NALIP, CPB, the NEA, MPR and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in association with Native American Public Telecommunications, Native American Journalists Association, In Progress St. Paul Neighborhood Network, IFP Minnesota, Intermedia Arts, UST, Latino Public Broadcasting, NBPC, ITVS, CAAM, PIC and Twin Cities Public Television Present Doing Your Doc: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES July 18-20, 2010 in St. Paul, Minnesota A 3-day Seminar in St. Paul to Make Your Documentary Happen. Don’t miss this unique chance to work with story consultant Fernanda Rossi, the Documentary Doctor, author of the book "Trailer Mechanics," plus receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea. This intensive 3-day workshop is right for you, whether you are just beginning,have already shot footage on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds. “Doing your Doc” is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of Minnesota, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views. Do you have a personal documentary idea, or social change community project that needs development? Are you considering public television funding sources or need R&D $$?? Join us in St. Paul – July 18-20 – Sunday night through Tuesday at 5 pm REGISTER at www.nalip.org Questions? Call 310.395.8880 Doing Your Doc: 3-day Workshop Fee Early Registration by July 18 - $100; Student w/ Valid ID -- $50 Includes lunches, workshop materials, handouts & private project mentoring session Venue Address: UBS Forum Minnesota Public Radio 80 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN USA 55101 Register Online – www.nalip.org! Questions? Call 310.395.8880

Since 2005, Andrea Lehmann has been a dedicated member of the SPNN Youth Department, leading both the Set It Up program, and the summer Youth Intern Program.

This May we said goodbye to Andrea as she embarked on the adventure of taking care of her new daughter, Eva.  We thank her for her dedication to SPNN, to the youth we work with, and to helping youth produce creative and socially engaged media.   We will miss her dearly and wish her the best of luck.

The end of the school year marks the end of the SOL season.  Congratulations to the youth who finished their films in Spnn Open Lab, and we look forward to seeing many more independent youth projects come out of SOL when it starts up again in September!

If you are interested in producing your own youth media this fall and want more information, please contact Rachel at delange@spnn.org.

Erin with SPNN Youth Programs staff (L-R) Mary Pumphrey, Kevin Kalla, and Nicola Pine

Erin Prizant, a passionate and dedicated media-maker at SPNN, was named the youth producer of the year at the SPNN Annual Meeting in May.  Erin has been involved with SPNN since 2006, first through Set It Up, and most recently as an intern and then contract editor in the Community Productions Department.  A high school senior, Erin plans to pursue a career in editing.  We congratulate her on her achievement, and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

Neighborhood Video Project has finished work on some amazing videos in Saint Paul's West 7th neighborhood. We completed three documentaries on CSPS Hall, West 7th Immigration, and the Mississippi River. Youth also finished creating video diaries about their lives, homes, families, and pets. So, to celebrate, we all boarded a steamboat and took a ride down the Mississippi River for our final class. As you can see from the photo on the left, it was a lot of fun.