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Why media made by and for girls matters.
To kick off May and our $40K in May Crowdfunding Campaign we asked Student Board Member Maya Alter to blog for us. Maya has attended Camp Reel Stories for three years and is part of the creative team that produced Brett: The Journey, one of our most watched and requested films ever. Why creating our own Media Matters. I don’t usually have a lot of time to sit down and watch TV, my time for media is usually dedicated to short videos, or Instagram, if anything. Esther asked me that for this post I talk about media that portrays girls [...]
[Guest Post] “My Time At YouTube” by Brianna, Intern at CRS
Camp Reel Stories had the opportunity to take a tour and test out VR (virtual reality) equipment at YouTube HQ! Our intern, Brianna, wrote about her experience: My time at YouTube started out with a tour of the campus. YouTube is not only innovating the way that we stream film but also the technology being used in order to create film. I had the amazing opportunity to take a tour of the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno. I was exploring the realm of virtual reality and 360 degree filming technology. Not only did I get to learn about this new [...]
[Guest Post] Clarissa, Student Board Member, at Camp Reel Stories
I’ve gone to Camp Reel Stories three times so far and plan on going for a fourth time this summer. It’s become a tradition of sorts to attend camp, make a film, and watch it spread throughout the country to various film festivals and onto people’s screens, whether those are found on their phones, on their computers, or in movie theaters. I cannot confidently say that I will go into the film industry when I grow older, but I can say that I have found a sense of community through the camp and gained inspiration from strong women, who prove [...]
What’s it like to volunteer at Camp Reel Stories?
By Fiona Ryan This year I volunteered for all three weeks of Camp Reel Stories and it’s official—this camp is fun, inspiring, and totally impressive. As a volunteer, you are paired up with a production team of girls and you assist them with whatever they need to make their films happen. This can run the gamut from being an extra set of hands to restoring order and logic. It really just depends on the moment. Our campers tend to be extremely smart, friendly, and creative; so as a volunteer you’re bound to have a great time with them, I know [...]
Camp Reel Stories Reviews: Comet (2014) Directed by Sam Esmail
I [Fiona] love this movie. A lot. “Over the course of six years – and possibly in parallel universes – Kimberley and Dell try to overcome their differences and build a lasting romance” is how Netflix sums it up. And it got about a 50% on rotten tomatoes… so on the outside, this is one of those movies that could very much so go either way. Here we have a look into the relationship of two kids who so unconventionally meet (thankfully! Not often enough in movies are the lovers actually brought together in a believable and realistic way. We [...]
“US Women’s National Soccer Team Files Lawsuit for Equal Pay”
After one of the most successful years in United States soccer history, the US Women’s National Soccer Team has been a big name in the world of soccer and in advocating for women’s rights. Although they clenched the World Cup title in a 5-2 victory against Japan last July racking in over 23 million viewers, making it the most watched soccer game in American history, unfortunately; they are far from reaching pay equity. In attempt to solve this issue, the US women’s team filed a complaint in partnership with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) demanding equal pay for their team. [...]
[GUEST POST] Fiona Rae Ryan at Camp Reel Stories
Camp Reel Stories is an undoubtedly magical place. I came to know this last year at their annual film festival where I saw girls connecting to the beautiful art of cinematography one on one, face to face, like they never have before; and also connecting to a voice inside themselves that otherwise may have not been heard. In a world where movies, television shows, and media in general is endlessly present and also extremely influential, the majority of movie-goers and Netflix-lovers alike really do sustain a distant relationship from the whole process of it, don’t we? As a long time [...]
Albany Film Festival to Host Films and More News
On March 20th the Albany Twin Theater in Albany, CA will three of our awesome films in the 6th Annual Albany FilmFest! It is set for a fun filled day starting from 10am - 9pm on a beautiful Sunday. For your chance to check out our girls and their three films, 'Girl Who Cried Wolf', 'Between the Shelves' and 'Rise and Shine' get your tickets tot the festival. More details can be found here at the Albany Film Festival site. Other great news, there will be a free youth media workshop for teens 13-18 in collaboration with the SF Green [...]
How Esther Pearl and Camp Reel Stories are creating a more inclusive media landscape
Episode 014: Training young women for employment in film careers—how Esther Pearl and Camp Reel Stories are creating a more inclusive media landscape http://eosummit.com/episode-014-training-young-women-for-employment-in-film-careers-how-esther-pearl-and-camp-reel-stories-are-creating-a-more-inclusive-media-landscape/
Camp Reel Stories: Changing the Media Game
Camp Reel Stories: Changing the Media Game
