The Politically Motivated – Multimedia
70% of Americans fail to vote consistently in national elections. The following multimedia piece is an extended and subjective portrait of the 30% of the population whom largely determine the makeup of our federal representation. Based around the 2008 presidential elections, The Politically Motivated is a reminder of the dangers inherent in political apathy and disenfranchisement.
At last, at last, a dream fulfilled
In August of 2008, during one of the most contentious Presidential races in recent history, Denver was chosen to host the Democratic National Convention. A collaboration between MediaStorm and the Rocky Mountain News, “At Last, at last, a dream fulfilled” explores the impact of the convention, and Barack Obama’s historic candidacy, on the city of Denver.
On Hive and Home
“On Hive and Home” was created in conjunction with photographer Jesse Newman for the 2008 Eddie Adams Workshop. The piece explores the life of a small town bee keeper with big ideas and a complicated past. Visit the Eddie Adams Workshop website to view the multimedia lineup for 2008.
The MediaStorm Workshops – Behind the Scenes
Located in the center of New York City, the MediaStorm Workshops offer an intensive, hands-on experience with reporting, editing and producing for multimedia. For seven days, participants work directly with MediaStorm producers, both in the field and in the editing suite, to develop and create in-depth multimedia stories.
