About the Digital Fellowship Institute

The Digital Futures Institute at Montgomery Community Media is dedicated to training the next generation of content creators in digital storytelling and production, with a strong focus on racial equity and social justice. It fosters inclusive narratives and equips participants with the skills and technology needed to create equitable media for the future.

The Digital Futures Institute houses innovative programs like the NextGen Media Lab, an immersive, hands-on media training platform for middle and high school students. This lab provides students with access to professional-grade equipment and real-world media projects, preparing them for careers in media and digital storytelling. Through this initiative, students gain invaluable experience, workforce readiness skills, and service-learning hours, all while contributing to Montgomery County’s vibrant media landscape.

As part of its mission to amplify underrepresented voices, the Institute also launched the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellowship. This fellowship provides aspiring storytellers from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and LGBTQIA+ communities with mentorship, media training, and stipends, giving them a platform to share stories from their unique perspectives. This fellowship aims to deepen connections within Montgomery County by fostering a broader understanding of diverse experiences through impactful storytelling. Learn more about the fellowship here.