Making a Mural

Tensions rise when a community is divided on what to do with a local landmark in the face of oncoming progress.

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’re going to do a few short Q&A type podcasts! If you have any questions for our producers OR the artists involved with the Uptown Mural, LET US KNOW! They can be about the mural, art, or the documentary itself.

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

Editor and producer Ian Roberds spoke with WGLT about what it took to create Making a Mural.
https://t.co/1wJGn2MB8K

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

These #Redbirds created a documentary based on the popular mural in Uptown Normal.

“One of the best things that I learned from making this was the importance of public art,” said co-director and co-producer Akila Howard '20. https://t.co/GfkghfzsWD

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We loved creating this film for the community and ISU!

[School of Com at ISU @ISUSOC]

COM Students create award-winning documentary on beloved community mural https://t.co/S0cD0Nzjpf via @IllinoisStateU

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’re glad we were able to tell a story so many people care about! Sharing all the sides and highlighting great people was very important to us.

[Janean Baird @turquoisetangle]

@makingamural We did! Thank u so much 4 telling the story of the mural in uptown Normal, IL w/ such care & attention to detail. I appreciated the legal case update from Jan. 2020 that u closed with. Thank u for all of it! Especially the opportunity to say Mike’s name & share his art & my poem.

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

Enjoy the show!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

Hey everyone! Turns out after uploading, YouTube has to process the film. It will be up soon! Sorry for the delay!

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Are you ready? Here’s the link to tonight’s premiere! https://t.co/MdaEcb00PV

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

Only 3 hours until Making a Mural premieres live! The link will be posted soon so make sure to check back for it!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

Here’s what’s under Making a Mural! Every cut, transition, and edit is extremely importantly to telling the story.
Our live premiere is tomorrow night at 6:30!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’re releasing Making a Mural in just THREE days! Make sure to tune in and watch it LIVE at 6:30pm on Friday!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

It takes a lot of people to create a film like ours, we’re happy to credit everyone that took time to contribute! Check to see if your name is listed and tag your friends if you see them!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’ll be releasing Making a Mural on June 5th at 6:30pm! Join us for our online premiere, we’re excited to finally share this project with everyone!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We wouldn’t have been able to finish Making a Mural without the help of Illinois State! It’s great to see them highlighting our award along side other amazing undergraduate achievements! #documentary #NormalIL #PerfectlyNormal
https://t.co/sEga6N9Oqx

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We are officially going to Las Vegas in April to accept the Broadcast Education Association’s Award of Excellence for Making a Mural! Thank you to everyone that helped us get this far, we couldn’t have done it with your support!

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’re on the upper part of this map! Little things add up!

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9 hours left to donate! Our team is eager to show off our film to the BEA in April, but we can’t do it without help! Make sure to make your donation look like this before you submit! #BirdsGiveBack
https://t.co/DDTJwQrJam

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

#BirdsGiveBack is officially on! Please use the link to help us get to Las Vegas and accept Making a Mural's Award of Excellence. To make sure it goes towards us, please make sure your fund destination is "Other" and then write "BEA Travels" in the notes!
https://t.co/DDTJwQrJam

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

This Thursday we’ll be asking for YOUR help during “Birds Give Back” to help us get to Las Vegas to accept the Broadcast Education Association’s Award of Excellence!

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

Illinois State students are surrounded by philanthropy every day, but it’s not always obvious. Check out this video to see how donations impact students and all areas of campus.

[Making a Mural @makingamural]

We’re 50 days away from premiering Making a Mural! Check out our new trailer and get ready for a great debut on April 8th!
https://t.co/OIhiLCekf1