July Interviewing & Grantwriting Seminars
New July Seminars in Grantwriting & Interviewing/Recording at MediaRites Productions! Study with Peabody-winning producer Dmae Roberts on two different weekend stats. These seminars are limited to six participants, intensive training at an affordable cost.
Read testimonials from her recent seminars!
“There is so much to learn…even if you feel like a seasoned professional. Dmae’s seminar made me realize some of the fundamentals that I had forgotten and introduced me to new technology. I was really pleased that I got to spend the afternoon with her but I have a complaint…I wanted to stay longer!” Amanda, Artslandia
“Now I feel like I have the basic tools and information to start doing some (more) interviews with family and possibly others. It was also great to get to use some of the different mics and equipment to get a feel for what it is like, and to view it on your monitor and see/hear the levels. It really increased my awareness for and appreciation of what goes into making a successful interview….” Jennifer M.
Dmae with Dixie Hutchinson, KNBA training residency
Dmae Roberts has 25 years of professional broadcast radio experience and has trained hundreds of students, mentees, national workshop and conference attendees. She has taught and led seminars at Linfield College, the Association of Independents in Radio, the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, the Center for Documentary Studies and Third Coast International Festival. She wrote a chapter for the Reality Radio book that includes writing from the top radio producers in the
Dmae has also successfully navigated the nonprofit world to fund her artistic projects and created an independent business as a freelance writer and producer. Read Dmae’s grantwriting advice ’10 Tips To A Winning Proposal” in FundingYourBliss.com.
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How To Make Stunning Interviews - (COMPLETELY FULL!)
Saturday July 21st, 1-4pm – $65 (limited to 6 people)
Back by popular demand, Dmae is offering her interviewing and field recording seminar. She’s interviewed more than 1000 people in the course of her career. She’s done one-on-one interviews as well as large groups at one time. The secret of a successful interview is to engage in a conversation that encourages you to listen and the interview subject to do most of the talking. How do you get people to open up and tell you their secrets? And how do you do this while holding a microphone and recording great sound?
In this small group seminar, Dmae leads you through the steps of a stunning interview that is professionally recorded. She’ll also advise you on low-cost professional recorders and mics. This seminar is perfect for audio producers, podcasters, oral historians and writers researching their next project.
Location: Dmae Roberts Studio, SE Portland.
Please email mediarites @ aol.com to register!
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Funding Your Bliss Grantwriting- (Filled!)
Sunday July 8th OR Sunday, July 22nd 1-5pm – $100 (limited to 6 people)
Summer is generally grantwriting season. Get some help from Dmae who has made a living producing and writing award-winning radio programs and stage plays. The Funding Your Bliss Grantwriting seminar highlights some of her experiences and offers helpful strategy in grantwriting to fund your own artistry. In this seminar, we’ll study what makes a successful grant proposal and how to pitch your projects to potential funders including how to create a successful kickstarter funding project.
This seminar includes one free critique of your project narrative (within 2 weeks of the seminar). Read more about Dmae’s grantwriting advice ’10 Tips To A Winning Proposal” in FundingYourBliss.com.
Location: Dmae Roberts Studio, SE Portland.
Please email mediarites @ aol.com to register!
Funding Your Bliss Testimonials!
Through Dmae’s consultation, Julie Sabatier changed the name of her radio program/podcast, developed a website to promote it and got her first funding.
“She worked closely with me as I completed my first successful grant application. Thanks to her good pointers and thoughtful insights, I received funding for two special episodes of my radio show/podcast Destination DIY from the Regional Arts and Culture Council in 2008. Dmae Roberts has been an indispensable mentor to me as I continue to develop my professional radio career.”
Julie Sabatier, radio producer, Portland, OR
Dmae helped Nancy Greenleesewith her first grant proposal.
“Dmae is the consummate trainer. She taught me the basics of budgeting, made suggestions on the proposal, and encouraged me to think creatively. My questions were answered promptly and with detail and she raised questions about the application that I didn’t even realize needed addressing. Now that I’ve traveled down this road once, I have the skills to apply for other grants and believe I will succeed in securing funding.”
Nancy Greenleese, freelance reporter based in Rome
Maria Esteves landed a grant from California Humanities for her film idea.
“I was trying to get a grant for a film documentary I was producing with a friend. We really didn’t have a clue of what to do, how to start a grant proposal. It was the first time for both of us. We were so discouraged; the guidelines were so complicated. But with Dmae advice and guidance, we wrote it and finished it in time against all odds, and we got it! Without her help I don’t think we would have done it. And that first grant brought another one, and thanks to that we were able to finish the film.
Maria Esteves, independent filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA
