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…
Essay Contest-2021
The Foundation will once again hold an Essay Contest for middle school students in public, private and home schools. Essay Topic: Imagine that you could give advice to someone—it could be someone you know personally, a historical figure, or a famous person living today. Write an essay that identifies the…
Lights, Camera, Action: March Filmmaking Workshop is Here!
Are you a Young Teen who is interested in careers in learning more about PRODUCTION? Want to hear from Directors/Editors/Cinematographers who are working in the Industry? If both the answers are “Yes,” then you should attend our March Online Free Film Workshop!!! Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation’s Break With A…
March Movie Madness Old School Success!
On March 12, 2022, the foundation’s Film Screening went “Old School,” and presented the film, “The Karate Kid.” It was a good time where young filmmakers had a chance to watch the film, learn cool facts about it, and answer Trivia Questions where they were able to win, “Dairy Queen,”…