The Access to Media Education Society (AMES) is a registered non-profit dedicated to helping people cultivate individual, group and mass communications skills.
Since our inception in 1996, over 400 "multi-barriered" youth have created a total of 150 short films, videos, public service announcements (PSAs) during our programs. These films have been broadcast on television, and appeared at film festivals and special screenings around the world. Some of these videos have even been become the center-pieces of a comprehensive series youth-created educational packages that are currently being used in classrooms across British Columbia.
Our films consistently win praise and awards for their distinctive vision; but the true reward is seeing how, by 'getting the word out', they inspire audiences, empower communities, and help create conditions for change.
Follow the links below to learn more about the work of AMES in the community:
Our guiding Principles apply just as much now as they did when we launched our mission to put media in the hands of the community.
We're practicing what we preach. Find out details of programs past, present and future, with links to clips and downloads so that you can see our work first-hand.
As a grassroots community-driven organization, AMES draws its strength from the people who devote their creative vision, inspiration and hard work to it. Read about our board, permanent staff, volunteers and mentors, and hear testimonials from film-makers who have benefitted from our programs.
Does all this make you want to share in our vision? find out how you can participate, as a member of our programs, a volunteer, or a sponsor of our ongoing work.
AMES is happy to acknowledge the generous contribution of some of our major sponsors:
