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~Voices of Hope Launches Film Production Company Web Site ~
Founded to Help Non Profit and Educational Organizations
Develop a Visible Voice
Voices of Hope Productions, LLC, a women-owned film production company located in New Jersey has officially launched its company web site. Voices of Hope is focused on telling the untold story; the story of the average citizen who champions a cause, who offers hope and help to others with the most valuable return: the satisfaction of making a difference in another person’s life. Our community projects and programs speak to such issues as media literacy education, civic pride and engagement, youth, sex, substance abuse, violence, learning, love, and life in America.

We make films that deal with issues, ideas and change. We show the people behind the organizations and community projects; the staff, the volunteers, the events, the proud citizens—real-life stories developed into larger-than-life documentaries. A Voices of Hope production also captures personal and community conflict, raising issue awareness and offering solutions.

Voices of Hope takes projects from concept to post-production by combining traditional print and marketing, electronic, e-marketing initiatives and grassroots advocacy outreach tools with engaging videos. The resulting short documentaries are used for teaching and fundraising by organizations, educational institutions, community groups and individuals. Our short and full-length videos are screened at local venues, conferences, non-profit organizations, schools, workshops, corporations, film festivals and distributed online in streaming video and through grassroots outreach campaigns.

Partner with Voices of Hope to develop documentary video stories, host educational training and workshops for youth and educators, to market your message, and to advocate for your cause. You can be assured we will work with you to raise awareness of your organization, and build resources to continue bringing about lasting, positive changes within our society—one film story at a time.
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Films in Pre-Production, Production or Post Production

Policymakers, addiction professionals, private citizens and people in recovery were interviewed for the short documentary film Together There's Nothing We Can't Change. The film was produced for the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-NJ and follows an Advocacy Day rally held at the New Jersey State House. The film takes the viewer through the how, what, when, and why of communicating with legislators often and locally about important policy issues. The DVD will be available this summer for screenings in your community.

Analyze This: Message in the Media is a Voices of Hope Documentary Production About U.S. Society's Relationship with our Media Rich Culture

The most significant development of the last decade has been the growing role and importance of electronic media, particularly TV and the Internet for young people and adults alike. Through the documentary production, Analyze This: Message in the Media; educators, teens, and leading authorities comment (see interviews below) on society's love/hate relationship with the media, as well as, the broad access of information available as a result of political, economic and technological developments. This film, slated to be completed in Fall 2024, takes on teen use of games, parental roles and the benefits of media education as a tool to learning in our media-rich society. If you are interested in particpating or supporting the film, please contact analyzethis@voicesofhope.tv Look for the trailer, available in streaming video, this summer.

Voices of Hope Interviews

Renee Hobbs is one of the leading authorities on media literacy education. She is an Associate Professor of Communications and Director of the Media Education Lab at Temple University. Renee is also the co-founder of the Alliance for a Media Literate America and co-directs the PhD. program in Mass Media and Communication. Renee participated in the Voices of Hope production, Analyze This: Message in the Media and revealed her thoughts about Media Literacy, her expectations of the future of a media literate America, and her experiences teaching media literacy to both teen and college students. A synopsis of our interview with her will be included in the next issue of |THE EYE|.

Renee Hobbs, leading authority on media literacy education.

Chris Turner's book, Planet Simpson

Chris Turner, author of Planet Simpson, was also interviewed for Analyze This: Message in the Media. Voices of Hope asked for his thoughts on the use of the Simpson's TV show within the classroom environment. Using the popular television show as a window on the pop culture at large, Planet Simpson critiques western culture from the mid-1990s to the present.  Mr. Turner's writing has also been published regularly in Time, The Globe and Mail, and National Post Business magazine. Mr. Turner’s interview will also be included in Analyze This: Message in the Media.

Integrating Media Literacy into the Classroom Voorhees High School, Glen Gardener, NJ Through screening of commercials, print ads and music videos, faculty learned and discussed innovative ways to integrate media literacy into their daily curriculum. Participating educators were also interviewed regarding their best practices, as well as, their perception of the use of media education in the classroom. Workshop conducted by Ella Rue.

Commericals, music videos, and print advertising were discussed at a Voorhees High School workshop conducted by Ella Rue on media literacy education in the classroom.

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