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EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING
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As a student, breaking into the media industry can be challenging. StoryBytes cares. We researched nonprofit organizations that connect you with expert guidance and support you on your storytelling journey. Take advantage of these opportunities!
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"A nonprofit organization, by students and for students, dedicated to changing the face of entertainment by empowering the next generation of underrepresented storytellers."
"The Moth College Program provides the space, tools and expertise for students to practice the art and craft of personal storytelling. Our goal is to help students reflect on their lives, build community, and gain confidence in their own voice and story!"
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"The Sundance Institute’s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film and episodic storytelling. Each program consists of labs, grants, intensives, sessions, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. "
"The Associated College Press (ACP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism and student media programs. Its purpose is to educate, train, and recognize student journalists through national conventions, awards, and leadership development opportunities."
"The College Media Association is a nonprofit organization and a leading advocate for collegiate media and its advisers. Its purpose is to support student media professionals and programs through education, research, advocacy, and a strong national community. By collaborating with media and educational organizations, CMA works to strengthen the future of student media journalism!"
"The Student Press Law Center is the nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and advancing the free press rights of student journalism. Its purpose is to equip students and educators with legal support, training, and advocacy so they can report confidently, understand their First Amendment rights, and stand up against censorship."
"The Society of Professional Journalists" is a national organization dedicated to preserving a free press as a cornerstone of democracy and self-government. Its purpose is to promote ethical journalism, protect First Amendment freedoms, and encourage accurate, fair, and responsible reporting. SPJ also works to foster excellence, diversity, and inspire future generations of journalists to uphold the highest professional standards."
"The NPR Podcast Challenge is a national competition that invites college students from all majors and experience levels to create original podcast stories. Encouraging creative storytelling, they provide real-world exposure, with selected entries aired on NPR programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. The challenge empowers students to turn passion projects into impactful audio journalism while competing for a $5,000 cash prize!"
"The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the free speech rights of all Americans. Meant to educate the public, they advocate for strong First Amendment protections and actively defend students and faculty against censorship, due process violations, and threats to individual liberty, particularly o college campuses. FIRE works to promote a culture in which open expression and respectful disagreement are essential to democracy."