Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation May/June Newsletter

 

Let's Go To The June Film Screening

 

Come join us for the June viewing of “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Following the screening there will be Q&A with Foley Artist, Mr. Pete Burgis and a special message from Actress, Ms. Karen Duffy!! The screening will take place on Saturday, June 12 at 11:00am. You don’t want to miss it!!!! Special Prizes will be given out for Trivia.

Roll the Cameras: The Dr. BSH Foundation May Film Workshop

 

On Saturday, May 15th our organization was fortunate enough to have a panel of incredibly talented producers talk to our students and staff about their career in the Entertainment Industry. We were joined by Judy Cairo, who is most known for her production of Hysteria and Stuck in Love, just to name a few. As well as, Gretchen Enders a Producer and WGA Award-winning writer, and Derek Kolstad is the writer/creator of the JOHN WICK franchise. 

Our students were joined by our panelists through a Zoom workshop where they discussed their career, asked questions and learned some helpful tips that will last them well into their entertainment careers.

One student, Isabella Ferrucci says, “the best part about the workshop is hearing from the amazing speakers … It’s a source of inspiration for me.” The Zoom Workshops are welcome to all young teens. Whether you want to have a career in the entertainment industry or are just thinking about it, The Dr. BSH Foundation wants all kids to learn about different career paths. 

Another student who joined us for our workshop said, “The Barbara Senior Harkins Foundation has helped me immensely on my exploration and planning for future careers,” said Melody Borja Khalaf. Melody talked to us about how her plan all along was to have a career in animation, but it wasn’t until she went through this program and joined some workshops that she found a new passion for storyboarding and plans to pursue this as a career. 

Another successful workshop at The Dr. BSH Foundation for us means we are connecting our students with successful industry workers and expanding their mind to different career opportunities. Being accompanied by Judy Cairo, Gretchen Enders and Derek Kolstad was a tremendous honor for our organization and we look forward to hosting them again along with many others! 

Thank you to our wonderful students and staff that joined us for our film workshop. We enjoy seeing our students getting a better understanding of the industry as well as getting to interact with one another as best as we can during this time. 

 We must invest in our children “We know better. Make time. Do better.” -Dr. Barbara Harkins

Lockdown Script Writing Contest is Back for the 2021 Year!

 

Since the year 2000 the Dr. BSH Foundation realized that by working together we could accomplish and overcome many challenges. That is why our organization decided to launch the Dr. Barbra Seniors Harkins Foundation-Lockdown Script Contest. We believe that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Our organization works relentlessly to provide young teens a place to express their creativity. 

This year, we hope to inspire young teens to put their creativity to the test and join our contest. The top three finalists for the contest will receive a Nextbook 7″ Tablet with 8GB tablets. All you have to do is review the guidelines and register. The Dr. BSH Foundation does not want to limit this amazing opportunity to just our students so any teen from the ages 11-17 is strongly encouraged to apply! 

Once you are registered the next part is all up to you and your creativity. So, get busy writing and complete your screenplay by June 5, 2021. You can send your writing in and our judges will review your work! 

 Our judges will get busy reading your submissions and the top three finalists will be announced on June 21, 2021. 

 The Dr. BSH Foundation believes in helping students reach their full potential. We are so excited to read your submissions! If there are any questions regarding requirements or submissions feel free to contact programs@barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We must invest in our children. 

                    “We know better. Make time. Do better.” -Dr. Barbara Harkins

The Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation Scholarship (Florida)

 

Dr. Harkins believed in equal opportunity and education for all students. After recognizing the flaws and lack of caring for these students in the school system, Dr. Harkins knew a change had to be made. Dr. Harkins devoted her life to the Dade County Public Schools and bettering the conditions in the schools, as well as, bettering the lives of the students. 

This year a $250 scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior from the South Dade area. The student must meet the following criteria:

 A cumulative 2.5 or above grade point average. 

• Have been accepted by a junior college or four-year university. 

• An active member of their community, volunteer, involved in church activities. 

If you meet the criteria above, please visit our website to download the application.

https://barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org/programs/#scholarship

Dr. BSH Foundation Welcomes Entertainment Experts To a Lunch and Chat- Filmmaking Workshop with our Young Teens

 

There is no doubt that within this past year we have spent most of our time watching movies and tv shows. We thought, there is no better way to build off of what most of our students have spent their time doing during quarantine, than to introduce them to those filmmakers themselves. The Dr. BSH Foundation, held a virtual filmmaking workshop on April 17th and heard from experts that work as Directors of Photography and Cinematographers of film, television and commercials. 

This past Saturday our students were able to have lunch, hangout and ask questions with our panelists over Zoom. We believe in maintaining safety and following protocols when it comes to our workshops, so our Zoom breakout rooms give the students the opportunity to make the workshop more personal! The panelists spent the day talking about how they got started in their career, upcoming projects and the creative challenges they have faced during the pandemic. 

Like many, our panelists expressed their hardships of finding ways to be creative and still create films or documentaries during the pandemic. With restrictions and social distancing it became hard to be out in the field filming and doing what you love. One panelist gave tips to our student’s on how he kept creativity alive while being safe and following Covid protocols. 

Whether it was discussing the challenges that the pandemic brought or how to persevere through the challenges a career in the arts can bring. The students and our staff did keep it fun and lighthearted! The Dr. BSH Foundation strives to go above and beyond for our students, but all are welcome to join our virtual workshops and get the opportunity to meet experts in the arts. 

Thank you again to our panelists and staff members for making this event such a success. To our students, thank you and we look forward to seeing you again at our next workshop! For more information please email us at Programs@barbaraseniorsharkingfoundation.org We must invest in our children. 

 “We know better. Make time. Do better.” -Dr. Barbara Harkins

April Film Workshop: Spotlighting Cinematographers!!!!!

 

This month’s workshop will spotlight: Director of Photographers/Cinematographers from: Television, Film, Music Videos and Commercials. Our workshop will be on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10:00am-12:00pm. We will announce the panelists at a later date. This workshop is open to youth ages, 11-17. This is a free event that we will be presenting once a month online. If you are interested in attending, please do the following: Register at: https://forms.gle/rDxdbGanianv6hLt6 We will be giving our Ten Starbucks Giftcards to the First Ten Students that sign-up!!!!!!! For More Information, email the foundation.