Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation Newsletter-April 2023

Break With A Pro: April Workshop A Success!

Our April Film Workshop was a FIRST!!!! For this workshop we had panelist from the Creative Side of the Industry. Members of the Panel: Ms. Vanessa Martinez, (Development Executive, First Look & Overall Deals), Mr. Trey Wootton, (Creative Executive, Amazon Original Movies), Ms. Hannah Connery (Independent Producer), and Ms. Sara Rastogi,( EVP of Development and Production at Hoorae).

These panellists were able to answer questions from our Young Filmmakers about getting projects to the Big Screen
(Film) or to the Little Screen (Television). Everyone really enjoyed it. Our next workshop will be May 20, and it will spotlight Documentary Filmmakers.

Lights! Camera! Strike a Pose!

Our Photography Program is back and they held a special workshop to teach young photographers ho to master their digital camera and produce quality prints. They also went over the history of some of these more advanced shooting techniques. Visit our website to see more information about our upcoming classes.

Essay Contest A Huge Success!

This year’s essay contest had over 30 entries. The following students were our winners:
1st Place: Audrey Gonzalez, South Miami Middle School
2nd Place: Vincent Padilla, South Miami Middle School
3rd Place: Hayden Ueguchi Hayato, Palms Middle School
We are so proud of our Essay Winners!

The foundation accepts donations throughout the year for all of its programs. If you would like to donate to the foundation: Please visit the front page of our website for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Scholarship Raffle Contest, May 1-30’ 2023
The Garfield Movie Film Screening: May 6, 2023(11:00am-1:00pm) Online
Film Workshop, May 20, 2023
Acting Fieldtrip: Rent The Musical, May 21, 2023