Youth CineMedia Program 2008 Originally founded in January 2003, as part of the Latino CineMedia Film Festival, Youth CineMedia (YCM) is one of the most visible and effective programs offered by Zona Seca, Inc. A nationally recognized program YCM uses state-of-the-art technology to introduce teenagers to production in a wide-range of media. With the goal of creating thought-provoking work that inspires dialogue and social change, students experiment with everything from digital video and music composition, to photography and silk-screening merging audiovisual and folk-art with writing, music, and still images. They gain training, knowledge and relationships that foster expression and confidence. Outreach focuses on underserved communities, with an emphasis on youth from low-income or newly immigrated families, failing academic histories, substance abuse, or involvement in the juvenile justice system. YCM has already worked with over 400 youth throughout Santa Barbara County. Youth CineMedia is directed and founded by Osiris Castañeda. Saturday, January 26 10:00 am Nuestra Quinceanera A behind the scenes look at a Santa Barbara family's first Quinceanera, as relatives and friends celebrate in this coming of age story. My Baby Adrina Sprayed Waste Taking Advantage: The World Beyond the Creek This music video set in Mission Creek, explores issues around the dangers of drugs, drinking and the connection to sexual harassment. Finding Nemo: The Life and Death of a Cholo. The life and death of Lorenzo Valentin Carachure, this tragic story covers a teens life from Mexico to Santa Barbara, California with interviews by family and friends. Mind Desine A multimedia project using photography, graphic design, self-produced, mixed, and mastered beats. Bohnett Park Creek Clean Up Cleaning up a Westside neighborhood creek. Married with Children A married, 17-year old mother of two, talks about her family life. Holocaust Survivors Holocaust survivors engage youth at photography exhibit, making connections around issues of racism, discrimination, gangs, and the history of violence. Quit smoking and Drinking Docudrama about teen efforts to stop alcohol and substance abuse. Soledad Bio-Swell Expose on Santa Barbara City Creeks Division's summer intern project located on Soledad Street on the Eastside. Beneath the Belly A teen mother discusses issues of finding baby-sitting, relationships, safe sex, stereotypes, family support and raising her son. H.R. 4437 Perspectives on immigrant rights protest on May Day March 2006 on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. My Life The Making of an M.C. M.C. battler Michael Wallace, aka Dosia, performs, records and produces hip-hop music around Santa Barbara and discusses the life of an M.C., being on the run, and keeping it real. Alaska to Panama: A Run for Peace and Dignity Murals de Califas / California Murals California murals and their relationship to graffiti art. |
