About 10 Day Dreams

10 Day Dreams Initiative: Mission

MISSION: The non-profit 10 Day, Inc. is designed, in part, to support the 10 Day Dreams Initiative by using the funds they raise to affect meaningful industry advancement on the diversity front by helping close the achievement gap in the film industry for minority and female filmmakers.

RATIONALE:

The 2018 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report highlights a disparity in most aspects of the film and television industry for minority and females.
One Example from UCLA Report: Of all films made between 2011-2015 just 8% were directed by females and just 10% were directed by minorities.
The 2016 USC report from the Annenberg School of Communications finds a 'whitewashed' Hollywood that underrepresents female and minority filmmakers.

10 Day Dreams Scholarship Awards : 2016

Hannah Dunakin receives a $1800 Scholarship + $250 cash award to attend WHYY Summer Filmmakers Camp in Philadelphia PA.

See more about WHYY Summer Filmmakers & Journalism Camps

Fabian Banks receives a $4000 Scholarship + $250 Cash Award to attend SOCAPA Summer Film Camps in New York City.

See more about SOCAPA Summer Filmmakers Camps

10 Day, Inc.: A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 10 Day, Inc., supports the 10 Day Dreams. It is dedicated to the advancement of high school student filmmaking through the use of digital media and technology. This non-profit strives to create opportunities for all young people, whether in affluent or underprivileged areas, to become actively involved in the film making process. Exposing young people to this exciting and challenging field will foster creativity while igniting an interest in all areas of technology and digital filmmaking.

The non-profit organization, 10 Day, Inc., is funded by both private and corporate sponsorships; local, state, federal and private grants; and a variety of fundraising efforts including private donations.

10 Day, Inc. Non-Profit: Mission

Since 2011, what began as a competition among three schools in Southern New Jersey blossomed into a multi-state film competition called the 10 Day Film Challenge. With this growth in mind, the goals of 10 Day, Inc. are as follows:

MISSION #1: To bring the 10 Day Film Challenge to every state in the USA, affording all high school students from every state the opportunity to compete in a free comprehensive film competition that not only improves their digital literacy, but tests the skills they have developed in digital media and technology through their school's Film and Video Production curriculum.
MISSION #2: To support the 10 Day Dreams Initiative as shown above.

10 Day, Inc: Vision

VISION: To help every student, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity, realize his or her dream of having a successful career in the film industry.
See our 10 Day Film Challenge Alumni here and just how the 10 Day has impacted their lives beyond high school.

10 Day, Inc. Non-Profit: Executive Committee

GARY JOSEPH, CEO / Executive Director: Mr. Joseph has been teaching in NJ since 1993. He has taught English, Journalism, Graphic Design and Video Production. He also has been producing his own independent video productions since 1997.

MICK MCCLEERY, COO / Technology and Curriculum: Mr. McCleery has been teaching Video Production since 1996. His students always perform at a high level, winning countless awards at a variety of national competitions. He has been producing his own award-winning video productions since 1982.

DAMISO JOSEY, CFO / Corporate Sponsorships; 10 Day Dreams Coordinator: Mr. Josey taught Video Production from 2003-2013. He is currently a public school administrator. Prior to beginning his career in teaching, he spent years producing at ESPN and ABC News.

MIKE NICHOLSON, COO / Grants and Acquistions; 10 Day Dreams Coordinator: Mr. Nicholson taught English and Video Production from 1996 - 2012. He is currently a public school administrator. He has been producing his own independent video productions since 2001.

10 Day, Inc. Non-Profit: Board of Directors

Dr. Jessica Ippolito is a National Board Certified teacher. She has been teaching English Language Arts and Film Studies at Delsea Regional High School in Franklinville, NJ since 1995.

Joseph Martino has been in education since 1996. He has served as a teacher of digital art and media. He is currently the District Supervisor of Technology for the Hammonton School District in Hammonton, NJ.

Ron Cornwall has worked in the television industry since 1998. He has been the producer/director on numerous reality television shows, including Trading Spaces, Millionaire Matchmaker and Long Island Medium.

Brian Lytz works as a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Maritime Academy Charter School in North Philadelphia. He has been in education since 1998.

Bert Stern is a telecommunications professional with experience in real estate, finance, marketing and software development. He is currently Director of Site Development for Centerline Communications, a nationwide wireless development and consulting firm.