SPNN and our Impact

What our participants, members, and partners say about SPNN.

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    Doc U

    Deadline is Dec. 15

    This is a 15 week documentary program for beginners. It runs from January through April. Chosen participants receive a small stipend. 

  • in the style of a screen play it says Dana sighs. She looks around. Pull back. She's in a classroom but the classroom is empty. Dana I forgot to promote the class again, didn't I?

    Screenwriting Workshop

    Class is December 11.

    This two hour workshop will analyze your favorite films and learn screenwriting terminology and techniques. 

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    Find Your Career

    Teach digital literacy skills at Hired or Free Geek.

    Recruiting for two positions: Free Geek Twin Cities and HIRED. 

Plan Your Event At SPNN

Whether you are looking for a vibrant community space for your fundraising event, a meeting room for your painting class, or a production space for your next video- SPNN is here to help.  Find out more!

Has three photos. The far left one is of two people behind a computer monitor. The middle photo is of two people teaching how to edit on a Macintosh, the third photo is of a woman behind a studio camera. on the bottom it says Teach digital literacy skills, learn media making, create media on your own or with our team, watch our channels.

SPNN is a community media and technology center that provides the tools and training for youth, adults, and nonprofits to use media and technology to tell stories and gain job skills.  There are many ways you can be involved with SPNN- Find the way that is right for you!

Teaching Digital Literacy- Do you want to give back to your community, gain professional development and teaching skills, and want to help individuals learn skills to gain better employment? Become a CTEP AmeriCorps member. There are full time, three quarters time, and half time positions available, 19 different nonprofits you can become a part of and you receive a living stipend and education award. Find our more!

Learn Media skills- Want to gain or grow media skills, have access to cameras, editing computers, and a studio, and become a part of a network of media producers? You can join as a producer member  to work on your content at your own pace or apply for one of our documentary programs to learn in a cohort of other media makers.

Partner with our team- If your non profit is looking to have a video made for your gala or website talking about the work you do or partner on a production to benefit the community you can hire SPNN's professional production team to work with you.  

Watch our channels- Watch local football and baseball games, graduations, local documentaries, music, and more on our channels. Check out our schedule and watch on Comcast in Saint Paul. 

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  • AmeriCorps logo

    SPNN hosts an AmeriCorps Program; our Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP).

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  • Disability Mentorship Logo

    SPNN staff completed a 4-month certification program focusing on how to run a mentoring program that is inclusive to youth, volunteers, and staff with disabilities.