***FALL SESSION BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER***
            

Our 5-week program uses media to teach collaboration, planning, networking, entrepreneurship and other vital skills needed by teens, particularly those in care.

We focus on the pre-production phase of writing, planning storyboards, and the process of producing a short film. Students have an opportunity to see their projects in lights during an exclusive Film Screening.

Thanks to our partnership with Media Independence (MiND) Television,
the finished project will actually air on tv, too!


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What kids & parents are saying about the program...

"I am very proud of my son's accomplishments and attitude."

"I liked learning how to work a very complex camera."

"The kids took part in everything even the recording process at the studio."

"I liked filming the short movie and meeting new people."

"The students were serious and very involved in making it all work together."

"Liked the instructors and facilities."

"I like writing, recording, filming, and the team."

"Excellent program! My son looked forward to coming and learned a lot about a major interest of his."

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Meet the dedicated crew...

Leontyne Anglin is a former corporate finance and marketing executive with 15+ years experience in creative design, and event promotions.

Leontyne is a freelance writer, producer, and host of a popular online talk radio show. She provides overall direction for the program, curriculum instruction, and manages logistics for film screenings.

A native New Yorker, Leontyne seeks to bring compelling stories to life. Her award-winning story/screenplay, "18 and Out" is currently being used as an educational tool to raise awareness and put a face to thousands of teens who age out of foster care each year.

Professional Affiliations:

* Philadelphia Independent Film & Video Association
* Int'l Association of Home Staging Professionals
* Media Independence Television
* Independent Feature Project
* Blog Talk Radio


M. Azim George Siddiqui has been in film & video production for almost a decade. Born and raised in West Chester, Azim graduated from Temple University with degrees in Political Science and Film & Media Arts in 2001. 

Azim teaches basic film instruction to BE film students and serves as director of photography. He has worked on numerous independent shorts and features, most noticeably Paperless, a short film which was selected to be part of ABC's Black History Month Short Film Series. 

Azim was the Head of Videographic Development for a Congressional campaign in 2006. He has volunteered at Media Independence Television since August 2007.

Wayne Wilson is a producer, editor, and managing director of Sofa2Summit Productions, LLC.

Wayne provides basic film instruction to BE film students and serves as director of photography. He also served as associate producer of "18 and Out ", and is currently working on a feature documentary.

Wayne is a fitness enthusiast and has climbed some of the highest mountains across the world. 


       
>> (6/8/10) hear students from spring session discuss filmmaking experience 

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