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Educational Video Center An award-winning non-profit youth media organization based in NYC

[EN] Recently, EVC students attended the screening of  Steal This Story, Please, a provocative and powerful documentary ...
05/08/2026

[EN] Recently, EVC students attended the screening of Steal This Story, Please, a provocative and powerful documentary following journalist Amy Goodman, who they recently met in person at the recording of the War and Peace Report at Democracy Now!

The film dives into stories that commercial media silences, challenging power structures and showing our students how independent documentaries are powerful tools for social change.

A huge thank you to Academy Award-nominated directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin for the complimentary tickets.
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[ES] Hace poco, el estudiantado de EVC asistió a la proyección de Steal This Story, Please!, un documental provocador y contundente que sigue a la periodista Amy Goodman, a quien conocieron recientemente en persona durante la grabación del reporte de Guerra y Pazen Democracy Now!

El documental profundiza en historias que los medios comerciales silencian, desafiando las estructuras de poder y mostrando a nuestro estudiantado cómo los documentales son herramientas poderosas para el cambio social.

Un enorme agradecimiento a Carl Deal y Tia Lessin, quienes dirigen el filme, por las entradas de cortesía.

[EN] Save the Date! ⚡️ Our Document. Resist. Transform. Spring Youth Documentary Premiere & Benefit 2026 is coming! Join...
05/02/2026

[EN] Save the Date! ⚡️ Our Document. Resist. Transform. Spring Youth Documentary Premiere & Benefit 2026 is coming!

Join EVC students on their critical education journey and support youth-produced documentaries and resistance through filmmaking.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⌚️6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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[ES] ¡Aparta la fecha! ⚡️ ¡Se acerca el estreno de nuestra Premiere de Documental Juvenil y Función Benéfica de Primavera 2026!

Únete al estudiantado de EVC en su proceso educativo crítico y apoya la producción de documentales realizada por jóvenes, así como la resistencia a través de los documentales.

📅 Miércoles, 10 de junio de 2026
⌚ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

[EN]  Recently, our young producers at Concord High School in Staten Island premiered a screening of two powerful docume...
04/23/2026

[EN] Recently, our young producers at Concord High School in Staten Island premiered a screening of two powerful documentary films that explore current issues.

In one film, they examined the impact of ICE on families, while the other pulled back the curtain on the systemic failures of school funding for transfer schools.

This screening was an opportunity for EVC students from our in-school program to learn from their peers about using their critical voice through documentary work.

Kudos to them and their instructors!
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[ES] Recientemente, la juventud productora de la preparatoria Concord en Staten Island estrenó dos impactantes documentales que exploran temas actuales

En uno de ellos, analizaron el impacto del ICE en las familias, mientras que el otro expuso las deficiencias sistémicas de la financiación escolar para las escuelas de transferencia.

Esta proyección brindó al estudiantado de EVC de nuestro programa escolar la oportunidad de aprender de sus pares cómo expresar su pensamiento crítico a través de documentales.

¡Felicitaciones a los equipos y sus docentes!

[EN] Last week, we hosted an Eid Party for our students and staff.We had fun getting henna tattoos from the talented loc...
04/22/2026

[EN] Last week, we hosted an Eid Party for our students and staff.
We had fun getting henna tattoos from the talented local artist , enjoyed delicious traditional food from Desi Galli, and students were gifted beautiful scarves that they got to choose from.

Thanks to everyone for the fun moments!
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[ES] La semana pasada, organizamos una fiesta de Eid para el estudiantado y nuestro equipo de trabajo. Nos divertimos poniéndonos tatuajes de henna con la talentosa artista local , disfrutamos de deliciosa comida tradicional de Desi Galli y el grupo recibió hermosas bufandas que pudieron escoger a su gusto.

¡Gracias por los momentos de alegría compartidos!

[EN] EVC students participated in a Know Your Rights training facilitated by ImmSchools, where they learned about their ...
04/21/2026

[EN] EVC students participated in a Know Your Rights training facilitated by ImmSchools, where they learned about their immigrant rights and how to provide support to youth navigating multiple identities and immigration-related challenges.
We are grateful for this collaboration and look forward to continue learning more with our EVC community.
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[ES] El estudiantado de EVC asistió a una capacitación de Conoce tus Derechos, Know Your Rights, impartida por ImmSchools, en la que aprendió sobre sus derechos como inmigrantes y sobre cómo brindar apoyo a personas jóvenes que navegan múltiples identidades y desafíos relacionados con la inmigración.

Agradecemos esta colaboración y esperamos seguir aprendiendo junto a la comunidad de EVC.

[EN] April started with a powerful visit to Democracy Now! studio, where EVC students were able to see how news programs...
04/17/2026

[EN] April started with a powerful visit to Democracy Now! studio, where EVC students were able to see how news programs are recorded.

They had the opportunity to interview journalist Amy Goodman, exploring topics like independent media and the content of our youth films currently in production. Amy took a genuine interest in the students, asking them about their backgrounds and leaving them inspired about the importance of building critical and community-centered narratives, just as independent journalism does.
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[ES] Abril comenzó con una visita al estudio de Democracy Now!, donde el estudiantado de EVC pudo ver cómo se graban los programas de noticias. Además, pudieron entrevistar a la periodista Amy Goodman.

Exploraron temas como los medios independientes y el contenido de los documentales que nuestra juventud cineasta está produciendo. Amy mostró un interés genuino por el estudiantado, preguntándoles por sus trayectorias de vida e inspirándoles a construir narrativas críticas y centradas en la comunidad, tal como lo hace el periodismo independiente.

[EN] Yesterday, EVC staff were at City Hall joining advocates, educators, and community organizations at a rally calling...
03/25/2026

[EN] Yesterday, EVC staff were at City Hall joining advocates, educators, and community organizations at a rally calling on the city to fully fund education.

Arts and after-school programs aren't optional. These programs are proven pathways to student engagement, creative development, and long-term success. Cutting them is a cost young people should not have to bear.

Thank you to Council Member Rita Joseph and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams for lending their voices, and to the Coalition for Equitable Education Funding (CEEF) and the many organizations who made yesterday possible.

We'll keep showing up.

[ES] Ayer, el equipo de EVC estuvo en el Ayuntamiento junto a personas defensoras, educadoras y organizaciones comunitarias en una concentración exigiendo a la ciudad que financie plenamente la educación.

Los programas de artes y actividades extracurriculares no son opcionales. Son vías comprobadas hacia el compromiso estudiantil, el desarrollo creativo y el éxito a largo plazo. Recortarlos es un costo que la juventud de nuestra ciudad no debería tener que pagar.

Gracias a la Concejala Rita Joseph y al Defensor Público de NYC Jumaane D. Williams por alzar su voz, y a la Coalition for Equitable Education Funding (CEEF) y las muchas organizaciones que hicieron posible el día de ayer.

Seguiremos presentes.

[EN] Last weekend, EVC joined educators and community partners at the CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education to di...
03/18/2026

[EN] Last weekend, EVC joined educators and community partners at the CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education to discuss how we can work together to support immigrant families.

We co-led a presentation with our school partner, The Real Midwood High School, on using documentary filmmaking as a classroom tool for English Language Learners. It was a powerful reminder that when students tell their own stories, they practice language, and also build voice, critical thinking, and agency.

Thank you to CUNY-IIE for creating this space and to our partners at Midwood High School for this collaborative work and commitment to their students.
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[ES] El fin de semana pasado, EVC se unió a docentes y socios comunitarios en la CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education Conference para discutir cómo podemos trabajar en conjunto para apoyar a las familias inmigrantes.

Co-facilitamos una presentación con nuestra escuela socia, Midwood High School, sobre el uso de la realización de documentales como herramienta de aula para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma. Fue un recordatorio poderoso de que cuando el estudiantado cuenta sus propias historias, practica el idioma y también construye voz, pensamiento crítico y agencia.

Gracias a CUNY-IIE por crear este espacio y a la Midwood High School por este , on using documentary filmmaking as a classroom tool for English Language Learners. It was a powerful reminder that when students tell their own stories, they practice language and also build voice, critical thinking, and agency.

[EN] March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize women who have shaped history through resistance, creativity, a...
03/17/2026

[EN] March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize women who have shaped history through resistance, creativity, and collective work.

While BIPOC women remain underrepresented among film directors (UCLA, 2025), at EVC, the majority of our educators are women. They're filmmakers, artists, organizers, and mentors who guide young people through critical conversations, creative risks, and the process of finding their voices.

Through their work, they show students that storytelling challenges injustice, art builds community, and women's leadership has always been central to movements for change.

We honor their vision, dedication, and the daily work of care and creativity they bring to our classrooms.
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[ES] Marzo es el Mes de la Historia de las Mujeres, un tiempo para reconocer a las mujeres que han dado forma a la historia a través de la resistencia, la creatividad y el trabajo colectivo.
A través de su trabajo, muestran al estudiantado que la narrativa desafía la injusticia, que el arte construye comunidad y que el liderazgo de las mujeres siempre ha sido central para los movimientos de cambio.

Mientras que las mujeres racializadas permanecen subrepresentadas entre personas directoras de cine (UCLA, 2025), en EVC, la mayoría de nuestro personal docente son mujeres. Son cineastas, artistas, organizadoras y mentoras que guían a las personas jóvenes a través de conversaciones críticas, riesgos creativos y el proceso de encontrar sus voces.

A través de su trabajo, muestran al estudiantado que la narrativa desafía la injusticia, el arte construye comunidad y el liderazgo de las mujeres siempre ha sido central para los movimientos de cambio.

Honramos su visión, dedicación y el trabajo diario de cuidado y creatividad que aportan a nuestras aulas.

[EN] Last month we launched our winter cohort for Credible Educators, facilitated in collaboration with Teachers College...
03/16/2026

[EN] Last month we launched our winter cohort for Credible Educators, facilitated in collaboration with Teachers College, Columbia University. We thank all the great educators who participated. We look forward to sharing some exciting news about the program’s next cohort.

Stay tuned!
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[ES] El mes pasado lanzamos nuestra cohorte de invierno para Credible Educators, facilitada en colaboración con Teachers College, Columbia University. Agradecemos a todas las grandes personas educadoras que participaron. Esperamos compartir noticias emocionantes sobre la próxima cohorte del programa.

¡Mantente al tanto!

[EN] Preserving Black and q***r archives is how we fight erasure. Join our partner, , in nominating A Litany for Surviva...
03/13/2026

[EN] Preserving Black and q***r archives is how we fight erasure.
Join our partner, , in nominating A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde to the Library of Congress National Film Registry.

Audre Lorde, poet, activist, and self-described "Black, le***an, mother, warrior" deserves a permanent place in our national canon. Her legacy belongs to all of us.

Nominate here: bit.ly/litanynominate
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[ES] Proteger los archivos negros y q***r es nuestra forma de combatir el borrado de su historia.

Únete a nuestro socio, TWN, para nominar A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde para el Registro Nacional de Cine de la Biblioteca del Congreso.

Audre Lorde, poeta, activista y autodenominada "negra, le***ana, madre y guerrera", merece un lugar permanente en nuestro canon nacional. Su legado nos pertenece a todas las personas.

Nomina aquí: bit.ly/litanynominate

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