PODCAST: This week Free Spirit Media was asked to speak on the Teaching in the Arts Podcast! 

PHOTOS: On Thursday, March 15 at Stage 18 Chicago, six different Cohort members pitched their 15-page scripts to a panel of eight industry experts who would judge and ultimately decide which script should be produced this Spring. 

Today is an exciting day for the growing #FSMfam as our new Deputy Director, Glenance Green, is starting her work with Free Spirit Media! 

PHOTOS: The InPathways Cohort Training Program launched on February 20th with an orientation at Stage 18! Cohort members from 2017 returned to discuss what they've been up to since completing the program, and new members came up with shared values for their group. 

CHICAGO - Feb 20, 2018  Thirteen members of Free Spirit Media’s Industry Pathways Cohort today began a 12-week intensive training program to prepare for work in the film, media and TV industries with an orientation at Stage 18 Chicago.

We're proud to introduce a new series on our @InPathways social media channels, Fab Five Friday, where every Friday we highlight 5 aspects of film and television (Films, Filmmakers, TV Shows, Crew Members, Actors/Actresses, etc.).

You may have noticed a change. The Chicago Track was started in 2014 as a partnership between Free Spirit Media, Young Chicago Authors and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs with support from Chicago Community Trust.

On December 26th, I embarked on a trip with a group of Peace Builders and a production crew to have an experience of a lifetime, and to work of course. 

Mahatma Gandhi once said “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” On December 26, 2017 Chad, Yarnome and I were able to travel to India and become familiar with the culture that inspired Gandhi.

WATCH: What should we expect from public education? How can schools best serve the diverse needs of their students? How do schools reflect their neighborhoods and communities?

PHOTOS:  Free Spirit Media Industry Pathways wrapped up The Chicago Track workshop series with a packed Columbia College auditorium for Web Series 101 with Open TV (beta). The workshop was targeted toward spiring web series creators, writers, producers, directors and anyone who wants to learn how to create transformative independent media.