http://adinasdeck.com/blog Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:35:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/04/new-episodes-this-fall/ Growing up with great Educational shows as well as great Detective shows certainly helped inspire Adina's Deck. Some of our favorites are: Ghostwriter! MathNet on Square One Encyclopedia Brown DVD Series Nancy Drew books Babsitters Club books And... The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo! I'd forgotten about this one until reading that the actress Irene just ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/29/the-mystery-files-of-shelby-woo/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/16/ypulse-mash-up/ 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! http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/08/parent-paper-of-north-jersey-cyber-bullying-article/ 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. ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/06/19/edutopia-article-cinema-vs-cyberbullies-using-filmmaking-to-fight-online-harassment/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/06/07/congratulations-new-cast-members/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/06/03/cd-networks-and-adinas-deck/ Many of you asked about Callbacks. We have already made calls for today. Between 1-2 out of every 10 people who auditioned were invited back this morning. However... We have already cast some people that we didn't call back. So, everyone will be hearing from us by the end of this week. If ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/18/callbacks-information/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/17/shaping-youth-and-amy-jussel/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/14/thanks-for-auditioning-day-1/ 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" ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/07/auditions-for-episodes-2-3/ 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 CyberbulliesDigital sticks and stones can't break bones—but they can hurt even more. What ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/29/nea-cyber-bullying-story-silencing-cyberbullies/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/15/sacramento-film-festival/  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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/10/teen-advisory-panels/ 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 ... http://adinasdeck.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/18/search-for-missing-teen-david-azicri/