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Rest in Peace, Benny

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:October 30, 2014

Benny Villanova, the subject of our workshop story The American-Made Benny, passed away on Sunday, October 26th, 2014. He was 65. A resident of Woodhaven, Queens, he was born in Sicily and immigrated to this country as young boy. He began working at the New York Sanitation Department in 1979 and later worked out of his garage, selling discarded goods as a self-styled “garbologist.” Benny was a Vietnam veteran, a husband, a father, and a grandfather. Benny was a complicated man and we at MediaStorm hope that he has found peace. We share our condolences with the Villanova family.

MediaStorm Accepting Spring Internship Applications Through November 1st

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:October 22, 2014

We’re currently accepting applications for our Spring 2015 internship. If you’re motivated, highly organized, and passionate about multimedia, we’d love to hear from you. The internship generally runs from January to April, but start dates are flexible. We’re looking for applicants with experience in multimedia production, design, motion graphics, and/or web development. Internships are paid.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online application form. Applicants should be prepared to supply:

Links to pieces produced/collaborated on (please indicate role in each)
Available start/end dates
Hours/week available

Applications are due November 1, 2014.

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There’s Still Time: Apply For the October One Day MediaStorm Workshop

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:October 9, 2014

Spend the day with MediaStorm at our One Day Workshop on Saturday, October 25th, 2014. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in multimedia storytelling, no experience is necessary. Participants spend the day with executive producer Brian Storm learning multimedia storytelling approaches and engaging in discussion about the most appropriate ways to create a multimedia story. When the day is done, you will leave with tips and techniques to help you improve the reporting, editing and distribution of your multimedia project. Workshop Details Tuition: $500 per person Location: MediaStorm's office in DUMBO, Brooklyn Workshops start at 11 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. with an hour for lunch For more information and testimonials from past participants visit the One Day MediaStorm Workshop page

MediaStorm Welcomes Editor and Producer Ligaiya Romero

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:October 6, 2014

MediaStorm is excited to announce that summer intern Ligaiya Romero will permanently join our staff as an editor and producer. G. Ligaiya Romero is a visual journalist and documentary storyteller. Originally from New York, she graduated from UCLA with dual degrees in Film Production and International Development. She studied documentary photography and multimedia production at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. Recently, she received her Master’s degree in Visual Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Roy H. Park fellow. Ligaiya’s work has been recognized by the SXSW Interactive Awards, College Photographer of the Year, Photo District News, the National Press Photographers Association and the New York Photo Awards among others. Her portfolio can be viewed at ligaiya.com.

WE DID IT! Hungry Horse Kickstarter is Fully Funded

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:September 26, 2014

Thank you to everyone who pledged their support to Hungry Horse on Kickstarter. We made our $10,000 goal in just 10 days, further proof that the MediaStorm community's commitment to compassionate storytelling is unmatched. Pieter ten Hoopen’s Hungry Horse will launch on MediaStorm this fall. Subscribe to the MediaStorm newsletter to be the first to know when it goes live. There’s still time to take advantage of rewards offered exclusively to Kickstarter backers. Here are a few of our favorites: Pledge $25 to access all the films in MediaStorm's Publication, including Hungry Horse and any new films MediaStorm releases during that time Pledge $50 to receive a 16x20 poster inspired by the film (plus a one year Publication subscription) Pledge $100 to receive a signed copy of the book Hungry Horse, which includes a DVD of the film (plus a one year Publication subscription) Pledge $500 to receive a spot in MediaStorm’s One Day Workshop (plus a…