501(c)(3) Pending

The Future
is Focused.

We provide educational media arts programming, workforce development training, mentorship, and career pathway opportunities for underserved youth through hands-on instruction in digital storytelling, live production, and creative technology.

01 / Purpose

We bridge the gap between creative curiosity and technical mastery for underserved youth through hands-on media arts programming, workforce development, and mentorship.

Through partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, city initiatives, and small businesses, MagRose offers youth real-world education and practical experience in digital storytelling, live production, and creative technology — building career pathways one project at a time.

01

Educate

Hands-on media arts programming in cinematography, lighting, audio, and digital post-production using industry-standard hardware and creative technology.

02

Develop

Workforce development training on real-world commercial sets — concerts, festivals, brand shoots — building portfolios and earning professional credits.

03

Mentor

Guided mentorship and direct career pathways to industry internships, with 1-on-1 coaching from veteran photographers, directors, and producers.

02 / Leadership

Directing the Vision

Portrait of Lopaka Lambert, Co-Founder and Technical Director at MagRose MediaCo-Founder

Lopaka Lambert

Co-Founder / Technical Director — RSL Productions

Co-founder and technical director leading live production, broadcast workflows, and crew training for MagRose youth on real-world commercial sets.

RSLProductionsLive.org
Portrait of Antonio Harris, Lead Instructor at MagRose MediaInstructor

Antonio Harris

Lead Instructor — Master Photographer

Master photographer and lead instructor shaping the visual curriculum, mentoring underserved youth, and guiding career pathways in digital storytelling and live production.

antonioharris.com
Portrait of Devyn Jones Sr., Co-Founder and Story Development at MagRose MediaCo-Founder

Devyn Jones Sr.

Co-Founder / Story Development — Narrify Story Co.

Co-founder leading story development and narrative direction — translating client briefs into hands-on learning that builds portfolios, confidence, and career credits.

narrifystories.org

★ / Spotlight

Youth Creator of the Week.

Every week we highlight a young creator who is showing up, leveling up, and pushing the craft forward.

Featured creator
portrait coming soon
Coming soon

Your name here.

Youth creator · TBD

Every week we'll highlight a young creator from the program who is showing up, leveling up, and pushing the craft forward. Check back soon to meet our first featured youth — or apply now to put yourself in the running.

Nominated by mentorsBecome a creator →

In the field.

03 / Work

MagRose youth on location during a community production
Student photographer capturing a portrait on set
MagRose crew documenting a Portland community event
Behind the scenes — MagRose live production
MagRose mentor coaching a student on camera
Behind the scenes on a MagRose production set

05 / Partners

In good company.

Community collaborators investing in Portland's next generation of media talent.

  • PartnerPortland Housing CenterHomeownership Stories — short doc series
  • PartnerOffice of Loretta SmithCommunity gatherings & neighborhood events — no campaign or trial coverage
  • PartnerMultnomah CountyYouth services PSA campaign
  • PartnerState of OregonStatewide workforce spotlight reel
  • PartnerPortland Faith CommunitySunday service livestreams & ministry films
  • PartnerBPIBlack Parent Initiative brand film
  • PartnerOHPIOregon Health Policy Institute explainer
  • PartnerPixThisCreative photography & visual storytelling partnership — pixthis.com
  • PartnerPro Sound and LightingLive event audio, lighting, and staging production support
  • PartnerReally Big VideoLarge-format video production and live broadcast collaboration
  • PartnerBeastgripMobile rig & lens accessories vendor — beastgrip.com
  • PartnerB&H PhotoProfessional photo, video & pro audio equipment partner
  • PartnerRSL ProductionsVideo production & creative media collaboration
  • PartnerNarrify Story CoNarrative-driven brand storytelling & content studio
  • PartnerAntonio Harris PhotographyDocumentary & portrait photography partner
  • PartnerEthnic EnsembleHand-stitched garments, props & wardrobe partner — ethnicensemble.com
  • PartnerStudio 12Production studio & creative space collaborator

+ Eight partner churches across the Portland metro area

For Young Creators

Ready to create?

Applications are open for the next MagRose cohort. No experience required — we provide the equipment, the mentorship, and the set.

Youth Application

For Sponsors & Partners

Invest in talent.

Sponsor a cohort, host a production, donate equipment, or hire a graduate. Let's build the future of media together.

Partner With Us

04 / Curriculum

A real curriculum. Real cameras. Real sets.

Four learning tracks built around how productions actually run — from optics and lighting to live switching, color, and sound. Explore the program.

View the Curriculum

Have questions?

Office@magrosemedia.com