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Today Adina’s Deck was at the YPulse MashUp at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco.

Here is what was covered!
Preventing Cyberbullying in Online Communities for Youth

Cyberbullying defined
The impact of cyberbullying on youth communities
Strategies for prevention

Panelists:
Linda Burch, Chief Education and Strategy Officer, Common Sense Media
Debbie Heimowitz, Founder, Adina’s Deck
Hemanshu Nigam, Chief Security Officer, Fox Interactive Media / […]

There’s a terrific article about Cyber Bullying in the July 2008 Parent Paper of North New Jersey, written by Jan Wilson.  It’s a booklet, available as a PDF and you can read it here: http://adserver1.harvestadsdepot.com/bergen/ss/parentpaper/
Look for pages 48-50!

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Thanks so much to Suzie Boss for writing this great article. You can read the entire article here:
 
 
Cinema vs. Cyberbullies: Using Filmmaking to Fight Online Harassment
By Suzie Boss
6/17/08
When Debbie Heimowitz talks about cyberbullying at school assemblies or presents training events for teachers, she speaks with authority. She knows the statistics. She understands the potential for […]

We are excited to welcome the newest Adina’s Deck Cast Members!
Episode 2
Michael- Sam Ison
Ally- Nyssa Smikoski
Tommy- Avery Monsen
Thelma- Nancy Sale
Asiya- Kseniya Yumasheva
Julia- Jordan Fowler
Sarah- Avra Friedman
Episode 3
Christian- David Valladares
David- Kyle Fitz
Scott- Jamin Shih
Eve- Cassie Fastabend
Announcer- Leonard Charles
Announcer- Dominic Tully
Mr. B- Craig Frank
In addition, welcome back to returning cast members: Amelia Varni; Ciera Trussell; Kelcie Stranahan; […]

NEA Today’s writer Cindy Long posted a fabulous article about Cyber Bullying. We were interviewed for the story and Adina’s Deck is one of the links. The story is below; and you can read the entire article here.
Silencing Cyberbullies
Digital sticks and stones can’t break bones—but they can hurt even more. What educators can do to curb […]

We had a great time at the Sacramento film festival where Adina’s Deck was part of the “Young Visionaries” program. The film was screened at the gorgeous Crest theater on K street.

Actresses Amelia Varni “Adina” with Ciera Trussell “Clara and directors Debbie and Jason.

One of the best parts of this festival was being in Ciera’s […]

 Are you between the ages of 11-18? Are you excited for the next episode of Adina’s Deck? Do you want a special sneak peak at the scripts before they come out?

Adina’s Deck is looking for advisors for it’s pre-teen and teen advisory panels! If  you are interested, email us: info@adinasdeck.com with your name, age, location […]

Thanks so much to Izzy Neis for her shout out to Adina’s Deck on her blog today!  Her blog is a must read for anyone interested in online communities, internet safety, youth media… etc.!! Check it out by clicking here!
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Kim Moon, St. Mary’s Middle School Technology coordinator send this feedback to Adina’s Deck:“The students still ask about Adina’s Deck and want to watch a sequel of it. A 7th grader told me at the latest savvy surfing meeting that they wanted to form their own “deck” after watching it.  There’s not a lot of […]

Amelia Varni, “Adina,” Kelcie Stranahan “Skye,” Cristina Delvalle “Haley” and Donald Lett II “The Counselor” made an appearance at the SF Film Festival at Wondercon along with directors Debbie and Jason. Nick Myggen from the camera department was there too. Here are some pictures from the event:

Debbie and Jason with Gumby

Thanks to all of you […]

This article was printed yesterday in the Contra Costa Times and also syndicated in the San Jose Mercury News and the Valley Times. You can read the original version here.
Filmmaker exposes cyberbullies
Middle schoolers learn that words hurt
By Jackie Burrell

The girls huddle around a laptop, recoiling in dismay as a hate site unfurls across the screen. […]

Amelia, Ciera, Stephanie and Kelcie all attended the She’s All That Expo in San Ramon, CA. It was actually the first time all four of the lead cast members have been together in almost one year! It was so much fun to meet young people from all over the Bay Area. Several had seen the […]

Adina’s Deck is an official selection for the 2008 Sacramento International Film Festival! We will keep you posted on the screening dates and information.

Thanks so much to Kimmy and Ciera Trussell for their suggestion to submit to Sacramento! We’re excited the film will be screened in “Clara’s” home town!
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var requestedWidth = Adina’s Deck was mentioned in this article, “Bullies in cyberspace create a new kind of teenage hell.” The original article can be found here.

By Sharon Noguchi, Mercury News, Article Launched: 01/13/2008 02:15:16 AM PST

Annoyed with […]

Check out the new…
Main Page;  Picture Gallery; FAQ section; Internet Safety Tips; DVD ordering page; Store; Cast & Crew coming soon!

Thanks so much to Bruce Drummond for his amazing creativity and web design skills!
Also, thanks to those of you who have emailed us for Cyber Bullying help. Keep those letters coming!
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