Celebrating Youth in Community Media
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the next generation of storytellers! Our special programming features content by, for, and about the youth in the Central Valley—highlighting their voices on the issues that matter most to them. From community challenges to creative expression, these stories showcase the power of young voices in media.
Batch of Binge-Worthy Youth Voices Documentaries!
We have a whole list of documentaries ready for you to binge. These documentaries are as powerful and deep as the vibrant and dynamic young filmmakers who produced them. Let’s dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds!
Fields of Labor
Ana Cirilo
Under the relentless sun, field workers endure grueling conditions to sustain their families and communities, revealing the untold stories of their resilience and sacrifice.
A 2025 W.A.V.E. Award recepient, recognizing the filmmaker’s powerful storytelling.
Time to Break the IC
Yaddah Rashad
As political corruption persists in Fresno and beyond, this documentary reveals the crucial impact of local elections and urges youth to engage and make informed choices. Discover why understanding and participating in politics is essential for shaping our future.
A 2025 W.A.V.E. Award recepient, recognizing the filmmaker’s powerful storytelling.
Fighting Food Insecurity
Litzy Espinoza
In the heart of one of America’s largest food-producing regions, discover why so many in Fresno struggle with food insecurity and how local efforts are working to bridge the gap between abundance and access to healthy food.
Laton’s Online Lexicon
Doyle Pritchard III
Uncover how ‘brain rot’ from online jargon is eroding literary skills and undermining democratic engagement. Be inspired to rethink social media’s role in your life.
Watch More Youth Voices Documentaries!
Check out our Youth Voices page, you’ll get access to all previous Youth Voices documentaries, dating back to 2020.
Youth Specials: Fresh Stories, Bold Perspectives!
Experience powerful stories and unique perspectives in our youth specials—created by, for, and about the next generation of storytellers, tackling real issues, dreams, and everything in between!
Summer Tech Camp
CMAC
CMAC teamed up with Fresno Housing Authority for a 5-week Summer Tech Camp, equipping Fresno County youth with essential video production skills. Through hands-on filmmaking experience, participants honed their creativity, strengthened their digital literacy, and built meaningful connections in the world of media arts and technology.
Edge of Forever
Jolly Good Fellas
A group of teens scramble to uncover the unaired ending of their favorite show, resorting to outrageous plans and chaos, only to realize they might be in over their heads—and their eyes might never be the same again.
Created as part of CMAC’s 72-Hour Film Race, Riley Gentz, Miles Mellon, and their team from the youth division earned 1st place, showcasing their creativity and dedication. They were also recipients of the 2025 W.A.V.E. Award.
Be a Lifesaver
Hannah Johnson
After a near-fatal experience, Matthew Johnson shares how his wife’s quick thinking and CPR training saved his life, urging everyone to learn CPR to be the lifesaver someone may need.
A recipient of the 2025 W.A.V.E. Award.
Whispers in the Wind
GLT
When two siblings investigate mysterious wind patterns linked to eerie whispers and shifting temperatures, they uncover an ancient force begging for release—will they set it free or risk being haunted by the unknown?
Created as part of CMAC’s 72-Hour Film Race from the youth division.
Watch More Here!
- CMAC Sports
- Fresno State Focus
- Fresno State Serves
- Students of Promise
- Rise from the Ashes
- Hoover High School
- The Great Unknown
- CART Film Students
- Slick Rock Film Festival
- Study Abroad Experience
- School of Unlimited Learning
- Picture the Vally | Student Film Festival
- Fresno High School | Student produced programs
National Poetry Month Media
In honor of National Poetry Month, we’re paying tribute to the art of spoken word! Catch past poetry events at CMAC and explore a collection of inspiring poetry content.
CMAC Poetry Night, 2023
Watch a mesmerizing evening of spoken word and soul-stirring poetry at CMAC. With a lineup of featured poets and an open mic for the audience to shine, it was a night when every word became a masterpiece, and every heart found its rhythm.
Spoken Word Poetry
Join producer Bet Lederach for a mesmerizing journey through the power of spoken word in her captivating specials, where every syllable resonates with emotion, depth, and raw authenticity.
Respite by the River
Embark on a serene journey with ‘Respite by the River,’ where souls converge to weave melodies, strum strings, and share the poetry.
Watch More Here!
- The Hound Dog Session: Spoken Word Poetry Part 1
- The Hound Dog Session: Spoken Word Poetry Part 2
- LitHop 2021 ft. Juan Felipe Herrera: NASA Poem
- LitHop 2021 ft. Juan Felipe Herrera: Fractal Carpets
- LitHop 2021 ft. Rebeca Abidal Flores
- LitHop 2021 ft. Maria Bosch
- LitHop 2021 ft. Javier A. Lopez
- LitHop 2021 ft. J.J. Hernandez
- LitHop 2021 ft. Juan Felipe Herrera: Love, Hate, Peace, and Poetry
- LitHop 2021 ft. Tony Vang and Gaoyong Yang-Vang
- LitHop 2021 ft. Anthony Cody
- Visual Poetry 2021
- Tradition: Spoken Word Poetry
- Patriot Diaries: Poetry Slam
- Patriot Diaries: Poetry Slam 2018
- Inner Ear Open Mic
- The Hound Dog Sessions: Inner Ear Poetry
