SFA youth film workshops (submit by July 2nd! )

Project description:
The Stolen From Africa Summer 2010 Media Project involves a series workshops ( twice a week). The project provides youth with opportunities to learn about media outlets and gain skills in filmmaking so they can share their stories.

SFA is looking for 15 energetic and enthusiastic youth between the ages of 15-22 who are interested in participating in a series of summer work shops with regards to filming and editing video production.
Sessions begin July 12th and run every Monday and Wednesday until September 1st.
Participants must commit to the entire 8 weeks of programming. Lunches and TTC assistance provided.

Key Activities:
-Providing workshops and resources to teach the basics of equipment usage, editing and filmmaking skills, in addition to critical thinking skills.
-Providing youth with information on mainstream and alternative media systems
-Support groups of youth to produce 3 independent film projects to be posted on the Stolen From Africa website and shared with other outlets

Key Objectives:
- To support youth to develop filmmaking skills that will allow them to have a voice in society
-To promote alternative sources of media and provide youth with training in these areas
-To educate youth about the histories of oppressed communities, particularly African Canadian

Program will be held @ 358 Dufferin St, Toronto ON (Mondays & Wednesdays)

All applicants MUST respond with a short bio and expression of interest by e-mail to sfafilms@gmail.com no later than 5pm on July 2, 2010.
Selected participants will be contacted by e-mail on the 6th of July

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