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Young artists, age 11 to 18, participate in a wide range of media arts programs, both in an arts center and school-based environment. Skilled teaching artists mentor young storytellers in the art of filmmaking, photography, sound and music production, screenwriting and other modalities connected to media arts. Young artists learn the components of visual storytelling and develop core proficiencies in scriptwriting, editing, photography, camerawork, audio engineering, and performance. Young creators hone their media literacy, including awareness of media influence, and their own roles as both media creators and media consumers. Teen programs run year-round, with sessions in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

Free Spirit Media (FSM) utilizes creative placekeeping and transformative justice practices to partner with FSM's community of young people, families, neighbors, and community partners. FSM's Intergenerational programs are place-based and include facilitated events such as community meals, art making workshops, community wellness retreats, film screenings and story sharing circles.