CISCFF Hosting High School Program Event at DePaul CDM School

The CISCFF High School Program is officially hosting "Day 1" (September 8th) of the High School Program Event at DePaul University's College of Computing and Digital Media!  Now our location is set!  We have been reaching out to community organizations, along with Chicago-land high schools, to try to get high school students involved in the Student Advisory Board and the event.

Northwestern University Law School

Yesterday, the minds of CISCFF met at Northwestern University's Law School to discuss the progress of the various components of the Chicago International Social Change Film Festival. The energy and passion of the individuals involved with CISCFF is strong! Stay updated for CISCFF sponsored events coming soon.

This Saturday, CISCFF is hosting a screening of "Admissions" at Read/Write Library
(914 N. California, Walton Entrance, Chicago, IL 60622)
from 5-7 pm. Anyone is welcome!

Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/292329100851356/

Today CISCFF worked on our promotional video for the Festival!  We've been working on developing various materials for the CISCFF High School Program, fliers, postcards, pamphlets, etc.  Check out our High School Program flier below. Remember, let us know if you would like a visit at your high school!

Potential Space for High School Program Workshops

Today, we went to tour the classrooms in DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media as a possible place to host the High School Program workshops in September.  It seems like a good space! We at CISCFF will keep you updated on our progress.

Targeting Youth To Drive Change

The Huffington Post and YSA are featuring the "25 Most Powerful and Influential Young People in the World" daily to emphasize the powerful influence of youth.  With CISCFF's mission to showcase the impact of driving social change through film, the CISCFF High School Program embraces the voice of youth to act as change agents. Take a look at the amazing work Huffington Post is featuring!  It's good to see others recognizing the great work youth do every day in our communities.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/20/the-25-most-powerful-and-_n_1440162.html

Chicago Youth Express Interest in Social Change

Yesterday, students across the Chicago-land area gathered together for the first day of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.  The youth presence was outstanding!  Check out this article:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-nobel-laureate-summit-20120423,0,4256499.story

In the coming weeks, CISCFF is going to speak to New Trier Township High School's Integrated Global Study School (IGSS) about opportunities to participate in the CISCFF Student Advisory Board and apply for the high school program, which is taking place this September. Yesterday, IGSS students attended the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.  We look forward to meeting with IGSS students who have illustrated an interest in social change. Check out the photo below of IGSS students at the Summit!