Young Filmmakers! Are you ready to dive into a world of blocks, creativity, and thrilling adventure right from the comfort of your own home? The Foundation is absolutely thrilled to invite you to a very special online animation film screening of the much-anticipated Minecraft Movie! This event isn't just a…
Dr. BSHF Foundation: October 2025 Newsletter
Shining a Spotlight on Our Scholarship Recipients! We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our scholarship winners! This year, in partnership with the Carla Hairston Foundation, we awarded a total of twenty scholarships to these exceptional students. Four students received Foundation ScholarshipsEighteen students received Carla Hairston…
Get Ready for Spooky Fun! Join Our Monster House Online Screening & Q&A!
Hey Movie Fans, Ghoulish Guests, and Aspiring Animators! Do you remember that house down the street that always looked a little… different? The one with the creaky porch and eyes in the windows? What if that house wasn't just old, but actually… ALIVE?!Get ready to jump into a world of…
Dr. BSHF Foundation: September 2025 Newsletter
BACK TO SCHOOL SCREENPLAY WRITING CONTEST (2025-2026) The Dr. Barbra Seniors Harkins Foundation believes in the power of stories, especially those crafted by young, creative minds. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 Back to School Screenplay Writing Contest! Inspired by our founding vision in 2000…
Dr. BSH Foundation Presents Screenwriters Panel (Online Event)
Lights, camera, action! The Dr. BSH Foundation is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive online screenwriters panel featuring some of the brightest minds in film and television! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with our all-star lineup of major film and TV writers: Laura Chinn - Writer of…
A Cracking Good Time: Join Us for a Wallace & Gromit Film Screening!
Get ready for an adventure filled with laughs, inventions, and a giant vegetable-munching monster! We're thrilled to invite your kids to a special online screening of the delightful animated film, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Join our cheese-loving inventor, Wallace, and his loyal canine companion, Gromit, as…
Dr. BSHF Foundation: August 2025 Newsletter
Celebrating a Successful Year of the Screenwriting Mentorship Program We are proud to announce that we had another successful year with our Screenwriting Mentorship Program! Our cohort this year consisted of seven high school students and seven working screenwriters that were paired up for a one-on-one mentoring experience. Each group…
August’s Shining Star: Juliana Garcia, Foundation Youth of the Month!
Juliana Garcia, our featured student of the month, is pursuing her passion for filmmaking with unwavering dedication. Her dream is to attend film school, deepen her knowledge of the craft, and ultimately contribute to a major production company. Juliana credits the foundation with providing invaluable support, stating, "This program has…
Dr. BSHF Foundation: July 2025 Newsletter
Sweet Sips for Young Filmmakers: Our Virtual Lemonade Stand! It's not too late to grab a refreshing "glass" from our virtual Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Our online stand is still open and serving up sweetness to support a fantastic cause: all proceeds go directly to funding our innovative online Film Programs…
Celebrating a Successful Year of the Screenwriting Mentorship Program
We are proud to announce that we had another successful year with our Screenwriting Mentorship Program! Our cohort this year consisted of seven high school students and seven working screenwriters that were paired up for a one-on-one mentoring experience. Each group tailored their process to meet every student at their…