The San Benito County Arts Council and CMAP hosted a Youth Media
Day March 6 at the Veterans Memorial Building and the Blak Sage
Gallery. More than 27 students in middle school through college
participated in the workshops. The students learned about
scriptwriting, camera use, production and claymation animation.
The San Benito County Arts Council and CMAP hosted a Youth Media Day March 6 at the Veterans Memorial Building and the Blak Sage Gallery. More than 27 students in middle school through college participated in the workshops. The students learned about scriptwriting, camera use, production and claymation animation.
“Students came away inspired, excited and wanting to learn more,” said Stephanie Hicks, the executive director of the Arts Council. “We hope that these students continue their film interest by participating in our upcoming Student Film Festival.”
The student film festival will be May 29. Any San Benito County student in fourth grade through college is welcome to submit a film for the festival. The deadline to enter is April 15. Learn more about the Student Film Festival, film entry requirements and download an entry form at www.sanbenitoarts.org. To learn more about CMAP and the filmmaking and workshop opportunities for students, www.cmap.tv.
