers in their beautiful Hudson Valley home. I'll be on hand for the BBQ on Saturday night and would LOVE to meet some audio-loving FC members. Drop me a line if you have questions, or contact Eileen directly at emcadam@hvc.rr.com.
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    Sounds, Stories & Springtime

    An Audio Retreat

    Spend a weekend in the Catskills honing your skills as a sound recordist and storyteller while reinvigorating your creative spirit. Veteran Producers Jim Metzner and Eileen McAdam lead this immersive experience in field recording, listening, and the art of bringing stories to life with sound.

    Limited to eight intermediate producers, the workshop offers personal attention and also leaves time for reflection, community, and learning from each other.

    Friday night includes a special appearance by musician Steve Gorn, and an evening listening excursion to explore the acoustics of a nearby cave. Saturday night is for storytelling and barbeque!

    • Learn to weave a narrative with natural sounds

    • Expand your audio palette

    • Experiment with binaural, stereo and parabolic microphones

    • Crafting a narrative that weaves and contextualizes your sounds.

    About your hosts:

    Jim Metzner has pioneered the use of sound in radio features and multi-media projects. Best known for his award-winning series Pulse of the Planet. His work has been featured in National Geographic Online, All Things Considered, Marketplace, Weekend Edition, the New York Times, and elsewhere.

    Eileen McAdam is the co-founder of the World Sound Foundation and the producer of The Hudson Valley Sound and Story Project, Tales of Two Cities Audio Tour and StoryScape Hudson Valley. She has been a recipient of five major grants

    Dates: May 18 – 20.

    Cost: $450/person. All meals and Saturday night Barbecue included.
    Accommodations: There are local B&B’s throughout the Hudson Valley area. Camping is available at our site.

    Eileen McAdam
    Director
    Sound and Story Project