This program provides career-building skills and technical instruction, empowering system-engaged youth to explore the criminal justice system, restorative justice practices, and community through film.

Registrations Open

Applications for FALL 2025 are currently open, apply HERE today!

A partnership between the Media Arts Center San Diego and Second Chance, Emerging Makers is a media arts outreach and education program eligible for youth ages 14-24 who at least qualify for one of the following: living in Southeastern/District 4 of San Diego, currently enrolled in or an alumni of a Second Chance/MACSD program, currently or have been impacted by the justice system, OR enrolled in a SD Juvenile Court/Community School.
Cost

Students receive a stipend upon completion of the program.

Location

Second Chance
6145 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Upcoming Programs

Sound & Vision: Emerging Makers Program Application | Fall 2025

For any questions or comments, please contact

Seth Gadsden
Education Programs & Grants Manager
seth@mediaartscenter.org | 619-230-1938

This project is supported in part by LISC San Diego, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego, and The Art Pratt Foundation of the Old Mission Rotary Club.