We’ve decided to keep a list of film resources in Seattle available on this blog. You can view them on the sidebar or visit these links:

• Seattle Equipment Rental
• Seattle Film Festivals
• Seattle Film Resources

I didn’t expect to own a business. 

Previous to receiving an MA in mental health counseling, I was an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and a project coordinator at a program for homeless youth. I studied political science and alternative education through my undergrad and spent time as an activist, organizing for social change.

When I arrived in the world of business, I treated it like my previous employment. I wanted a clear plan, a solid organizational structure and a set of guiding values. 

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We’re excited to have finished two new websites this week. Check them out!

• Seagreen Remodel: This is a new website for my cousin Nader’s remodeling and property management business in the Chicagoland area.
• Verse and Screen: This was one of the first websites we designed when being MEdia began in Dripping Springs, Texas in 2004. Kaye let me put a newer twist on the design and development.

Production happens in 5 stages: Development, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production and Delivery/Distribution. Here they are in a nutshell.

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New media is the term for digital communication. Some examples include blogs, podcasts, wikis, websites, virtual worlds, interactive web applications, online video and content for your hand-held or mobile device. Most companies already utilize new media in the form of a website, an email campaign or making connections through social networking sites.

This article presents a plan for creating a new media strategy for your business. This strategy is an important and cost-effective marketing tool that is used to reach new people, connect with your audience, build your network and make sales. 

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