From artists and scientists to entrepreneurs and companies - digital media & video is everywhere and its creators are vast across the globe. And that’s not all ~ did you know creativity of any kind can boost cognitive functions and hone problem-solving and thinking skills? Here, we share 10 such classes—tackling topics from film production, post-production, and creative software training to embrace and enhance your creativity.

Real talk: Investing your creative future can be a challenging endeavor. However, Austin School of Film wants to make the process as accessible to all people as possible. So, here’s a nudge from us to you to get the skills you need to complete your projects, reach your goals, learn new skills, and in short: follow your creative dreams.

Motion Media Arts Center is excited to announce our organization is one of nine in Austin, Texas awarded funding for digital inclusion programs through GTOPs (Grant for Technology Opportunities Program).

If you’ve ever asked for a podcast recs from friends — you may find yourself immediately supplied with a lengthy list of “must listens”. It’s easier than ever to find and listen to literally thousands of podcasts on any topic imaginable. Podcasts are amongst the most prominent cultural phenomenon in the United States, but why are podcasts so hot right now AND how do you turn your idea into an audio story?

Documentaries are a way to connect communities and provide life changing information. They spotlight important issues, people, or causes and be created in different formats from short films to social media content. Viewers can access docs on a wide variety of digital platforms such as Instagram or Facebook and in traditional screening settings. It is the beauty of unscripted storytelling that engages the viewer to the topic at hand.