Media Education Foundation
Media ProductionMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Media Education Foundation produces and distributes documentary films and educational resources designed to foster critical analysis of the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media. Its materials are intended for use in educational and research contexts to promote media literacy and thoughtful discourse. Operating in the media production field, MEF concentrates on documentary filmmaking alongside accompanying educational content. The organization is based in Northampton, Massachusetts, and operates as a small to midsize team. In September 2024, MEF released The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz, a documentary by Peter Hutchison, expanding its catalog of educational media. The release underscores MEF’s focus on producing resources that enable examination of media’s role in shaping public discourse and social issues.