HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

Pencils down! Our first writing program is done. Derek and John covered screenwriting, magazine writing and how to write a short story. Now that the class is done, our inmate/students have an opportunity to enter a screenwriting contest. Today is the deadline to turn in their scripts. Prizes will be awarded the first week in January.

Hollywood Impact Studios is off for a two week Christmas break. Merry Christmas to all from Gary, Cyndi and all of the Hollywood Impact Studios Team.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

After we'd already started our second semester, many of our student/inmates asked if we could offer a writing class. We didn't know how we were going to pull that one off. But God provided! We're excited to report that in conjunction with the ministry, 168 Film Project (www.168project.com), John Ware and Derrick Warfel came onboard and are teaching (4) two-hour writing classes. Their class will cover script writing as well as short story writing and magazine writing. Our guys are very pumped about the classes... Much thanks to John Ware and Derrick Warfel.


Derrick Warfel teaches his screenwriting class.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We're off this week for Thanksgiving. We wish all of our friends, family and supporters a Very Happy Thankgsgiving.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We're about halfway through our second semester at The Peter Pitchess Detention Center. We started with 32 inmate/students but are now down to 26. Some were "early releases" a few got "rolled up" (in trouble and kicked out of the program).




It's funny how each group of student/inmates are so different. During the first semester I taught an overview of the script writing process and I watch as most of the men yawned. I almost dropped the class this semester.

I'm so glad I didn't. This semester, same class, but we have about half the inmate/student are so interested in the script process that they've asked for a writing class. It looks like we'll be able to accommodate this request by teaching writing through "Pens in Prison".

FAVORITE RELATABLE QUOTES, BIBLE VERSES AND STORIES

I have always liked this verse because when days at work really get tough and I ponder slacking off, I think of this verse. It is Christ whom I work for. I must give Him my all!


"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Colossians 3:23-24

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS falls within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departments, MERIT PROGRAM, a faith-based, rehabilitation and education program. Part of MERIT is The Alumni Program, which is designed to help inmates once they are released. The MERIT program meets at Grace Baptist Church every Tuesday Night.

Along with the inmates, their families also attend to learn ways to help them as they reintegrate back into society.



One of HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS requirements is that our graduates attend the Alumni Program. We think this is one of the best ways to insure their success. As Cyndi and I have been attending we've seen the numbers grow each week. God is moving mightily through this program.

THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT "THE BUSINESS"

Today's questions comes from a young lady interested in becoming a costumer for television and movies. She wants to know where to start.

There are numerous schools where you can learn about becoming a costumer, but one great way is to get an entry level job at a wardrobe company. There you will really learn your craft and meet those costume designers on television shows and movies who could be your next employer.

If you have a question, please e-mail us at: Gary@hollywoodimpactstudios.com