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learning, teaching and making media. For 15 year, PCTV has taught thousands
of Minneapolis teens how to make their own TV shows, video diaries, photo
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Submitted by Michael Hay on January 5, 2009 - 3:27pm.
The Our Turn youth producers take a look at education issues in the Twin Cities. Segments in this show include: homework tips, teacher training, urban vs. suburban schools, teacher of the year, charter schools, and on-the-streets.
Submitted by Michael Hay on December 16, 2008 - 3:34pm.
This episode of the youth produced Our Turn program is all about "Ghosts & Spirits". The PCTV youth producers looked at different holidays and celebrations that deal with "spirits". They also visited a haunted house and met with a real "ghostbuster". The show also includes a segment about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Submitted by Michael Hay on October 23, 2008 - 3:32pm.
Save the Date!
PCTV’s Annual Benefit
Saturday, December 6
At 7 PM
In the Heart of the
Beast Theater
1500 E. Lake Street
Movies, Music, Food & Drink,
And Guest Speakers
Call PCTV at (612) 821-3938
With inquiries
www.youthmedia.tv
Submitted by Michael Hay on October 2, 2008 - 11:32am.
4 PCTV produced films are included in an "on-line film festival" called VIP 2008 sponsored by Listen Up!
The following 4 summer AVID! 2008 PCTV films are available to view as part of this festival:
Films by Ice Pick Studios:
The Gun
Gun Battles
Films by Unknown Talent Films:
Camouflage
Truth & War
These films can be viewed and voted for at the following link:
http://listenup.org/project.php?project=vip2008
Look for them in the these "galleries".
Community in Focus: The Gun, Gun Battles, and Camouflage
Documentary: Truth & War, Gun Battles
Submitted by Michael Hay on September 22, 2008 - 1:36pm.
What’s your take on the 2008 election?
Have you ever wanted the chance to tell the world about your views on the 2008 presidential election? How about key issues such as the environment, healthcare, immigration, the war in Iraq and more?
@15, a new platform that Best Buy is launching to connect with teens – online and in communities – wants to hear what you have to say. On Wednesday, September 17, the first-ever @15 IMO (In My Opinion) survey will launch on www.at15.com and MySpace.
Three PCTV Senior Youth Producers helped the PCTV staff lead a two part video workshop at the Fall "Peace Jam Slam" which was held on October 25th at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. The workshop was called "Remaking Political Ads with Video", and it was designed to get Peace Jam youth to look at and think about how political commercials work and then use video to make their own "satirical" political ad. The PCTV youth leaders were Shay Shay, Lech, and Ashley. PCTV volunteer Anthony also helped with the workshop. Nice work everyone!
The All City Youth Film Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 3 PM in the Walker Art Center Cinema. This yearly film screening is sponsored by the TCYMN and it will feature 18 short films made by youth producers. The PCTV produced summer 2008 film "The Gun" will be included in the show. The showcase is free and open to the public.
The Walker is located at 1750 Hennepin Avenue in MPLS. The cinema is on the Vineland side of the building.
Come out and support films made by youth in Minnesota!
Recent independent film work by PCTV youth filmmakers. A free public screening.
Thursday, August 21st 4 PM
Walker Art Center cinema
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Vineland entrance MPLS
Call PCTV (612) 821-3938 for more info.
The 2nd Annual PCTV Graduation Dinner happened on June 19th at Buca restaurant in downtown MPLS. This dinner is held to honor the high school graduation by PCTV youth producers. The grads this year are: Betsy Barta, Cynthia Beswick, Diego Fojordo, Tiara Franklin, Lora Pedersen, Claire Richards, Rose Spieler-Sandberg, Brittani Walker, Joel Waukazo. Congratulations to all the grads and thanks for your many contributions to the PCTV programs.
Special thanks to the PCTV Board of Directors for sponsoring the dinner.
