USC Media Institute for Social Change

03/04/2022

USC and MISC are proud sponsors of the Green Film School Alliance (GFSA), a collection of film schools, who in partnership with the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA), strive to promote and reduce the impact of physical production on the environment and create industry-level sustainable production standards and best practices for the film schools’ programs.

For more information on the initiative, check out the article below.

The film school is making sustainability a requirement for student productions.

01/12/2022

Calling all students! Family Pictures USA is working with USC Visions & Voices along with SCA for a special program celebrating our unique journeys through life and HOW I GOT HERE.

What do they need? 1 - 3 photos of your journey to where you are today. The journey could cover a period of time or it could represent a spatial geography or even an emotional transformation and importantly it should capture the essence of what "Here" means to you.

From the submissions, they will select 8 - 10 USC students to feature their photos and share their stories LIVE during our Family Pictures USC Student Presentation Webinar at 6:00 P.M. PDT on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022.

For more info visit:

FAMILY PICTURES USC: HOW I GOT HERE -- Call for USC Student Submissions January 26, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PDT Live Online Webinar FAMILY PICTURES USC CALL FOR USC STUDENT PHOTO SUBMISSIONS Family Pictures USA is pleased to be presenting at USC, in partnership with USC Vision and Voices: The Arts and Human...

11/12/2021

It wasn't that long ago that the world watched the resurgence of the Taliban taking back control over Afghanistan. What felt sudden and inevitable however led to Afghan human rights activist, Crystal Bayat, to lead protests over the takeover. Join her as she discusses what does the Taliban takeover mean for the future of women’s rights in the Middle East? And what can we do to advocate for those who have been silenced?

When: Friday, Nov. 19, at 7pm
Where: USC Norris Theatre

RSVP is free and she will be joined by Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini, who fled Syria in 2015 in a small dinghy full of refugees, and will be moderated by social entrepreneur Hila Azadzoy. Bayat and Mardini will share their inspiring stories and discuss innovative ways to advocate for human rights internationally.

https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/eventdetails/?event_id=38123469798378&s_type=&s_genre=

11/10/2021

What can a photograph mean to you? From childhood memories to the issues that matter most to them today, join USC faculty and staff as they share personal photos and intimate reflections during the Family Pictures: How I Got Here event presented by USC Visions and Voices.

When: Today (Nov. 10), 6pm
Where: Online

Thomas Allen Harris, the exuberant host of PBS’s Family Pictures USA, will be joined by a dynamic range of the USC community and faculty in this live online event as they revitalize and highlight the rich history through the help of local families and the community at large. Admission is free and RSVP below!

https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/eventdetails/?event_id=38123557122035&s_type=&s_genre=

10/19/2021

Come join us this Thursday for our Fall event Next Steps: Making a Career In Social Change Filmmaking with special guest Emmy award winning writer, director, and producer Mike DeWitt where we'll cover topics such as developing scripted and non-scripted social-impact films, how one can find opportunities and collaborators, and balancing the needs of clients while also making stories that are entertaining,

When: Thursday Oct 21, 6:30pm
Where: SCI 106 and Zoom (dm for link)

It'll be part presentation and part Q&A so have your questions ready and we hope to see you there!

10/11/2021

Join USC for Culture in Action: Student Panel on Empowerment where students will take center stage and share their experiences of empowerment and challenges faced in living out USC's six Unifying Values inside and outside the classroom.

When: Thursday Oct. 21, 3pm - 4pm
Where: Virtual!

For more details and links to RSVP, click here:

Students will take center stage and share their experiences of empowerment and challenges faced in living out our six Unifying Values. Moderated by our Vice President for Student Affairs, Winston B. Crisp, we will be joined by a panel of student leaders who will provide a glimpse into what living ou...

10/07/2021

We've been in love with USC Visions & Voices series lately, specifically because of upcoming events like these --
Because of Anita: Truth, Justice, Race, Gender, and Power - 30 years later with Professor Anita Hill

When: Saturday October 16th -- 3 PM

After nearly three decades since Anita's landmark testimony about her former boss, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, this event will look at what's changed, what hasn't, and what needs our attention now.

Admission is free and RSVP here! https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/eventdetails/?event_id=37954056667818

09/21/2021

It’s back! Four days packed with digital, interactive programming and one-on-one networking. Presented by and sponsored by

Featuring talent like and many more to be announced!

For more info visit either http://www.uscmisc.org or
hollywoodclimatesummit.com

NOTE: This is an equal access event, meaning ANYONE should be able to attend. If you need support to purchase your ticket, please email [email protected]


WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

✅ Attend full-fledged live events

✅ Access to Virtual Vendor & Job Fairs

✅ Virtually Meet 1-on-1 with Summit Attendees

✅ In-Person & Virtual Networking Opportunities

09/15/2021

Monthly festival alert! Join New Filmmakers LA their monthly festival program celebrating Latin X and Hispanic films and voices. In partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this festival will feature almost two dozen cinematic shorts starting Friday September 17th until the 18th.

The SCA Diversity Council and Industry Relations have also reserved several seats for students who want to participate, and you can join your fellow trojan delegation here: https://bit.ly/39cw1ig

For more information about New Filmmakers LA and their upcoming events you can visit their site here: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/event/september-18th-2021-monthly-film-festival-infocus-latinx-hispanic-cinema/

09/03/2021

First event of the year! Want to learn how to develop a story with social themes? Or do you have an idea for a socially relevant project and would benefit from some feedback?

Then the Story Lab is for you!
Join in person on
September 9th at 5pm in SCI 106
Or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3zcgj2a

Let’s change the world together!

07/30/2021

The school year hasn't even started yet but are you already thinking about making your next project? Maybe Arts With Impact can help whose offering up to $7500 for new proposals dealing with selected mental health topics:

http://www.uscmisc.org/articles/2021/7/29/grants-worth-up-to-7500-through-art-with-impact