AIM is a nonprofit public media organization dedicated to diversity & inclusion in community media. Every Monday at 6pm there is a free tour of the facility.
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Our programming can be found on Comcast channel 69 and Verizon channel 38, the Arlington County public access cable television channels, as well as on our radio station .7 FM and on our website at www.arlingtonmedia.org. To learn more about Arlington Independent Media and to see our production facilities in person, call us for an appointment. AIM hours of operation:
M – F, 12pm – 10pm
Sat – Sun, 10am – 8pm
Don’t forget! The Youth Journalism Initiative December Meetup is coming up on Wednesday 14, from 4:30-6:30pm. Come learn more about the program and weigh in on what stories YOU want to tell about Arlington!
Registration link in profile!
We are so proud to be in a space where we welcome conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion and to support constructive dialogue and discussions.
On that note, take a look at the report below and let's talk about it:
"The Lens Reflected: An urgent inquiry into race and gender behind and in front of the nonfiction camera"
A radio and television interview programs featuring timely topics of interest to older adults and their families
Team AIM is looking forward to bringing you Introduction to Community Media on Thursday December 8th!! If you’re interested in learning about Community Media, this is the training for you!
We are sorry to have to cancel out Producer’s Workshop for this week! Continue to follow us on all socials for training updates!
Check out the Women’s Business Report weekly on WERA!
Congrats to Team We Are AIM for making it up and out today for the annual !! You can still support the team, copy the link below to donate!!
https://potomac.enmotive.com/events_teams/fundraising/9d9962d2-c503-46f1-8442-cbb46fe21226
Register now for our final classes of 2022! December 5th & 7th, 7-10 pm: Producer's Workshop (Part I) will give you a jump start on sharpening your show or story idea, and conceiving and planning your pilot episode. Graduates of this course will be invited to our monthly producer's meetups, where they can share their works in progress and get peer feedback to take their projects to the next level. Then on December 8th, 6:30-9:30 pm: Intro to Community Media + Happy Hour. We'll discuss the forces shaping our media (i.e., whose stories get told and who gets to tell them) and why community media orgs like Arlington Independent Media matter right now. Then, take a tour of AIM, and learn about how you can become an AIM producer! Stick around after class for brief happy hour to connect with other creative folks in Arlington. Sign up today through our member portal.
Join Team AIM for the Annual Arlington Turkey Trot!!
2022 Arlington Turkey Trot Run - Arlington, VA November 24, 2022 | Register for 5 km, and distances. Help us reach our fundraising goal to support Arlington Turkey Trot. Bring your friends and family and join a team. 2022 Arlington Turkey TrotJoin us for the 17th year of the Arlington Turkey Trot 5k...
A new multi-sensory art installation at the Prospect Park Bandshell welcomes the viewer to discover more about themselves, while beautifying Brooklyn's
It's happening, it's happening!! We are excited to announce the approval of our new satellite location in South Arlington!!
https://www.arlnow.com/2022/11/14/county-approves-new-satellite-location-for-arlington-independent-media-in-green-valley/
Clarendon-based Arlington Independent Media (AIM) is expanding to a second location in Green Valley. The community media organization will be taking over three underused audio-visual production studios at the Arlington Arts' 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive location, according to a county
The risk for older adults of vax coverage disparities can't be ignored. Dr. Yabo Beysolow offers some life saving information that every older adult should know!
Listen to her podcast interview https://spoti.fi/3G6VI5B
Arlington's Federated Wireless says committed partnerships have been instrumental in its growth in the last year, especially in its goal to deliver game-changing Private 5G connectivity to tenants across the National Landing BID development. What's more, company execs call Arlington "a perfect location for us to scale our business thanks to the world-class recruiting, proximity to government and enterprise customers, as well as the business-friendly nature of this metro-center." The company has now also been honored as a winner for later-stage VC raise! Congratulations!
Dreaming of being a costume designer? Listen to WIFV’s Media & Monuments podcast episode which chats with costume designer Alexandra Engelson about how she joined the wardrobe department of Quantico and how she is now creating looks for her own indie projects. Link in bio!
Connect w/ Alexandra
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoengelson/
https://www.aoengelson.com/
We are just 2 weeks away! It’s time to register for the 17th Annual Arlington Turkey Trot – Community Partners United in Service to Others!
Bring your friends, neighbors, family, and furry friendshttps://buff.ly/2W4FxNe
We are so excited for the future of Choose to be Curious!! Congrats to you and lots of well wishes for your continued success!!
I'm thrilled to announce that CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS is now available through Pacifica Radio Network. This allows me to offer my show all about curiosity to more than 225 grassroots community radio stations in the US and around the world.
First episode uploads this evening!
The Pacifica Affiliate Network is a mutually supportive community of independent radio stations and production groups who cooperate to create and broadcast community media. We advance community- building and citizen participation by giving voice to the unique residents, visions, and environments in our local areas and raising them to a global platform.
Learn more at https://pacificanetwork.org
Columbia Pike Documentary Project: A Community Walk with Lloyd Wolf and the CPDP Team
Happy Friday Eve! The only way to know what’s going on with us is to stay informed, and the best way to stay informed is by attending board meetings! If you are interested and able, see you next week!
This podcast can't be missed if you truly believe LOVE IS LOVE! https://bit.ly/3frvekn
Join MoCA Arlington resident artist Lex Marie and guest speaker Jerrell Gibbs for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, November 9 at 6 pm. Centering their conversation on Marie’s solo exhibition “Let Them Kods Be Kids,” Marie and Gibbs will discuss their shared interest in artistic depictions of daily life in the Black community. This event is free; registration required. Tap link in bio to register!
Left 📸 courtesy of Aaron Trimiar,
Right 📸 courtesy of Mark Jon Photography
Arlington County Virginia – Government’s Future of Outdoor Dining (FOOD) Study Survey closes this Friday, November 4. This survey will be used to draft a framework on permanent outdoor dining starting in 2023. Arlington residents: please fill out the survey and express you support for permanent outdoor dining!
Use this link to complete the survey today: https://us.openforms.com/Form/990867bf-3edd-4b14-89c1-f735e512de13
"X-Men: The Animated Series," debuted on Fox Kids 30 years ago on October 31, 1992.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 REV Awards! These Arlington companies have shown exceptional growth in Revenue, Employment and Venture Capital!
Revenue
Under $5M: FranklinIQ
$5M-$15M: C3 Integrated Solutions
$15M-$25M: BlackCape
25+M: Piedmont Global Language Solutions
Employment
Under 100: Shift5
Over 100: Targeted Victory
Venture Capital
Early-stage: EarthOptics
Later-stage: Federated Wireless
“Halloween Special: Our Hosts Talk Horror & Halloween”
In this special episode, all three of our hosts, Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, and Tara Jabbari sit down together to discuss films that are all horror and Halloween!
Listen as they share personal stories of watching horror films, their thoughts on some of the most notable horror films, and results from our survey. At the end of the episode, we give shout-outs to those who took the survey.
These are the lists that we referred to in our discussion:
The Best Horror Movies Of The Last Decade
https://www.looper.com/176791/the-best-horror-movies-of-the-last-decade/
The "31 Nights of Halloween" Schedule
https://www.freeform.com/news/recaps-and-news/31-nights-of-halloween-schedule
The 25 Best Horror Movies of All Time
https://www.ign.com/articles/best-horror-movies-of-all-time
Happy November!
AIM/WERA is taking a quick break this weekend for some much-needed self-care (also known as construction). We will be off air, from this Friday, November 4, until Sunday, November 6.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we look forward to resuming our regularly scheduled programming on Monday morning!
Have a safe weekend!
AIM Team
Aspiring video creators: Our six-week Field Video Production course begins tomorrow at 7pm, and we've got ONE spot left! Register following the link below. Hope to see you there...
We’re thrilled to welcome our community back into AIM this fall for a new round of in-person classes! Login to our new Member Portal to register, renew your
Calling all AIM Members! This Sunday, October 23, 2022 is the annual meeting and board elections. Check your emails for important voting information and updates and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Don’t forget! Youth Journalism Pizza and Info Night is on Wednesday Oct. 12th!
Come learn more about the program and weigh in on what stories YOU want to tell about Arlington! Parents are also welcome. Pizza will be served.
When: Wednesday, October 12th, 6-8pm @ Arlington Public Library, Columbia Pike Branch (Drew Room)
Registration link: https://bit.ly/youthjournalism2022
More awesome classes starting next week at AIM!
EDITING WITH PREMIERE PRO
Starts Tuesday, October 11th
This four week, two hour course is an in-depth introduction to the techniques of nonlinear editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Upon completion, members are certified to reserve and utilize the editing stations at AIM.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: October 11th, 13th, 18th, 20, 25th & 27th, Nov 1st & 3rd 7-9pm
Class fee: $300 (Students will need to provide their own one-month subscription to Adobe Premiere CC (~$32)
Instructor: Ose Ogunfiditimi
INTRO TO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Next Session is Thursday, Oct. 13th
This class is a single three-hour workshop that covers media literacy, community media and our production process here at AIM. Taught by AIM CEO Whytni Kernodle, this class focuses on the basics of media literacy as well as the rights and responsibilities of a community media producer.
Additional sessions offered:
Wednesday, November 9th – 6:30-9:30pm
Thursday, December 8th – 6:30-9:30pm
Class Fee: FREE
Instructor: Whytni Kernodle
Youth Journalism Pizza and Info Night!
Come learn more about the program and weigh in on what stories YOU want to tell about Arlington! Parents are also welcome. Pizza will be served.
When: Wednesday, October 12th, 6-8pm @ Arlington Public Library, Columbia Pike Branch (Drew Room)
Register Here: https://bit.ly/youthjournalism2022
BRANDING YOUR SHOW: GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Every great show needs a great visual identity to help it stand out from the crowd. In this four week, two hour course, students will create an original logo for their podcast, TV or Radio show using Adobe Illustrator. By the end of the course, you'll be familiar with some fundamentals of design, the basic features of Illustrator, how to save in the correct formats and sizes (including promo graphics for TV and social media platforms), and how to best leverage your logo to promote your show!
When: Saturdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd - 12-2pm
Cost: $80 - Students will need to provide their own one-month subscriptions to Adobe Illustrator (~$32) and Canva
Instructor: Kim Phillip
Sign Up Here: https://arlingtonmedia.org/classes/
WERA Producers: Join us for a night of celebration, networking, important info, and new directions at 96.7 FM!
For WERA Producers (and aspiring producers): Please join us for a Producers' Meeting and Reception/Celebration the evening of Tuesday, September 27th, from 5-9 pm at Arlington Independent Media.
This meeting is an opportunity to get your questions answered regarding WERA's new direction, including new procedures and best practices, new scheduling blocks, training and volunteer opportunities, and more. Producers will also have the opportunity to record a promotional video for their program, to be featured on AIM TV and our YouTube channel.
Most importantly, we'll be recognizing and celebrating the incredible work and dedication of our producer community during this period of transition. This meeting is open to all current producers, as well as those who have an interest in participating with WERA in the future. Refreshments provided, RSVP required.
Link to register: https://bit.ly/3DJd1bE
FREE Intro to Community Media workshop!
Come learn about Arlington Independent Media, a community gem that teaches everyday folks like you how to produce their own tv and radio!
Taught by AIM’s CEO Whytni Kernodle, the workshop is a single three-hour workshop that covers media literacy, community media and our production process here at AIM.
Session 1: Sunday, September 25th
Session 2: Thursday, October 13th
Session 3: Wednesday, November 9th
Session 4: Thursday, December 8th
This workshop has traditionally been a prerequisite for all other AIM classes and the use of AIM production equipment and facilities. New AIM members will have until December 20th, 2022 to complete this requirement.
Link to register: https://bit.ly/3DIsE38
Attention WERA Producers (and aspiring producers): Join us the evening of Tuesday, September 27th for a night of celebration, networking, important updates, and new directions at 96.7 FM! RSVP required, register below:
WERA Producers: Join us for a night of celebration, networking, important info, and new directions at 96.7 FM.
2701-C Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22201
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Congratulations to Carole Lieber, who won our raffle at the Arlington County Fair for FREE registration to one of AIM's fall classes! Big thanks to all the volunteers who helped us staff our booth at the fair too - we appreicate you! To view and register for our varied slate of fall classes, visit our website here: https://arlingtonmedia.org/classes/ #Raffle #LuckyWinner #FallClasses
Looking forward to a fun-filled summer? Spend it here at AIM! We are offering a variety of classes related to video, audio and radio production all summer long. Check out our class schedule on our website at www.arlingtonmedia.org! We hope to see you around :) Video By: Mary Beth Beatty
A little snapshot of the fun we had at our annual picnic! Thank you to everyone who was able to make it :) Video by Mary Beth Beatty
What are your kids doing over spring break? At Arlington Independent Media, they can have fun learning how to create their own movies! Sign them up for our Spring Break iPad Movie and Animation Camp where they will learn the basics of storytelling, iPad movie making, stop animation and sound effect production. Our camp runs from April 15-19, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For kids ages 8-13. All sessions are held at AIM's facility located at 2701-C Wilson Blvd in Arlington, VA. Sign up on our website www.arlingtonmedia.org Camp fee: $300 Questions? Contact AIM at 703-524-2388 or [email protected]
Amazon HQ2 is coming to Arlington! Listen in on the Arlington Committee of 100's January Meeting where they discuss Amazon's arrival and the effects it will have on the region. Victor Hoskins, of Arlington Economic Development and Stephen Moret, of The Virginia Economic Development Partnership speak to the committee and share their insights. Check out the full event on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttdlkSoohIA&t=1s Produced through the facilities of Arlington Independent Media. Raise your voice!
Arlington Independent Media is celebrating WERA 96.7 FM and three years on the air! Our Winter Fund Drive has begun! Please consider making a donation to help keep community media vibrant in Arlington! You can donate here on Facebook or go to our website, www.arlingtonmedia.org & click on DONATE! Thanks for your support and we're proud to serve the Arlington community and beyond! #RaiseYourVoice #arlingtonva #arlingtonmedia #AIM #wera #lpfm #community
Arlington Independent Media's Winter Fund Drive is from Monday, December 3rd - Monday, December 10th! Please share this video! Your support helps us continue serving the community, thank you for all that you do! Kudos to Heff Munson for making this promo and to Jason Edwards for making our fund drive logo! #RaiseYourVoice
The Art truck is here too!
Since 1982, Arlington Independent Media has helped people from all over the area get training to advance their careers. We've trained employees of PBS NewsHour, Washington Post, OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, Senior Services of Alexandria and many more small businesses and nonprofits throughout Arlington! Visit arlingtonmedia.org for the latest workshop offerings. #ArlingtonVA #fullyfundAIM
We are Arlington's community media center! There's something for everyone. Visit arlingtonmedia.org to see our workshop offerings. #ArlingtonVA #fullyfundAIM
Arlington Independent Media & WERA 96.7 FM local content producers shine a light on all the wonderful things happening in #ArlingtonVA reaching local, regional, national and international audiences! Visit arlingtonmedia.org and wera.fm to get involved and Raise Your Voice! #fullyfundAIM
Arlington Independent Media & WERA 96.7 FM provides affordable training to members of the greater Arlington community! Hands-on training in media production right here in Arlington, VA! #ArlingtonVA #fullyfundAIM
We can help #ArlingtonVA achieve the goal of civic engagement and be the intersection of technology, culture & diversity! Find out how you can get involved with Arlington Independent Media & WERA 96.7 FM and Raise Your Voice! arlingtonmedia.org wera.fm #fullyfundAIM
Just one of the many programs on WERA 96.7 FM that serve the Arlington community. Education Innovations helps spread the word about education in #ArlingtonVA It's a bi-weekly show that explores hands-on, project-based learning and how it prepares students to succeed in college and career. #fullyfundAIM
Studio Production begins April 11th here at AIM. Learn to operate our HD studio cameras, set up lighting and audio, and direct from the control room in 6 sessions. You'll work as part of a crew and complete a final class project. By the end of the course, you'll be certified to produce your own program or volunteer for others. Register at www.arlingtonmedia.org #studio #production #classes #volunteer #crew
Hosted a discussion for PEG access channels today, led by Mike Wassenaar of Alliance for Community Media. #communitymedia #indiemedia #PEG
Audio room architect Paola Amodeo describes the development process involved with the audio production from conception to completion.
Audio Room Engineer, Jim Bloch, describes the development process involved with the audio production from conception to completion.
Chris Caravelli was project manager of construction for our new audio production suite. In this segment of Viewfinder, he walks us through the room, talks about the building process, and explains its state-of-the-art features. http://www.arlingtonmedia.org
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