Maps Media Institute Inc

Part lll, 4b: maps media lab statewide educational outreach: the maps media lab extends free, mobile media-arts education to rural and tribal communities through short-term immersive workshops and client-based storytelling projects . In 2024, media lab collaborations included the blackfeet community college documentary training series preserving the international blackfoot research conference; a billings indigenous education department project funded by the rocky mountain tribal leaders council (walking between two worlds); and a film workshop with stoke in townsend highlighting rural youth leadership. Each initiative connected students with artists and knowledge keepers to produce films that elevate community voices, integrate stem/steam concepts, and develop career pathways in montana's creative economy.

Part lll, 4c: client projects this program provides opportunities for youth to put their media skills to work and strengthen their communities by supporting local and statewide nonprofits. In fy23, maps partnered with organizations across montana for impactful community media projects. Montana office of public instruction (opi): collaborated with opi to produce videos for rural out-of-school programs in boulder, box elder, and lewistown. These projects highlighted local stories and were part of the opi 21st cclc initiative, which underscores the importance of quality out- of-school programming. Bitterroot water partnership: partnered with the bitterroot water partnership to create a series of narrative portraits and photo essays that showcase the bitterroot river's significance. These works, emphasizing conservation and community perspectives, were publicly exhibited and will continue to be shared across various county sites

Part lll, 4d: other exempt purpose accomplishments national and regional recognition: in fy23 maps received multiple awards, including the trailblazer in diversity award and the board of governors' award from the national academy of television arts & sciences nw chapter, highlighting maps' dedication to diversity in media arts. Maps client productions program maps client productions provides professional creative services to mission-aligned organizations while offering students paid career-training opportunities in real-world media production. For example, in 2024, youth and staff collaborated with the montana office of public instruction to produce films documenting 21st century community learning center programs across boulder, lewistown, and rocky boy. These videos promoted the value of out-of-school learning statewide and advanced maps' commitment to using media as a tool for education, community development, and youth empowerment .