The Community Art Center, Inc.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Wednesday, MAY 14th, 2008 - Community Celebration - a showcasing of work from the Spring 2008 Programming session by both School Age Children and Teens.   A night of celebration, open to all parents, youth, and community member. Come and see what we are all about.
        Venue:YMCA on MAssachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
        Time: 6:30-8:00pm

LOOK OUT FOR A "DIYDS LOCAL" screening in summer of 2008 featuring works by teens participatinin DIYDS planning and curating process.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2008 FESTIVAL DATES: NOVEMBER 14-16, 2008
FEE REQUIREMENTS: NONE SUBMISSION LIMIT: 5 entries only
MAXIMUM LENGTH PER ENTRY: 10 minutes

MEDIA FORMATS ACCEPTED: MINIDV(cued to play with proper labeling) and DVD (NTSC)
All filmmakers ust include a digital still (publicity photo) from each film with their submissions. Each still must be labeled according to the film title and saved as a JPEG file on a CD. multiple submission stills can be saved in one CD.

NOTE: All Submitted DVDs must be previewed in various different DVD players for compatibility and quality before submission.

DO NOT USE ANY FIBER-FILLED ENVELOPES, AS IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR MEDIA.

GENRES/CATEGORIES: ANIMATION, DOCUMENTARY, EXPERIMENTAL, NARRATIVE, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS(PSA), VIDEO POETRY, SOCIAL ACTIVISM

NOW INTRODUCING A DIYDS JR. CATEGORY: VIDEOS MADE BY OR WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-12 YRS. (ENTRIES MADE & CONCEIVED ENTIRELY BY ADULTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED) Please specify the age of the child filmmaker and the extent of involvement in the making of the video.

MAIL ENTRIES TO:
DIYDS
Community Art Center
119 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
1. Film(s)/ Video(s) on minidv or dvd (make sure your media is properly labeled)
2. Self-addressed, stamped envelope (if you want your DVDs or miniDVs to be returned)
3. Entry Form comleted and signed - DOWNLOAD PDF NOW!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sejal Patel at 617-868-7100 ext. 17 or email her at sejal@communityartcenter.org.

PAST EVENT - BEST OF "Do It Your Damn Self!" on December 6, 2007
National Youth Video and Film Festival (DIYDS)

Created in 1996, the "Do It Your Damn Self!" National Video and Film Festival (DIYDS) was founded by teens who were motivated by their feelings that youth-produced videos did not have enough outlets to be viewed and appreciated by a wider audience. DIYDS is the longest-running youth-curated film festival in the country, and attracts over 700 youth and adults to public screenings and workshops. The festival provides an outlet for short videos and films created by teens from around the nation. With DIYDS, TMP teens gain valuable experience in critical thinking, media literacy, team building, and public speaking. The festival weekend is a forum for young people to meet and share their common interests in media and its use in promoting and communicating topical issues. The DIYDS Festival has established itself as a national leader in the field of youth media, presenting the freshest voices from urban and rural teens nationwide.

diyds calendar community	UPCOMING EVENTS! Wednesday, MAY 14th, 2008 - Community Celebration - a showcasing of work from the Spring 2008 Programming session by both School Age Children and Teens. A night of celebration, open to all parents, youth, and community member. Come and see what we are all about. Venue:YMCA on MAssachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA Time: 6:30-8:00pm LOOK OUT FOR A "DIYDS LOCAL" screening in summer of 2008 featuring works by teens participatinin DIYDS planning and curating process. CALL FOR ENTRIES SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2008 FESTIVAL DATES: NOVEMBER 14-16, 2008 FEE REQUIREMENTS: NONE SUBMISSION LIMIT: 5 entries only MAXIMUM LENGTH PER ENTRY: 10 minutes MEDIA FORMATS ACCEPTED: MINIDV(cued to play with proper labeling) and DVD (NTSC) All filmmakers ust include a digital still (publicity photo) from each film with their submissions. Each still must be labeled according to the film title and saved as a JPEG file on a CD. multiple submission stills can be saved in one CD. NOTE: All Submitted DVDs must be previewed in various different DVD players for compatibility and quality before submission. DO NOT USE ANY FIBER-FILLED ENVELOPES, AS IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR MEDIA. GENRES/CATEGORIES: ANIMATION, DOCUMENTARY, EXPERIMENTAL, NARRATIVE, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS(PSA), VIDEO POETRY, SOCIAL ACTIVISM NOW INTRODUCING A DIYDS JR. CATEGORY: VIDEOS MADE BY OR WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-12 YRS. (ENTRIES MADE & CONCEIVED ENTIRELY BY ADULTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED) Please specify the age of the child filmmaker and the extent of involvement in the making of the video. MAIL ENTRIES TO: DIYDS Community Art Center 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MA 02139 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST: 1. Film(s)/ Video(s) on minidv or dvd (make sure your media is properly labeled) 2. Self-addressed, stamped envelope (if you want your DVDs or miniDVs to be returned) 3. Entry Form comleted and signed - DOWNLOAD PDF NOW! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sejal Patel at 617-868-7100 ext. 17 or email her at sejal@communityartcenter.org. PAST EVENT - BEST OF "Do It Your Damn Self!" on December 6, 2007 National Youth Video and Film Festival (DIYDS) Created in 1996, the "Do It Your Damn Self!" National Video and Film Festival (DIYDS) was founded by teens who were motivated by their feelings that youth-produced videos did not have enough outlets to be viewed and appreciated by a wider audience. DIYDS is the longest-running youth-curated film festival in the country, and attracts over 700 youth and adults to public screenings and workshops. The festival provides an outlet for short videos and films created by teens from around the nation. With DIYDS, TMP teens gain valuable experience in critical thinking, media literacy, team building, and public speaking. The festival weekend is a forum for young people to meet and share their common interests in media and its use in promoting and communicating topical issues. The DIYDS Festival has established itself as a national leader in the field of youth media, presenting the freshest voices from urban and rural teens nationwide.