Sara's first media experience was in SPNN's Doc U program. Now she is a recipient of a Fulbright and a Jerome grant.
"My work sits at the intersection of law, human rights, and documentary film, where I use visual storytelling to explore questions of migration, justice, and community memory. SPNN’s DocU program was my very first introduction to documentary filmmaking, and it opened a path that has since shaped my practice. Since then, I’ve grown with SPNN as a New Angle Fellow and a Fresh Vantage grant recipient, both of which have given me mentorship and encouragement to pursue ambitious creative work. I believe that supporting organizations like SPNN is essential because they create the conditions for emerging filmmakers like myself to take risks, build community, and tell the stories our world urgently needs to hear."
Help ensure everyone is able to tell their stories- Support SPNN
Visit SPNN
SPNN has the tools you need to tell your story and anyone can become a member. Take a tour with our CTEP AmeriCorps members to see all that SPNN has to offer!
Who We Are
SPNN is a community media and technology center that serves the Twin Cities. Hear from our program participants, members, and partners how they are able to connect with the community using SPNN.
Engage with SPNN!
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Event Space
You can rent out SPNN
SPNN has a classroom, gallery, and large studio area available for meetings, conferences, screenings, productions, or displaying art work. Rach out to see how!
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We Can Make Your Media
Events and Storytelling
SPNN will work with you to capture your event, create a short promotional video for your nonprofit, or tell the story of your community. We can work with any budget to produce a quality video or audio piece that captures the essence of your non profit.
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Audio Storytelling
SPNN's Podcast Studio
You can use SPNN's podcast studio to host your podcast. Find out how you can become a member of SPNN or rent the podcast studio.
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Hands On Activities
Exposure to Media Making
Youth gain exposure to media making through our costume activities. We can create a one time 2 hour activity or a multi-week workshop. We design the activities for your needs.
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Make Your Own Media
Access Media Tools and Training
Gain access to cameras, editing computers, podcast studio, 4 camera HD studio and the training to use it by becoming an SPNN Member or participating in one of our programs!
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SPNN Youth!
Learn individually or as a part of a group!
Youth can come to our drop-in space Wednesdays afterschool or join our cohort programs. Find out what is right for you!
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Find Your Career
Teach Digital Literacy Skills
As a CTEP AmeriCorps Member you will help seniors, low-income, and new American communities learn digital literacy skills.
You will gain skills in teaching, leadership, and project management.
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Become a Host Site
Host a CTEP Member!
Do you have a computer lab and want to do more digital literacy training? You can apply to host a CTEP member. CTEP members serve for one year at your site, teach classes and work one to one with program participants.
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Support SPNN
Uplift Community Stories
Help support the work SPNN does in the community by becoming a donor. Whether it is a one time gift or a monthly contribution, you are uplifting the stories of our community, providing tools and resources for filmmakers, and exposure to media making to our youth.
Host 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!
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SPNN hosts an AmeriCorps Program; our Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP).
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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.
