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Interviews That Matter

The SBMS Teen Press an online publication representing teens and families in the Santa Barbara region, covering newsworthy events and individuals, and reviewing films, concerts and performances in Santa Barbara and beyond. This quarter we will be covering stories in Santa Barbara, culminating in a trip to cover MOUNTAINFILM Telluride.

Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political, and social justice issues in Telluride, Colorado May 23-27. It is not a "red carpet" festival like SBIFF--we view films and interview filmmakers in different locations around the town. If you're interested, here’s our past SBMS Teen Press coverage of MOUNTAINFILM Telluride:

• 2018 Mountainfilm, Team 39

• 2017 Mountainfilm, Team 35

• 2016 Mountainfilm, Team 31

• 2015 Mountainfilm Telluride, (Team 27)

• 2014 Mountainfilm, Team 24

• 2013 Mountainfilm Telluride, (Team 21)

Because it is in Colorado, this will have travel, food & lodging expenses associated with it. We'll share those costs, amount TBA. 

8th Graders will most probably go directly from Colorado to Oregon for the Rite of the Wheel expedition. 7th Graders will return home, just in time to depart for Marin the next day.

Please share this information with your parents. If you have any questions please email Amanda or David.

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Interested in joining the next team of reporters? Show your willingness to work by completing the application form. Your ability to take part in the team will also be rated by your teachers.

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The festival runs over MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, just before our end-of-the-year expeditions. We will fly out on Thursday, May 27th. 8th Graders will likely fly directly from Colorado to Oregon for the Rite of the Wheel; 7th Graders will return to Santa Barbara for a night, then depart for Marin the next morning.

Application:

• Complete the linked application form. You'll be asked why you'd like to take part, and to write a review of a documentary (one from the list provided--some are short, some are long, all are available online). 

• DUE Wednesday, Feb 28 by 1 PM.

Thanks for diving in!