Rockland Youth Film Festival

The Rockland Youth Film Festival (RYFF) is an inspiring platform that celebrates the creativity, talent, and voices of young filmmakers from Rockland County and beyond. Dedicated to empowering youth, RYFF provides aspiring filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their original short films to an engaged audience of peers, industry professionals, and the local community.

With a focus on storytelling, innovation, and self-expression, the festival features a variety of genres, from drama and comedy to animation and documentary. RYFF fosters growth and learning through workshops and networking opportunities with seasoned professionals in the film industry.

Whether you're a young director debuting your first project or a film enthusiast seeking to support fresh talent, RYFF is a celebration of youthful creativity, cinematic vision, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

C.O.I.L - Collaborative Online International Learning Project

The C.O.I.L - Collaborative Online International Learning Project is an innovative educational initiative designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and global learning through online engagement. This project connects students and educators from diverse institutions worldwide to work together on joint academic activities, fostering a deep understanding of different cultural perspectives and enhancing intercultural communication skills.

Through a blend of virtual teamwork, interactive discussions, and project-based learning, participants engage in co-designed curriculum modules that align with shared academic objectives. C.O.I.L emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while addressing real-world challenges from a global lens. By leveraging technology and collaboration, this program provides participants with a unique opportunity to build meaningful international connections, enhance their academic and professional profiles, and contribute to a global community of learners.

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Global Solutions

The Global Solutions Design Project is an innovative, interdisciplinary initiative aimed at addressing complex global challenges through creative problem-solving and collaboration. This project brings together diverse teams of thinkers, designers, and innovators from various fields to develop sustainable, scalable solutions that can make a meaningful impact on pressing issues like climate change, public health, education, and social equity.

Participants will engage in research, brainstorming, and prototyping, employing design-thinking principles and leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies. The project emphasizes cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and systems thinking to ensure solutions are contextually relevant and effective across different regions and populations.

Key objectives include fostering cross-cultural collaboration, promoting actionable strategies, and equipping participants with the skills to drive real-world change. By combining innovation with empathy, the Global Solutions Design Project seeks to create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Design Projects

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