Press Play Jackson

Press Play Jackson, the inaugural tour stop, is hands-on, community-powered professional development for seasoned/new documentary filmmakers, video journalists and local media creatives to share ideas across disciplines on media’s future, video formats and newsroom shifts. Sept 12, 2025: listed 3 PM; source starts 2 PM; 1701 North State Street, Belhaven, Jackson, Mississippi 39210; afternoon–evening intros, panels, breakouts, screening/Q&A, food/drinks and conversation support work, growth and connections; all welcome, solo or together; non-media guests can RSVP for 6:30 PM local shorts; 8 PM off-site afterparty has local snacks/drinks. Powered by Knight Foundation; co-hosts Mississippi Today & Deep South Today; partners Southern Documentary Project, Hinds Community College, Red Squared, Millsaps College, Jackson State University; ticket hardship: press.play@videoconsortium.org; learn about VC membership; Gold members sign in/RSVP free; join Gold for free events; tour details available

Hosted with: Psychedelic Writers Guild