WHAT WE DO
Spanning a total of 23 years, we’ve had over 1500 youth participants, 675 youth produced videos, 800 videos exhibition, 50 sports media short videos, and over 175 hours of top-quality youth media broadcast on public access television.
Our Mission
To educate, organize, and influence young people, 13-24, to master the digital arts through tools and trainings to forge media literacy, self-expression and civic engagement to build a 21st century world class workforce for career, economic and community transformation.
“Exciting to create my own film and be able to showcase it with friends, family, and my community.”
Our Programs
Industry-wide pre-professional career guild
For youth and young adults ages 14-24 who are seeking access to the best knowledge and experience in the field as they journey through school, developing jobs and projects on to become a full fledge professional.
Professional Mentor Workshops in digital media
Student to professional career success series for YBAMA youth. Our Industry standard training sessions build self-awareness, self-realization and empowerment to find their personal career pathway.
YBAMA Sports Media Industry Project
Provides high school students with project-based learning experiences in the Arts, Media & Entertainment sector focusing on careers in the Sports indutry.
What We've Achieved
20+ years coordinating career exploration workshops & trainings in the Arts, Media & Entertainment industries led by industry professionals to develop workforce skills.
9+ years coordinating the River Cats Youth Sports Media Day competition.
50 sports media short videos entered into the the River Cats Sports Youth Media Day Competition.
20+ year youth-led Film Festivals.
675 youth produced videos entered in to the The Teen Digital Reel Showcase & Awards showcased.
800 video exhibition at the North American All Youth Film & Education Day.
175 hours of top-quality youth media broadcast on public access television.