My Story Videography Workshop by Mansa Mussa (Free)

The community is invited to bring SOMA’s diversity to the big screen through My Story, a video competition hosted by the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. Residents of all ages are invited to produce two-minute video vignettes with their smartphone or tablet that feature the vibrant life and distinct experiences in our diverse South Orange/Maplewood community. Professional photographer and artist Mansa Mussa will conduct free one-hour workshops (must be 18 or older to attend) that teach the fundamentals of conceiving, shooting, editing, and adding audio to video.

Videos will be screened at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) during the 2016 SouthNext Festival. Filmmakers will have the chance to win a Curators’ Award from a panel of judges, which will include Emmy-award-winning producer Ken Mandell. Attendees at the screening can vote for their favorites through the Viewers’ Choice Awards based on specific categories. Winning videos will be posted on the Coalition’s website, YouTube channel and Facebook page.