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The Skinny 501(c)3 Workshop Series

2012-01-11T17:14:00.003-05:00

The Data Cloud (Workshop#2) Saturday, February 4, 2012 9:30am - 11:30am Real People Media Center 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix Think your nonprofit or small business can't afford state-of-the-art technology tools? Think again! In hard economic times, successful organizations learn to do more with less. Our Skinny 501(c)3 workshop series will show you how you can have up-to-date tech and

Capturing the Community on Video

2012-01-02T13:50:00.000-05:00

Charlevoix High School students, Robert Hovie and Daniel Leusink are videotaping stories and cultural events from the Charlevoix area to share with the community via UpNorthTV (Charter Cable Channel 97) and the Internet. For the next three months, the high school seniors are completing their internship experience with Real People Media (RPM), They each spend 5 hours a week working at RPM and

There's Still Time to Make Your 2011 Gift!

2011-12-08T16:47:00.006-05:00

Members of the East Jordan Shoe Club prepare for an interview To our Friends at the North Pole: We have been very good this year. Real People Media is grateful this Holiday Season for the help and support our friends and sponsors have shown us this past year.We are also proud of our accomplishments and are looking forward to another great year helping people produce high-quality videos of

Happy Holidays

2011-12-07T15:49:00.000-05:00

Here's the latest video produced by our Real People Media interns. Real People Media- helping to build connections throughout our community.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-19T16:18:00.000-04:00

RPM director, Rebecca Glotfelty, has been teaching stop motion animation to K-5th grade students as part of 21st Century, an after-school program for kids. Here's what 4th and 5th grade kids completed last week. Animation Station is a 45 minute program that meets once per week.

ReaL People Media's Fall Open House - September 8.

2011-08-26T18:22:00.000-04:00

Thursday, September 8, 2011 5:00 - 7:30pm Real People Media's Community Media Center 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix Come enjoy refreshments, film and animation showings for children and adults, stop-motion animation fun and a final chance to view “Faces of Northern Michigan,” a juried photography exhibit featuring northern Michigan people at work and play. Real People Media Board members and

Mother/Daughter Interviews at Camp Daggett

2011-06-01T19:52:00.000-04:00

Real People Media participated in the first annual Mother/Daughter weekend in May. After a full weekend of activities, Real People Media director, Rebecca Glotfelty, recorded 15 interviews with mothers and their daughters. The girls reflected on their favorite events and activities during the weekend, including scarf dying, beading, star gazing, the activity center, etc. All the

Thank You for Attending the Royal Reception!

2011-05-06T16:29:00.001-04:00

The Royal Newlyweds - photograph by M.Chris Leese Nearly one hundred people enjoyed the Royal Wedding Reception for Commoners at Castle Farms in Charlevoix on Friday, April 29, 2011. Guests enjoyed English country fare by Blackbird Gardens, Ale from Short's Brewery, wine from Black Star Farms and Music by Jetty Rae, Dwain Martin and Friends, Jazzin' it Up with Steve Little, Castle Brass, Gary

Waiting For Superman - House Party at RPM

2011-03-21T19:27:00.003-04:00

Waiting for Superman - A House Party at RPM's media center - RSVP Tuesday, March 22, 7:00pmGripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, "Waiting for Superman" is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from director Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth"). MOVIE TRAILER: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2518550297/ Every morning, in big cities, suburbs and small towns

Upcoming Event at RPM

2011-03-05T17:11:00.002-05:00

March 15 and 17Generation MMisogyny in Media & CulturePresented by Dar Charlevois of the Women's Resource Center in Petoskey Despite the achievements of the women's movement over the past four decades, misogyny remains a persistent force in American culture. In this important documentary, Thomas Keith, professor of philosophy at California State University-Long Beach, looks specifically at

Faces of Northern Michigan Photography Show

2011-02-26T13:51:00.002-05:00

Spring Planting: Blackbird Gardens, Petoskey, MI by Rebecca Glotfelty Faces of northern MichiganA juried exhibition of photographs depicting northern Michiganders at work and play February 5 – May 31, 2011. Real People Media’s Community Media Center Opening ReceptionFebruary 5, 20113:00pm - 5:00pm First Place Overall and First Place Student Division Acoustic Summer South Republic, MI

Rich Brauer Speaks on his Adventures in Filmmaking

2011-02-17T10:18:00.003-05:00

Behind the Scenes: Adventures in Filmmaking Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:00pm RPM Media Center Veteran filmmaker, Rich Brauer, speaks on producing and shares stories and insights from working in this dynamic industry for the past 33 years. Brauer received his B.A. from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara in Motion Picture and Undersea Photographic Technology. His projects range from

President Barak Obama Speaks in Marquette

2011-02-16T16:49:00.002-05:00

This is part one of two of President Barak Obama's speech at Northern Michigan University on February 10, 2011. RPM attended the presentation with the support of Sunrise Cable in Onaway, MI. This program will be available in its entirety on Sunrise Cable Channel 6. We will post details as they become available. The second half of Obama's speech.

New Production Released

2011-02-08T19:57:00.007-05:00

Real People Media worked with 8 high school students from the Sault High Environmental Club to produced a video on the Skiing and Hiking Trails in their community. RPM provided the students with video production equipment and training over three days in mid January. The students endured subzero temperatures to complete their video which will be entered in the 2011 Envirothon. To view the

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2011-02-07T20:03:00.001-05:00

It's official! Real People Media Director, Rebecca Glotfelty, cuts the ribbon to officially open the RPM Community Media Center and the "Faces of Northern Michigan" photography show. She is cheered on by supporters and Board member, Ann Henricksen (left), Volunteer, Alla Johnson (Right) and Animation Station instructer, Kim Left (right of Alla) and the dozens of supporters who braved the cold

Animation debut at RPM's Open House

2011-02-05T20:52:00.000-05:00

Today Real People Media celebrated the opening of our Community Media Center and the Faces of Northern Michigan photography show. The event featured film and animation screenings, animation fun for kids and adults, and a feature film presentation. Today was also the premier showing of "The Underwater Serpent." This short animation was completed by five students during our Animation Workshop

New Broadcast Outlets for People in Northern Michigan

2011-01-16T14:27:00.001-05:00

Last week, Real People Media director, Rebecca Glotfelty, met with Bob Goodenow, President of Sunrise Communications in Onaway, Michigan. Sunrise provides service to the rural area of northeast lower Michigan and the eastern UP. Sunrise has designated channel 6 as their public broadcast channel. Real People Media hopes to work with communities in these areas to help produce programming which

Film and Discussion Series

2011-01-08T09:54:00.002-05:00

Real People Media's film and discussion series starts Tuesday, January 11 at 7pm. at RPM's media center in Charlevoix. The first film will be Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Admission is free. Donations accepted. This film will be shown again on Thursday, January 13 at 2pm. New York Times Movie Review.

Animation Station - A Program for Teens

2010-12-21T19:00:00.000-05:00

Starting in January, Real People Media is offering an after school program called "Animation Station" at our Community Media Center in Charlevoix. We're modeling the program after the highly successful program called TAP- The Art Place in Suttons Bay. Here's a behind-the-scenes video about that program. We hope to have our own video soon!

2010-12-09T16:42:00.005-05:00

2010-12-09T16:34:00.002-05:00

Become a RPM member and receive our quarterly newsletter and discounts on classes and events. You'll also be supporting community television! Individual $25 Family $50

Save the Date!

2010-05-14T13:32:00.014-04:00

Real People Media's Silent Kite AuctionSaturday, August 14, 2010 Charlevoix Circle of Arts a 109 Clinton AveCharlevoix, MI 49720 Reception and Kite Viewing 5:00-7:00pm 6:30 pm: Auction Ends 6:45pm: Auction Results Bid online through August 13, 2010 realpeoplemedia@gmail.com Please include name, address, phone number. Bids must be in increments of $5. Real People Media has asked local

Documentary Site

2008-05-23T10:13:00.001-04:00

Heather McIntosh's "Documentary Site" is a great resource for those who love documentaries or who produce them. I'm often asked, "What makes a documentary different from another film?" "Does it have to show all sides of an issue?" "Can it take a position." Heather addresses some of these issues and more in her post "How does a documentary get defined." The site is full of other interesting

Real People Media Calendar

2008-04-08T20:04:00.000-04:00

Rebecca Glotfelty Featured in Traverse City Record Eagle

2008-03-21T18:34:00.001-04:00

RPM President, Rebecca Glotfelty, was featured in the March 21, 2008 edition of the Arts and Entertainment section of the Traverse City Record Eagle. The article was released preceding the premiere showing of her documentary "Journey to Joy" on March 25th. Rebecca Glotfelty, plays with her dogs along the shore line of Lake Michigan as she takes a walk. Douglas Tesner/Record-EagleA Creative

"Journey to Joy" to Premiere at State Theater.

2008-03-01T17:59:00.000-05:00

Mark your calendars! Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 will be the premiere of the RPM production, Journey to Joy at the newly renovated State Theater in downtown Traverse City, MI. Journey to Joy takes viewers "behind the scenes" as the four members of Song of the Lakes, prepare for their 25th anniversary concert. The 30-minute documentary by Rebecca Glotfelty includes interviews with Mike, Ingemar,

"The Four Directions" to air on PBS

2008-03-01T17:57:00.000-05:00

Posted originally on October 27, 2007The program "The Four Directions and the Waganakising Odawa" which RPM completed for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa will be airing on PBS affiliate stations in Michigan during the month of November for Native American Month. Check your local listings for times."Four Directionss offers a rich visual tapestry that draws the viewer into the center of the

Waganakising Odawa History

2008-03-01T17:54:00.000-05:00

Originally posted on 10/07/07We've just released the revised edition of Waganakising Odawa History (rt:22) for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa. The program, which can be viewed on the Odawa Channel at the Odawa Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan, chronicles the tribes history from the mid-1600's through the present. The program is narrated by tribal elder, Shirley Oldman. For information about

Save the Wild UP video

2008-03-01T17:51:00.000-05:00

Originally posted on 5/16/07Producer Rebecca Glotfelty has entered a short piece called, "We see what we know" (a quote by Goethe) into the Save the Wild UP video contest. To see Rebecca's entry, click on the video on the left.

American Thoughts on the Middle East

2008-03-01T17:47:00.001-05:00

Posted originally on 3/29/07. The 20 minute DVD, "What I'm Thinking: American Thoughts on the Middle East" was released today. This project by Rebecca Glotfelty enables Americans and Middle Easterners to exchange ideas. The project began in October 2005 when Rebecca interviewed and photographed over a dozen Americans with varying social and political views on the Middle East. She then

"Sucha Normal Thing" showing in Austin and England

2008-03-01T17:37:00.001-05:00

Posted originally on March 17, 2007I periodically google myself to see what people may be saying about me, Real People Media or my films. Last night I came across two venues which are showing my film, "Sucha Normal Thing: A Simple Journey into the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. If you live near Austin, Texas you can catch the film at the "Seeds of Justice, Harvest of Peace" film festival

New Program Release

2008-03-01T17:21:00.000-05:00

Post originally published 3/18/07Real People Media has just finished production on ROBO: Recycled and Kinetic Art for the Jordan River Arts Council in East Jordan, Michigan. The production, which was funded by the Charlevoix Community Foundation and Real People Media, captures students and professional artists as they transform "throw-away" items into functional and fun creations. Jordan River

Save the Wild UP video

2007-12-21T14:43:00.000-05:00

We See What We Know.Real People Media participated in the "Save the Wild UP" video contest. The contest was open to all people who wanted to encourage the public to protect our greatest natural resource- water. All the footage was shot in Emmett County (North of Harbor Springs). The underwater footage was taped at Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The flute music is a

Song of the Lakes: Journey to Joy

2007-05-11T20:13:00.000-04:00

Song of the Lakes Anniversary Concert(1 hour 20 minutes) and Rebecca Glotfelty's documentary "Journey to Joy" (28 minutes)DVD: $25 plus shipping and handling Journey to Joy takes viewers "behind the scenes" as the four members of Song of the Lakes, prepare for their 25th anniversary concert. The 30-minute documentary by Rebecca Glotfelty includes interviews with Mike, Ingemar, Rick and Lisa as

What I'm Thinking: American Thoughts on the Middle East

2006-11-02T10:29:00.002-05:00

Genre: DocumentaryRunning Time: 19 minutesProducor/Director: Rebecca GlotfeltyReleased: October 2006DVD: $10 plus applicable taxes and S&HSummary:Prompted by events in the Middle East, filmmaker and photographer, Rebecca Glotfelty interviewed and photographed a small group of Americans living in Northern Michigan about their thoughts on the

The Four Directions and the Waganakising Odawa

2006-04-03T22:14:00.000-04:00

(Niiwin Nikeyaanan)Genre: EducationalProduced by: Real People MediaTRT: 26:46Date Released: 4/06Date Broadcast: 11/07SummaryFred Harrington (narrator) and members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa (Waganakising Odawa) explain the spiritual concepts behind the Medicine Circle and the "Four Directions." This informative film beautifully captures the seasonal and the cultural activities of