Amazing International Opportunity for Journalism Students!

Dear Journalism School Faculty,

I am writing with a unique opportunity for your students. I am the Grassroots Screening Coordinator for EGM Films. Through true stories, Ethnographic Media (EGM) http://www.egmfilms.org/ engages volunteers and, together, illuminates and broadcasts local solutions to critical world issues.

I am hoping that you could forward our Call for Correspondents to your Journalism students. I’ve attached the official Call for Correspondents and a general description for our 5 correspondent positions appears below:

EGM’s new film, Little Town of Bethlehem, tells the personal stories of three men (a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim) born into the Israeli and Palestinian cycle of violence. In one of the most sacred regions in the world, these three men strive to create peace through our common humanity. Inspired by the work of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., Sami, Ahmad and Yonatan show that the violence can indeed end, bringing authentic hope to the crisis in the Holy Land.

The Opportunity:
The world premiere of Little Town of Bethlehem is December 10, 2009 in Bethlehem, followed by regional screenings throughout Israel and Palestine.

EGM is seeking 5 undergraduate/graduate students to serve as media correspondents for this historic event.

Each correspondent will receive:
· Round-trip airfare to Israel from an Eastern Seaboard International Airport.
· Ground transportation, meals and lodging on site.
· Small per diem to cover travel-related incidentals.

Tentative Schedule:
· Dec 4: travel to Eastern Seaboard departure city (either NYC or DC)
· Dec 5-6: Briefings on the situation in Bethlehem.
· Dec 7: Depart for Israel.
· Dec 8: Arrive in Israel.
· Dec 10: World Premiere of Little Town of Bethlehem.
· Dec 11-15: VIP screenings and grassroots events.
· Dec 16: Depart Israel, return to U.S.

What Correspondents need:
· Valid Passport/Visa.
· Access to their own video and editing equipment for their correspondent reports.
· Innovative ways to distribute their reports. Think BIG!
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I’m asking that applicants email a statement of purpose, resume and link to their reel/portfolio by November 1, 2009 to: screenings@egmfilms.org

Thank you for your time and attention to this email. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Windy Borman
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Windy Borman
Grassroots Screening Coordinator
EGM Films
San Francisco Office
5 Third Street, Suite 1216
San Francisco, CA 94103
O: 1.415.777.0321
C: 1.415.317.5697