Take Your Skills to the Next Level!
Are you passionate about storytelling, documentary filmmaking, or creating impactful nonfiction multimedia stories? The UO School of Journalism and Communication presents an exciting new opportunity just for you!
Introducing the UO Storytellers Collective
The UO Storytellers Collective is a new club designed for students who are eager to explore the world of nonfiction multimedia storytelling. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a budding journalist, or someone who loves to create compelling narratives, this is the place where your talents can shine and grow.
Meeting times:
Beginning October 22, we'll meet every other Tuesday evening from 6 - 7:30 pm in Allen 318, (during the even term weeks).
Why Join Us?
Exclusive Sessions with Award-Winning Alumni and Filmmakers:
Learn from the best! Our sessions feature UO alumni and other acclaimed filmmakers who have made significant contributions to the industry. Gain insights, tips, and inspiration from their experiences and successes.
Hands-On Challenges and Contests:
Participate in exciting storytelling challenges and contests that push your creative boundaries. Showcase your work and compete for recognition and prizes.
Collaborative Environment:
Share and critique each other's work in a supportive and constructive setting. Receive feedback from peers and mentors to refine your storytelling skills.
Twice-Monthly Meetings with Food and Popcorn:
Enjoy our bi-monthly meetings filled with engaging activities, discussions, and of course, food and popcorn! These gatherings are perfect for networking and building a community of like-minded storytellers.
About Ed Madison (Advisor)
Before joining the SOJC as a journalism professor, Ed Madison enjoyed a 23 year career in Los Angeles producing multimedia and television projects for Paramount, Disney, CBS, A&E and Discovery. Shortly after graduating from Emerson College in Boston, he was recruited to become a founding producer at CNN. He is co-founder and executive director of the Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI), a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization that uses journalistic strategies to empower student voice and academic success in partnership with the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication and College of Education.
Contact: Professor Ed Madison, madison2@uoregon.edu