International Youth Media Summit
July 14-27, 2014
The teen delegates will:
*Explore the 7 Summit Issues with dynamic leaders who are making a difference in non-profits and NGO’s around the world.
*Train with Professionals in the Hollywood Filmmaking Industry.
*Create powerful public service announcements inspired by the 7 Summit Issues.
*Develop individual resolutions of action to present to the United Nations and to their own governments.
*Create study guides to accompany completed PSA’s for use in their home countries by teachers, workshop leaders, and themselves.
*Learn to work with a variety of people from many diverse cultures, religions, and economic and social backgrounds.
*Learn how to organize international teen media exchange projects and find partners from other countries
*View film projects created by delegates and Summit partners.
*Visit Southern California cultural landmarks.
*Celebrate their vision of a united world with art, music, dance and food from other cultures
By the end of the 9th Summit, delegates will be motivated and equipped to shape the future through media and action.
Our Host
SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA – Aliso Viejo, CA
The mission of SUA is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. –Daisaku Ikeda, Founder
SUA is founded on the belief that student-centered education is the best way to promote peace and human rights by fostering a global humanistic perspective on the world in which we live.
The culminating event of the 9th IYMS will be a “Celebration of Youth Voices” to be held on Saturday, July 26th, in the University’s beautiful new 1,000-seat Performing Arts Center.
Click here to apply to be a delegate to the 2014 Summit!
The International Youth Media Summit (IYMS) is headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia and is managed by Executive Director Miomir Rajcevic. IYMS is a yearly event which brings together teen filmmakers and teen diplomats from around the world to explore ways to inspire and empower their generation to shape the future through media and action.
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