Grantee Database

Endangered Ideas

Grant Year

2024-25

Grant Program

Arts Education – Exposure

Award Amount

$16,203.00

Project Description

Endangered Ideas seeks funding from the California Arts Council (CAC) to enrich the educational engagement and artistic exposure of high school students in Richmond, San Francisco, and Oakland. Further advancing a cultural preservation initiative launched in 2018, we aim to document and uplift the overlooked street dance forms of Boogaloo, Robotting, and Strutting (BRS), originating in Bay Area African-American communities during the 1970s and 80s.

In collaboration with original dance practitioners and local schools, the project intends to inspire creativity and cultural connection by introducing over 150 students at six schools to original dance practitioners and facilitating intergenerational, interactive dialogues and dance workshops, along with screening short culturally relevant films that depict the evolution and historical significance of BRS art forms.

Organization Summary

Endangered Ideas offers a range of core programs and services designed to engage, educate, and empower individuals and communities through the art of documentary filmmaking:

Documentary Production: We produce high-quality, award-winning documentaries that tackle pressing social issues and amplify marginalized voices. Our team of filmmakers is dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire action.
Educational Outreach: Through partnerships with local schools, universities, and community organizations, we develop educational resources and facilitate screenings and discussions to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and social awareness among Bay Area students and beyond.
Community Engagement Events: We organize community screenings, film festivals, and outreach events that bring people together to explore important topics, spark dialogue, and build connections. These events provide opportunities for audiences to engage directly with filmmakers, activists, and experts, fostering a sense of solidarity and collective action.
Filmmaker Development: Endangered Ideas is committed to nurturing the next generation of documentary filmmakers. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities, we provide aspiring filmmakers with the skills, support, and resources they need to tell their own stories and create positive change in their communities.
Impact Campaigns: In addition to producing compelling films, we develop strategic impact campaigns aimed at driving social change and promoting equity and justice. By partnering with advocacy organizations, policymakers, and grassroots activists, we leverage the power of storytelling to advance meaningful policy reforms and inspire civic engagement.
Through these core programs and services, Endangered Ideas continues to harness the transformative potential of documentary filmmaking to address pressing social challenges, empower marginalized communities, and create a more just and equitable world.

Organization

Spencer Wilkinson

Address

5264 Locksley Ave

Oakland

94618

County

Alameda

Region

Bay Area – Other

Phone

(510) 387-3793

Congressional District

12th District

State Assembly District

District 18

State Senate District

Senate District 09

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