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“Learned a Lot” At Backpack Journalism Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 24 March 2012 — Jenna Bonello recounts what she learned at the March 8-11, 2012 Backpack Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. Monica Echeverria shot this brief clip while Jenna was shooting a piece about food trucks that now are so pervasive in the city. Watch the clip on YouTube HERE. My workshops are […]

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What It Takes to Succeed at Backpack Journalism Workshop

http://billgentile.com WASHINGTON, DC, 24 March 2012 — Caroline Behringer offers her opinion of what it takes to succeed at the March 8-11 Backpack Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. Monica Echeverria shot this clip while Caroline was making a film on a new market located on 14th St. in Washington, DC. I try to get into […]

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Lesson from March 2012 Backpack Journalism Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 24 March 2012 — Monica Echeverria shot this scene of myself and Jenna Bonello during the March 8-11, 2012 Backpack Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. You can watch the clip on YouTube HERE. I try to get into the field with workshop participants as much as possible. My workshops are intensive, four-day immersions […]

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“Backpack Documentary Expedition: Nicaragua” 12-23 July 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, 24 March 2012 — Registration is open for the second “Backpack Documentary Expedition: Nicaragua,” scheduled for 12-23 July 2012. Bill Gentile accompanies participants to the Central American nation of Nicaragua for an immersion in the process of documentary filmmaking. Participants follow American volunteers working with the non-profit organization, “Bridges to Community,” in the […]

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“Backpack Documentary Expedition: Nicaragua” July 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, 22 March 2012 — The second “Backpack Documentary Expedition: Nicaragua” is scheduled for 12-23 July 2012. Bill Gentile accompanies participants to the Central American nation of Nicaragua for an immersion in the process of documentary filmmaking. Participants follow American volunteers working with the non-profit organization, “Bridges to Community,” in the region of Nindiri […]

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Latest Backpack Journalism Workshop Group Photo

WASHINGTON, DC, 18 March 2012 — Here’s a group shot of the latest participants, assistants and observers at the Backpack Journalism Workshop of 8-11 March. Standing from left are James Eppard, Jose Espinosa, Esther Gentile, Jenna Bonello, Caroline Behringer and Kari Barber. Kneeling from left to right are Lee Poston, Monica Echeverria, Bill Gentile and […]

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