Monday, January 23, 2006

Film Education Resources

This year the Sundance Film Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the premier film festival in the United States. As part of the Sundance Film Festival's educational outreach program, the Sundance Institute is sponsoring Sundance Shorts, an online showcase of short films.

The Young Filmmaker Program, held each summer at the Sundance Institute, provides a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in independent film to meet other young filmmakers and explore their talent and creativity.

The UK-based Film Education also provides teachers with several study resources including, film specific CD-ROMs and educational online resources, study guides, generic study guides and videos, plus education materials in digital video editing.

What I admire most about the independent film community, in addition to their creative and collaborative culture, is their willingness to explore new ideas, concepts, and possibilities with passion!

Perhaps we could import a bit of that indie film passion into the education community by actively seeking out new and innovative approaches to learning, teaching, and education technology.


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