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Category Archives: Film & Animation
L.A. Life by Janaesha
A high school student’s take on life in L.A.. This short film delves into the complexities of a city that is often overshadowed by the image of Hollywood and fame. For most of its three million inhabitants, this is L.A..
Directed by Janaesha Hadley-Brown
Produced in Mr. O’s Digital Journalism class at FDAHS
L.A. Lifestyle – Estrada Courts to South Central
From the Estrada Courts to South Central’s Alley of Fame, this short documentary film takes you on a young street artist’s journey across the City of Los Angeles.
Directed by Julio Recinos.
Music by Cali Life Style.
Produced in Mr. O’s Digital Journalism class at FDAHS.
Facebook Names
This short student film delves into contemporary Facebook culture to explore the “Facebook Name” phenomenon.
Directed by Aunye S., Ashley S., Deazsha S.
Produced in Mr. O’s Digital Journalism class at FDAHS.
Thrones of Power and Wisdom, LAUSD 2010
Thrones of Power and Wisdom
Los Angeles Unified School District, a teacher mentors her students while they design and build ‘Thrones of Power and Wisdom’. This short documentary film captures the creativity, commitment and goals of a group of students in an 8th grade inner-city art class. Filmed and edited, in part, by the student – artists themselves at Hollenbeck Middle School in East Los Angeles.