Welcome to the new website: www.weowntv.org. Partnering with Zaudhaus, our fearless design team, we wanted to create a site that individually introduces the filmmakers in Sierra Leone while bringing forward the film and video work being done by each. In addition, the site highlights the collaborative work being done with the young filmmakers together with the staff of WeOwnTV.

In celebration of this day we propose five ways you can help us celebrate (try one – try them all):

1. Watch & Comment: The young filmmakers in Sierra Leone want to hear what you think. Please register today, watch a couple of videos and comment—let them know you’ve virtually met them and our looking forward to their future works. Your voice matters too.
2. Donate to Opening the Media Center in Freetown: To establish and operate the WeOwnTV: Sierra Leone Media Center for one-year, the budget is $40,000. Thanks to a generous individual donation of $15,000, we are more than half way to our goal. You can help get us there with a donation—no amount is too small, it all counts toward our goal. To join us in the launch of the Media Center in Freetown, make a tax-deductible donation TODAY (with support of our fiscal sponsor BAVC).
3. Follow Us, Like Us, Share Us: Take a moment if you haven’t already and “Like” us on Facebook; “Follow” us on Twitter and share us with family, friends, colleagues, Digg – we love it all.
4. Give Equipment: We are looking to setup the Media Center with Mac laptops; cameras; tripods; boom poles; mics and other filmmaking equipment. If you have leads on equipment, please contact Banker White: banker@weowntv.org to discuss.
5. Sponsor a Young Filmmaker: Participation in this summer’s media center orientation cost approximately $500 per student. This includes transportation to and from Freetown, one week of food and lodging, an official WeOwnTV press pass photo ID and the further development of skills focusing on new website functionality, leveraging social media and script development.