Introducing Youth Film Collective’s Action Academy
Experience this Ultimate Stunt Film Camp where Imagination Meets Action!
5-day course designed exclusively for youth aged 9-13!
Unleash your inner stunt performer and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the world of action-packed filmmaking.
Learn easy stunts, special effects, and movie magic.
Explore scriptwriting, storyboarding, and directing to create your very own adrenaline-fueled action scenes.
Camps
HBCU (Spring Break) Film HBCU’s putting your skills learned to the test.
Tweens (10-13) Basic Filmmaking Camp
Teens (14-18) Advance to intermediate film camp
Team
Tiffany BennetT
A captivating and passionate storyteller, innovative K-12 digital media consultant/teacher, and author based in the heart of Seattle, Washington's vibrant Central District neighborhood. With a profound dedication to cultural education through film/media and technology, Tiffany embarks on a mission to guide young minds on their own artistic journeys. As a seasoned expert, Tiffany empowers students to explore the magical realm of storytelling using film as a medium.
With a keen sense of creativity and an unwavering commitment to nurturing budding talents, Tiffany instills in students a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. Through engaging and interactive workshops, Tiffany encourages students to unleash their imagination and express their unique perspectives.
By integrating the latest technological advancements and leveraging the art of storytelling through filmmaking, Tiffany equips students with the tools they need to become confident storytellers in the digital age. With a diverse range of experiences and a genuine passion for education, Tiffany brings a refreshing and dynamic approach to the world of K-12 digital media. Whether in the classroom, on the big screen, or through the pages of her written work, “Lights, Camera, Action” (coming soon), Tiffany strives to inspire and transform lives, one story at a time. Tiffany on this incredible journey of discovery, where storytelling and technology merge to create a world of endless possibilities."
Jazmyn Scott
A Seattle native and Garfield High School alumna, is a tireless advocate
for the arts. As the Executive Director of ARTE NOIR and former Director of Programs
& Partnerships at LANGSTON, she uplifts Black artists and fosters cultural vibrancy in
the historic Central District. Jazmyn's impact extends through her founding of The
Town Entertainment, showcasing R&B/Soul and Hip-Hop talents, and co-founding 50
Next: Seattle Hip-Hop Worldwide.
She co-curated the award-winning exhibit "The
Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop" and co-produced the innovative virtual series "2(06) The
Break." A seasoned host and moderator, Jazmyn has interviewed luminaries like
Gabrielle Union and moderated panels with Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson.
Currently, she serves on the boards of Earshot Jazz and The Residency, while contributing her expertise to community arts advisory boards.
Mizan Howard
Understands deeply how access to information and resources can create transformational experiences and prepare a young child for a life of service and leadership. Born in a refugee camp and raised in public housing, she became the first in her family to study at a four-year college, the University of Washington. She leveraged these experiences into breakthrough opportunities with Google, pursued graduate coursework at Harvard University, gained non-profit experience with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and most recently, forged collaborative partnerships with high-profile individuals dedicated to advancing social progress.
Mizan is committed to supporting the prosperity and well-being of Black communities by identifying and accelerating breakthrough solutions, ideas, and conversations while leading strategies, programs, and operational plans. Through her work advancing equity and inclusion, both at home and abroad, she has observed that our society is strongest when we stand together. When everyone has the chance to succeed, we all prosper.
Outside the office, Mizan enjoys traveling to warmer destinations, cooking, attending live concerts and theatre, and spending time with her husband and children.
Youth Film Collective where the youth lead empower storytelling equity, ensuring that all young individuals have equal opportunities and resources to engage in storytelling activities. It emphasizes the importance of providing equitable access to platforms, resources, and support for young people to express their unique stories and experiences.
Storytelling plays a significant role in encouraging creativity, building confidence, and promoting self-expression among youth. However, not all young individuals have equal opportunities to share their stories due to various barriers such as socioeconomic status, cultural differences, language barriers, and access to technology.
Youth Film Collective promotes youth storytelling equity which is giving access to:
Accessible platforms: Creating inclusive spaces and platforms where young people from diverse backgrounds can share their stories without facing barriers or discrimination.
Educational support: Offering storytelling workshops, training programs, and mentorship opportunities to equip young individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to express their stories effectively.
Representation and diversity: Encouraging diverse representation in storytelling by ensuring that young people from different ethnicities, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, and abilities have equal opportunities to be heard.
Community involvement: Engaging with local communities, organizations, schools, and youth groups to collaborate and provide resources and support for youth storytelling initiatives.
Technology accessibility: Ensuring that the youth while with us have access to technology tools and resources necessary for storytelling, such as drones, camera’s, smartphones, computers, editing software and high-speed internet.
Empowering marginalized voices: Giving a voice to marginalized and underrepresented youth by providing them with the necessary resources and support to share their stories and experiences.
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Collaboration: ALL WELL x Youth Film Collective
Background actors for a Washington State Department of Health commercial (prom scene)
Film students from Youth Film Collective with LaKell Havens the Producer of the commercial “Take Care”.
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