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The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) is a nonprofit association whose membership
comprises a diverse mix of organizations and individuals dedicated to a common goal: the support and advocacy
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FEATURED MEMBER : New Orleans Film Society
The New Orleans Film Society is a 19 year old cultural non-profit organization that presents the New Orleans Film Festival, plus several other festivals and many film series, screenings and events year-round. 2008 sees a huge increase in the number of programs NOFF is presenting throughout the year - NOFF has two monthly screenings at different venues, a comprehensive slate of previews and premieres, and exciting plans for the 19th Annual New Orleans Film Festival, October 9-16! Find out more about the New Orleans Film Society.
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New TeleSalon: Sustaining Community Media through Mission Centered Service |
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April 30, 2008. 1-2pm pacific/4-5pm eastern. Presented by Laurie Cirivello, Grand Rapids Community Media.
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NAMAC Leadership Institute 2008 |
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Mark your calendar for the 2008 Leadership Institute, scheduled for June 8-12, 2008.
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New Podcast: Breaking Down the Myths and Assumptions About Boards |
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Listen to author and arts consultant Morrie Warshawski share his booard development expertise with NAMAC members.
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Big Sky Documentary Film Festival: Festival Director (Missoula, Montana) |
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The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is now accepting applications for the position of Festival Director.
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National Conference for Media Reform (June 6-8, 2008 - Minneapolis, MN) |
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Join fellow activists, media makers, educators, journalists, policymakers and concerned citizens in calling for real and lasting changes to our nation's media system.
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Portland Community Media: Executive Director (Portland, OR) |
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As the public face of PCM, the Executive Director serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson, builds relationships with diverse partners, leads the staff, and works in partnership with the Board of Directors on planning, resource development and advocacy.
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HOT TOPICS
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IFP and NAMAC Welcome Congressional “Orphan Works” Legislation |
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by Milton Tabbot
of IFP
IFP and NAMAC, representing filmmakers and filmmaker organizations nationwide, welcomed the Orphan Works legislation introduced in Congress on April 24, 2008. The legislation will allow filmmakers and other creators to use “orphan works” that have been languishing because the copyright owner no longer exists or cannot be found.
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Next President Should Launch the Digital New Deal |
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by Helen De Michiel
of NAMAC
When more than 3 million voters under age 30 turned out for recent caucuses and primaries, they staked a claim as a major force shaping this historic presidential election. This is a singular moment in which to demand a larger and bolder vision to propel all Americans, across generations, fully into the 21st century. It's time for a Digital New Deal.
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Seize the Opportunity: Moving Towards A Multigenerational Leadership Model |
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by Daniel "Dewey" Schott
of NAMAC
Recently, I have seen a glut of literature signaling the imminent leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector. What is key to reframing the crisis is finding the common ground here that can be the basis for dialogue, mutual learning, and making organizational change.
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NAMAC Update on Orphan Works Legislation |
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by David Schwartz and David Lydon
“Orphan works” – it may sound like a description of Oliver Twist remakes, but actually it is a copyright issue that affects a large number of filmmakers and artists today.
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Re:place 2007: The Second International Conference on the Histories of Media, Art, Science, and Technology |
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by Robin Oppenheimer
Re:place’s thematic focus was on place—cultural, geographical, and technological—and the migration of knowledge and knowledge production in the interdisciplinary contexts of art, historiography, science, and technology.
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