Teen film project offers television studio and field production classes
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:57 AM PDT
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| Haley Markle and (left) Andrew McLaughlin at the Teen Film Project ‘s field production and camera classes during the 2006 class season. Students have the opportunity to learn how to make their own films and movies through the free-of-cost program offered by the Drexel H. Foundation, Vale. |
All materials courtesy of the Drexel H. Foundation
Vale — Are you a film maker? Do you want to work in television or make movies someday?
The Drexel H. Foundation is providing an opportunity for teens to participate in television production and film-making classes this spring.
This program has provided students, since 2004, with the opportunity to create film and videos and learn about television studios.
It is once again time to dust off that old camera, grab a friend, enjoy the weather and create a film.
The Teen Film Project is a great opportunity to learn about the amazing world of film.
Registration is simple and one can participate by attending classes at TVTV (a Boise public access channel) in May, June and July, or by attending classes offered in Vale during the summer.
The classes include a “field production”and “studio production” class at TVTV, Boise.
The lighting, film editing, sound, camera work and composition classes will take place in Vale.
There is no cost to the students. The Drexel H. Foundation provides classes in Vale, pays for the TVTV classes and provides transportation to the studio in Boise. Because there is no cost to participants, registration space is limited.
The Drexel Foundation is a registered producer with TVTV and will give out scholarships for these classes to the individuals.
Sandijean Fuson, president of the Drexel H. Foundation, said “I am excited about the interest shown in the last few years. The classes train kids and teens to put together a film or a commercial. They can even create a project to enter in any film festival and or to enter in Drexel’s own Film-makers Competition held each September to showcase films created by our young film makers.”
The Drexel Foundation has purchased new film equipment. Now, those who take the classes will be able to use the equipment for various projects and will have the knowledge necessary to produce their own videos and films.
The purchase of the film equipment was funded in part with assistance of grants from numerous sources, including US Bancorp Foundation, H.W. and C.H. Irwin Foundation, the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Malheur County Cultural Coalition Committee, the Ward Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Hayes Sr. Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation and in part by a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Thanks to the grants, participants can check out film equipment to make their films.
Contact the Drexel Foundation soon to be a part of this great project.
The application /registration forms to participate in the Teen Film project can be picked up at 301 A St.,Vale.
Applications are due May 15.
The Drexel Foundation was originally created to help preserve the Historic 1908 Vale Hotel and 1895 Grand Opera House.
At its inception, the goal was to create an art center in a portion of the Grand Opera House and later in the Vale Hotel, thus, providing a space for the community to enjoy cultural events and artist education.
In 1995, the first art camp and talent show was held. It continues to be a special yearly event.
Now there are several annual art programs.
“Our annual events have caught on so fast over the past years, the Drexel Art Center is so close, and I can’t wait until we have all the space we need to really have a place for the kids,” said Megan Fuson, administrative assistant for the foundation.
“I think the Drexel Foundation has been a good source of art education and community pride for the kids in this community, and they have been inspiring to all of us volunteers.”
Now is a good time to mark you calendar for the Drexel H. Foundation’s summer art programs including Art Beat on Main Street Dance and Art Fair, May 31; Art in The Park — Flag Day, June 14; August Art Camp, August 11 to August 14th, at the Rex Theater; the Annual Talent Show, 7 p.m. August 14; The Children’s Film Festival, “for kids, by kids and with kids in mind,” competition will be held Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 at the Rex Theater.
All these free events provide an opportunity for our local children to expand their minds, increase self esteem and have positive influences and self expression, all while learning the meaning of a community.
For more information about the Teen Film Project and various summer programs or to register, donate or volunteer, contact Sandijean Fuson or Megan Fuson at (541) 473-3470.
