RYSE MPLS STORY LAB

Do you have an interest in media production, TV, and storytelling? Want to tell your own story about identity, culture and community in a way that’s important to you? Looking for academic support and real-world career training? Then RYSE MPLS Story Lab is for you!

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Representing Youth Stories and Experiences in Minneapolis (RYSE MPLS) is a paid, 9-week after-school media program for 9th through 12th grade students attending Minneapolis Public Schools and surrounding districts interested in pursuing careers in media production, TV, and storytelling. Students will receive career training, academic support and collaborate with media mentors and peers to produce stories about identity, culture, and community. The final media projects will premiere at a local theater and on TV!

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RYSE MPLS Story Lab is offered across two Cohorts. Choose one of the following:

Winter: November 28th – February 15th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00PM - 7:00PM and screening event on February 15th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Spring: February 27th – May 2nd on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00PM - 7:00PM and screening event on May 2nd from 5:00PM - 7:00PM (COHORT FULL - WAITLIST OPEN)

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

$300 stipends, nutritious dinner/snacks and Metro Transit passes
Media career training in production, impactful storytelling, 4K cameras, audio, lighting, editing and more
Academic tutoring, college application guidance and resume-building opportunities with media professionals and mentors
SPEAK MPLS annual Storyteller membership (a $200 value) to advance their journey in media with access to production studios, media labs equipment and discounted classes

RYSE MPLS Story Lab was created for teens interested in working with a creative cohort of peers to develop impactful stories that explore identity, culture and community. Participants will develop strong leadership and organizational skills, and experience how teen voices can create change in our schools and communities. Participants are expected to attend all sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

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Tuesday programming will include media career training and field trips where experienced media professionals and mentors guide students in becoming experts in telling stories they are passionate about through hands-on workshops.
Thursday programming will include academic support sessions with a tutor and designated time to work on homework and media projects.
RYSE MPLS Story Lab will culminate in a special community screening event and the series will be featured on SPEAK MPLS TV’s family of channels on Comcast Xfinity in Minneapolis.

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RYSE MPLS Story Lab is presented by SPEAK MPLS and powered by Minneapolis Public Schools.

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