FILMMAKERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
- Media & Broadcasting
Location
576 Fifth AvenueSuite 903New York, NY 10036 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
FILMMAKERS WITHOUT BORDERS (FWB) is an educational nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital storytellers. Through various grants, awards, and international fellowships, FWB provides youth from underserved communities with the technical training, media literacy skills, and digital tools to leverage the creative process as a means for interpreting their role in their society.
Description
FWB’s flagship fellowship provides funding, equipment, curriculum, and support for volunteer educators to teach filmmaking across Africa, Asia, & Latin America for 10-12 months - fully funded. Fellows teach on a daily basis and students create their own multimedia projects, develop team-building and leadership skills, and learn how to use technology to share their stories.