Hundreds of local students see their films on the big screen
Kiera Seapy
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- Hundreds of students from elementary school to middle school are watching the films they created on the big screen at Mary Pickford Theatre.
The event marked the ending of the two week Young Creators Summer Program, where about 600 students participated. This years theme was “Monster Summer” and inspired the students to use characters such as mummies, vampires, and others.
Students took on different roles as the program continued, such as acting, directing, camera operation, and props. Organizers say that the goal was to give students the hands on experience while working as a team.
Christian Sesma, the filmmaker, CEO, and founder of the Young Creators Student Film Program said they “provide really a truly Hollywood certified experience.”
He also added that its the only program in the state that has a progressed filmmaking program.
Michelle Castillo-Soto, A paraprofessional bilingual for Palm Springs Unified School district said this program with the children “has been a truly great opportunities watching them grow from….. seeing how much they’ve learned and expanded. It’s it’s been a true blessing.”
She also said how this program keeps students engaged over the summer because “students tend to start declining over the summer.” So this keeps their mind fresh on reading and math and also giving them the opportunity to grow and learn.
The goal is simple for the students, keep kids learning, creating, and exploring new opportunties.