“I’M NOT ALONE”
“I love being reminded that I’m not alone. The Youth Media Lab is a reminder that there are other youth across the globe with similar concerns and who are just as passionate about social justice.”
“CREATING SOMETHING AMAZING”
“The Youth Media Academy (YMA) had affected my life in many ways. I now know how I feel about filmmaking and how much I can do in only 4 weeks. I’ve been inspired to do more creations from my room, due to the pandemic we are going through right now. This is the time to reflect and realize that we have so much to offer and learn. And programs like YMA helps you discover more about yourself while creating something amazing that reflects your vision.”
“VALIDATING”
The Mask You Live In “was validating, being able to see toxic masculinity defined in such an accessible way. It felt relatable to everyone on the gender spectrum.”
In 2011, Jennifer Siebel Newsom founded The Representation Project in response to overwhelming public demand for ongoing education and social action in support of her first film, Miss Representation. Since then, Siebel Newsom has released three more acclaimed films, The Mask You Live In (2015), The Great American Lie (2019) and Fair Play (2022). The organization runs a global youth filmmaker program to train the next generation of change agents. The Representation Project is also known for its impactful media research and social activism campaigns, including #NotBuyingIt, #AskHerMore, #RepresentHer, and #RespectHerGame.
