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The Mosaic Film Experience teamed up with Gentex Corporation and students from Careerline Tech Center and Kent Career Tech Center to produce a student-created video showcasing West Michigan’s ties to the automotive industry. The five-minute

Nonprofit organizations Mosaic Film Experience and Artists Creating Together collaborated in teaching students with cognitive disabilities how to shoot and produce short films using mobile devices. The three-session class was part of Art Explorations, an

The Mosaic Film Experience partnered with The Belonging Initiative to bring community members an interactive greenscreen installation. Located within the piazza at Celebration Cinema Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids, the GR Greenscreen was used

Innovation Central High School students Laylah Addison and Ja’Mira Roberts-Butler found inspiration in a ravioli commercial as they set out to create their winning Mosaic Mobile short film, “A little GREATNESS goes a long way.”

At this year’s Digital Divas Conference on November 4, the Mosaic Film Experience hosted an interactive workshop to teach 35 southeast Michigan middle and high school students the process of video production. The conference took

The Mosaic Film Experience hosted its 2022 Mosaic Event on Tuesday, November 3. This year’s event was full of eager students, inspirational stories, and an atmosphere of learning. The annual event took place at Celebration

The Mosaic Film Experience, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Founders Brewing Co., and Celebration Cinema Studio Park collaborated to host an exclusive screening of Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times on November 3. This inspirational

The 2022 Mosaic Mobile contest winners accepted their prizes on stage at the 2022 Mosaic Event held at Celebration Cinema Studio Park on November 3. Mosaic Mobile is an annual short film competition for high

The 2022 Mosaic Event held at Celebration Cinema Studio Park on November 3 included a multitude of diverse speakers and interactive workshops. During the workshops, students explored a variety of digital media careers and learned

Students explore careers in film and digital media with help from industry-leading pros Nearly 400 West Michigan students were surprised with a visit from “Black Adam” co-star, SAG Award-winning actor and co-founder of 9B Collective

The Mosaic Film Experience and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute will host a one-time community film screening of Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times. Consisting largely of never-before-seen footage shot over five days at

A recent partnership between the Mosaic Film Experience and Wolverine Worldwide has created a full-time career opportunity for an emerging creative. Nisa Brooks was the exceptional storyteller who turned the Social Media Content Creator internship

Three students from WMCAT’s Film and Video Program teamed up with ten students from High School Number 8 of the University of Guadalajara’s senior film class in Zapopan, Mexico to plan, produce and share short films

The Mosaic Film Experience partnered with Rockford High School students to document the annual Kids Can Conquer Night at LMCU Ballpark. Kids Can Conquer is an annual event through Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and Fifth

The Mosaic Film Experience teamed up with Pathfinders of Muskegon to provide 25 Muskegon County students with an introduction to the art and science of digital storytelling. Led by Mosaic Film Experience education leads Mallory

The Mosaic Film Experience and Fifth Third Bank today announced Ashlee Peterson, Zeeland West High School, and Breanna Berry, Michigan State University, as winners of the first-ever Momentum Film Challenge. The contest required participants to

Fifth Third Bank and Mosaic Film Experience team to offer students a unique storytelling contest Fifth Third Bank and the Mosaic Film Experience today announced the launch of the Momentum Film Challenge for high school

The Mosaic Film Experience is partnering with Wolverine Worldwide to develop an internship program that provides job training to secure career opportunities. The first internship position will be a Social Media Content Creator with The

The Mosaic Film Experience and The Henry Ford’s inHub today announced a series of digital storytelling workshops for educators. Storytelling in the Classroom: Concept and Connection is a free, two-part series that will breakdown the

The Mosaic Film Experience today announced the winners of its annual Mosaic Mobile short film competition. Mosaic Mobile challenges high school students to create short films shot and edited entirely on mobile devices. The top

You’re reviewing your footage and it’s beautiful – great! Did you make sure you had good audio? No matter how great your film looks, if the audience can’t hear your subject(s), it’s hard to keep

Lighting, like everything else in film, affects emotion and can either add or detract from the story you are trying to tell. Here are some tips and things to keep in mind: Be resourceful! How

We believe you are the next generation of storytellers. Use this challenge to practice crafting a story and connecting with an audience. Media Literacy: Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create

Since the first humans gathered together, we naturally find our way to chairs around campfires or couches in our living rooms to tell stories. Continuing the tradition, Mosaic Community supported the second episode of the

In one evening at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, seven high school students from Careerline Tech Center conducted five interviews and documented Fifth Third Bank’s private event, in honor of Black History Month. Initiated by Fifth Third Bank,

Historically, silent films were an iconic experience because of their ability to deliver a story without audible dialogue or sound effects. As production technology evolved, audio effects allowed characters to talk, laugh, and sing as

The Mosaic Mobile film competition encourages high school and college students to shoot, edit, and submit a short film, using only their mobile device. Each annual competition has a unique theme, prop, and saying that

Inspiration, creativity, and passion filled The Wealthy Theater during the 8th annual Mosaic Film Experience on November 6 and 7. More than 500 students from Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD, and other Michigan schools braved

In collaboration with The Midwest Tech Project, we provided West Michigan with the opportunity to spend an insightful evening with 2018 Oscar winner Kevin Willmott at Studio Park. Awarded a 2018 Academy Award for co-writing

Here is everything you need to know for the 2019 Mosaic Film Experience Event. For the eight-consecutive year, the Mosaic Event will provide high school students with unprecedented access to nationally renowned film and creative

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – October 25, 2019 – The Mosaic Film Experience today announced the 10 high school finalist films from its 2019 Mosaic Mobile film contest, an annual mobile storytelling competition where students shoot,

In our world of creativity and community, we feel inspired by stories of young artists discovering their passions and spreading their wings into new realms of creative possibilities. This summer, two incredibly talented and creative

Strong communities celebrate diversity and empower individuals to make their voices heard. The Grand Rapids community displays its strength, by turning these words into acts of positive social change. We exemplify our strengths and commitment

With sparkling cider in glass champagne flutes, Dale Robertson, President of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, led the room in a toast to celebrate The Mosaic Film Experience and the Westside Collaborative, each “creating a

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our Mosaic Mobile film competition is back. Mosaic Mobile content is about challenging the conventions of a “film competition.” By using mobile devices to level the playing

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Mosaic Mobile, a short film competition for Michigan high school and college students is back! Mosaic Mobile challenges the conventions of storytelling, celebrates critical thinking and creativity

1 museum. 2 Mosaic education leads. 13 students. 2 field trips. 5 days. We kicked off summer with a week-long mobile filmmaking camp at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. With the Changing America exhibit as a

Imagine a place where knowledge meets technology to create something new and exciting. The 4th Annual Computer Science First event, hosted by The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office, in partnership with Google, recently celebrated the

As a kid, you’re taught to use your imagination. As an adult, you sometimes forget it was a skill you even possessed. We strive to educate youth on ways to harness the power of their

As human beings, we seek purpose through working, exploring, and building relationships. At the heart of each of our journeys, is the desire to find the place where we belong. Imagine a student’s first day

Mariah Barrera, City High Middle School student, envisions a world with more empathy and fewer divides between people. As the winner of the inaugural Spectrum Health Mosaic Mobile Student Film Competition, Mariah got the chance

Spectrum Health and The Mosaic Film Experience announced the winners of the inaugural Spectrum Health Mosaic Mobile student film competition, a short film competition that challenged Michigan high school students to share their unique stories

According to East Kentwood High School students, their school is successful at producing future leaders and intelligent students. The Mosaic Film Experience and East Kentwood High School’s Falcon News Network class recently collaborated on a creative

The 7th annual Mosaic Film Experience event took place on November 7 and 8 at the Wealthy Theater. The Mosaic Film Experience is a full-day, interactive experience that provides students with access to industry professionals

On November 6, we teamed with The Meanwhile Film Series to host the Mosaic Mobile college night. More than 100 community members filled the Wege Auditorium at Wealthy Theatre for the event, which included a

The Founder of The Mosaic Film Experience Skot Welch, along with Home Box Office (HBO) executive Carla Moore stopped by the WGVU Morning Show to discuss Carla’s new book “Crash!: Leading Through the Wreckage: Using

WVGU’s Shelley Irwin talks with the Founder of The Mosaic Film Experience, Skot Welch, along with Hollywood Costume Concept Artist Phillip Boutte Jr. about the 2018 Mosaic Film Experience Event, Phillip’s career path, and words

On Wednesday, November 7 SpartanNash, Network of Executive Women, and The Mosaic Film Experience hosted the Carla Moore: Power Lunch. Carla Moore, who currently serves as the Vice President of Sales Strategy and Education for

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – November 16, 2018 – The Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) announced the winners of its 2018 Mosaic Mobile contest during a week of events celebrating creativity and storytelling.  Mosaic Mobile is a

“Storytelling is the basis for everything in our society. The way we interact, build, communicate, live, and dream all derives from it.” – Skot Welch, Founder of The Mosaic Film Experience We welcomed more than

Join our friends, volunteers, and sponsors for a taste of the joy that is The Mosaic Film Experience. Come celebrate our award-winning students during a special screening of the 2018 Mosaic Mobile finalists and award ceremony at

Presented in conjunction with SpartanNash, Network of Executive Women, and The Mosaic Film Experience Join Network of Executive Women, SpartanNash, and The Mosaic Film Experience for a luncheon featuring special guest Carla Moore.  An empowering

The Mosaic Film Experience Event is an interactive experience that provides students access to industry professionals through creative, career-inspiring workshops. This unique, one-day experience brings the power of digital media and content creation to youth.

Join us for an evening celebrating student filmmaking, creativity, and storytelling. 7 p.m.                   Mosaic Mobile finalist screening/award ceremony 7:30 p.m.             A conversation with Phillip Boutte Jr. 8 p.m.                   Meanwhile Film

Join us as we celebrate 2018 endeavors and look to future opportunities. Throughout the past year, we successfully partnered with multiple area schools and youth-centered nonprofit organizations to complete eight after school educational programs, launched

The Mosaic Film Experience welcomed more than 100 Michigan high school students to the ArtPrize Hub on September 28 for the first-ever Mosaic Film Experience: ArtPrize Film Challenge. Students from Grand Rapids Montessori, Grand Rapids

150 Grand Rapids Public School students gathered at the ArtPrize Hub on September 21 to view a special ArtPrize On Screen showing of “Long Time Coming: A 1995 Baseball Story.” The Mosaic Film Experience and

Following the ArtPrize 10 Opening Ceremonies, young filmmakers, their families, and other spectators gathered in the parking lot across Rosa Parks Circle next to the Ledyard Building to watch three silent films directed and produced

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – September 25, 2018 – The Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) today announced the kick-off to its fourth annual Mosaic Mobile film contest, a short-film competition for West Michigan high school and college

Thanks to Wege Foundation grant funds, Mosaic Film Experience partnered with West Michigan nonprofit afterschool programs to provide storytelling and digital film classes. Education Leads Mallory Patterson and Randy Strobl of Wrinkle Creative had fun

Many Grand Rapids Public Schools offer LOOP afterschool programs that provide academic support and enrichment activities for students. Mosaic Film Experience partnered with University Preparatory Academy Middle School (UPrep) and Alger Middle School LOOP programs

Thanks to a grant from the Wege Foundation, Mosaic Film Experience had the opportunity to partner with Grand Rapids Public School’s newly developed G-Cubed program, a four-pillared afterschool program for girls in grades 3-12 from

With a generous grant from the Wege Foundation, Mosaic Film Experience hosted eight after-school programs for students in Grand Rapids. Each program’s curriculum was designed to teach students about storytelling as well as how to

On April 18, Mosaic Film Experience partnered with Creative Many to advocate for Michigan arts programs. Creative Many is a statewide organization that develops creative people, creative places and the creative economy for a competitive

There is no better live, interactive opportunity for youth inventors and entrepreneurs to pitch their products than the Michigan Invention Convention! Mosaic Film Experience partnered with the 2018 Michigan Invention Convention, which was hosted by

For four consecutive years, the Michigan House pop-up space hosted programming at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music, film, and interactive conference and festival in Austin, Texas.  This year’s event took place on March

We are thrilled to announce that the Mosaic Film Experience event will be returning to Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, November 7, and Thursday, November 8, 2018. The annual event, which is attended by more than

Mosaic Film Experience president and founder Skot Welch will be a presenter at the Michigan House pop-up space at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music, film, and interactive conference and festival that takes place

In our latest Mosaic Community event, we teamed with ArtPrize and Celebration Cinema on November 30 to host more than 500 Grand Rapids Public Schools students for ArtPrize OnScreen, a two-hour session that included the

You watch YouTube, right? Have you ever thought about creating your own content and sharing your unique story? The popularity of young, independent content creators is changing our world. Whether it’s your school, your friends

The Mosaic Film Experience uses the platform of digital media to provide students with an opportunity to tell their unique stories and equip them with the critical thinking, collaborative, and creative skills necessary for career

On Thursday, November 9, the Mosaic Film Experience hosted an event centered on one question: What makes an icon? The event was held at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and was tied into the museum’s

On Wednesday, November 8, at GVSU’s Loosemore auditorium in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The Mosaic Film Experience hosted an evening of film screenings and a panel discussion about film, fashion, and art. The night began with

Students and teachers who attend the Mosaic Film Experience can expect a day filled with career exploration, interactive workshops, and film screenings to encourage a more informed and active approach to consuming and producing media

The Mosaic Film Experience partnered with ArtPrize to emphasize the power of storytelling.   On September 21, more than 150 high school students descended upon the ArtPrize STEAM Village for a Mosaic panel discussion: “We Are

On September 10, The Mosaic Film Experience team had the opportunity to partner with Living Arts to host a workshop for students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Living Arts is an interdisciplinary

The Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) today announced the kick-off to its third annual Mosaic Mobile film contest, a short-film competition for West Michigan high school and college students.  All Mosaic Mobile films must be entirely

Students from four Grand Rapids high schools have planned, directed, shot and produced “Breathe,” a public service announcement (PSA) in support of the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss’ Mayor’s

The Mosaic Film Experience team recently attended SXSW in Austin, Texas to discuss some big ideas and meet some amazing people. While in Austin, Derk Baartman and the founder of the Mosaic Film Experience, Skot Welch, and stopped by

The Mosaic Film Experience presents a conversation with two inspirational industry professionals in the fields of entertainment and media:LA based Costume Concept Artist, Phillip Boutte Jr. and HBO Manager of University Relations and Recruitment, Antoinette Miller.