Xceptional Teens Online

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." ~ President Barack Obama

Xceptional Teen Magazine (XTM) is an educational literary print publication published monthly to engage, educate and empower teenagers from all walks of life. XTM provide teens with a voice while connecting them with partners, products and services that will assist them in making informed decisions. XTM is mostly written by teens for teens. Each edition of XTM feature real teens showcasing their talents and accomplishments with no celebrities on the covers except next-door teens, giving every teen the chance to become a star. XTM empower teens to speak up on the issues that matter to them and be advocates in their communities. Xceptional Teen Magazine is created to inspire every teen reader to reach for their dreams and fullest potential.    https://www.instagram.com/xceptionalteensnetwork/ https://www.facebook.com/XceptionalTeensNetwork/

Student filmmakers in grades 7-12 (including graduates of the Class of 2016) are invited to submit work to Indie Memphis for the organization's first "Youth Film Fest," a daylong event of screenings, workshops and more that is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 203 S. Main. "This is your chance to see your film on the big screen, work with top professionals, and even find a mentor," a project brochure released this week promises young filmmakers. Film and video submissions of all types -- including fiction, documentary, animation, music videos and experimental work -- are welcome, and may be shot with any type of camera or device, including phones and iPads. Films can be of any length, but films under 10 minutes in length are preferred. Selected films with compete for awards, $1000 in cash and the opportunity to be screened during the 19th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, set for Nov. 1-7.