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Project VoiceScape encourages middle- and high-school students nationwide to use digital media tools to create compelling stories about issues and concerns important to them. The 15 winning projects are awarded $2,000 each in completion funds, and the students are mentored by award-winning documentary filmmakers. In addition, three finalists have been selected and will be featured on the POV website, PBS Teachers website and Adobe Foundation websites. Project VoiceScape grant recipients were honored at an event in Washington, D.C., in October 2011.

About the Project VoiceScape Best Documentary Award Jury

Maria Finitzo is a two-time Peabody award winning social-issue documentary filmmaker. Read Maria Finitzo's bio or download a photo of Maria Finitzo (1123x1685 JPEG).

Bernardo Ruiz is the director/producer of "American Experience: Roberto Clemente" (PBS, 2008), winner of the ALMA Award for Outstanding Made for Television Documentary, and also co-producer of the POV documentary, The Sixth Section. Read more about Bernardo Ruiz at quietpictures.com or download a photo of Bernardo Ruiz (627x691 JPEG).

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