{"id":777,"date":"2026-05-05T18:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?p=777"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:25:27","slug":"dr-bshf-foundation-newsletter-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?p=777","title":{"rendered":"Dr. BSHF Foundation: Newsletter April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>Lights, Camera, Action: Join Our 2026 Summer Film Camp!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation, we believe every young person has a story worth telling. This July, we aren&#8217;t just watching movies\u2014we&#8217;re making them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Hands-On Summer Film Camp at Compton College. From the first draft of a script to the final cut, we are guiding the next generation of visual storytellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn from Award-Winning Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t just theory; it\u2019s an immersive experience. Students will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Master the Craft: Learn camera operation, lighting, and screenwriting.<\/li><li>Collaborate: Work with creative peers to produce a professional Short Film Project.<\/li><li>Network: Build industry connections with award-winning filmmaker mentors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive Industry Field Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspiration happens everywhere! This year\u2019s camp includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Academy Museum or WB Studios: Walk the halls of cinematic history.<\/li><li>Summer Movie Screening: Analyze a current blockbuster on the big screen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"778\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?attachment_id=778\" class=\"wp-image-778\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"779\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?attachment_id=779\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Logistics &amp; Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to script your summer? Secure your spot in the director\u2019s chair:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dates: July 6 \u2013 July 10, 2026<\/li><li>Time: 9:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/li><li>Location: Compton College, Compton, CA<\/li><li>Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition &amp; Early Bird Savings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to accessible film education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Early Bird: $300 (Register before June 1, 2026)<\/li><li>Standard Fee: $350<\/li><li>Payment Plans: Flexible options are available to ensure every filmmaker has a seat at the table.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Sign-Up For Camp: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/UqZBRWNVxEjqBYwE6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/UqZBRWNVxEjqBYwE6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"780\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?attachment_id=780\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"781\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?attachment_id=781\" class=\"wp-image-781\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Film-Camp_-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Student of the Month: Vince Millunzi: Scripting a Professional Path in Film<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vince Millunzi has always viewed the world through a cinematic lens, but it was joining our Mentorship Program that gave his dreams the &#8220;structural integrity&#8221; needed for reality. As a future college Film major, Vince realized that passion alone wasn&#8217;t enough\u2014he needed a professional roadmap. Our Foundation\u2019s Mentorship Program provided that bridge, offering the tangible resources and technical tools necessary to transition from an aspiring student to a prepared professional storyteller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our screenwriting workshops, Vince experienced a major breakthrough in the &#8220;power of the page.&#8221; He learned that a script is a precise blueprint where detail creates clarity for the entire crew. By mastering scene headings and narrative depth, Vince has moved beyond just dialogue to understand the &#8220;why&#8221; behind every character movement and shadow. Today, he heads toward his next chapter not just as a dreamer, but as a writer and producer with a voice that is ready to be heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Millunzi-Blog.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Foundation: Save The Date Events:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Online Film Workshop: Cinematographers: May 2, 2026<\/li><li>Online Film Screening: Wicked For The Good, May 16, 2026<\/li><li>Scholarship Applications Deadline: June 2, 2026<\/li><li>Legacy Picnic: June 27, 2026<\/li><li>Film Camp Sign-Up, Present-July 1, 2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Support Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation accepts donations throughout the year for all of its programs. If you would like to donate to the foundation, please visit our website at www.<a href=\"https:\/\/barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org<\/a> and click \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=EW4C5GR4BCTG2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Us<\/a>\u201d in the top right corner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;t just watching movies\u2014we&#8217;re making them. We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Hands-On Summer Film Camp at Compton College. 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