F-WORD
Project Description
The F-Word is a multimedia justice project for young women of color 18 years of age and over. The F-Word is a program whose objective is to build the next cadre of socially conscious media makers by recruiting a number of young women of color of diverse racial, sexual, economic and linguistic identities, throughout the five boroughs to cultivate their perspectives as media activists. For 18 months participants take part in semiweekly workshops, help at the Chica Luna space in El Barrio from 5pm to 8pm, on media literacy, filmmaking, organizing & advocacy skills and self-healing.
Eligibility & Selection
The F-Word is designed for women 18 years of age and over with an interest in becoming part of the next cadre of women of color storytellers/filmmakers. We welcome women from all perspectives and backgrounds (age, sexual orientation, class, religion, national origin, etc.). This year we are opening the program up to women of ALL ages, not just younger women.
Whether you are interested in receiving the basic fundamentals of media literacy and film/video production and have no film or video experience, Chica Luna encourages all TO APPLY.
To Apply
The F-Word is an 18 month, free program. There are no tuition charges to attend this program. There is however an application fee of $50.
F-Word participants must be prepared and able to be able to commit to the full 18 months that the program is in session, including ALL workshops, film productions and post-productions periods. All participants must also be available for various speaking engagements for at least 6 months after the program has concluded.
Application Materials
- A complete 2008 3rd Cycle F-Word Online Application Form
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15th 2008
- A letter of recommendation (i.e. from teacher, parent, counselor, friend, community leader, spiritual advisor, etc.)
- A short story (500 words or less) based on a significant real-life or fictional event. This short story should have a plot with a clear beginning, middle and end. Does not have to be autobiographical.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.
PLEASE SEND ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
CHICA LUNA PRODUCTIONS, Inc.
1690 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10029
Attn: 2008 F-Word Application
Please Do Not Submit
- Résumé's
- Portfolios
- Video, films, reels
- Photographs
To contact us any questions about The F-Word, pleasse contact Karly at: fword@chicaluna.com
Curriculum
In 2006 the program focused on developing each participant as a socially conscience filmmaker. The F-Word curriculum consists of workshops in media literacy training to help understand the messages all forms of media use to influence us. Along with the media literacy training the young women of the F-Word will be trained as screenwriters, directors, producers, cinematographers, and editors. We have several professional filmmakers and other industry members to expand this training.
During the first three to six months of the program each young women begins to explore storytelling techniques by completing a short screenplay (10 pages or less), which is produced by the group on digital video later in the year. Each film production gives each participant an opportunity to explore different roles in a film production.
Lastly, the participants learn how to market and distribute their work. They set up screenings and conduct dialogues about their films in their communities. They will learn how to create press kits, flyers and other publicity materials to publicize these events. Furthermore, they all send their films to film festivals and learn how to pitch them. The feedback they gain from both their community and industry folk will help them evaluate their work and progress.
Ultimately, Chica Luna aims to empower young women of color with the awareness and tools to create and distribute accurate media representations of their experiences and communities.
THE F-WORD FILMS
For a full list of the films created in the F-Word program, please click on the link below.