Young Adults Build Marketable Media Production And Broadcasting Skills
Koo Media Academy (KMA) is a leadership and Narrative Change program serving students 14-24
Interested in TV, Film and Media?
Learn skills to operate video cameras, sound and audio, lighting, story telling, journalism and video editing to develop professional media skills to enter into the industry as a young leader.
PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL VIDEOS
PRODUCE, STREAM, BROADCAST AND CAPTURE PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE PODCASTS TO HIGHLIGHT STUDENTS’ STORIES
Contractor: Media Productions
James C. Earl-Rockefeller, III is a videographer and production specialist for Kingmakers of Oakland Communications Department. “Rocke” began his career in entertainment as a professional stand-up comic in 1986. Moving to Oakland, CA in 1992 presented him the opportunity to appear on BET's Comic View (1st Season) and work for The Soulbeat Television Network, a 24 hour "black owned" network, broadcasting music videos, entertainment and community programming. Rocke is a sports Public Address Announcer for Stanford University, Laney and Merritt Community Colleges and the Oakland Athletic League.
Contractor: Media Producer
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Ramasses Head has produced a successful reality DVD series, Six independent feature films over 40 music videos along with many corporate and educational productions. Over the years he has produced projects in Los Angeles, CA, Atlanta, GA and Miami FL, in addition to the Bay Area. His work has been featured on HULU, VICELAND and BET Networks.
Contractor: Media Producer
Judd Fleming serves as video and film producer for Kingmakers of Oakland. With over 12 years experience Judd thrives in the film & video production industry working both independently and with partners as an Editor, Graphic Designer, and Producer. He has a curriculum based organization @u2cacademy Up To Code Academy (U2C) that creates engaging learning experiences that provides culturally relevant, video-based content to foster awareness and inspire action in today’s underserved youth.
Media Consultant
ShakaJamal is a culturally innovative artist and filmmaker from Oakland, California. His experiences as film producer, director, cinematographer, editor, writer, performing artist, and music producer bring a distinctive and invaluable perspective to any venture. ShakaJamal is also the founder of Namaste Ready! a co-op that provides yoga and self care healing practices designed to activate and support the healing powers of the Black Community.
Managing Director Media & Technology
Brenden Anderson is a mission-driven leader who works towards empowering and and vancing underserved communities by continuously expanding their opportunities for edication, skill development and career success. With a Masters in Ed Tech he is uniquely positioned at the convergence of education, journalism, multimedia production, and workforce development to support students of color in manifesting their life and career success. He strategically aligns and integrates his experiences, skills, and partnerships to close gaps and provide solutions to schools, youth organizations, educators, parents and students.
Media, Comms, & Tech Assistant
Damari is a stagehand, audiovisual specialist, video editor, and aspiring creative thinker. He considers himself a conduit through which stories are told – stories that present struggle and endearment; a quest for self-understanding & systems relationships. Damari is here to document transformations of the self, community and beyond.
