Mosaic Film Experience

06/12/2026

It was an incredible evening at Common Thread! Thank you to the Marguerite Casey Foundation for bringing together leaders and artists for a thoughtful conversation about building stronger communities and expanding opportunity. We were proud to partner on the event, with our Founder and President, Skot Welch, helping kick off the evening by introducing emcee The Kid Mero. We enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing more about , our new statewide initiative that elevates student voices. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of culture and connection.

06/08/2026

We are proud to be partnering with the Marguerite Casey Foundation on the community-building series, Common Thread. Our Founder and President Skot Welch will help kick off the evening on June 11 by introducing event emcee The Kid Mero as the community gathers for an evening of conversation, culture, and connection. Reserve your free tickets: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GzL9L8zeF/

06/06/2026

We are extending the 2026 Mosaic Mobile competition to ensure more amazing stories are told. This year's theme invites students to explore the power of art as a tool for connection, expression, and community - telling stories about the change they see, feel, and want to create in the world around them.

Explore resources to help you plan, shoot, and edit your film, all from your phone or tablet: https://www.mosaicfilmexperience.com/mosaic-mobile

06/05/2026

Our judges are hard at work reviewing this year’s incredible submissions from teen storytellers across the country. We have been inspired by the creativity, passion, and perspective reflected in this year’s submissions. Stay tuned for our Top 20 films! 🍊📱✨

Our 2026 judges, like DC Action’s Njeri Jenkins, have a lot to say about this year’s incredible Nourishing Narratives submissions! 🧡

When young people speak, the whole food system listens.

We’re excited to share our Top 10 films later this month! 👀 In the meantime, stay connected to hear more from this year’s judges and supporters. ✨

06/02/2026

We are excited to announce the appointment of five new advisory board members from Namibia:

📺 Zellmari Brandt, General Manager of Marketing at Future Media Namibia and Channel Manager for OneAfrica
📚 Rukee Namtenya Kaakunga, Brand Manager at LearnOnOneNam Leadership and Education Foundation and Senior Pproject Coordinator at Future Media
🎬 Innanoshe Goroh, Founder and Creative Director of Inchiology Studios
⭐ Uajorokisa Karuaihe, Relationship Manager for the public sector at Access Bank Namibia
📷 Othilia Tutu Mungoba, Creative Director, Filmmaker, and Television Producer

We have developed a growing presence in Namibia in recent years, including facilitating a hands-on youth mobile filmmaking workshop in 2025 that featured two days of interactive digital storytelling instruction, connecting students, creatives, and industry professionals from Namibia and the United States. We also participated in Namibia Film Week 2026, contributing to panel discussions focused on storytelling, creativity, and media career pathways. We plan to return to Namibia this year to host another mobile filmmaking workshop and are exploring the possibility of launching a Mosaic Namibia Career Pathway Event in 2027.

Read the full announcement: https://www.mosaicfilmexperience.com/mfeblog/mosaic-film-experience-expands-advisory-board-with-international-creative-and-media-leaders

05/29/2026

Every student has a story worth sharing. is a statewide initiative created in partnership with the Steelcase Foundation. Michigan public school students are invited to create 30- to 60-second videos highlighting access, achievement, and opportunity from their school journey for a chance to win prizes valued at up to $500. Learn more and submit: https://www.mischoolstory.org

05/26/2026

We’re inviting students across the state to tell us in their own words: “What’s your powerful public school story?” Students will have a chance to win prizes up to $500. Learn more at https://www.mischoolstory.org/.

05/20/2026

invites Michigan students to share meaningful stories about their public school experiences through short-form video storytelling. The first submission deadline is May 31, with three students being selected to receive prizes valued at up to $500.

A new statewide initiative is inviting Michigan public school students to share their experiences and perspectives through short-form video storytelling. MI School Story, is a digital storytelling campaign created by Mosaic Film Experience in partnership with the Steelcase Foundation that highlights