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Film and video production opportunities for Youth have greatly expanded in recent years. Schools, arts and community organizations, and youth organizations have found video production a powerful medium for education and creative development for youth, involving writing, visual arts, music, photography, research, a way of approaching contemporary issues and problems, social involvement, and all levels of video production including acting, directing, cinematography, editing, and distributing.
These organizations approach youth involvement in film and video production as an introduction to exciting career opportunities in the film industry so that the youth of New York have access to employment in one of New York City's growing arts industries.
Recognizing this explosion in youth film and video production, in New York City, nationally and around the world, BAC created the Youth Category of its annual Film and Video Festival to highlight these wonderful creative efforts by tomorrow's filmmakers.
Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Manhattan has been an active partner in supporting and ensuring the success of this new venture, serving as the premiere screening venue of the Youth Category videos.
Following are additional resources for opportunities for young film and video producers.
(NOVAC) New Orleans Video Access Center
Brooklyn Young Filmmakers' Center
Downtown Community Television Center
Educational Video Center
Grassroots Media Conference NYC
Hot Shots High School Film and Ad Festival
Point of View (POV)
Scenarios USA
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Urban Visionaries
Viewfinders: International Film Festival for Youth
VTV: Varsity Television
Youth Media Distribution
Youth Media Jam, Film at the Prince
Opportunities for Youth in Film / Video
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