DocuJam is a unique international youth documentary showcase presented by Downtown Community Television Center in association with the Paley Center in New York. We seek outstanding documentaries produced by young people across the globe.
ABOUT DCTV YOUTH MEDIA
DCTV Youth Media teaches New York City teenagers and young adults (ages 13 - 24) how to use media to tell important personal stories and help ignite social change. Our programs are always free and we encourage diverse students from all five boroughs, regardless of experience or background, to join us. In addition to learning about filmmaking and creating original films, students receive mentorship, college counseling and opportunities for professional development in the media industry.
Student films have been broadcast on HBO and WNET, and students have won numerous awards for their films, including 4 local Emmy Awards, a Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Best Animation from the Tribeca Film Institute's Our City, My Story and an RFK Prize for Excellence in Journalism. In 2021, DCTV Youth Media premiered Covid Diaries NYC on HBO.
ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER
The Paley Center for Media is the leading, nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture and society.
During the year, the Paley Center produces unmatched programs for the public and industry. On the public side, our programs, such as PaleyFest, celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center serves as a think tank, convening the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through our respected PaleyImpact series, we educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues.
*Screening DATE TBD but will be held at The Firehouse in late October.