Media Democracy

Media Democracy

 

UEPI works on many different issues of social and environmental justice, and believes that an important requirement for creating change is a media system that is just, equitable and accessible.

 

Just Media: LA Media Reform Summit 2011

Just Media

 

VideoActive Workshops

The LA Media Reform Group, a project of California Common Cause, and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College have joined up to present hands-on workshops to teach community organizations and non-profits (in teams of 2 or 3 members each) how to make and distribute video shorts for social justice and progressive social change. The trainings take place quarterly at Occidental College, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California. For more information, contact us.

Day 1: Getting Started (Pre-production and planning for filming)

Through a discussion with videographers about how they conceived their project, learn what makes effective storytelling and how to spur the public to act. Also, gain tips on how to use a Flip Camera to best convey your message and capture your intended audience's attention

Day 2: Putting It Together (Editing and distribution)

Get hands-on training for the Flip Camera editing software and how to upload your video online. Learn how to get your video seen by the world. Participants can use the week between trainings to videotape content.

November training flier

2009 Media Summit

In March 2009, UEPI partnered with California Common Cause to host:

Local Media for Social Change

Does local media tell your story fairly, if at all?
How do we get the media we want to bring about change?
If you are as concerned as we are that communities are being harmed by local stories that are never told or heard or through lack of access to the media, join us.

Click here to view the program