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Arts Engine
Supporting organization:
Arts Engine, Inc.
URL:
www.artsengine.net
Location:
New York City
Affiliate organizations:
AIVF, BAVC, WITNESS, ITVS, Paper Tiger TV, MNN YouthChannel, OneWorld US, Human Rights Watch, National Video Resources
Project Description:
Arts Engine, Inc. supports, produces, and distributes independent media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by advocates, educators and the general public. By fostering the production and use of independent film, video and new media, Arts Engine connects media makers and active audiences in order to spur critical consideration of pressing social issues.
Our projects include:
Big Mouth Films
Big Mouth Films produces feature-length, social issue documentaries independently and in collaboration with numerous companies and organizations. Big Mouth is best known for the Emmy-nominated film Deadline, a compelling exploration of the events surrounding governor George Ryan's commutation of 167 death sentences in Illinois.
www.artsengine.net/projects
MediaRights.org
MediaRights helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries and shorts to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues.
www.mediarights.org
Media That Matters Film Festival
The Media That Matters Film Festival brings high-impact shorts and Take Action tools to audiences around the country all year long through distribution of a DVD with all sixteen films, Web streaming, broadcasts and community screenings.
www.mediathatmattersfest.org
YMDi
The Youth Media Distribution Initiative (YMDi.org) is a comprehensive series of online and offline programs that boost the distribution and impact of youth-made films.
www.YMDi.org
Points of interest:
Arts Engine works at the intersection of media, advocacy, community, education and technology. All of our projects utilize the web in sophisticated ways to maximize impact, from the Media That Matters Film Festival, one of the first streaming festivals, to MediaRights.org, a database driven resource for filmmakers, educators, activists and youth.
