Summary
Organization name
Media Projects Inc
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
5215 Homer StreetDallas, TX 75206
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Your support doesn’t just fund films; it saves lives, amplifies voices, and fosters change in the world around you. Since 1978, Media Projects Inc., has produced award-winning documentaries that reach into the hearts of millions, inspiring action and transforming lives. None of our films sit on shelves and gather dust. With your help, these stories resonate far and wide—through PBS broadcasts, schools, libraries, and meaningful conversations in our communities.
WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERS
💡 What if your donation helped save a life?
A REASON TO LIVE tackles depression and suicide, offering hope and real solutions to young adults and their families. This life-saving film has already reached millions of PBS viewers nationwide. One mother shared, “This film saved my son’s life.” Your support helps amplify its impact, spreading hope to even more families and individuals in need.
What if your generosity gave a voice to the forgotten?
IN HER SHOES the winner of the National Media Award from Mental Health America, shines a light on incarcerated women, sharing their untold stories. This film fosters prison reform and has been screened at leading universities, law enforcement agencies, and conferences, sparking critical conversations about justice and humanity.
💡 What if your contribution connected generations?
Our films bring history to life—whether it’s President Kennedy’s legacy at The Sixth Floor Museum, women’s fight for equality at the National Women’s Historical Park, or the story of Jewish immigration in West of Hester Street. These stories resonate today, connecting past struggles to current challenges.
Your Impact So Far
Because of supporters like you, we have:
✔️ Reached millions of PBS viewers with A REASON TO LIVE o raise awareness about mental health.
✔️ Partnered with universities like Tufts, SMU, and Boston University, UNT, TWU as well as nonprofits like Women on the Rise, to screen our films and hold meaningful discussions.
✔️ Donated films to the Dallas Public Library, ensuring access for thousands.
✔️ Hosted virtual screenings with impactful discussions during the pandemic.
✔️ Collaborated with national PBS to bring A REASON TO LIVE to millions of people nationwide.
✔️ Collaborated with KERA to celebrate the 19th Amendment Centennial, bringing history to new audiences online.
What’s Next
Your donation will help us continue to do outreach and partner with mental health organizations and schools to reach and impact even more people —and fuel the creation of two powerful new documentaries.
👠 SOLE SISTERS—a celebration of women’s empowerment.
🏘️ THE BATTLE FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD exploring development’s impact on a diverse Dallas community.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN
Your contribution fuels critical storytelling that inspires understanding, sparks change, and builds a better future. This North Texas Giving Day, be a part of the journey to change lives through film.
🌟 Join us now at mediaprojects.org.
Let’s make change—one film, one story, one life at a time.
Mission
For 40 years Media Projects Inc. has produced and distributed films that personalize some of the most complex social issues of our time, such as depression and suicide, racism, antisemitism women's empowerment and prison reform,. We also create films that celebrate events and people who indelibly touch our lives like the film on the State Fair of Texas. The moving stories we've brought to life have been seen in schools across the country in efforts to educate upcoming generations on important social issues.
Needs
This North Texas Giving Day, Help Us Turn Films Into Lifelines
At Media Projects, we believe stories can change lives. Our award-winning documentaries—like In Her Shoes and A Reason to Live—go beyond the screen. Through powerful virtual and in-person screenings, guided discussions, and community toolkits, we spark real conversations around mental health, trauma, and justice.
We’ve reached thousands across North Texas and beyond—inside jails, classrooms, living rooms, and town halls—bringing hope, healing, and a call to action.
But we can’t do it without you.
Your North Texas Giving Day gift helps us reach more people, in more places, with films that open eyes and change hearts.
Together, we can turn awareness into action—one story at a time.
Equity Statement
Media Projects Inc is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals and respect the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that contribute to our organization's success.
Policy Statement:
Media Projects Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment practices, program selections, requests for proposals, and relationships with vendors or suppliers.
Scope:
This policy applies to all employees, clients, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and partners of Media Projects Inc.
Responsibilities:
Management and all members of the staff are responsible for upholding this policy. We expect all who engage with our organization to embrace this commitment to equality and inclusivity in all interactions and activities.
Complaint Procedure:
Media Projects Inc provides a safe mechanism for reporting discrimination or harassment. Any complaints should be directed immediately to the organization's designated officer, who will investigate the matter confidentially and promptly.
Enforcement:
Violations of this non-discrimination policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination for employees or dissolution of contracts for vendors and contractors.
Media Projects Inc is dedicated to maintaining an environment where our values of equality and inclusivity are in practice, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
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Dallas, TX 75206