I'm sorry this is such short notice, but just in from my DC folks is this opportunity for an 'emerging' filmmaker/artist with a disability to apprentice with AFI-Discovery Channel... see below
If you think you know of anyone who is interested please forward it along or bounce me back a quick reply...THANKS, -jeannine
VSA arts of Rhode Island
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
tel & tty: 401-725-0247
fax: 401-725-0397
email: programs@vsartsri.org
web site: www.vsartsri.org
V - vision
S - strength
A - access to a society where people with disabilities
can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:08 PM
Subject: Call for 2009 VSA arts Apprentices at SILVERDOCS: Deadline June 2
Call for 2009 VSA arts Apprentices at SILVERDOCS
VSA arts is collaborating with AFI-Discovery Channel SILVERDOCS Documentary Festival, June 15 - 22, to launch the first VSA arts apprenticeship at the International Documentary Conference.
The VSA arts apprenticeship provides unique insight into the world of documentary filmmaking for emerging artists with disabilities, age 18 and above.
VSA arts is now accepting applications for this prestigious program.
DEADLINE (application receipt): Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
Selected VSA arts apprentices will have travel and accomodation covered by VSA arts and AFI, and receive mentoring by AFI Silver's Education Coordinator Matt Boratenski.
For more information and to apply please visit www.vsarts.org.
(This is not an RIFC Production)