OFF THE BEATEN TRACK III
Ages 16-29
Winter 2025, JHU-MICA Film Centre and on location
In this workshop, student fellows will venture into new Baltimore settings and try a range of new experiences, ultimately creating a collaborative video about what they discover. They'll extend their group to include community members of different generations, and together go on fishing expeditions and woodland hikes, explore museums and nature centers, check out public markets and small businesses. On their expeditions, they'll collect images and ambient sounds, tell stories, and reflect on their lives: on family, friends, neighborhoods, childhood memories, current challenges, successes, and aspirations. Then, in group editing sessions, they'll decide on the shape of a final short film, a weave that honors each distinct, individual voice. They'll explore both the technical and aesthetic aspects of video and audio recording, and be introduced to the basics of editing. Their final film will be shared on the program website, and at a public exhibition. Limited to 12 student fellows.
Earl Young Jr. is a Credible Messenger, speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur. He works for New Vision Youth Services mentoring students in Baltimore City Schools and as a Credible Messenger with the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement. He is also an entrepreneur and currently owns two businesses that are geared toward the development of impacted youth.
Charles Cohen's recent documentary films include Riding Wild, which follows a group of BMXers into Baltimore's urban wilderness, and The Crooked Tune, an Old Time Fiddler in a Modern World. He holds an MFA in Film and Digital Media from American University and has written for The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, and Baltimore City Paper.
