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Have you voted for your favorite Life Story yet?

Hi WGBH Lab Friends, We're down to the last round of submissions for the iPod Nano contest, and we need your help. In order for these Life Stories to win, they need comments. Take a moment to watch the 3 finalists, and leave a comment letting them know what you think. Your comment could help them win an iPod Nano. ------------------------------- Judith Klausner: Artist - What if you woke up tomorrow trapped in the body of an insect? Follow artist Judith Klausner on her journey to creat… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on December 3, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

The WGBH Lab is "Sweetening The Pot"

So, you’ve submitted a Life Story. Or, maybe you’re going to submit, but aren’t sure when. What now? Now is the time to submit, and get people to comment on it, because The WGBH Lab is “Sweetening The Pot” for you. We will be giving away 1 iPod Nano to each of 3 people who have submitted the videos that have the most comments. That’s right, people talk about your work – you win. Here’s the quick rundown: 1) You submit to The WGBH Lab Open Call: Life Stories (… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on November 23, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Use WGBH’s Clips to Create Your Election Masterpiece

Good election-themed footage is hard to find. Luckily the… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on August 25, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Watch 6 Compelling Election Stories by Users Like You

Hey everyone, Four months ago we asked you to pitch us your election stories -- with your help we chose which pitches to send into production and used your feedback to steer the projects in the right direction. And now 6 of YOUR election stories are complete and ready to watch online. The results are as diverse as they are pertinent -- there's a piece about students campaigning to save their ethnic studies program, a pop-up-video style meditation on whether your vote makes a difference,… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on August 8, 2008 at 10:42am — No Comments

A Video Interview w/ Filmmaker Katrina Browne (Traces of the Trade)

We had a chance to sit down recently and chat with Katrina Browne, WGBH Filmmaker in Residence from 2003 to 2005 and director of Traces of the Trade -- a Sundance-accepted feature-length documentary on how Katrina dealt with the realization that her New England family were actually the largest slave trading family in American history. Check out our interview on YouTube to get Katrina's thoughts abou… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on July 1, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

WGBH Filmmaker in Residence Deadline EXTENDED TO JUNE 30TH

Just a quick heads up to anyone who is applying -- or anyone who is considering applying -- to the Filmmaker in Residence program: we've EXTENDED THE DEADLINE until June 30th. So if you're working on a project and you're looking for WGBH's support, you now have until the 30th to apply! For more information on the Filmmakers in Residence program, visit: http://lab.wgbh.org/filmmakers-residence -Brian WGBH Lab Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on June 13, 2008 at 9:55am — No Comments

4 Weeks Left to Apply to Get WGBH's Support for YOUR Project

Do you have a feature or documentary project? Would you like WGBH's help in bringing it to completion? Part of our mission at the WGBH Lab is to foster relationships with independent makers and every year we host a small number of filmmakers and innovators as they work on the production or post-production of their independently funded project. Our past filmmakers in residence have gone on to have their work featured in the Telluride Film Festival, broadcast on P.O.V., and officially selected a… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on May 23, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

APPLY TO BE A WGBH FILMMAKER IN RESIDENCE

WGBH is now accepting applications for our 2008-2009 Filmmaker in Residence program. This is a great opportunity for independent filmmakers: 'FIR' alumni have gone on to have their work featured in the Telluride Film Festival, broadcast on P.O.V., and officially selected at Sundance. Every year, the Lab hosts a small number of filmmakers and innovators from related industries such as commercial television, featur… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on May 1, 2008 at 12:31pm — No Comments

C'mon, Bostonia: Get Your Pitch in Now and Get $2,000 to Make Your Short

The WGBH Lab is nearing the end of its Open Call for short film pitches about the 2008 Election. So far the pitch pool is still fairly small -- 28 as of right now -- not to mention the fact that Boston is sorely underrepresented! So if you've got an idea for a short, now's the perfect time to submit. We all know Boston's got a great indie scene (I'm part of it!), so let us help prove it! http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/election2008 -------… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on April 24, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

WGBH Lab & P.O.V. Offering $2,000 for Election-Themed Pitches

This election season, the WGBH Lab and P.O.V. are offering you a chance to make your voice heard BEFORE the voting booths open: TELL AMERICA YOUR ELECTION STORY on PBS. The WGBH Lab and P.O.V. want your pitch for a compelling video short about the 2008 Election. If selected, receive $2,000 production funds, feedback from industry professionals, and the chance to see your short broadcast nationally. Help PBS put the "public" back in public broadcasting this election season! DEADLINE FOR PITCHES… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on April 8, 2008 at 12:21pm — No Comments

WGBH Lab Posts User-Submitted Shorts

The WGBH Lab has posted the user-created shorts we received as part of our latest call on Caregiving. There's some interesting stuff in there, including a fictional re-enactment, an avant-garde dream-sequence, and a vblog piece about language. Check 'em out -- we'll be using your feedback to help determine which ones may make it to national TV. http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/watch-over-me/community-review Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on March 4, 2008 at 10:47am — No Comments

WGBH Lab Short Indie Docs Posted!

The WGBH Lab, WGBH Boston's indie media-maker outreach, has just wrapped up its latest open call, "Eviction Notice!" Check out the final cuts of these short 3-4 minute docs on race and reparations. Filmmakers spent a few months making these, drop 'em some feedback while you're there! http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/eviction/final Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on February 15, 2008 at 11:12am — No Comments

WGBH Open Call for Short Films -- Potential National Broadcast

Hey everyone,

The WGBH Lab is announcing its latest Open Call: "Watch Over Me." We're looking for completed 3-minute shorts on the subject of caring for elderly parents and how that affects families and relationships. Show us a new and interesting perspective on this topic!

The selected shorts may be packaged with "Caring for Your Parents," a documentary that will be aired nationally on… Continue

Added by WGBH Lab on February 8, 2008 at 3:15pm — No Comments

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