Hi Frameworkers,
I'm curious to know if anyone else on this list a part of the virtual conversations that have been going on about US-wide organizing efforts for filmmakers and media artists, hosted by the NEA and Sundance. I've participated in a couple of calls (one national, and one regional to the Northeast), and so far have noticed the folks who are most active in the group at the moment seem to be documentary filmmakers, film festivals, theaters, and other film organizations. This leaves out a lot of perspectives. There's an open invitation to join the group below (which includes regular virtual meetings among filmmakers nationally and regionally, a list-serv and shared folder with documents and resources). If you are based in the US and have the capacity to do some organizing work for a more expansive inclusion of filmmakers/moving image artists and groups within this developing conversation, here are some things you can do: 1. Join <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ1B8Hk-gdJZVZUNfARp5y8aLZ_byVvY-MQ6g0hvK8D7d-Qg/viewform> to receive updates on meeting details and listen in on and share experiences/opinions during virtual meetings (the next ones are *May 8* and *June 5 at* *3:00pm ET*), so more perspectives can be involved. And if you can/want to, join one of the regional working groups, which are smaller groups (the Northeast group is between 10-30 participants right now). 2. Share here what you think the top priorities should be <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe87yvIKaeiLvld__ahLvSd28K6d_3k1yNuCOxrEHS_dWpKxA/viewform> in organizing efforts for filmmakers. The deadline to share feedback is May 7. 3. Share this invite with other filmmakers + filmmaking groups. It takes time, energy, health, and comfort to take part in conversations like this, but if you feel motivated and have the capacity to take part, even to a limited extent, for yourself or on behalf of others you know who don't have the resources or time to take part, I think Frameworkers could have an extremely positive contribution to the early stages of the conversation right now. Thanks! Gen -----Original Message----- From: "Chandler Phillips" <chandler_phill...@sundance.org> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 1:37pm To: "Indie Media Arts Field" <mediaa...@googlegroups.com> Subject: [mediaarts] Friday Updates! Hi All! Another week down! Hope that it was filled with whatever you needed: joy, rest, productivity, new ideas. Some Updates from Us: 1. We compiled a list of the top 10 priorities <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe87yvIKaeiLvld__ahLvSd28K6d_3k1yNuCOxrEHS_dWpKxA/viewform?usp=sf_link> that have been discussed through the national meetings and Regional Working Groups. We're asking everyone to rank these in order to *identify top priorities for the next 6-9 months for collective action* and for those interested in working around issues. Please fill out the form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe87yvIKaeiLvld__ahLvSd28K6d_3k1yNuCOxrEHS_dWpKxA/viewform?usp=sf_link> *by Thursday, May 7* so that we can start sharing the findings in our next meeting. 2. Tell more people about the group! Here is the updated form to join the group <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ1B8Hk-gdJZVZUNfARp5y8aLZ_byVvY-MQ6g0hvK8D7d-Qg/viewform?usp=sf_link> which will get them signed up to the listserv and updated on national meetings. 3. Our next National Field Meeting is *Friday, May 8 at 3p ET*. We are excited for updates from the regional working groups and to begin thinking through these priority areas. Have a great weekend everyone! Best, Brenda & Jax & Chandler -- Please remember to post your bio here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MmVzzM8py51KC6pbSCEd2_nzb_R3ePZTqaoGWLS4y60/edit . --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indie Media Arts Field" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mediaarts+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mediaarts/e37419fd-3015-4d6f-b21e-417ee7c30f78%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mediaarts/e37419fd-3015-4d6f-b21e-417ee7c30f78%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> .
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