You spoke and we listened. Join us for "NLGJA Goes to Washington" this August, and you'll find more hands-on workshops you need to get ahead in the newsroom, including those from our new broadcast track. Wash Your Mouth Out: The FCC & You
The FCC is watching - and listening. In the past few years, it has cracked down on indecency, video news releases and payola, often at the beckoning of members of Congress from both sides of the aisle. Get a handle on how federal regulations affect your broadcast work and learn about what changes will come with a new presidential administration.
CNN Documentary: "His Name Is Susan"
Steve Stanton's life seemed picture perfect. He was a successful city manager in Florida with a lovely wife and son. But hidden inside was a lifelong struggle with his gender identity. Then his local newspaper revealed his secret and he was fired in a series of tense public hearings. Thus began his lonely journey for authenticity, in which he faced losing his marriage, friends, family and community. In a sneak peek of a unique documentary, Susan tells her story in her own voice.
Steve Stanton's life seemed picture perfect. He was a successful city manager in Florida with a lovely wife and son. But hidden inside was a lifelong struggle with his gender identity. Then his local newspaper revealed his secret and he was fired in a series of tense public hearings. Thus began his lonely journey for authenticity, in which he faced losing his marriage, friends, family and community. In a sneak peek of a unique documentary, Susan tells her story in her own voice.
No Dumb Questions: Five Years Later
"No Dumb Questions" is a 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary film about three sisters and their transgender aunt. "Questions" is being re-released with new footage and an interactive online community where anyone can use video, audio, photos, text and social media to ask – and answer – their own questions about gender identity and sexual orientation. Hear from filmmaker Melissa Regan about this exciting re-imagining of the traditional documentary film.
"No Dumb Questions" is a 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary film about three sisters and their transgender aunt. "Questions" is being re-released with new footage and an interactive online community where anyone can use video, audio, photos, text and social media to ask – and answer – their own questions about gender identity and sexual orientation. Hear from filmmaker Melissa Regan about this exciting re-imagining of the traditional documentary film.
Finding The Michael Moore Within: Making (& Selling) The Documentary
We know who you are. You’re the one watching the History Channel at 2 a.m. to see how the New York City subway system was built. The one who doesn’t answer the phone when "This American Life" is on. The one who has actually seen all of the Oscar nominees for best short documentary film. It’s time to come out: Learn how filmmakers turned their dreams into award-winning documentaries.
We know who you are. You’re the one watching the History Channel at 2 a.m. to see how the New York City subway system was built. The one who doesn’t answer the phone when "This American Life" is on. The one who has actually seen all of the Oscar nominees for best short documentary film. It’s time to come out: Learn how filmmakers turned their dreams into award-winning documentaries.
Ahead Of The Curve: Negotiating Your Broadcast Services Contract
As the broadcast industry undergoes massive change, competitive pressures in the marketplace are making it more crucial than ever to make wise career moves. It can be difficult to negotiate a personal services contract that provides adequate protections in the areas of wages, hours, job duties and working conditions. Learn from professionals about how to negotiate the best deal, choose an agent or a manager, and protect yourself.
As the broadcast industry undergoes massive change, competitive pressures in the marketplace are making it more crucial than ever to make wise career moves. It can be difficult to negotiate a personal services contract that provides adequate protections in the areas of wages, hours, job duties and working conditions. Learn from professionals about how to negotiate the best deal, choose an agent or a manager, and protect yourself.
Sound Judgment: Mastering The Art Of The Broadcast Interview
When a big-time TV anchor sits across from Whitney, Britney or Hillary, viewers never see what goes on before the tape rolls. Now you’ll get an inside look. Listen in as some of the broadcast world’s top hosts share their experiences and insights on the art of the interview.
When a big-time TV anchor sits across from Whitney, Britney or Hillary, viewers never see what goes on before the tape rolls. Now you’ll get an inside look. Listen in as some of the broadcast world’s top hosts share their experiences and insights on the art of the interview.
Hearing Is Believing: Writing For The Ear
So you broke the story of that Senator who is now under investigation for the scandal-du-jour. Can you give viewers and listeners the details in thirty seconds or less? Writers and editors in radio and TV face this kind of challenge every day. Learn how to tell the news quickly and comprehensively while taking advantage of the spoken word.
So you broke the story of that Senator who is now under investigation for the scandal-du-jour. Can you give viewers and listeners the details in thirty seconds or less? Writers and editors in radio and TV face this kind of challenge every day. Learn how to tell the news quickly and comprehensively while taking advantage of the spoken word.
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