There is no doubt that within this past year we have spent most of our time watching movies and tv shows. We thought, there is no better way to build off of what most of our students have spent their time doing during quarantine, than to introduce them to those filmmakers themselves. The Dr. BSH Foundation, held a virtual filmmaking workshop on April 17th and heard from experts that work as Directors of Photography and Cinematographers of film, television and commercials.
This past Saturday our students were able to have lunch, hangout and ask questions with our panelists over Zoom. We believe in maintaining safety and following protocols when it comes to our workshops, so our Zoom breakout rooms give the students the opportunity to make the workshop more personal! The panelists spent the day talking about how they got started in their career, upcoming projects and the creative challenges they have faced during the pandemic.
Like many, our panelists expressed their hardships of finding ways to be creative and still create films or documentaries during the pandemic. With restrictions and social distancing it became hard to be out in the field filming and doing what you love. One panelist gave tips to our student’s on how he kept creativity alive while being safe and following Covid protocols.
Whether it was discussing the challenges that the pandemic brought or how to persevere through the challenges a career in the arts can bring. The students and our staff did keep it fun and lighthearted! The Dr. BSH Foundation strives to go above and beyond for our students, but all are welcome to join our virtual workshops and get the opportunity to meet experts in the arts.
Thank you again to our panelists and staff members for making this event such a success. To our students, thank you and we look forward to seeing you again at our next workshop! For more information please email us at Programs@barbaraseniorsharkingfoundation.org We must invest in our children.
“We know better. Make time. Do better.” -Dr. Barbara Harkins
