October News from
Denver Open Media
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October 2009
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First Fridays at Denver Open Media
On the first Friday of each month,  DOM holds a free community event
that spotlights local performance groups, musical acts, and nonprofit
organizations. These events are broadcast live on Comcast channel 57 and re-broadcast
on channels 56, 57 and 219. They are also available online.
October 2, 2009 7:30-10PM
This First Friday, do something different! Come on down to 700 Kalamath
Street and dance your cares away. Please join Denver Open Media and
Colorado-Ghana Children's Fund for a night of lively entertainment and
fun. This event will be broadcast live on Comcast channel 57 and
feature drumming and dancing by native Ghanaian masters. This event is
free but donations will be accepted to support both organizations. Live broadcast begins at 8pm, but refreshments will be served at 7:30pm. For more information, please click here. Everyone is invited so come on down!
Know of a band or a local
non-profit organization that you think should be highlighted during our
next First Friday event? Encourage them to apply here.
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Executive Director Report
Monthly Update from Tony Shawcross
Latest Activity
Deproduction is wrapping-up our strategic planning process with Kara
Penn and the Community Resource Center. This represents a major
benchmark for the organization, as we complete a number of firsts for
the organization in terms of planning and organization. For each
department, we have completed an annual workplan for 2010, as well as a
comprehensive budget that will enable each department to operate with
more clarity, freedom and accountability.
In preparation for our first major fundraising event, scheduled for
7:30am on Nov 19th, we are undertaking a major re-design of our
website, developing a new promotional video for the organization, and
developing new branding content for Denver Open Media. We look forward
to launching this new look and feel for the organization in November.
Financial Information
While we are still waiting to hear the result of our $2.2 million BTOP
stimulus request, this month we re-applied for general operating
support from the Denver Foundation. The Denver Foundation has been a
wonderful ally for us over the years, and have been an integral part in
our development and growth as one of our earliest supporters. We've
also had the pleasure of training several of their staff through our
media education classes and we continue to be encouraged by the example
they set for the nonprofit community embracing media and technology as
tools for more effective social change.
Program Development
After experiencing a high level of participation in our Your Voice,
Your Media tours, we are
currently gearing up for our first ever fundraising breakfast to be
held on Thursday,
November 19th from 7:30-8:30am at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. This free
event will provide us with the opportunity to share where we've been
and the vision for where we are going. This event is open to anyone who is
interested in creating a world where everyone belongs; where everyone is deemed important and where everyone is given a voice in the conversation.
We are very excited for this opportunity and invite everyone to be involved.
For more information please contact our Development Director Maria
Lewis at maria@deproduction.org.
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Denver Open Media Producers Nominated for the 2009 WAVE Awards
Winners to be announced on October 17th, 2009
And the nominees are...
Tanya Ishikawa, In the Loop
Kay Byrd, Get a Grip
Paula Rhoads, Brainiacs
Sacha Heppell and the DOM Youth Group, Spotlight on Students
Ann Theis, Sacha Heppell & John Montgomery, VlogTV
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DOM acknowledges Emmanuel Eliason
World Gospel TV airs  every Sunday evening on Channel 56 at 8pm.
How did you begin producing videos?
After one year of hosting
a radio broadcast, "Changing the Unchangeable" on KLDC 1220
AM, I began my research on how to transform my message into an economical, yet effective video
format. That is when
I came across Denver Open Media. This was all new to me, but with
a teachable attitude, I knew I could make it happen.
What is the message of your show?
My show, World Gospel TV, seeks to share inspiring, relevant,
and life-changing messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The
content expands from Biblical teachings and preachings of the Word of
God; music and worship; as well as a Community Christian Calendar program
aimed at spreading the word about upcoming Christian events in the Denver
Metropolitan area.
What do you do outside of producing videos?
I am the Senior Pastor
of World Gospel Tabernacle in Aurora, where I spend most
of my time teaching the word and preaching the good news of Jesus Christ.
I am also a newly published author of "Five Keys to Abundant Life: Redefining Success in a Stressed Society" and I am in the process of
preparing to enter graduate school to pursue my masters in Organization
Leadership and Management.
How do you prepare for
your show?
Most of my show is shot
on-site at my church. I then spend some time editing the program using the Final
Cut Pro editing software that is provided by DOM through my membership, and I later ingest
the shows for cablecast. When there is a live show like a gospel musical
or a Community Christian Calendar show, I often work closely with volunteers
to have it produced in DOM's studio.
Why is your voice important?
My message addresses the
core values of life using the premise of the love of God.
I speak to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of people from all walks of life. I believe viewers will find peace that surpasses
all understanding and love that cannot be quenched as they tune into
World Gospel TV, Sundays at 8:00 PM on DOM's channel 56.
What is your advice to
aspiring producers?
For those organizations or communities that are considering
creative ways to spread their message, I would say do not be afraid to make the first step of taking
the classes and acquire the basic skills. Thereafter, remaining
consistent and persevering with your project will pay off.
The worst mistake is to be afraid to make mistakes and therefore refuse
to start.
Why is public access television
important? Why do you enjoy producing public access content?
In this generation of
high media traffic, public access television is a vital tool to reach
the world with what you may be passionate about without the bureaucratic
obstacles from traditional profit-driven media outlets. I enjoy
the ability to produce the content of my show and reach as many people as possible
(without huge budget constraints) while providing my community the invaluable
message of hope in Christ Jesus.
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Upcoming Classes and Events at DOM:
First Friday at Denver Open Media
October 2, Friday, 7:30-9:30pm
Your Voice. Your Media
October 7, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Final Cut Pro Workshop
October 7 & 8, Wednesday & Thursday, 6-9pm
Field Production Workshop
October 14 & 15, Wednesday & Thursday, 6-9pm
Transforming Your Elevator Pitch
October 20, Tuesday, 4-6pm
Your Voice. Your Media
October 21, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Intro to Studio Production Workshop
October 21 & 22, Wednesday & Thursday, 6-9pm
Denver Open Media Halloween Party
October 31, Saturday 9-2am
First Friday at Denver Open Media
November 6, Friday, 8-10pm
Intro to Studio Production Workshop
November 14, Saturday, 11am-6pm
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Denver Open Media's Youth Production Group
The Youth Group is now a weekly affair
About the group: Do
you know a student who dreams of being on TV? How about working behind
the scenes? If so, they should join Denver Open Media's FREE Youth Production Group!
Finally, the Youth Group is meeting weekly! Now, anyone between the ages of 12-19 can plan to stop by any Wednesday from 3:30-6pm to join the fun.
Participants will alternate between learning field, studio and editing
techniques. Students will learn how to produce youth-related content
and will help solicit new youth-related programs. Please check out our website for more information or email ann@deproduction.org. Watch previous youth-produced SOS shows here. We are always looking for food donations to help keep our youth fed and alert during trainings/productions, please let us know if you have suggestions or information about youth groups sponsorships.  |
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