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Screening tomorrow night, April 29, 2009. <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_lil_poison">Read more</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on April 28</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19207"></a><a href="/news/items/arts_engine_survey_last_chance_to_win_a_flip_camera" style="color:#670000;">Arts Engine Survey: Last Chance to Win a Flip Camera</a></h3> <p><p>Please take our <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iZKPcz0T_2bRJ0TYYjlHTfpg_3d_3d" target="_blank">survey</a>, like MediaRights member Stacey Brook did, and help Arts Engine better serve its membership. The 2008-2009 <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iZKPcz0T_2bRJ0TYYjlHTfpg_3d_3d" target="_blank">survey</a> will close April 22 and we will announce the <a href="http://www.theflip.com/" target="_blank">Flip camera</a> winner in the next newsletter.</p> <p>MediaRights.org member Stacey Brook said, “Filling out this <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iZKPcz0T_2bRJ0TYYjlHTfpg_3d_3d" target="_blank">survey</a> was actually pretty enlightening. It’s interesting to see the issues that are on my fellow media makers’ minds, distilled and categorized. And thanks for keeping it short and sweet. Also, I will happily fill out any survey in the future in which you award a <a href="http://www.theflip.com/" target="_blank">Flip camera</a> to a random participant. Did I win??!!” </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on April 15</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19154"></a><a href="/news/items/april_22_media_that_matters_at_immigrant_heritage_week" style="color:#670000;">April 22: Media That Matters at Immigrant Heritage Week</a></h3> <p><p>Declared an official, annual celebration by Mayor Bloomberg, <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/imm/html/imm_heritage/imm_heritage.shtml" target="_blank">Immigrant Heritage Week</a> is a unique celebration of the vibrant immigrant cultures, heritage, and communities found in every corner of the city. Media That Matters and <a href="http://www.breakthrough.tv/" target="_blank">Breakthrough</a> have partnered to present this free workshop at the Paley Center, NY.</p> <p>Join us for a special Immigrant Heritage Week selection of films and discussion on<br /> Wednesday April 22, 4:30-6:00 p.m.<br /> Paley Media Center, 25 West 52nd Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)<br /> Admission: Free and open to the public </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on April 02</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="18422"></a><a href="/news/items/arts_engine_staffer_angela_tucker_namacs_featured_leader" style="color:#670000;">Arts Engine Staffer Angela Tucker NAMAC’s Featured Leader</a></h3> <p><p>The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) recently highlighted Arts Engine’s own Angela Tucker as a Featured Leader in the media arts field. Check out her <a href="http://www.namac.org/featured-leader" target="_blank">interview</a> with NAMAC.</p> <p>Hear more from Angela by checking out her <a href="http://mediarights.org/engine_feed/by_author/tuckergurl">blog posts</a> on our Arts Engine blog, <a href="http://mediarights.org/engine_feed/">Engine Feed</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 17</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="18361"></a><a href="/news/items/february_25_docuclub_at_the_tank" style="color:#670000;">February 25: DocuClub at The Tank</a></h3> <p><p>An intimate crowd gathered during February’s DocuClub to watch <em>Our House</em> by filmmakers David Teague and Greg King at <a href="http://www.thetanknyc.org/" target="_blank">The Tank</a>. Moderator Brian Geldin expertly guided the discussion. The documentary depicts the various members living in an alternative housing community in the midst of gentrified Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The filmmakers were keen to hear how the structure of the piece was working, and specifically, how the end of the film played out since an unpredictable event throws the residents into momentary chaos. To learn more about <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub">DocuClub</a>, please go to our website. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 03</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="18340"></a><a href="/news/items/arts_engine_survey" style="color:#670000;">Arts Engine Survey</a></h3> <p><p><a href="http://www.mediarights.org/" target="_blank">MediaRights.org</a> member Stacey Brook says, “Filling out this <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iZKPcz0T_2bRJ0TYYjlHTfpg_3d_3d" target="_blank">survey</a> was actually pretty enlightening. It’s interesting to see the issues that are on my fellow media makers’ minds, distilled and categorized. And thanks for keeping it short and sweet. Also, I will happily fill out any survey in the future in which you award a <a href="http://www.theflip.com/" target="_blank">Flip camera</a> to a random participant. Did I win??!!” </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on February 25</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="343"></a><a href="/news/items/december_17_rose_mapendo_discusses_congo_with_actor_ben_affleck_at_the_unit" style="color:#670000;">December 17: Rose Mapendo Discusses Congo with Actor Ben Affleck at the United Nations</a></h3> <p><p>A distinguished panel gathered by the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) announced a new campaign to raise awareness and financial support for North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Violence has again erupted in this already troubled region. The panel included Rose Mapendo, the subject of our upcoming film, <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/pushing_the_elephant/"><em>Pushing The Elephant</em></a>. To find our more about the film, or to make a donation, please click <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/pushing_the_elephant/">here</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on December 17</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="294"></a><a href="/news/items/december_4_arts_engine_presents_an_asexuality_the_making_of_a_movement_fund" style="color:#670000;">December 4: Arts Engine Presents an Asexuality: The Making of a Movement Fundraiser in New York, NY</a></h3> <p><p>You are invited!</p> <p>Please join us for a fundraiser for Arts Engine’s next Big Mouth Film, <em><a href="http://www.artsengine.net/asexuality" target="_blank">Asexuality: The Making of a Movement</a></em>. The film will profile four people who are trying to live their lives as asexuals. What’s an asexual, you might ask? An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which is a personal choice, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who asexuals are. It is their identity.</p> <p>Curious? Come learn about the film.</p> <p>We are currently in production and need funding for some additional shoots in Vancouver and San Francisco. Please support this documentary film. It all comes back to you!</p> <p><strong>WHEN</strong>:<br /> Thursday, December 4<br /> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.</p> <p><strong>WHERE</strong>:<br /> <a href="http://www.flatbushfarm.com" target="_blank">Flatbush Farm</a> <br /> 76 St. Marks Avenue <br /> Corner of Sixth Avenue and Flatbush <br /> Park Slope, Brooklyn</p> <p><strong>PROGRAM</strong>:<br /> Featuring emcee Giulia Rozzi (<em>CNN</em>, <em>Stripped Stories</em>)<br /> Plus, a super-duper raffle and even a bake sale!<br /> 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour and a Half <br /> 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Comedy, Raffle and New Scenes Trailer</p> <p><strong>COST</strong>: Tickets are $25</p> <p>Please RSVP to Jolene Pinder 646-230-6228, x222, <a href="mailto:jolene@artsengine.net">jolene@artsengine.net</a>.</p> <p>For more information on the film, please visit <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/bigmouthfilms" target="_blank">Big Mouth Films</a>. 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