THE GLOBAL RE@CH MEDIA FESTIVAL (Revolutionizing Expression @ The Clubhouse) is the signature platform for youth member media projects. The Festival encourages youth from around the world to express themselves about issues that are important to them. Participants create media that describes their personal experiences and gives voice to their ideas, feelings, and concerns. In addition, youth gain exposure through exhibition opportunities and the festival website.
CLUBHOUSE YOUTH HAVE A HISTORY of creating media that speaks to their experiences and comments on the world around them. The Global RE@CH Media Festival gives young people a platform to have their media seen and heard by a wider audience. The Festival helps them build their media creation skills and technical knowledge, while encouraging them to participate in the critique and reflection process of media making.
The RE@CH Festival features a variety of media categories, with 2 winners from each category (a Judges’ Selection Winner and an Audience Award Winner). The Clubhouse Network selects finalists to be voted on by the general public, as well as the judging panel. Finalists are chosen based on the following criteria:
- Thoughtful consideration of subject matter
- Quality of production
- Creative concept and/or unique approach to addressing an issue
- Strength of message and point of view
- Clarity of message
- Adherence to guidelines
Visit the RE@CH website to see the work of previous winners
RE@CH Forward Stories
RE@CH Forward Story: Rincón Clubhouse La Chorrera – UNESCO, Panama
Youth Creativity Inspiring Change During RE@CH 10th Anniversary!
In 2024, Rincón Clubhouse La Chorrera – UNESCO had the honor of receiving the Audience Choice Award in the Public Service Announcement (PSA) video category for the RE@CH Media Festival, with the short film called Awareness: Small Actions Today, Big Changes Tomorrow.
RE@CH Forward Story: New Orleans Public Library, Louisiana USA
Andrea Sullivan’s Movement and Photography Win RE@CH Festival Award
One of Andrea’s favorite memories is creating a RE@CH winning photograph in 2022. The photoshoot took place outside the New Orleans Main Library, where a huge mural covers the wall. The Assistant Coordinator snapped photo after photo while Andrea incorporated all the dance and tumbling moves that she knew. Later, Andrea learned how to edit the pictures using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. When she was encouraged to submit one of the photos to the festival, she never imagined it would not only be a finalist, but actually win in its respective category! Click the title or image to see the whole story!
RE@CH Forward Story: PHASE 4 Learning Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Nevaeh’s Podcasting Inspiration Wins RE@CH Festival Award
Aaron McKinnon, director, says: “This is what RE@CH does… it transforms silence into self-advocacy, fear into autonomy, and isolated voices into collective action. For Nevaeh and so many others, it has been the difference between being a subject of someone else’s story, and becoming the author of their own.” Click the title or image to see the amazing video!
RE@CH Forward Story: Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
Ke’Aira and Storytelling About Gun Violence
Ke’Aira’s involvement in the ‘Put the Guns Down’ video project made a powerful and lasting impact on the Milwaukee community, especially among youth and families affected by gun violence. Click the title or photo to read the whole story and see the video!