SHOOTERS: Narrative Shift

Three people looking at the viewfinder of a video camera one person has on their right shoulder

The SHOOTERS program is modeled after MING co-founder El Sawyer's real-life experience. Incarcerated at age 17, El was given the chance to learn film in prison. After his release, El was exposed to mentors in the creative industry. El credits these lucrative technical skills, as well as a positive support system, as the reasons he was able to avoid re-incarceration. Through a combination of technical instruction and positive social modeling, the goal of SHOOTERS is to aid participants in personal transformation, helping them break through self-limiting beliefs and increasing their employment opportunities.

Website
https://shooters-ns.org
Grantee type
Organization

Grants Awarded to SHOOTERS: Narrative Shift

$85,000 - Awarded July 2021

Community Storytelling
Grantees
SHOOTERS: Narrative Shift
Focus areas
Representation in Media
Media Training
Description

This two-year grant will provide operating support that will increase the capacity of the Shooters Narrative Shift organization through leadership development, in-person team building, and workshops.

$60,000 - Awarded December 2020

Community Storytelling
Grantees
SHOOTERS: Narrative Shift
Focus areas
Representation in Media
Media Training
Description

This one-year grant will support a professional digital media skills program for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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