The 2014 Media Rise Festival kicks off on Monday, September 22 with a series of nightly Networking Lounges, plus Unplugged Spaces and user-submitted Community Events throughout the week. View the full schedule of events here: http://mediarise2014.sched.org/. Submit your own community event here.

You can register here on Eventbrite for our weekend Signature Events. See agenda below.

Questions? Contact the organizers at info[at]mediarisenow[dot]org.

Visit our website: http://mediarisenow.org

UPDATE, 8/15: Register during the month of August to receive 50% OFF regular admission.

Friday, September 26
Pitch Night

Time: 7:30pm – 9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: The Wonder Bread Factory, Wiltberger St NW, Washington, DC 20001

An evening showcase, co-sponsored by Newsweek, PVBLIC Foundation & Huge, giving media creators a chance to give their pitches and proposals in captivating 3-minute presentations, for a chance to win cash prizes from supportive funders and donors. The Pitch Night will be immediately followed by a party...

Party!

Time: 9pm – 2am
Location: The Wonder Bread Factory, Wiltberger St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Hosted against a beautiful backdrop of meaningful visual art and music contributed by cause-oriented creatives.

Saturday, September 27
Forum

Time: 9am – 5pm (breakfast & registration begins 8am)
Location: Impact Hub DC, 419 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

A daylong series of talks, presentations and workshops, convening people who are passionate about creating positive change through media. The forum is designed for information-sharing on case studies, best practices, and requests for collaboration in the media and social impact sectors.

Session Topics:

• Health & Wellness
• Environmental Sustainability
• Hollywood & Entertainment
• News & Journalism

Sunday, September 28
Early Rise Brunch

Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

A networking event for storytellers, designers, scholars and social innovators to cultivate strategic relationships that further their collective reach and impact.

Youth Media Rise

Time: 2pm – 6pm (registration begins 1:30pm)
Location: Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

A festival-within-a-festival for youth (ages 13 to 18), media educators and engaged parents. It includes hands-on workshops, performances, studio spaces, a visual art showcase, and interactive lounges to enhance the curiosity and creative expression of young people in meaningful ways. Workshops for educators focus on digital media literacy and use of innovative technologies for amplifying youth voices.

Session Topics:

• Environmental Awareness & Sustainability
• Creativity, Innovation and Youth Advocacy

Interactive Workshops:

• Music & Spoken Word
• Dance & Movement
• Art & Graphic Design

48-Hour Video Challenge Screening

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

A weekend competition, inviting filmmakers to create high-impact, high-quality videos for local nonprofits in just two days. The challenge concludes with a film screening, including an awards ceremony, to acknowledge the winning filmmakers.