Grab your snacks and join us to have a holiday with ‘dinosaurs’! Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation presents June’s Film Screening: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” We will have a special guest from the film, the special affects artist: Mr. Michael 'Tiny' Alcorn! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! Save the…
Young Filmmakers! Join Us for an Exciting Film Camp This Summer
Making a film is an art form. It is the expression of the filmmaker's creativity and vision. When you watch a film, you are seeing the result of hours of work and dedication. Every frame, every shot, every edit has been carefully planned and executed. The filmmaker has to be…
Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation Newsletter – May 2022
Mentorship Camp Is Back! Write, Shoot, Edit! Film Camp Is Back In-Person! The Foundation will once again be holding a Summer Film Camp for youth in grades 7-12. This two-week, eight session summer workshop will introduce students to the process of film making. The students will create a short film…
Screening Party A Success!
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Dr. Barbara Senior Harkins Foundation held a Film Screening party in celebration of summer. The film we screened was "The Mitchells vs The Machines." It was a blast! Young Filmmakers had the opportunity to watch the film and discuss its story, the animation, and the…
Break With A Pro Workshop Last One For This School Year!
Are you a Young Teen who is interested in careers in Television/Film Productions? What to hear from the experts? You don’t want to miss it! Last one for the school year! Dr. Barbara Harkins Foundation presents May’s Film Workshop! Experts for this month are TV and Film Casting Directors. Our…
Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Brandon Zaragoza
Brandon Zaragoza, volunteers with the Foundation’s Film Screening Program. This Program allows kids to screen movies, have discussions about that film, and following the screening they get to have a Question & Answering sessions with Production Team Members or Actors from the film. The foundation has given Brandon an opportunity…
Sing, Song, and Music: April’s Filmmaking Workshop Was A Blast!
Dr. Barbara Senior Harkins Foundations presented it’s Break With A Pro FREE Workshop with Music Supervisor and Composers last Saturday. Angela Asistio (Pitch Perfect 3, A Star is Born), René G. Boscio (Riverdale, The Flash), Amanda Jones (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Twenties), and Rob Lowry (Gossip Girl, The Lost…
SUMMER FILM CAMP ON IS HERE!
The Foundation is proud to present the 2nd Creative Mentorship Camp – taking place June 20-23’ 2022 Online (Virtual Camp). The Camp provides a rare opportunity for youth to interact with professionals in the industry and to gain experience as they serve as their mentor! The Foundation is excited about…
Tonya James-Gordon Educational Scholarship (California)
In Recognition of our California Scholarship Program the Foundation Announces it’s Tonya James-Gordon Educational Scholarship (California). This is an opportunity for College-Bound Students to apply for our Scholarship. The $250.00 award will be awarded to one high school senior from Compton area (Los Angeles area is also given consideration). The…
Volunteer Spotlight: An Interview with Sarah Jimenez
Sarah is a regular volunteer with our Film Screening Program and a firm believer in the importance empowering youth. We asked her about what motivates her to Volunteer at the Foundation. How did you become a Volunteer with our Foundation? While volunteering for the nonprofit "Blazers" as a student at…