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COVID-19 has asked a lot of our youth– online school, separation from friends, cancellation of extra curriculars, and missed milestones like prom. However, a few high school students decided to meet their challenges head-on through a mixed-media project. 

The Eagle Valley Library District and High Five Access Media have received an award for production of the short video “Ballot Measure 6a” from the Alliance for Community Media, which nationally represents more than 3,000 public, educational and governmental access centers.

To celebrate the Class of 2020, Eagle County Schools will hold a series of virtual graduation ceremonies for local high schools that include performances, speeches, recognition and certification of graduates, and congratulatory messages that will show on High Five Access Media.

High Five Access Media is virtually demonstrating the basics to effectively use your smartphone or tablet to create video.

High Five Access Media and YouthPower365 invite local high schoolers to apply for a unique, virtual, Valley-wide project. It is an opportunity for students to share their perspectives and experiences related to COVID-19 in the Eagle County community.

High Five Access Media immediately is suspending open studio hours, equipment checkout, and workshops until April 15 in response to Eagle County health recommendations regarding the spread of coronavirus.

High Five will continue coverage of government meetings and sharing of vital local information on cable Channel 5, Live on Five, and our website...

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want our volunteers to know we’re thankful they are a part of the High Five Access Media family. Community access media is a grassroots effort by locals to create a diverse tapestry of voices on local cable television and the internet.

In particular, we’d like to thank Santi Wilkins, a sophomore at Battle Mountain High School who got his start at High Five during our Summer Youth Camp. Santi and his team campers decided to tackle a video project focused on the transgender community in Eagle County.

Santi’s interest in video stems from early exposure to his grandfather’s photography and his mother’s camera. Later, a teacher showed him...

You asked, and you shall receive. We’re throwing open our doors on evenings and Saturdays this winter so volunteer community producers have more opportunities to create content to share with friends, family and the community.

Our new vision at High Five Access Media is to offer the community more educational opportunities to learn about, create and share media. This is your chance to share your voice with the community.

The possibilities for open studio hours are limitless...

Our new vision at High Five Access Media is to offer the community more educational opportunities to learn about, create and share media, especially for local youth. What better way for students to find their voice and share their vision for the future than through community media?

We hope to build a culture of creativity and collaboration through visual arts, and create a rich tapestry of voices in Eagle County.

These opportunities begin Oct. 24 and include an upcoming series of workshops in partnership with Mountain Recreation. In October, November and December, we’ll hold individual workshops for youth ages 12 and up to learn about storytelling, Claymation, cinematography and field production.