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Teens Advocating Nonviolence at Parsells Avenue Community Church
Title: History of Hip Hop Dance By: Tyonique Colbert, Tynniqua "T-Bone" Cross, Daryell Drumgoole, Tanisha Robinson Notes: Our message is hop hop dance had a big influence on dance and that it is an art form. We are involved in the TAN Teen Club and Production Company. We hope to do more films, ones that will make an impact on our peers. We'd like to thank WXXI, Roadwork for Success, University of Rocheser, Parsells Avenue Church (CTC Lab), Rochester City School District and Ms. Young. Tynniqua "T-Bone" writes, "My personal message is to learn as many dances as you can. I am a child of three. I like to play my game systems. I like to play all sports. I like to play with my friends."
Title: Dare to Dream By: Cameron Young & Billy Young Notes: Our message is that you can achieve your goals if you believe in yourself. You can have a dream and it can happen if you set goals for yourself. Cameron writes, "We are rap artists who are trying to make it in the music business. I was taught to believe in your dreams to make it happen - to achieve, have a goal and plan. My group is Silent Soldiers (Cameron Young, Tommy Crawford, and others) and Billy is 'M.dot.' We would like to thank WXXI, U of R, Roadwork for Success, Rochester City School District, Parsells Avenue Community Church - Doreen Young (TAN Director), Acme Recording Studio, family and friends who believe in our dreams." Billy writes - "I am long, complicated and serious getting to know me. I am a teddy bear for the community. I'd like to give special thanks to the community and the Raising 100,000 Voices committee. I want to extend special invitations to the people in the neighborhood for this event so they can see the positive in our neighborhood."
The Community Place of Greater Rochester & Sector 8 Youth Adult Partnership
Title: The Effect of Hip Hop Music By: Malvin Loyd III Notes: My video's message is everyone has their own opinion about how hip hop affects their lives. I am a sixteen year old African American. I attend Freddie Thomas High School.
Rochester Community TV (RCTV-15) with Youth Voice One Vision
Title: Hip Hop in Perspective By: Jasmine Osborne Notes: Jasmine is a student at School of the Arts. She produced Music in last year's Raising 100,000 Voices program, and co-wrote and co-animated Livin' Life that appeared in the 2006 High Falls Film Festival in conjunction with this year's Raising 100,000 Voices program.
Title: Teen Pregnancy By: Ayla Posey, Shavante & Shanté Notes: Our video's message is young moms are getting pregnant and it needs to stop because they are too young. We are Ayla, Shavante and Shante - all youth of Rochester that want to make our community a better place. Ayla writes, "I am an African American teenager who is surviving in the hectic world that is causing death, pregnancy and disease in your city. My personal message is that African American kids keep the education strong and keep your head through all trouble."
Title: East High NJROTC By: William "PJ" Smith Notes: My video is about East High School's NJROTC Drill Team and it shows what it's about. I am 14 years old and attend East High. I want to join the Navy or Air Force. I would like to thank Garth Freeman, the NJROTC organization at East High School and Joshua Bloodworth.
Grace Community Village, Inc.
Title: The Life of a Teenager By: Shanice James Notes: My message is to teenagers showing how can have fun without any violence. My name is Shanice James. I'm 17 years old. I attend Edison Tech. My interests are going shopping, going to the movies and just having fun. My goals are to complete high school, go to college (e.g. Buffalo State), and to become a pediatrician. I would like to thank Grace Community Village and give special thanks to "Mrs. Daun" and to friends that were in my video.
Title: It's About Erica By: Erica King Notes: My video is about my daily life. Hi, my name is Erica King. I am 21 years old. Some of my interests include shopping, going to the movies and chillin' with my friends. My goal is to be a filmmaker. I would like to thank my mom, Shanice, Terry, Yourida. Thank you Tianna for your endless support.
Title: Racism at Olympia High School By: Davné McCleary Notes: My video is about identifying and dealing with the racism in Olympia High, as well as everywhere else. My name is Davné McCleary. I am 14 years old and am a freshman at Greece Olympia High School. I've been doing YEPP for 2 years and I've completed 3 video pieces so far and I hope to continue in the video production field. I would like to give thanks to Mrs. Daun Nicholas, my YEPP instructor, all those who volunteered to be in my piece, and a special thanks to Ann Marie White and Shelley Figueroa for allowing my group to do this project.
Title: Unsanitary Schools By: Shamika Morris Notes: My video is about identifying and dealing with the unsanitary conditions in city schools. My name is Shamika Morris. I am 16 years old and am a sophomore at Edison Tech. This is my first year in the YEPP program. Some interests include shopping, going to the movies and chillen with my friends. I'd like to give special thanks to Mrs. Daun, my Mom and fellow YEPPers.
Title: Mr. Slapeewag By: Andy Perez Notes: My video message is there are positive things happening in and in the lives of minorities that live in the city. I like music, dancing, singing, acting, cooking and filming. I have the potential to be whatever I put my mind to do. I have an interest in becoming a music and film producer, an artist, a police officer or maybe even a teacher. I would like to thank Grace United Methodist Church and Grace Community Village, Inc., WXXI, Raising 100,000 Voices, Mrs. Daun Nicholas, Ann Marie White and Shelley Figueroa for supporting us in this endeavor.
Title: Changes By: Ruford Richardson Notes: My video is about the changes people like me go through.
Acme Recording
Title: Teenage Quest to Hip Hop By: Tommy Crawford Notes: My video is about hip hop and its impact on my life. I am a courageous young man who is interested in sports, music and who wants to be a businessman. I am thankful for everything. I would like to thank Matt, Pat, Wendy Nilsen, Doreen Young and my friends.
Global Media Arts High School at Franklin
Title: Teen Psychology By: Gerald Michael Baker Notes: My video is about the teen mind - decision or desire - the choice is yours. The message is - whatever the issue is, you control what can be done about it. I am just another student but I am a person of commitment, and I like having a lot on my plate. I would like to thank my friends, a true family.
Title: Money and Its Effects By: Agatha Bennett Notes: My video's message is, make the money - don't let it make you. I'm going to school to major in communication. I hope to really expand my knowledge. I enjoy playing the guitar and I like to watch movies. I enjoyed making the documentary.
Title: Obstacles African Americans Face on Their Path to Success By: Benjamin Bryant Notes: Obstacles African Americans Face on Their Path to Success - My video is about African Americans obstacles. Its message is don't let anyone hold you down or tell you that you can't, because you can. I am a focused person, driven by success.
Title: Teen Parenting By: Julissa Torres Notes: My message is teen parenting requires major life changes. I am a senior at Global Media Arts High School.
ArtPeace, Inc. with Compeer Rochester, Inc.
Title: A Look at Video Games By: Benjamin Campbell Notes: Video games are one of the many positive pastimes and very entertaining. At this time, I'm a 20 year old college student. I work part time and I LOVE video games. One day I'll retire playing them. Usually old people who retire play golf or sleep all day, but mark my words, I'll be the oldest person beating every game yet to come! Thanks to my girlfriend, Marie R. Exford, WXXI, Dave and Kristin Rapp and also Sara Hughes.
Title: Ethnic Hollywood: What It Used To Be By: Adrian Esposito Notes: This short film aims to bring awareness of the negative impact of ethnic stereotypes in movies - past and present, and current trends in this area. My message is to tone down on racial stereotypes in current movies and sitcoms being broadcast as they have long-term consequences. Adrian Esposito is an 18 year old filmmaker with Aspergers Syndrome, a disability on the Autism Spectrum of Disorders. He has several film projects to his credit. He co-produced and starred in Different and Normal - My Life with Aspergers Syndrome which was shown on WXXI TV on January 18, 2007. He also created and narrated the animated short film, The South Africa Stand, which was shown at the Little Theater in Rochester, NY, in February 2007, and the Arts and Education-Common Ground Conference on March 30, 2007, in Rochester, NY. For his films, Adrian likes to focus on topics concerning human rights violations and issues. He has many ideas for few films and he is actively in the process of at least four new projects. His goal is to become a filmmaker and own his own video production company.
Title: A Matter of Death..Or Life! By: Stephanie Gerhardt Notes: My video aims to open people's eyes and show them what happens to unwanted animals, with the hope of helping out animals who would have missed out on having a nice family. My name is Stephanie and I am 18. I am interested in helping animals find a home, to help people see the need and benefit of helping and adopting, and eventually eliminating the need for euthanasia. I hope to eventually have a sanctuary for pound dogs so they never need to be euthanized. I am an advocate for animals. I would like to thank Sara Hughes for this opportunity. I'd like to thank Riley for being the best friend ever.
Title: The Ghetto By: LaQuisha Powell Notes: My message is that there are good and bad sides to the ghetto. My name is LaQuisha - my momma calls me "moo" and I live to rap, draw, and dress to impress. "You can take a girl out of the ghetto but you can't take the ghetto out of the girl." I'd like to give special thanks to my mom, Trust St. and Edison Tech.
Charles Settlement House, Inc.
Title: Stand Up By: Raliek Calvin Notes: My video is about violence in our community. I am 14 years old and enjoy track, business, acting and music.
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Title: Jay Street Free Stylers By: Antavious Crawford Notes: My video is about freestyle rap by Jay Street. I am a Marshall High School student and my interests include music, the internet and My Space.
Title: Marshall All Day By: Anthony Martin Notes: My video is about a day in the life of Marshall High. I enjoy football, freestyle and hip hop.
Dazzle School of Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.
Title: Let Me Have My Own Mind By: Joshua Barry & Micah Miller Notes: The video's message is listen to the youth, give them space and encouragement to follow positive dreams. Josh writes - I like performing and someday I hope to perform on a Broadway stage. I make jewelry and also enjoy acting, singing and dancing. I would like to thank Anne Harvey and the Dazzle School, Cynthia Goodwin, Steve Cali, my production mentors and Raising 100,000 Voices. Micah writes - I love to sing, act, draw and dance. I would like to thank all the people who helped with this project
Title: Getting Around By: Anthony James Griggs & Kelly Peek Notes: This video is about the challenges people in wheelchairs have getting around. Anthony writes, "I have cerebral palsy but that doesn't stop me from enjoying acting, theatre and generally getting around. I like bowling, singing, cooking and acting. My favorite thing to cook is chicken. I also have diabetes and seizure disorder. Thank you for inviting us to participate in this program. Hopefully the general public will understand the needs of those of us with disabilities. I would like to thank Dazzle for all of the many opportunities they have given me as well as WXXI, URMC and other participants of the program."
Title: We're People Too By: Tami Kryger & Stacy Vogel Notes: Our video is about emotions and reactions of those with disabilities when they are in public places. Tami writes, "I like acting and music. I also enjoy shopping and recreational activities. I am with disability and live in a community residence. I have cerebral palsy and I attend GED at day habilitation. Thank you for letting me participate. I enjoyed working with everyone- it was fun! I would like to thank Anne Harvey, the Dazzle School of Visual and Performing Arts, Cynthia, Steve, WXXI and U of R MC." Stacy writes, "I like acting, being active and playing video games. I work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and on Tuesday and Thursday I attend CP Rochester. I am with disability - I have cerebral palsy and I use a wheelchair. I have really enjoyed being part of this project. I have enjoyed working with everyone. I would like to thank Anne Harvey, Dazzle School, Cynthia, Steve, WXXI, URMC and fellow cast members."
East Bloomfield Migrant Education Outreach Program
Title: Caminando en Naturalesa (Walking in Nature) By: Ariana Bravo, Gabriela Reyes-Leon, Co-Editor & Sindy Lopez, Photographer Notes: Ariana attends Penn Yan High Academy. The community locations for this project are the Penn Yan Academy, Keuka Lake, and Indian Point Park (a town park).
Title: Un Dia en Mi Vida (A Day in My Life) By: Jessika Uribe Notes: Jessika attends Sodus Central Schools. The community location for this project is Sodus Central School. An additional credit in her film goes to her sister Maria Angelica Uribe who took still photos for her.
Title: La Naturalese en Sodus, NY (Nature in Sodus, NY) By: Maria Angelica Uribe Notes: Maria attends Sodus Central Schools High School. The community locations for this film project are Sodus Central Schools, Sodus Pt. Light House, Sodus Pt. Wayne County Beach, Sodus Bay and Maxwell Creek (a stream on Lake Road in Sodus, NY).
Independent
Title: Is There Anything Better Than This? By: Leah Cullinan Fyke Notes: The message of my film is family is the most important thing in your life. My name is Leah. I am a senior in high school, am interested in the arts, and I can't wait for college. I take dance classes and teach dance at Terry Fyke Studio of Dance. I also enjoy singing in community theatre in Rochester, and have performed in numerous plays and musicals. I also love going to church at The Father's House. I absolutely love hanging out with all my friends. I would like to thank my Grandma and Grandpa Cullinan for helping me with the pictures that are in this film, and all my family for their support and for inspiring me to make family my topic. Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my video project and to God.
