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Subscription Access to MediaStorm’s Publication Now Available

Post author:Brian Storm
Post published:October 31, 2014

We believe that quality storytelling can change the way you see the world. That’s why we help the world’s finest filmmakers and photographers tell stories that matter with the depth they deserve. These stories make up the MediaStorm's Publication - a destination for long-form video journalism and cutting-edge film. Today, we are proud to announce the MediaStorm community can now “sub to the pub” with an annual subscription that gives you full-access to all the stories in our Publication, for just $23.95. Why subscribe to MediaStorm’s Publication? Because you believe in quality storytelling. Because you believe that the really special stories are developed over months and years, not moments. And perhaps most importantly, because you support independent storytellers. Your subscription to MediaStorm’s Publication is a vote of confidence that voice and meaning needs to be given to the most pressing issues of our time and that the creatives on the frontlines of…

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.