HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - Working On The Outside

 

Two weeks ago HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS had a real production that actually was a paying job...  Yes, we got hired for a production job which was terrific because we were actually able to hire and pay many of our Hollywood Impact Studios Alumni who are out of jail and doing well.   We shot all day out at Melody Ranch Western Set in Santa Clarita, California.

 

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS was contracted by the Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis Missouri to shoot the "wraparounds" that will help re-launch their class series THIS IS THE LIFE. 





The shoot went very well... longer than expected but went well none the less.   We were also able to hire TRADE TECH to cater our shoot.  Their culinary students did a terrific job!  Thank you Charlie Roseland and Trade Tech for making this possible.

 



 Admittedly we did go way over budget for many reasons that were beyond our control so we will be doing a crowd funding project through Indiegogo to help cover finishing costs, so please keep an eye open for that offering.
 

We really would like to thank Lutheran Hour Ministries for their support and faith in HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS.  We'd also like to thank our crew who were incredible!  Also the Veluzat family for their help and support with our shooting location.   It was a glorious day of production. 

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

Our semester continues to roll along nicely.   Things are going well and although we've lost some of our students, those that are still with us are very engaged.  We've now moved into the hands-on portion of the class.  Ryan Sheridan is in the middle of his camera class.  We're so grateful to have him as part of our program.

We are also trying something new this semester, teaching story telling.   At the end of the semester each of our students will tell a 3-5 minute true story in front of a live audience (of other inmate/students).    We're trying to help our guys get used to speaking in public and learn some good communication skills.  We think it's going to be fun for all. 



HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

Our semester is going very well so far.   Gary has just finished his "The Business of  Television" class.  

Stan, Luke and Branden are heavily into the their editing classes.

Next week we start camera taught my director of photographer Ryan.  The guys always love his class.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

We're back in the classroom after a brief break between semesters.   Semester #13 is underway with 30 new student/inmates meeting in our classroom #42.   This seems like a very enthusiastic group who are eager to learn.   We'll be updating you as we move through the semester.   Welcome back and thank you to all of our volunteer instructors and of course Sherriff Lee Baca and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. 

 

Our Classroom...  Dorm #42.

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

All of us at HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS want to wish you a very Happy 4th of July.   Happy Birthday America!

ALUMNI & CONTINUUM - News & Updates

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Garcia, mother of our Alumni, Shawn Cavette.  Christine gave countless hours working on the HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS Newsletter.   She was also a regular attendee of the Tuesday night Alumni/Continuum, even though she had to do so from a wheelchair as she suffered from MS.  Below is a photo from one of our Angel Tree Christmas Gift giveaways (to the children of those incarcerated).   Sorry for the poor quality of the photo, but Christine is the one in the white van.  She may not have been able to walk, but that never slowed her down or kept her from being their for others.

Her always present, bright smile will be missed by all that knew her.   Please pray for God's comfort for her grieving family.

 

Although we will miss her, we celebrate that she is no longer bound by a wheelchair and is in the loving arms of our Lord.

 

HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS - News & Updates

Last week we held our Semester #12 graduation with (18) graduates.   Good student speeches that challenged those in the audience to change their lives and make this the last time they come to jail.  I continued that challenge by asking everyone to come to the Alumni/Continuum; a support group to help them to succeed once they're out. 

We're down for (4) weeks and then will start Semester #14 and begin our 5th year... Wow!!  Praise God!   Thank you to all of our volunteer instructors and all their support.   We couldn't do it without them.    See you all soon.