ShortieCon is a conference that brings together young filmmakers, film and media professionals, and educators. Let’s change the way we see the world, one youth-made film at a time. Join us June 4-5, 2011 for the 1st annual ShortieCon!
Teacher Day Agenda–Saturday, June 4, 2011
9:00-10:15am Welcome/General Session (Artisphere, Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA)
** Remarks by Dr. Ronnie B. Lowenstein
** Presentation by Lance Kramer and Brandon Kramer, Meridian Hill Pictures: Giving Voice to People: New Access and Power in Community Video Storytelling
10:30-11:45am Workshop Session A (Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA)
• Arla Bowers, Using the Moving Image to Teach Language Arts Literacy Skills
• Tom Mallan, A Differentiated Film Club Model: How Open-Ended Design Empowers Youth Filmmakers • Jackie Steven, Harry Costner, Best Practices in Teaching Media Literacy
11:45-12:00pm Break
12:00-1:15pm Workshop Session B (Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA)
• Kate Seche and Summer Marion, The Pulitzer Center’s Global Gateway Presents: Connecting Students to Today’s World
• Angie Carey, Christy Barcalow, Rhonda Robb, Natalie White, Integrating Video Production into Students’ Daily Life: Classroom, Daily News, After-School Clubs
• Heather B. Qubo, Crossing Borders: Collaborative Youth Media as a Tool for Building International Solidarity
Student Day Agenda–Sunday, June 5, 2011
9:30-10:30am Registration, Morning Snack, Film Fair (Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA)
10:30-12:00pm Workshop Session (Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA)
12:00-12:45pm Lunch (provided) (Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA)
1:00-2:00pm Student General Session: Media Literacy with Arlington Independent Media (Artisphere, Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA)
2:00-2:30pm Afternoon Break
2:30-5:00pm The Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival (Artisphere, Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA)
