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Veterans Make Movies (Los Angeles Public Library) - Follow the spark of an idea from script to screen, as professional filmmakers guide you through all facets of film production. Applications are due by July 29, 2016.
"Make a short movie from start to finish in these free classes designed exclusively for veterans and their families. Draw inspiration from the work of artists and veterans in LACMA’s collection, and dissect movie clips to discover the mechanics behind great filmmaking. Over the course of eight weeks, professional filmmakers will teach you how to create a compelling movie that captures your unique perspective. Finished films will screen at the museum and be a part of an online channel showcasing the diverse experiences of veterans. All levels welcome and all equipment provided.
Apply today for the fall session that runs on Saturdays and Sundays from September 17-November 13, 2016. Applications are due Friday, July 29 at 12:00 pm. Participants will be selected via lottery and notified of their status by Friday, August 5. Capacity is extremely limited. Applicants not selected for the fall session will be automatically added to the waitlist and/or offered a slot for the winter/spring 2017 session.
Sign up to receive email alerts about upcoming programs for veterans.
Presented by LACMA in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library, Veterans Make Movies is a three-year initiative consisting of filmmaking workshops, screenings, and community events focused on highlighting the veteran experience. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and The Safeway Foundation."
The Instructors:
Henry Hughes is a filmmaker and veteran. He served as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne, conducting two combat tours in Afghanistan, before receiving an MFA in directing at the American Film Institute.
His work has screened at the Telluride Film Festival, the American Film Institute Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival, among others. His film Day One was nominated for a 2016 Academy Award.
Satinder Kaur is an award-‐winning filmmaker, veteran, and activist. She served as a preventive medicine specialist for the U.S. Army in Baghdad before receiving an MFA in film production from the University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts. She is currently documenting stories of survivors of political violence in Punjab, India, in collaboration with Ensaaf, a human rights organization.
Brigid McCaffrey is a filmmaker whose work focuses on environments and people in states of transition. Her films have screened at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente, the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and the Torino International Film Festival, among others. She received an MFA in film and video from CalArts and a BA in photography and film from Bard College.
Shawn Spitler is a filmmaker and veteran. He served as a combat photographer and videographer for the Marine Corps before receiving an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of Film and Television.
His film Soul Stealer received the Best Director award from the 2014 Canada International Film Festival.
Greg Vega is a filmmaker, artist, and Afghanistan war veteran. He served as an F-‐15 fighter jet mechanic in the United States Air Force before receiving a BFA from the Academy of Art University and an MBA from the University of Redlands. In all mediums of his work, he actively pursues ways to reflect the connection between war and art.
For Veterans
Eight sessions, 1:30-4:30 pm
Exposition Park Library
Saturday class
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
Sunday class
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13 (no class on October 30)
"Make a short movie from start to finish in these free classes designed exclusively for veterans and their families. Draw inspiration from the work of artists and veterans in LACMA’s collection, and dissect movie clips to discover the mechanics behind great filmmaking. Over the course of eight weeks, professional filmmakers will teach you how to create a compelling movie that captures your unique perspective. Finished films will screen at the museum and be a part of an online channel showcasing the diverse experiences of veterans. All levels welcome and all equipment provided.
Apply today for the fall session that runs on Saturdays and Sundays from September 17-November 13, 2016. Applications are due Friday, July 29 at 12:00 pm. Participants will be selected via lottery and notified of their status by Friday, August 5. Capacity is extremely limited. Applicants not selected for the fall session will be automatically added to the waitlist and/or offered a slot for the winter/spring 2017 session.
Sign up to receive email alerts about upcoming programs for veterans.
Presented by LACMA in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library, Veterans Make Movies is a three-year initiative consisting of filmmaking workshops, screenings, and community events focused on highlighting the veteran experience. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and The Safeway Foundation."
The Instructors:
Henry Hughes is a filmmaker and veteran. He served as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne, conducting two combat tours in Afghanistan, before receiving an MFA in directing at the American Film Institute.
His work has screened at the Telluride Film Festival, the American Film Institute Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival, among others. His film Day One was nominated for a 2016 Academy Award.
Satinder Kaur is an award-‐winning filmmaker, veteran, and activist. She served as a preventive medicine specialist for the U.S. Army in Baghdad before receiving an MFA in film production from the University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts. She is currently documenting stories of survivors of political violence in Punjab, India, in collaboration with Ensaaf, a human rights organization.
Brigid McCaffrey is a filmmaker whose work focuses on environments and people in states of transition. Her films have screened at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente, the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and the Torino International Film Festival, among others. She received an MFA in film and video from CalArts and a BA in photography and film from Bard College.
Shawn Spitler is a filmmaker and veteran. He served as a combat photographer and videographer for the Marine Corps before receiving an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of Film and Television.
His film Soul Stealer received the Best Director award from the 2014 Canada International Film Festival.
Greg Vega is a filmmaker, artist, and Afghanistan war veteran. He served as an F-‐15 fighter jet mechanic in the United States Air Force before receiving a BFA from the Academy of Art University and an MBA from the University of Redlands. In all mediums of his work, he actively pursues ways to reflect the connection between war and art.
For Veterans
Eight sessions, 1:30-4:30 pm
Exposition Park Library
Saturday class
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
Sunday class
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13 (no class on October 30)
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I know I wish I could even register for this! Anyone that is local should apply, since it is a lottery.
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They probably won't let you outright promote it, but are you part of VFT? (Veterans in Film and Television)? Maybe if we did an interview, they might be more willing to allow you to talk about this event. Here's my channel - http://bit.ly/indie-creative-channel
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