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  • CEDST Lab 2026 Calendar Now Available

    We’re excited to announce that the CEDST Lab 2026 Calendar is officially here, and it’s more than just a calendar. It’s a visual reflection of our core values: collaboration, respect, transparency, and community-centered storytelling. Available now for download, this calendar… Continue reading

  • How to Tell Stories With, Not About, Communities

    In a world awash with content, communities are tired of being documented but never truly seen. Too often, well-intentioned filmmakers, journalists, and researchers parachute into neighborhoods with cameras, extract community narratives, and leave, sometimes without even sharing the final product.… Continue reading

  • Ethical Community Storytelling & Media Production Checklist

    At CEDST Lab, we believe storytelling is not just about content, but also about relationships. That’s why we’re thrilled to share our latest resource: the Checklist for Ethical Community-Engaged Storytelling & Media Production. Now available for download, this one-page guide… Continue reading

  • Reimagining Storytelling. CEDST Lab’s Vision for Ethical, Community-Engaged Media

    At the Community-Engaged Digital Storytelling (CEDST) Lab, we are interested in how stories are made, shared, and remembered. Our work centers on building ethical, respectful, and meaningful relationships with communities, grounded in a commitment to non-extractive and non-intrusive media practices.… Continue reading

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