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YouthFX Year in Review and What’s Next!

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2018 is officially coming to a close and we’re honestly HYPED for 2019!

We wouldn’t have gotten here without your love and support! Thank you!

Here’s a quick list of our top 10 accomplishments of 2018

  • Youth FX turned 10 years old
  • Moved into new space at 25 Warren Street in South End of Albany
  • Three part-time alumni of Youth FX brought on as full-time staff
  • Attended Black Star Film Festival in Philadelphia for the first time
  • Took NeXt Doc 2018 fellowship to new heights

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2018 FALL/WINTER NEXT DOC FELLOW UPDATE

  • Ran our annual Youth FX 6-week summer intensive in our new space for the first time

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2018 YOUTH FX SUMMER RECAP

  • Rogue FX, our in-house production company worked with more than 25 local business, non-profits, and community-based organizations to tell their stories
  • Inspired and empowered over 800 young people in the city of Albany
  • Hosted dozens of community-based organizations and events at our space

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2018 YOUTH FX SUMMER RECAP

  • Celebrated our 10 year anniversary at Opalka Gallery with 200 of our closest friends and supporters

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10 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE BOOKLET

BONUS: Beefcake, Silence and Nights of Autumn, screened at film festivals across the country!

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