If you sent a kid to camp this summer to swim, learn crafts and some Indian history; you might have missed the canoe.
Re: Imagine Atl, a fairly new non-profit, just held a summer camp called The Green Room. Youth from diverse backgrounds came together with Atlanta filmmakers to create original music videos for area musicians.
The event also featured guest speakers from the entertainment industry, live music by locals and screenings of the films made by campers.
“We were so excited to develop this amazing program,” said Susanna Spiccia, Executive Director of Re:Imagine Atl. “This program unites young people in many exciting ways.”
Spiccia, who went to college for a business degree, fully intended on starting a non-profit. In fact, for7 years she sold safety equipment for construction sites so that she could start the organization.
“I’m from Atlanta, I love this city, my vision is to connect the city,” said Spiccia. “Youth today have many diverse interests. My idea was to find an activity that they could do together. What a better way to bring them together than to teach them how to make videos?”
The organization is still considered ‘grass roots’, but has been getting the attention of national
sponsors. Georgia Tech has signed as an educational partner.
Re :Imagine Atl works with kids from all-over the city. Professionals from the industry are proud to give the training. Many of the youth can work every machine in a professional media studio.
“Not only do the participants learn about the film and music industries,” said Spiccia, “…they developa mutual respect and empathy towards each other. This is really great.”
This organization needs help from former members of the music and film industries. Re :Imagine Atl is asking the community to donate media equipment like cameras and editing software for their mission.
Contact Susanna Spiccia at Susanna@ReImagineATL.com or see the web site http://www.reimagineatl.com/.
-- -- -Ray Macon
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