Category: Events

Get ready to bring the energy! We are officially inviting the community to join us for our Annual Legacy Picnic and Basketball Game on June 27, 2026. This day is all about celebrating heritage, family, and the spirit of competition. Whether you’re coming to show off your skills on the court at Downey…

Lights, Camera, Action: Join Our 2026 Summer Film Camp! At the Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation, we believe every young person has a story worth telling. This July, we aren't just watching movies—we're making them. We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Hands-On Summer Film Camp at Compton College. From…

Unleash your inner filmmaker this summer! Join our exciting filmmaking camp designed just for young filmmakers! What You’ll Learn Pre-Production: Learn the basics of planning your film!Film Production: Get hands-on experience with video and audio recording.Post-Production: Edit your masterpiece using Adobe Premiere!Plus A Production Film Fieldtrip July 6-10’ 2026 |…

From Sketch to Screen: Students Bring Imagination to Life at Compton College Animation Workshop The energy at Compton College was electric on Saturday, March 7, as aspiring young artists gathered for a hands-on journey into the world of professional animation. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the "Animation Workshop: Bring…

Lights, Camera, Action! Highlights from Our Television Directors Online Workshop The screens were glowing and the creative energy was palpable as we recently hosted our highly anticipated Television Directors Online Workshop. It was an incredible Saturday morning dedicated to the art of storytelling, giving aspiring filmmakers a rare, "behind-the-curtain" look…

🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation: Thank You, Abbott Elementary Stars! The Foundation would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the talented youth cast members of Abbott Elementary—Lyric King, Jeremiah King, Logan Carter, and Carter Baker—for dedicating their time to speak with our youth during the recent Q&A session. Their…

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…

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…

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…

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…