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Backpack Video at ICFJ

WASHINGTON, DC, 15 June 2016 — Journalists from the former Soviet Republic of Georgia watch one of my films during a two-hour presentation on Backpack Video Journalism at the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). I think the participants were particularly intrigued by the configuration of my iPhone 6+, a mount and accessories I put together […]

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11 Days to Register for Backpack Video Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 20 April 2016 — Only 11 days left to register for our Backpack Video Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. The four-day event takes place on May 12-15. Space is limited so register now and save up to $200. Go to http://billgentile.com/live-workshops for details. The deadline for registration is midnight on Saturday 30 April. […]

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Marketing Expert at Backpack Video Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 17 April 2016 —This is Bruce Jones. He is an Internet marketing expert, author of numerous books, long-time friend and colleague — and regular instructor at my Backpack Video Journalism Workshops. Whether in-person or via Skype, Bruce has advised hundreds of my workshop participants on how to market their work on the Internet. […]

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Save $$$ on Backpack Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 3 April 2016 — Save up to $200 when you register for my Backpack Video Journalism Workshop in Washington, DC. We are holding the event on May 12-15. Join us for this four-day immersion in the Visual Storytelling Language. Go to http://billgentile.com/live-workshops for details. Use the code word, VJWLIVE, for the $100 Spring […]

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“Through Their Eyes” at Morgan State

BALTIMORE, MD, 9 March 2016 — Students and instructors at Morgan State University watch “Through Their Eyes,” an award-winning documentary that my wife, Esther, and I made about six American University (AU) students studying in Cuba in Fall 2011. (While the audience watched the film, I worked the computer to advance my classes at AU […]

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“Afghan Dreams” Wins at Las Cruces Film Fest

WASHINGTON, DC, 5 March 2016 — Our film, “Afghan Dreams,” won the jury award for Best Documentary Short at the Las Cruces International Film Festival in Las Cruces, New Mexico. (Photo by Bill Gentile)  

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