Bennington, VT — Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV) has been awarded a $5,000
Project Grant from Vermont Humanities to support a new youth media initiative, Youth Voices
in Video: Community Storytelling Through Media Production.
The grant will fund a series of free, hands-on video workshops for middle- and
high-school–aged youth in Southwestern Vermont. Through a three-session workshop series,
participants will learn the basics of storytelling, interviewing, filming, and editing while creating a
one-minute video based on their own interests and experiences.
CAT-TV plans to host two workshop series this summer, with dates to be announced. The
program will take place at CAT-TV and is designed for youth with little or no prior experience.
Workshops will combine hands-on learning with discussion around media literacy,
representation, and responsible storytelling. There is no cost to participate.
“We’re excited to offer this program at a time when access to youth media education is limited,”
said William Gardner of CAT-TV, who developed and secured the grant. “This support allows us
to provide a hands-on experience that helps young people tell their own stories and engage with
their communities.”
Participants will also have the option to share their completed videos through CAT-TV’s annual
1-Minute Film Festival, connecting their work to a broader community audience.
Community members can visit www.catamountaccess.com/workshops to sign up and
receive updates when registration opens.
This project is supported in part by Vermont Humanities.
For more information, visit www.catamountaccess.com/workshops or contact William Gardner at
CAT-TV at 802-442-8868.