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Filming is wrapped! Returning volunteers included Cinematographer Jessica Young, Casting Director Megan Hsu and “Awesome Guy who Entertains the Parents” Les Fletcher. In developing Episode 2 “The Case of the Online Crush” we volunteered in schools and took advice from students. Episode 2 tackles a new challenge, “Who and what is a predator?” Our […]

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 / […]

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; […]

CDNetworks Net Plus — Free CDN Program for Nonprofits — Adina’s Deck First US Participant — CDNetworks Global Public Service Program Also Adds Free CDN for Nonprofits in Asia
CDNetworks Net Plus program provides free content delivery network services to nonprofit organizations that are focused on preventing or counteracting harmful Internet-enabled activities. This program is an […]

Amy Jussel, founder of ShapingYouth.org wrote about us today on her blog based on an interview we had. We are flattered. We have been so busy preparing for auditions we were blown away by her thoughtful and generous account of our project. You can read her article here
Here’s the blurb about her non-profit: Shaping Youth, […]

Thanks to everyone who came out and auditioned on Day 1! We will be notifying our first group’s Callbacks no later than this Thursday.
Parents- we really appreciate those of you who drove or flew up to Walnut Creek. We were overwhelmed with your dedication and generosity! If you were from Santa Monica, Burbank, Nevada or […]

Auditions for Episodes 2 & 3, start this upcoming Sat. May 10th in Walnut Creek, CA.
If you are between the ages of 12-16 and would like to be considered, please email: adinacasting@gmail.com with your picture, age and any acting experience. We have a lead role for the part of “Michael” a black (or black-mixed) male […]

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 […]

Jason (the co-creator of Adina’s Deck) needs your help. He received news that his cousin David Azicri has been missing since March 5th.

16-year old David Azicri was last seen Wednesday, March 5, on his way to school at Villa Maria Academy.  He’s 6′2″, 175-Pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, he was wearing a blue hoodie.  […]

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 […]

Adina’s Deck won the award for Best Educational Film in the student category of the 2008 International Family Film Festival!

We are so happy that IFFF recognized the importance of Cyber Bullying education. The Film Festival was fantastic. All four lead actresses and directors Debbie and Jason traveled down to the event, which was held at […]

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