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I am an artist and cinema/video/photo/grapher, a mother, a friend, but most of all, a teacher.I teach video production to inner city/urban kids that some people like to call "at risk". But me, I don't believe in bad kids. The kids I am lucky enough to work with are hungry, eyes open, facing the world with an attitude that says "Show Me!" I am honored to learn from them every day.I have a blog where I post ideas and links for other digital teachers http://bridgethedigital.blogspot.com/You can see a samples of the kind of work I do at http://www.subaru.com/spanish and http://www.youtube.com/mssmittybI also have a company that makes videos and shoots stills for hire. We specialize in making educational and promotional videos for non-profits. http://www.communitybridgevideo.comI am a nomad who only recently learned to settle down. I've lived all over the US and also in West Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Oakland, California is my home. I am proud to collaborate with other artists and always open to discussing new ideas.
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Youth Crew Shoot In January

This opportunity is not to be missed! Travel to rural CA to work on a documentary with other youth. This will happen over the King Holiday weekend. If you want to come, let me know. It's gonna be a g...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:19:00 GMT

Youth Crew work in Dec

Another Music Video shoot coming up - paid work. Let me know if you're available/interested. It will happen over the holiday break.
Posted by on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT

Youth Crew Work TOMORROW - weds 9-16

I'll be shooting a press conference tomorrow and I need one assistant. Shoot is near downtown Oakland from 9am-12 noon. HS Grads and independent studies ONLY. Call or text me 510-717-5057 if you are...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:17:00 GMT

BAVC Next Generation Programs Accepting Apps

Bay Area Video Coalition has always been a great place to take classes in film and video production in San Francisco. Now they do even more good work in Oakland. Their Next Generation (in other words,...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Youth Crew - Save these dates

Email me if you are available and please keep these dates open. I have a bid on a project - don't know yet if it's a go.... Friday, Sept 11 from 7-10 pm Friday, October 1 from 7-10 pm Thursaday Oct...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Cool Site to Larn about Filmmakers and Their Work

http://www.theauteurs.com/Also, http://www.imdb.com/ is great
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:14:00 GMT

Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) will open its wait list for 3 days in July

Wait List Available ThroughOakland Housing Authority For Low Income HousingThe Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) will be opening its wait list from July 27, 2009 through July 31, 2009 using a fully web-...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Girls Health Contest - Deadline August 31

Be Heard!Girlshealth.gov Sounding Board Contest Application  website: girlshealth.gov  The girlshealth.gov Sounding Board is looking for girls between the ages of 10 and 16 who are outgoing, passionat...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:11:00 GMT

Youth Crew - work tomorrow/Friday June 19

Hey Youth - I have work for you recording a dance performance near downtown Oakland. 5-9:30 or 10 pm this Friday, June 19 $25 gift card plus dinner. Text me ASAP if you are available and intereste...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Youth Crew/Focus Group

I need 5 youth (16-24) who are available Sunday, May 31 and one other weekend day tbd in June for a focus group. You will help to write the questions for a video about the A-G curriculum...the classes...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 15:10:00 GMT