Media Shift: Documentary Storytelling for Activism

Are you passionate about social change and eager to tell stories that matter? Documentary Storytelling for Activism is a 15-week immersive course designed for emerging and aspiring filmmakers, activists, and storytellers who want to use the power of media to inspire action and awareness.

In this hands-on program, participants will explore the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking with a strong focus on activism-driven storytelling. From concept development to final edits, participants will work on producing a 6–9 minute short documentary centered on a social issue, movement, or local cause they care deeply about.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

• Conduct interviews and research with integrity and impact

• Film and edit with intention and authenticity

• Navigate ethical questions in activist media work

• Build narratives that resonate with diverse audiences

• Connect with civic leaders to foster and start discourse and action

The course will culminate in a community screening and discussion event, where participants will present their finished films, share their creative journey, and engage in a Q&A session with the public.

No prior filmmaking experience is required—just a commitment to storytelling, social justice, and collaboration.

Key Details:

• Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, October 7, 2025 - January 23, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: Public Media Network
• Capacity: Limited to 10 participants.

Limited spots available. Open to the public. Apply now to be part of this transformative program.

Have questions? Contact Milburgo Mora Vergara:

✉️ mvergara@publicmedianet.org

📞 269.343.2211