Category: Events

Fueling the Future of Youth Media Arts: The Power of Community Support Every project, workshop, and scholarship we provide is made possible by the incredible generosity of donors who believe in the creative potential of our youth. Contributions directly fuel hands-on programs like our youth filmmaking camps, screenwriting mentorships, and…

Screenwriting Mentorship Program Empowers the Next Generation of Storytellers The Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation has officially wrapped up another inspiring season of its signature Screenwriting Mentorship Program. Designed as an intensive, hands-on creative incubator, the program successfully provided local youth with a rare opportunity to step inside the world…

The Big Countdown: Apply for Our 2026 Scholarships Before the June 30 Deadline! The clock is officially ticking, and the countdown is on! To all high school seniors, young creatives, and families in our community: the deadline to apply for the annual Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation scholarship programs is…

We are thrilled to invite all of our wonderful students and parents to join us for a fun-filled day at the park! The event kicks off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Downey Park. Come ready for an exciting community basketball game, delicious food, and great company…

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…