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This is our last newsletter of the year and we are pleased to announce the 2024 Production Workshop deadline.


In other news, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has extended its support to five independent filmmakers who are part of TWN's fiscal sponsorship program. Jasmine Murrell (TWN Workshop graduate) will receive funding for her project "To Heal Fear," Kiernan Sekou Francis for "Invisible," Nicholas Capezzera for "Many Oceans," Sam Butin for "Normandie," and Tami Gold (Newsreel member) for "Sex Work 101."

Training

TWN Production Workshop

For Social Justice Filmmakers


The TWN (Third World Newsreel) Production Workshop is an intensive 6-month program designed for emerging filmmakers passionate about social issues. Now in its 47th year, it focuses on practical skills for historically marginalized communities with limited access to institutional film programs or resources.



Key Features:


Duration: 6-month intensive course, with weekly classes and bi-weekly Saturday labs, starts in March.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers research, scripting, production, and editing. Participants create their own short film.

Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals active in the industry.

Focus: Ideal for those interested in creating films about social issues.



Commitment & Requirements:


Time Commitment: Classes meet virtually once a week at 6:00 PM, plus 6-8 in-person Saturday labs.

Requirements: Attend all sessions and fulfill pre-production to post-production demands. Previous production is beneficial but not mandatory. Essential qualities include self-initiative, openness to feedback, collaboration, and meeting deadlines.

Capacity: Limited to 9 participants. Selection involves a written application and interview.

Cost: $600 (payment in installments available).



Additional Opportunities:



Credits at Goddard College: Through our partnership with Goddard College, students can earn credits towards BA or BFA programs by completing the TWN Production Workshop. This opportunity is open to all students currently enrolled at Goddard College. Interested students should fill out our application, making sure to mention their enrollment at Goddard College.



To Apply: 


Submit the 2024 TWN Production Workshop Application by January 31, 2024

For more details, email workshop@twn.org or visit Goddard College's website.

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Our Filmmaking Community

TWN Workshop graduate, Naz Habtezghi premiered her short doc BIRTHING OF A NATION: THE RESISTANCE OF MARY GAFFNEY on Paramount+. This film is eligible for an Oscar nomination and uncovers the story of forced reproduction in the antebellum South and reveals the agency of Mary Gaffney – an enslaved woman who took control of her body and fertility.

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Many descendants of enslaved people have little record of their family's ancestry. Byron Hurt's LEE AND LIZA'S FAMILY TREE documents the quest to discover his family's lost history and see how science and genealogy can help rebuild a family tree broken by slavery. Byron is a graduate of the TWN Production Workshop!

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How to Support TWN

Third World Newsreel's mission to support and nurture media by and about people of color and social justice issues is as critical as ever, and we hope this is important to you as well. If you attended any of our programs, watched our films, or believe in supporting BIPOC media makers, please consider making a donation to Third World Newsreel today! Donate directly via our website or our GiveButter campaign.

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FWD-Doc: Documentary Filmmakers With Disabilities

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About Third World Newsreel (TWN)

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TWN is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, Color Congress, MOSAIC, the National Film Preservation Foundation, New York Humanities, Ford Foundation, Golden Globe Foundation, New York Community Trust, Kolibri Foundation and the Peace Development Fund, as well as individual donors.

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