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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Letter from the President
Letter from the Editor
Readers' Comments
2. New Endorsements
3. Media News
4. Family and Parenting News
5. Movies and Museums by Christine L. Pollock
6. Teens Use Media to Help Promote Healthy Choices
7. Member News
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Welcome to KIDS FIRST!® NEWS. All articles are by Coalition for Quality
Children's Media unless otherwise noted.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Difficulties come not to obstruct, but to instruct. Within every setback
or obstacle lie seeds of an equal or greater benefit or opportunity." --Brian
Tracy
Dear Friends,
A little while ago, my ten-year-old and I were watching TV. When a commercial
came on, the advertisement was pitching a product for children. The accompanying
music was a catchy tune I remembered from my teens. As I sang along, my son
turned to me and said, "Mom, this is a smart commercial. They are targeting
adults as well as the kids."
He was right and I was thrilled. The years he has spent as a KIDS FIRST!®
Junior Film Critic have paid off. He is developing an innate sense of media
literacy. It's not about turning the TV off; it's about thinking while you watch.
This past month some interesting things have been happening in the world of
media. With indecency fines rising, Eisner's difficulties with Disney, Emmy
nominations, the controversy over Mel Gibson's Passion of Christ film, and lawsuits
between Universal and Barry Diller, the month of March certainly came in like
a lion. At the same time, KIDS FIRST!® just reviewed a host of television
programming for Access Learning Magazine and we all discovered a whole new group
of outstanding shows that were unfamiliar to us before.
Have a wonderful month!
Christine Pollock, Editor
NEW ENDORSEMENTS
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Video/DVD-Ages 0-2
*** GIGGLE TOGETHER. Shows how laughter can be used to strengthen family bonds
and help parents develop their children's sense of humor. Demonstrations of
things parents have found to delight and prompt laughter. Adult Juror Comments:
Great fun. Deserving to be included in every new mother's tool kit. Tempo, music,
and variety are excellent. Children and parents joyfully and lovingly engaged
in entertaining each other. Offers a range of play activities perfect for new
parents. Kid Juror Comments: Giggle giggle. Great relaxed interaction between
parents and kids. DVD. 75 min.; $17.95; Age: 0-3. THE MAKE BABY LAUGH COMPANY.
*** HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA FUNSIES 1. Fifteen skill-building activity songs for care
givers, parents and babies. Musical tracks for sing along fun and activity guide
available. Adult Juror Comments: Marvelous tool for parents of infants. Well
organized. Includes instructions for how to use with song lyrics so parents
can sing along. Covers the whole range of infants' readiness for response to
music and rhythms from six to eighteen months. Kid Juror Comments: Parents loved
the clarity of this presentation and having the song lyrics included. Audio.min.;
$15.99; Age: 0-2. HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA MUSIC.
Video/DVD-Ages 2-5
* THE ADVENTURES OF WILDFIRE: HOW WILDFIRE GOT HIS MUSIC BOX & LEARNED
TO FLY.
Two separate adventures narrated by the character Rhea about one of her favorite
stuffed animals. Each story follows the tiger on his early journeys to discover
what makes him special. Adult Juror Comments: Simple production, narrated by
a child. Both stories are typical with magical creatures, animals a semi-scary
monster and a hero. Friendship and kindness are emphasized. No animation and
little excitement. "Tape is too short (17 min.) for the price." Kid
Juror Comments: Some enjoyed it, others wandered. "Wildfire found mysterious
things. She told her daddy the tiger got rocks for the king." "The
monster was mean; the king was nice; they used good manners." Video. 17
min.;$14.95; Age: 3-5. Scottish Winters Productions, Inc.
*** PICK ME UP! FUN SONGS FOR LEARNING SIGN LANGUAGE A compilation of 20 original
songs to help teach children over 200 American Sign Language vocabulary words,
including an activity guide with pre-written curricula for parents and educators.
Enhanced CD with video clips. Adult Juror Comments: Cool! Great! Really fun.
Great variety of music styles - everything from Frank Sinatra-esque to Caribbean
style music. Plays music in the CD player and also has activities for the computer.
Great resource for teachers. "We need more resources like this." Kid
Juror Comments: Loved it. Enjoyed learning the signs and dancing and doing the
movements. They thought the diaper song was particularly funny. It's hard to
keep up with all the songs - there are 20 of them - offering lots to come back
to time and time again. Audio. 52 min.; $36.95; Age: 2-7. SIGN2ME/NORTHIGHT,
INC.
*** THOMAS & FRIENDS: PLATINUM EDITION. Thomas, James and Percy star in
the "Best of" featuring fan favorite episodes of each train. Adult
Juror Comments: Enjoyable. Easy menu with all the options. Offers many different
activities for the kids. It's more like a CD-ROM. Promotes pro-activity and
positive role models. Promoted appreciation of self and others. A fine example
of children's programming. Kid Juror Comments: Loved watching these. They were
familiar with the characters already from seeing them on TV. "Cause I like
Thomas and Percy and James." "I like the games and the conductor."
" I like Thomas. He helped his friend not be scared." DVD. 105 min.;
$29.98; Age: 2-5. ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT.
** YOGA KIDS 2: ABC'S. Children are provided with simple techniques that they
will enjoy, remember and use. Provides a creative association between the alphabet,
animals and yoga poses. Adult Juror Comments: Very positive and self-affirming,
saying things such as: you are courageous, you can do anything. It's creative
and informative. Gives facts about things such as alligators. Good continuity.
Does the entire alphabet. Kid Juror Comments: Liked it. "I like to exercise.
It was fun to move in different ways." "I wanted to try the poses
again." My friends would like learning about the animals and would want
to try the moves." VideoDVD. 33 min.; $14.98; Age: 3-7. GAIAM, INC.Age:
5-8. ARTISAN ENTERTAINMENT.
Video/DVD-Ages 5-8
*** THE LION KING 1-1/2 Thought you knew The Lion King? You don't know the
½ of it. Hilarity reigns in this new movie starring Timon and Pumbaa.
See why things look a bit different from their perspective. Features the original
cast and music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Adult Juror Comments: Music, characters,
and format follow the original movie. Great animation and characters that the
children identify with. Children can be moved by the music and the feelings
of Timon and Pumbaa in their wonderful friendship. Kid Juror Comments: Loved
it. "It's exciting and got me to thinking about what a true friend would
be like. It has everything." "It goes back to some places from The
Lion King and I didn't understand why." "The hyenas were mean."
I liked the music and the singalong." VideoDVD. 77 min.; $29.99; Age: 5-12.
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY.
** MARCO POLO: RETURN TO XANADU The story tells of the young Marco Polo and
his exciting journey to the mythical kingdom of Xanadu overcoming dangers with
the help of his friends, Reginald and Seagull, the mysterious Baby, and the
Delicate Dinosaur. Adult Juror Comments: Wonderfully animated film with a message
about honor and perseverance. Not historically accurate-pure entertainment.
Has several "false endings" and some violence-though not gratuitous.
Songs are humorous, music catchy, and friendship is emphasized. Kid Juror Comments:
Funny and exciting. Good songs. "We liked the time travel and the swami
guy." "I like that they don't marry and don't have love scenes."It
definitely lasted too long for some kids. DVD. 80 min.; $24.99; Age: 6-10. LIGHTYEAR
ENTERTAINMENT.
*** TOGETHER WE'RE BETTER. A story about teamwork. In this fun filled adventure,
both float builders and good sports learn on of life's most important lessons:
together we're better. Adult Juror Comments: Excellent! Emphasizes friendship,
not giving up, teamwork, and it's funny. The songs are appealing. Those from
a Christian background really wanted to share more Good Sports Gang videos with
their kids. Sports theme appealed more to boys than girls. Kid Juror Comments:
Engaging. Kids were interested in the characters and how they helped each other.
"They taught us that, if we work together, things work out better."
"I liked the part where it says God made us and we are all different."
VideoDVD. 40 min.; $14.95; Age: 5-8. GOODTIMES ENTERTAINMENT. Video/DVD/Book-Ages
8-12
*** ENEMY PIE. When his dad suggests making an "enemy pie," the boy
in this featured book is excited, but confused about the requirement of spending
an entire day with his adversary. Multi cultural kids share their different
cultures. Adult Juror Comments: Intelligently constructed, modern and thoroughly
enjoyable. Colorful images and interesting camera shots and angles. Bridges
childhood perceptions with more mature experiences. Children resolving cultural
differences is helpful in allaying prejudices. Kid Juror Comments: Watched intently.
"Awesome." "We learned to take the time to get to know other
kids." "We didn't know about Indian people other than their food."
"We liked the Room of the Gods." "I want to know what happened
to their friendship a year later." Video. 30 min.; $39.95; Age: 5-12.
Video/DVD-Ages 8-12
*** FREAKY FRIDAY Jamie Leigh Curtis and Lindsay Lohan play a mother and teenager
who switch bodies in this third version of the book by Mary Rodgers. Adult Juror
Comments: Great production, fun to watch. Humor appeals to both adults and kids.
Unlike many films for this audience, this one discourages rude behavior. When
a teenager and a mother switch bodies they gain great insight into the other's
point of view. Kid Juror Comments: Liked it a lot, especially the music. Enjoyed
the actors. "We all want to play in a rock band now." "My friends
would like the funny things the mother and daughter do after they switch places."
VideoDVD. 98 min.; $29.99; Age: 8-12. DISNEY FEATURE FILMS.
* A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Britta, the new kid in school has reason to rejoice
this Christmas, her sadness has summoned Holly Boy, the very spirit of the season,
awakening him from the stony sleep imposed by the dark elf, King Otto. Adult
Juror Comments: Unique holiday story that is mostly enjoyable. Follows a somewhat
predictable good versus evil story line. At times, it's confusing. Presentation
is a bit choppy. Costumes and acting are amateurish. Contains some inappropriate
language for younger kids. Kid Juror Comments: Pretty interesting. "It's
creative and puts you in happy spirits." "I related to Holly Boy because
I'm witty and I like to figure out how to fix things and to pull pranks."
"I wished the pig was more cartoony so it didn't look like a little kid
show." Video. 96 min.; $24.98; Age: -. Ardustry Home Entertainment.
*** THE MAGICFRANK'S: MAGIC 4 FUN VIDEO. Features 21 tricks with everyday objects-from
rubber bands, paper clips, sugar packets, rope, string, even a few card and
coin tricks. Adult Juror Comments: Cool, even for adults. It moves quickly.
Best to watch all the way through first, then repeat when you want to actually
learn the tricks. Very age-appropriate. Home style production but, it works.
Like that fancy props aren't needed. Kid Juror Comments: Loved it. "It's
so much fun to watch." "We would watch it again right now." "I
needed to see the tricks again in order to understand them and practice."
"I want to be a magician now!" "It demonstrates the tricks really
well." DVD. 58 min.; $19.95; Age: 6-11. MAGICFRANK.
** ME AND THE BAND-SCARLET CRUSH Eight-year-old Kent Styles McLean shoots and
directs a documentary interview of the band Scarlet Crush. Adult Juror Comments:
Well constructed and gives good insight into the individual band members of
Scarlet Crush. Styles: interviewing style is personal and inquisitive. Kid Juror
Comments: Kids enjoyed this and loved seeing work made by their peers. Video.
8 min.; Age: 8-11. Kent Styles McLean.
MEDIA NEWS
*****Movies and Museums KIDS FIRST® Film Club in Richmond, Va.
By Christine L. Pollock
What do movies and museums have in common? They are both great family entertainment,
and now the two are brought together by the KIDS FIRST!® Film Club. Playing
smart is a common theme and a great motto for a children's museum, but do films
have anything to do with playing? The Children's Museum of Richmond in Virginia
decided to give the KIDS FIRST!® Film Club a try to find out.
Hailed by Child Magazine as the "11th BEST Children's Museum in America,"
the Children's Museum of Richmond takes their programming very seriously. They
support the concept that family members are children's first teachers and encourage
parents to be active participants in the growth and education of their children.
When the doors opened on March 21, 2004, Randee Humphrey, Director of Education
and Guest Services, wasn't sure what to expect. Most of the museum's written
publicity was for the new dinosaur exhibit. The Film Club was only publicized
by word-of-mouth. The weather was beautiful, a warm sixty-degree Saturday. It
was not the type of day people would normally flock to a museum.
In spite of these factors, the first day of film viewing was a success. As
families entered the museum, they were met by a greeter who told them the movie
schedules. Kimberly Ruth was one of the museum's visitors that day. She was
informed that there would be a viewing for preschool-aged children in the morning
and another show for five-to eight-year-olds in the afternoon.
Kim and her children, Landon (3) and Shelby (9 months), explored the museum
all morning. From a topographical map of the James River, to a child-sized grocery
story, the exhibits kept the family busy. They enjoyed an outdoor maze made
from local saplings and clay. Landon especially loved running through the doorways
in and out of the maze.
An announcement over the loudspeaker informed everyone that a film was going
to begin in fifteen minutes. Playing can be tiring, and at this point a movie
was a welcome break. As they entered the room, Kim noticed that chairs had been
set up. There were also modular blocks to sit on. The children all went right
for the blocks.
Randee announced the movie and talked about the program they were about to
see. Her goal was to encourage interaction with the children. She didn't want
the children just sitting in front of a movie; she wanted them to be really
thinking about it and having fun with it. She also wanted parents to get a break
from the walking around and enjoy the film with the children.
"I liked the idea that someone checks the films out before we watched them,"
Kim commented later. "I knew it wasn't going to be too scary for Landon."
Kim also liked the educational aspects of the programming. Randee had set up
a display of the books that the movie was based on. A strong point of the film
club was that the movies were short films based on classic literature.
Originally, Randee had planned to show the Ezra Keats film, "A Snowy Day."
She told the parents that since the weather so nice, they were going to watch
some other Ezra Keats stories instead. As the children got ready to watch "Pet
Show," Randee began asking them if they had any pets. The children enthusiastically
jumped into a discussion about their pets. Kim remarked that Randee was "very
intuitive" and really added a personal touch to the gathering.
One of the great benefits of the KIDS FIRST!® Film Club selections is that
the films and videos are very user-friendly. Randee could easily choose, right
up to the last minute, which shows to put on. At the end of each show, she could
stop the program without difficulty and talk with the children.
In addition to "Pet Show," the children watched "Whistle for
Willie" before they went back out to enjoy the museum's exhibits. When
the afternoon programming of William Steig Stories ("Pete's a Pizza,"
"Dr. De Soto," and "The Amazing Bone") drew in twice as
many people as the morning's show, it was evident that the KIDS FIRST! Film
Club was appreciated by the museum guests.
"I think the calming influence of the darkened room is an interesting
contrast to what the rest of the museum invokes," Randee summed up. "It
is a good option for the quiet child who needs a break or for the super active
child who needs to be reigned in."
The Children's Museum of Richmond is running the KIDS FIRST!® Film Club
every third Saturday for the next few months. A detailed schedule can be found
at http://www.c-mor.org/join-cal.htm.
Kim, who had never been to this museum before concludes, "I would definitely
go back. Next time I will plan our trip around the film club. It will be a nice
break in our day at the museum."
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Teens Use Media To Help Promote Healthy Choices
After school programs and classroom learning is a different experience today
from previous decades. No more dry lectures or textbooks. Today's teens have
media.
Hands-on learning appeals to many different learning styles. Now students are
encouraged to teach their peers the lessons they have learned. Music, photography,
and web sites are all venues teens can use to reach others.
Full article
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KIDS FIRST!® Film and Video Festival Submissions
Submit your title for KIDS FIRST!® endorsement and for the KIDS FIRST!®
Film Festival 15 Fall ‘04 Festival Late Deadline-May 10 http://www.kidsfirst.org
Women of Color-Call For Film and Video Submissions
Seeking submissions for films and videos written by and/or about women of color.
Extended deadline-April 30, 2004. More information at www.womenofcolorpro.citymax.com
or call 212-501-3842.
31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
The full list of nominations can be found at: http://www.emmyonline.org/emmy/daytime_noms_2003-2004.html
Judy Blume Partners With Disney
Judy Blume's stories are coming to the movie screen beginning with "Deenie."
This best selling author has sold over 75 million copies of her books around
the world and is loved by several generations. More information at: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/search/search_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000461528
Digital Television: Sharpening the Focus on Children
As televisions change from analog to digital, how can we keep our children protected?
Full article at http://ga1.org/ct/IpaFtMM1bdu9/medianow
Senate Approves Indecency Fines
In a unanimous vote, the Senate agreed to greatly increase fines for broadcasters
and performers who violate indecency rules. For more information go to: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000456849.
Interactive Ads for Cable
Targeted interactive advertising is now available with a merging of Visible
World and GoldPocket Interactive technology. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/new_media/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000458002
FAMILY AND PARENTING NEWS
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10TH Annual TV - Turnoff Week April 19-25, 2004!
April 1, 2004 - More than 19,000 organizers are expected to inspire a projected
7.6 million people to break free of TV during TV-Turnoff Week.
http://www.tvturnoff.org/
Television and Attention Problems
A new study released April 1 by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that
children watching more television than their peers have an increased probability
of attention problems when they are older.
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/apr04studies.htm
Your Opinions About Marketing To Children
Do you think children should be inundated with commercials before they are cognitively
aware of the techniques behind the commercials? Voice your opinion in the five
to ten-minute survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=57285399282
Protect Your Children
Legislation pending in California is trying to put a stop to kids under 18 renting
video games that are "inhumanely violent." Your support is critical.
Please call or send a letter before the hearing on April 13. To view sample
letters and to find the names, addresses and phone numbers of committee members,
go to: www.medialegislation.org
Kids and Politics
Test your knowledge with an interactive quiz and read articles about kids and
politics. http://www.kidsandpolitics.org/
How Much Media Do You Consume?
Maybe more than you think. The latest research shows that Americans don't realize
how much media they are exposed to.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/information/index.php?article=latestresearch
Cleaning Up The Airwaves
Broadcasters, parents, and regulators schedule a closed-door summit.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/television/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000475293
Science Fair
It's time to prepare for the science fair. Learn how to get ready and what steps
to take so that your project is fun as well as educational. http://news.fen.com/topic/front/0,1156,66-12199,00.html?wtlAC=sac0310,email-h.
Genealogy
Uncover the roots of your family tree with your children. Activities and tips
at: http://news.fen.com/topic/front/0,1156,64-26973,00.html?wtlAC=sac0310,email-h
Cures for Cabin Fever
If you are snowed in or stuck inside with April showers, this is a great site
for your family. IT has crafts, quizzes, reading suggestions and many more boredom
busters http://news.fen.com/topic/front/0,1156,66-11482,00.html?wtlAC=sac0310,email-h.
From Connect for Kids: http://www.connectforkids.com
A Mom's View From Iraq
For parents serving abroad, life is filled with difficult realities--like how
to explain why mom or dad has to be gone for so long. As the U.S. enters into
year two of the Iraq war, Connect for Kids' Robert Capriccioso talks to Sergeant
Roberta Martinez, a mom who's been there since day one. http://www.connectforkids.org/benton_topics1544/benton_topics_show.htm?doc_id=217040
Better Press Coverage for Community-based Organizations
Media-savvy communications experts share their knowledge on how community-based
organizations can get better press coverage for their work and their issues.
Submit a question today. http://www.connectforkids.org/usr_doc/OnlineChat.html
Celebrating Families
Celebrating Families 2004 is an online calendar of dates, activities and resources
that strengthen families. These pages will celebrate culture, tradition and
diversity, as well as advocate active community involvement.
http://www.celebratingfamilies.org
Venture Awards for Young People's
Twenty start-up grants of up to $1,000 each will be available to help young
people (ages 12-20) creating sustainable National Youth Service Days organizations
to address an identified community need. http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?tg=articles&idx=More&topics=76&article=287
EVENTS
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KIDS FIRST! Film Festival Touring Schedule:
April 15-25: Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, CA
April 23-25: Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara, CA
June 4 & 5: Explora Science and Children's Museum, Albuquerque, NM
June 16-20: Kidflix, Tampa, FL
KIDS FIRST! Film Club Events:
February 7 - February 7, 2004: Denver Film Society
March 20 - May 20: Children's Museum of Richmond
Other Events:
On-going-Philadelphia area- Wednesday afternoons-MediaSmart Seminars are designed
to bring together K-12 educators, college faculty, artists, media professionals,
youth development specialists, along with nonprofit, public health and social
service professionals in the metro Philadelphia area. For directions and more
information, visit http://www.mediasmartphilly.com.
April 24 (8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.): Girls Rock Spring Mini-Conference. Free workshops
and inspirational speakers for New Mexico girls ages 15-18. Explore issues surrounding
leadership, empowerment and self-discovery. Pre-registration required. For information,
contact Girls Rock at 699-4778 or email [email protected].
April 3: Raw Arts Youth Media Conference, Columbia College, Chicago IL. Conference
and Showcase for Teens in the Media Arts. FREE! For more info, visit http://www.colum.edu/rawvoices/.
April 15: Public Health/Democracy Media Education Conference Know Media will
offer a one day conference, "Media Education in Action: Public Health and
Democracy," in Brattleboro, Vermont. For information on registering, please
call the Green Mountain Training Center at 802-254-6590.
April 16 (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): Junior Film Critics Facilitator's Workshop.
The Coalition for Quality Children's Media is holding a Junior Film Critics
Program Facilitator's Workshop at the Explora Science and Children's Museum
in Albuquerque. For more info or to register please visit http://www.kidsfirst.org
or call 505.989.8076.
April 18 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Seventh Annual Urban Visionaries Film Festival
presents the Youth Video Expo 2004 at Manhattan Neighborhood Network. For info.
call 212-757-2670 ext. 328 or 212-621-6661. http://www.urbanvisionaries.org
May 20: Girl Talk At the Pixie Sage Center on Long Island, NY, for 11-and 12-year-old
girls who want to join peers in discussions about growing up. Topics range from
anger to body image and friendships. Girl Talk meets the last Saturday of every
month from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kitty Gill at 631-757-1013.
June 25 – 28: AMLA's 2005 National Media Education Conference. "Giving
Voice to a Diverse Nation." A Major feature of NMEC 2005 will be a media
arts strand, focusing on the efficacy of media literacy and media arts on student
achievement. Please contact either Karen Zill, Conference Chair, at [email protected],
or Kara Clayton at [email protected]
June 28 - July 3: Through Her Eyes: Women of Color Film Festival 2004 in New
York City. Information at www.womenofcolorpro.citymax.com or call 212-501-3842.
July 5 –22: At the Pixie Sage Center on Long Island, NY, for sixth-eighth-graders.
Work with professional songwriters to create and original CD and more. The first
session is July 5-22 and the second session is August 2-26th. For more information,
contact Kitty Gill at 631-757-1013.
October 14-16: Ryerson University, Toronto. The Fourth Interdisciplinary Conference
on The Evolution of World Order addresses high priority global issues. More
details at www.ryerson.ca/~woc.
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Become a Coalition for Quality Children's Media Member *** If you've found
our e-zine and web site helpful, please consider becoming a member of KIDS FIRST!®
Members help underwrite the various projects of this organization and are a
critical component of our success. The Coalition for Quality Children's Media's
relies on the generous support of its members and donors to support its programs.
An individual/family membership is only $25/year. An organizational membership
is $100/year. An independent producer membership is $200; Corporate membership
$1,000-$10,000/year. For more information, visit our website http://www.kidsfirstinternet.org/kidsfirst/head00.htm
or contact our office for an application form, 505.989.8076.
*** MEMBER NEWS ****
On June 17, Discovery Channel's 20th anniversary, John Hendricks, founder of
Discovery, will step down as CEO. He will remain chairman as Judith McHale takes
over the CEO post. This move was recommended by John Hendricks in order to strengthen
corporate governance.
Please welcome our newest Independent Producer Members:
ARMSTRONG MOVING PICTURES
Armstrong Moving Pictures creates and produces films for business training as
well as for the children's home video market. For twenty years, Armstrong has
done it all-from concept to writing, producing and directing to editing and
authoring. Armstrong always delivers on time at a reasonable cost that fits
the particular market.
BLUE SKIES MEDIA
Our mission is to become the leading publisher of high quality DTV titles targeted
primarily to girls. Our videos are intended to support, encourage and empower
young girls in their efforts to develop and thrive in a world fraught with social
pressures.
B.O.B. PRODUCTIONS
Producer of children's products for babies to early readers featuring Beobi
the Baby Monkey
IWT PRODUCTIONS
IWT Productions produces quality, wholesome yet irreverent family home entertainment.
The "I Wrote That!" series of videos and DVD's is sketch comedy for
kids. All the source material is submitted to us through a network of teachers
and supplemental educators around the country. Think of Saturday Night Live
for kids, written BY kids. We plan to expand to include supplemental software
and board games, all centered around creative writing.
MOONDALE HAVEN L.P.
An independent producer that produces a show entitled "The Tales of Moondale
Haven" that focuses on teaching children life lessons through humor and
music. George the Head is their pilot episode.
TERRA PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
An independent marketing consultant doing both licensing and producing in the
children's entertainment world.
Please note the Coalition for Quality Children's Media members below and support
their work by visiting their sites.
VISIT OUR MEMBERS' SITES ******************
http://www.allbymyself.comhttp://www.anchorbayentertainment.com
http://www.babyroadtrip.com
http://www.babywondersmedia.com
http://www.BabyAboutTown.com
http://www.babygourmet.com
http://www.babyprodigy.com
http://www.beobi.com
http://www.blueskiesmedia.com
http://www.brainybaby.com
http://www.childrensgroup.com
http://www.coachcoz.com
http://www.devine-ent.com
http://www.disney.go.com/videos/
http://www.eatyourlunch.com
http://www.familiesoftheworld.com
http://www.filmmarketonline.com
http://www.familytv.com/index_usa.asp?AFID=2002072002"
http://www.ftfun.com
http://www.goldenzah.com
http://www.hunktabunkta.com
http://www.iluminadaproductions.com
http://www.iwrotethat.com
http://www.jjumptothemusic.com
http://www.judypancoastkidpop.com
http://www.kidskills.com
http://www.kathybyers.com
http://www.kidskills.com
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