Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI)

@CMSImpact

CMSI is an innovation lab & research center that creates, studies & showcases media for social change. Co-direct:

Washington, D.C.
cmsimpact.org
Joined August 2008
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    May 16

    We can’t wait to watch , co-written and starring our 2020 Laughter Lab Winner !

    Exclusive: Check out the trailer for the upcoming "Americanish," a rom-com centered around Muslim American women
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    May 17

    I'm happy to share that *Story Movements: How Documentaries Empower People and Inspire Social Change* () was a Finalist awardee in the 2021 Next Generation (Social Change category)! + Thanks to the doc film community for showing the book a lot of love.

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    May 12

    New publication out with that features the first look at data from our 2020 State of the Field study conducted through in collaboration with .

    We've released 15 key findings from our 2020 State of the Documentary Field research initiative, which seeks to understand documentary industry members’ perspectives and lived experiences in the streaming media age (in collaboration with ).
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  4. May 12

    We've released 15 key findings from our 2020 State of the Documentary Field research initiative, which seeks to understand documentary industry members’ perspectives and lived experiences in the streaming media age (in collaboration with ).

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    May 11

    We are excited to announce the selections for the inaugural 2020 Muslim List!

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    May 11

    “Our inaugural Muslim List proves what we have always known to be true: Muslim writers are teeming with diverse stories that cut across genre, identity, and message,” noted , Managing Director of Culture Change, Pillars Fund.

    The Black List Reveals Inaugural Muslim List Scripts; Collaboration With Pillars Fund & MPAC
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    May 8

    & are comedic gems together! shines in . I’m the lucky director, hence the very serious headshot 🤣We’re also supported by producer, & ALL the AMAZING production team folks! Gracias for seeing us!

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    May 7

    Congratulations to the 2021 finalists! 🎉🎉🎉

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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  9. May 7

    These docs produced in collaboration with a Navajo family continue to make a difference :

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    May 6

    REPORT: The State of the Documentary Field: 2020 Study of US Documentary Professionals: 15 Key Findings by CB Chattoo & W. Harder, April 2021.

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    May 4

    📣 Grantee Alert 📣 Congrats to the 2021 finalists! Can’t wait to explore your brilliant & 😂 projects at the intersection of comedy X social change.

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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    May 4

    Let’s laugh 😂. Let’s transform the stories. Let’s change the world 🌎 !

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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    May 4

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2021 finalists! 🎉 We love to see a specific push towards uplifting emerging comedy writers and performers about topics that matter- with a focus on BIPOC, immigrant, Muslim, LGBTQ, and female talent. 🙌

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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    May 4

    Laughter Lab () has announced their 2021 Finalists! Check out these incredible comedians and their powerful social impact comedy projects below! It was honor to read each and everyone. Can't wait to meet with these incredible creators in the months ahead.

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    May 4

    Join us tonight (7pm ET) at the HiveMind Unified Summit! Our Creative Director will lead 'The Art of the Pitch' and share advice from the Laughter Lab! RSVP here 👇

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    May 3

    how it started how it’s going

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    May 3

    So excited that our animation comedy series has been selected as a finalist!!

    🌟 MOMO'S AMERIKA by Abdallah Nabil & Ayman Samman () () 🌟
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    May 3

    Honored to be a finalist 🤙🏼

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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    May 3

    Honored to be a finalist! Congratulations, everyone! Thank you 🙏🏼

    🌟 NATIVE COMEDY AT THE ROCK by Jackie Keliiaa () 🌟
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    May 3

    One fun thing I got to do this year was participate n The YALL Leadership Committee and help select the finalists for the lab (I had a project that was in the winner 10 in 2020!) Congrats !

    The Yes, And… Laughter Lab is thrilled to announce our 2021 finalists. These 20 projects include scripted comedy, stand-up, sketch, and film, developed by some of the best comedy creators focused on social justice issues. Get to know our finalists & projects below!
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