September 2012

 

Job Opportunities & Fellowships
A complete listing of current job and fellowship opportunities is available on NAPT's website in addition to those listed below.

Student Project Assistant; NAPT - Lincoln, NE

 

Online Managing Editor; WFPL - Louisville, KY

 

News Director; Wichita Public Radio - Wichita, KS 

 

Java Script Developer; WNYC - New York, NY

 

Marketing Manager; WNYC - New York, NY

 

Managing Director, Communications; ITVS - San Francisco, CA

 

Publicist; WYNC - New York, NY

 

Python Developer; WNYC - New York, NY 

 

System Administrator/Security Specialist; WYNC - New York, NY

 

WETA Internships, Spring Session - Arlington, VA

 

Documentary Arts Instructor; Spy Hop - Salt Lake City, UT

Training Opportunities
A complete listing of current training opportunities is available on NAPT's website in addition to those listed below.
Building Social Networks

When: October 22, 2012

 

This workshop is designed for communications professionals, journalists, and educators who are interested in developing their social media platform to be seen and heard and grab the attention of their audience. The format of the workshop is ideal for people who thrive in intense, focused and hands-on environments.  

 

Explaining HTML5/CSS3

When: November 11, 2012

 

This one-day class will take you on a tour of HTML5 and CSS3. Compatibility with web browsers and mobile devices will be discussed along with new features and applicability. You will use HTML5 and CSS3 together to create cutting edge code.  

 

For More Information: bavc.org
GIS Map Design

When: November 16-17, 2012

 

This two-day workshop is ideal for people interested in a rapid-paced immersive experience in data mapping--ideal for scientists, communications professionals, journalists, educators, and those interested in becoming proficient in learning to communicate geographic data.  

 

Visual Essentials for Content Creators

When: December 10-14, 2012

 

This workshop is for journalists and communications professionals interested in building their video and multimedia skills set. This intensive one-week production course focuses on the art and craft of digital storytelling and features hands-on practical skills training.

 

Funding Opportunities
A complete listing of current funding opportunities is available on NAPT's website in addition to those listed below.
California Documentary Project

Deadline: September 24, 2012

 

The California Documentary Project (CDP) is a competitive grants program that supports documentary film, radio, and new media productions that enhance our understanding of California and its cultures, peoples, and histories. Projects must use humanities to provide context, depth, and perspective and be suitable for California and national audiences through broadcast and/or distribution.  
 
For More Information: calhum.org

NAPT to Showcase at the Monument Valley Film Festival, Sept. 22 & 23 in Kayenta, AZ

  

11 a.m. - My Louisiana Love

 

12:10 p.m. - NAPT Showcase with special guest Georgiana Lee

* Smokin' Fish

* Racing the Rez

* Columbus Day Legacy

* The Thick Dark Fog

 

6 p.m. - Bridge the Gap to Pine Ridge

 

7 p.m. - PBS POV Showcase

* Up Heartbreak Hill

* Sun Kissed  

 

View the Film Schedule 

NAPT at the 23rd Annual Bioneers Conference, October 19 through 21 in San Rafael, Calif.

   

NAPT will be attending the 2012 Bioneers Conference--a place to join global thought leaders, experts, and advocates exploring breakthrough solutions for a sustainable world.

 

For more information: bioneers.org

FESTIVAL CINÉ ALTER'NATIF

Le cinéma, par les Amérindiens

4ème édition

 

NAPT filmmaker Tracy Rector (Seminole) of Longhouse Media and eleven-year-old Solomon Calvert-Adera (Seminole/Choctaw), a participant in Longhouse Media's SuperFly initiative--which NAPT helped send Native youth to--will be presenting NAPT-supported films and speaking about the films March Point and Visionary Insight at Festival Ciné October 4-13, 2012.  

 

Visit the Festival's Website

Call for Papers - National Association of Native American Studies

Postmarked Deadline: Friday, November 9, 2012 

 

Abstracts, not to exceed two (2) pages, should be submitted that relate to any aspect of the Native American and Indigenous Peoples experience. Subjects may include, but are not limited to: literature, demographics, history, politics, economics, education, health care, fine arts, religion, social studies, business, and many other subjects. Please indicate time required for presentation in your paper (25 minutes or 45 minutes).

 

Download Informational Sheet with Instructions on How to Apply

Call for Entries - WorldFest Houston

Early-Bird Deadline:

Nov. 15, 2012

Main-Entry Deadline:

Dec. 15, 2012

 

You are cordially invited to participate in the 46th Annual WorldFest Houston, the third oldest international film festival in North America and the oldest independent film festival in the world.

 

For More Information: www.worldfest.org

 

 

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