by Angel Murillo | Sep 1, 2020 | Arts Education
My name is Angel Murillo and I have been fascinated by films, creative expression and writing since high school. I have always aspired to showcase my work for others to appreciate. This is why I was excited when Mrs.B came to my high school and offered an opportunity...
by Zshekinah Collier | Aug 19, 2020 | Film Commentary
If The Bergens Can Find Joy, You Can To During a global pandemic filled with uncertainty and the rise of a social movement, everyone is searching for Joy. While many will say it is synonymous with happiness, some psychologists believe there is a difference. In an...
by Phyllis Bancroft | Aug 1, 2020 | Filmmaking, Kids Movie Fest
Hi everyone! The theme of our current competition is JOY. All entries must be 2 minutes or under, and address the theme of JOY. If you don’t have a film about Joy, you’ll need to create one. Here are 12 tips to get you started: Lucky for you, the theme has already...
by Doug Howell | Jul 31, 2020 | Screenwriting
WHO’S YOUR HERO? Who’s your hero? No, this is not some college essay question about some inspirational person in your life. It’s about your story. Who’s the hero of your story? Sometimes they’re called the “protagonist” and sometimes they’re just called the “main...
by Kids Movie Fest | Jul 30, 2020 | Kids Movie Fest
Kids Movie Fest – a brand new online short film fest and community for young filmmakers – has just launched their first short film competition for filmmakers 13-18 at www.KidsMovieFest.com. The competition presents a unique opportunity for participants to...
by Carson Alexander Lewis | Jul 21, 2020 | Filmmaking
Film Sound Roles and the Importance of Audio “Films are 50 percent visual and 50 percent sound” ~David Lynch (Eraserhead, Twin Peaks) Films provide us with dramatic stories, impactful soundscapes, and beautiful visuals—but without sound, the audience...
by Ciera Payton | Jul 1, 2020 | Filmmaking
Embrace the Joy! Ciera Payton, Actress, from Tyler Perry’s The Oval on BET, shares tips for budding filmmakers.
by Amber Wells | Jun 30, 2020 | Filmmaking
As I scroll through popular apps like Tik Tok and YouTube, it is obvious that content creators are vastly taking over the internet — correction — taking over the world. People can create and post within minutes, market themselves, gain a large following, profit off of...
by Hannah Fay Foligno | Jun 30, 2020 | Filmmaking
Hi filmmakers! My name is Hannah Fay Foligno, and I am a recent graduate from UCLA as an English major. I have completed internships in development with producers and filmmakers such as Roger Corman, Sam Raimi, and Robert Zemeckis. I have written, produced, and...
by Bradford Bancroft | Jun 29, 2020 | Arts Education
“Creativity takes courage.”– Henri Matisse It did not surprise any of us that the young man would reveal his deepest, darkest secret during the storytelling part of our class. That’s the kind of environment that we, as Arts Education providers, set up in our...
