DIVA's Media Arts Program encourages and supports those who work in time-based media such as film, video, sound, and digital arts. The Center, through its monthly programming, attracts hundreds of patrons to experience film screenings and workshops by emerging artists, interactive installation exhibits, experimental multimedia and sound art performances, as well as annual events like the OpenLens Film Festival each January.The Media Arts Program showcases internationally recognized artist such as: Screenwriter/Director Susan Emshwiller; Producer/Director Neal Miller; Canadian filmmaker Alex MacKenzie, Portland Artist Matt McCormick, media consultant Morrie Warshawski, and world reknown electro-acoustic composers and musicians Carl Stone and Emil Beaulieau. Read more about the Screening Room.
Young filmmakers are encouraged to be a part of the Media Arts Program. DIVA has recently joined with the Eugene-based Youth Visions Project to offer production and screen writing workshops. The Center also hosts an annual Teen Video Challenge competition.
Time-based media have proven crucial to the success of DIVA as a cultural resource in the heart of Eugene. For more information about the media arts program, or how to become involved as an artist, volunteer, or member of the Media Arts Committee, contact DIVA's Program Director.
THE MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM
Young filmmakers are encouraged to be a part of the Media Arts Program. DIVA has recently joined with the Eugene-based Youth Visions Project to offer production and screen writing workshops. The Center also hosts an annual Teen Video Challenge competition.
Time-based media have proven crucial to the success of DIVA as a cultural resource in the heart of Eugene. For more information about the media arts program, or how to become involved as an artist, volunteer, or member of the Media Arts Committee, contact DIVA's Program Director.
THE MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM
DIVA Film Forum. Join visiting guest directors who screen and engage audiences in conversations about their work.
DIVA Indie Nights. See and discuss rarely screened Independent films selected from around the country.
OpenLens Festival. Celebrate the independent spirit in filmmaking at DIVA's annual festival that includes two juried film screenings, seminars, receptions and a special guest filmmaker/host. Read More.
DIVA After Hours. Experience mix media programming including video, sound, music, and live performance events. See the DIVA Events calendar for listings.
CLASSES
Screenwriting Seminar. Write It! Share It! Sharpen your screenwriting skills in a weekly seminar lead by former Film and TV Director Thomas Blank.
Shaggy Dog Project. This is an on-going monthly screen writing and production activity designed to give aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers the opportunity to create a series of short, creative films. Work with professional filmmakers Thomas Blank and Neal Miller.
Behind The Lens. Spend an informative evening viewing and discussing films by gifted directors in a relaxed and informal screening room setting. This is a Lane Community College/ DIVA Center program. Register with LCC or make a donation to the class at the door. Hosted by former Film and TV Director Thomas Blank. Details Soon.
GET INVOLVED
There are three ways to become involved in DIVA's Media Arts Program.
Volunteer Assistant. Any screening or public performance requires volunteers in helping promote, set-up, stage, and take down an event. There are often ticket and snack bar sales to be covered and on occasion reception services to host. As a Volunteer Assistant you will work with others interested in the media arts, get to meet visiting artists, and attend free the events with which you assist. You can earn hours towards an annual membership in DIVA.
Media Arts Committee (MAC). The Media Arts Committee, often called the MAC by members, is a group of individuals who are interested in developing programming, fund raising, and assisting DIVA's Program Director in bringing to Eugene the best filmmakers and media artists. Most MAC members have first served as Volunteer Assistants and then moved on to become committee members.
Participating Artist. DIVA provides a unique venue for media artists who live within the region or who are traveling along the West Coast and seeking a screening room or performance space for their work. Many local artists join DIVA and participate in program development and support.
ARCHIVE
DIVA's Media Arts Committee has offered a diversity of programming over the years. Check out the archive of film and media programming for: (2006), (2007), (2008), (2009), and (2010).
