VisionMaker is Bringing the Native Film Festival to You!
[Source: Native American Public Telecommunications, December 1, 2010]
Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT) proudly announces the launch of its newest initiative - VisionMaker on the Road. Designed to bring a Native film festival to communities nationwide, VisionMaker on the Road is leading the way for opportunities to share authentic, Native American documentary film in educational settings through a screening environment.
The campaign launched in early November 2010, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Soon to follow in the early coming year will be a full-navigation microsite that will allow programmers to peruse through the vast array of documentary offerings available for screenings.
"NAPT is very excited to offer this film festival opportunity. NAPT's film service, VisionMaker, is the nation's leader in the delivery of the best Native American film and video programs. Most of these programs have been featured on PBS stations nationwide. As we embark on our landmark 35th Anniversary, we find it fitting to offer this opportunity to learn and grow with today's youth in educational institutions everywhere," said NAPT's Executive Director Shirley K. Sneve (Rosebud Sioux).
VisionMaker on the Road strives to bring the best Native documentary and feature films to your town - at an affordable price. These films are curated by NAPT to address accurate representations from Native perspectives.
In addition to the DVDs available for screening, VisionMaker on the Road also offers an array of marketing and educational resources to aid in your screening promotions, including but not limited to: posters; press releases; email, Facebook and Twitter templates for Internet marketing initiatives; Viewer Discussion Guides for post-screening discussions; and Lesson Plans for select titles.
"Every other year, NAPT presents the VisionMaker Film Festival in Lincoln, Neb. - NAPT's headquarters. Now we have the chance to share a little bit of our home tradition with everyone who has taken an interest in learning about Native American culture past and present, and takes part in the storytelling of our people," said NAPT Assistant Director Georgiana Lee (Navajo).
In addition to the upcoming screenings and the launch of the VisionMaker on the Road microsite, NAPT is developing an abundance of educational resources to be available on their second microsite, which is currently in development, for educators. NAPT plans to deliver educational content that meets national curriculum standards for the classroom.
To find out more information regarding VisionMaker on the Road, as well as other NAPT services, please visit www.visionmaker.org/ontheroad.
About NAPT
Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT), a non-profit 501(c)(3), shares Native stories with the world through support of the creation, promotion and distribution of Native media. Founded in 1977, through various media-public television, public radio and the Internet--NAPT brings awareness of Indian and Alaska Native issues. NAPT operates AIROS Audio, offering 24/7 downloadable podcasts with Native filmmakers, musicians and Tribal leaders. VisionMaker is the premier source for quality Native American educational and home videos. All aspects of our programs encourage the involvement of young people to learn more about careers in the media-to be the next generation of storytellers. NAPT is located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. NAPT offers student employment, internships and fellowships. Reaching the general public and the global market is the ultimate goal for the dissemination of Native-produced media.
