The festival is a premiere regional youth festival that took place Saturday May 11th, 2013 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The event’s activities included an awards ceremony & film screening, free workshops, live outdoor entertainment, and a 4-hour film competition. We will continue to update this page with content from the 2013 Youth Media Festival while we begin to prepare for next year’s festival. info: 301 588 1399 / email: [email protected] / www.facebook.com/gandhibrigade
The Workshops
Young Love: A Look at Teen Relationships
Facilitated by the University Community Collaborative in Philadelphia
According to Shannon Mehner’s “Teens Often View Abusive Dating Behavior as Normal,” 100% of middle school students surveyed believe possessiveness and jealously are part of true love. Although they are only in middle school, it is likely these beliefs will stay with through high school, and even adulthood. As a result of this misinformation, it is important to have a workshop to accurately inform youth of healthy relationships. This student-led workshop will help to create a positive dialogue around healthy relationships, especially for high school students.
Seed Bombs Away!
Facilitated by Matt Doherty, Garden Resources of Washington
What is a seed bomb? You will learn how to make and place these guerilla community gardening tools, and learn new ways to beautify your neighborhood!
Seeing Through the Frame
Facilitated by Aberham Berhanu, Aberham B. Photography
Participants will learn how to see the world through the camera and to develop a language of photography as an image-making medium, An exploration of the fundamental principles, techniques and application of camera-based image making and also cover Design issues :composition, balance, scale and dimension.
Retro Fashion and Dance
Facilitated by Camila Brice and Althea Grey-McKenzie
Participants will be taught about dances and the dress from 60′s, 70′s eras, they will review and reflect on clothing statements made by young people regarding civil issues during that time period. The participants will be able to share their own stories about how they dress and what in society or culture influences their own dress. Fashion show will include retro clothing, accessories and historical explanation of the times; music will coincide with the fashion and dances steps will include social dance favorites like the monkey, the bird, the twist, mash potato, the hustle.
The Comcast Internet Essentials PSA Four Hour Film competition!
Exploring digital literacy’s impact in today’s world: Why it’s so important to be connected?
WINNER:
Media Manipulation by Sans Henock: Emmanuel Minja, Brieanna Lyomahan, and Teri West WINNER
The Influence of the Media, by Laminade: Olamide Olatunji & Mark Sobo
Wake Up by Zombie Moose, Rhys Talbott & Ben Sudbrink
WINNERS
VIDEO
College (Total running time 26:15)
**The Nigh Shift (11:34)
Shay Parker, New Lens
High School (Total running time 12:22)
**Miles to Go (3:35)
Julia Retzlaff, Bay Area Video Coalition
Middle School (Total running time 6:22)
**Anything is Possible (2:02)
Baltimore Speaks Out, Wide Angle Youth Media
PHOTOGRAPHY
College
**Bandera
Carmen Mason, DC Fair Food, American University
High School
**Debbie Personal Statement
Debbie Kebede & Jessica Bautista, Gandhi Brigade
Middle School
**Responsibility
Diana Ramirez, Eastern Middle School
VISUAL ART
College
**Modern Identity
John Edward Rice IV, Towson University
High School
**Youth Speak
Karen Carillo, Gandhi Brigade
Middle School
**Together as One
Shima Abdulla, Eastern Middle School
MEET OUR JUDGES
VIDEO JUDGES
Name: Matt Boratenski, Program Administrator for Education at AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center
3 Line bio :
Lifelong educator
English, soccer, filmmaking
Partners with Gandhi Brigade
Name: Lia Griffin, Student, PT at Montgomery Cable
3 Line bio:
I’m a student at Blair High School and a Production Technician for MCM
What is your social justice passion? Human Rights
PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGES
Name: Fatimah Z. Martin, AmeriCorps*VISTA at Critical Exposure
3 Line bio:
Recently relocated from New Mexico, by way of Hawaii, Fatimah is a recent graduate from the University of New Mexico. Passionate about political education, photography, and youth empowerment, she sees her work at Critical Exposure as an important meeting of these interests.
What is your social justice passion? I am passionate about the welfare of historically marginalized communities both here in the states and globally.
Name: Emmanuel Minja, Gandhi Brigade
3 Line bio:
17 years old. Enjoy working on video production when I have free time. Part of the Gandhi Brigade Producers Tribe with Amy.
What is your social justice passion? Increasing the peace in the community.
PERFORMANCE JUDGES
Name: Christopher Smith, Youth Media Program Coordinator at Gandhi Brigade
3 Line bio:
Christopher Smith aka Puma from St. Thomas USVI.
Joined Gandhi Brigade in 2013 as Program Coordinator.
A career in music brought Puma to area but also wanted to walk what he talked in his lyrics.
What is your social justice passion? Identity, tolerance, unity.
Name: Jess Samuda, Intern/Volunteer at Gandhi Brigade
3 Line bio:
Hi, my name is Jess and I have been with the Gandhi Brigade since the beginning on and off. I was born in Washington, DC and have lived in Silver Spring most of my life. I am currently attending school and seeing where life takes me.
What is your social justice passion? Equality for all, and voices for all.
VISUAL ART JUDGES
Name: Carien Quiroga, Mosaic artist, Arts on the Block
3 Line bio: Visual Artist - Art Educator
Art is my passion, my constant pre-occupation and my voice
Proudly South African
What is your social justice passion?
Giving Voice to the Voiceless through Art
Women, Youth, the Environment
Name: Immanuel Richardson, Gandhi Brigade Creative Designer
3 Line bio:
I’m an artist who loves any form of artistic expression.
I wish to spread a positive message through digital media.
I want to inspire people to live positive lifestyles.
What is your social justice passion?
Reason, fairness, and equality
