HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS/LASD ALUMNI - News & Update

Last week, (19) of our Alumni Group met at In & Out Burgers in Newhall for our first ever Angel Tree gift giveaway.



Angel Tree is a ministry of Prison Fellowship, which allows those who are incarcerated to buy Christmas Gifts for their children. Studies have found that if you can keep a relationship between incarcerated parents and their children intact this will help to keep those children from ending up behind bars... Angel Tree coordinates with volunteers to go out and buy and then deliver those Christmas gifts to the children, always reminding them that the gifts are from their fathers (or mothers). (www.angeltree.org)




We found out that one of the kids had moved to Oakland. Not wanting to disappoint that child, we drove up to Oakland and dropped off our last gift.




It was a great time of fellowship. Thanks to everyone who was involved. We look forward to what God will do with HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS in 2012. We wish everyone a Happy New Year.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We were very blessed a couple of weeks ago to have composer, John Graham, come in and teach a class. John is an accomplished film and Television composer. The guys loved the interaction and hearing exactly how John composes his scores. To hear some of John music go to:

www.johngrahammusic.com


Thank you so much John!

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We've started our hands-on camera class with Ryan Sheridan. Ryan is an accomplished Director of Photography and technical guru who works for the world famous, Otto Nemenz Camera in Hollywood. The guys are absolutely loving Ryan's class. His enthusiasm is contagious. He's a terrific instructor who we're lucky to have.



Otto Nemenz has graciously loaned HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS an entire camera package. Thank you so much Otto Nemenz Cameras and thank you Ryan for all you do.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

Our classes are going very well. We are now a couple of weeks into Editing (taught by Stan), Typing & Computers (taught by Cyndi and Scott), beginning acting (taught by Chris and Josh) and "The Careers of Television" (taught by Gary).

In the next couple of weeks we will be starting camera class, creative editing, new technologies as well as having a composer come in to discuss writing music for the screen.


Stan and I shared a fun moment during one of our classes. Really looking forward to the coming weeks.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We've had a very busy past two weeks... We said goodbye and congratulations to our graduating semester #7 class. We had (10) graduates and gave certificates of appreciation to (4) of our teacher's aids. Right before our graduation we...


...welcomed our brand new semester #8 class. We currently have (35) students and (8) teacher's aids.



We are all really looking forward to the next (12) weeks of instruction to see how God is going to move in these men's lives and the lives of their families.

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We want to send a huge THANK YOU to KEEP IT SELF STORAGE ("KISS") for helping us with the storage of our ever growing (thank you God) donated equipment.

Please thank and support "KISS STORAGE" for their support of HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS. If you or anyone you know is in need to self storage, please have them call Tony Dominguez one of their fine managers at: (661)257-4300. Please mention HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS. They're offering 50% off your first (3) months.

Thank you Tony and everyone at KISS STORAGE!!

ABOVE THE LINE - EPISODE #105

Last weekend we shot our 5th episode of ABOVE THE LINE. On this episode, our very special guest was Barry Josephson, who has been part of the producing team of such movie hits as ENCHANTED, WILD WILD WEST and such television series as BONES, TALES FROM THE CRYPT and Fox's new series, THE FINDER. Mr. Josephson was amazing and shared many interesting stories and advise with you guys. They all really enjoyed his interview and meeting him "on stage" (in our converted classroom). Thank you so much Barry Josephson!



Our student/inmates once again, got true hands on experience building the set, running the camera, lights and sound. It was a great experience to all involved.


Once again, Chick fil A - Valencia stepped up and helped us with food. We cannot express how much we appreciate their support. For those reading this blog, please go out and support this fine organization wherever you may live.




We'd also like to thank all of our Hollywood Professionals for giving their time to make this episode and this experience so rich for our students. Our director, David Jeffery, our host, Amy Holt, our Gaffer/DP, Chris Fallin, our Sound Supervisor, David Strohmaier and the rest of our volunteer instructors, all of the deputies and CA's of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who gave up their Saturday to help us. And another special thank you to our guest Barry Josephson.