"You could be helping the next great film director find their vision!
I teach Film Appreciation at a large high school in South Carolina. The class consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and we study the technical and literary aspects of classic and modern American film. Many of the studen...
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"You could be helping the next great film director find their vision!
I teach Film Appreciation at a large high school in South Carolina. The class consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and we study the technical and literary aspects of classic and modern American film. Many of the students sign up for the class for the opportunity to create their own film at the end of the semester. This task is always more difficult than they imagine, as they have to work in groups to brainstorm, storyboard, write, film, edit, and act in the film. We spend the last three weeks of the semester toiling away at this process during fifty minute periods. I have seen some amazing works of art, as well as some disasters. The biggest problem seems to come when it is time to actually pick up a camera and get to work. My students often struggle with getting their visions on film in just the right way. Conflicting schedules and limited access to technology are often to two major killers of a great movie in progress. Our library has five or six old to new video cameras, but with 3000+ students it is often difficult for all of my groups to get a camera on assigned filming days. When they do get a camera, it is returned to the library of course at the end of the period and available to other classes until we go back the following day. This leads to footage being either erased or taped over and ultimately lost. It is very discouraging to my students, especially those who do multiple takes around school to get the perfect shot. It would make all the difference to my students if they had access to cameras kept in my room, at all times. This way they could sign them out before or after school or during other classes and know that their footage will be there the next day. In addition to this, they would benefit by having the Flip video camera because they could upload their footage right to a computer in my room via USB port. The pride that my students feel on viewing day is tangible; this project creates and reinforces a passion for creativity and film making in these students that I do not get to experience in my English classes. Your support will allow my students to attack this project with less stress and more confidence. You will help their creativity come alive and possibly inspire them to pursue a career in film! Please help us bring their visions to the big screen; donate a Flip!
My students need 4 classroom video cameras to film their final projects in our Film Appreciation class.
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Ms. V. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 17, 2009
Dear Nicole, Susan, Lesley, Jennifer, Stephanie, Mary, Danielle, Chelsea, Veronica, Catharine, Eric Levine and Jeanne,
I hardly know where to begin thanking you. This is my first time working with Donors Choose and I was beginning to think my project was too large to be funded. It is a wonderful feeling to be supported and to know that others care about the importance of creativity and having a voice in this world. After a semester of learning the building blocks of film and how to find a deeper meaning in film viewing, my students get a chance to express themselves to their classmates through their own film. I have been blown away in the past by the creativity of some of these kids, and with the cameras you are providing they have the ability to take it to the next level. You all have given my students the opportunity to share their voices and visions with the world and I can not wait to show you what they can do. Thank you so much for your generosity, from the bottom of my heart. You have made my holiday season! With gratitude,
Ms. V.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
South Carolina
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Submitted:
Jul 30, 2009
| Expires:
Jan 05, 2010
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Daphna G. (volunteer)
on Aug 4, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Aug 5, 2009
"I gave to this project because being a filmmaker can be very satisfying when properly equipped"
Eric Levine
from Sherman Oaks, CA
gave
on Aug 25, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love movies and books. I majored in English at UCLA, and I use the public library quite often for my reading materials."
Veronica
from California
gave
in support of Phantom 40 & 5 Giving Page
on Nov 13, 2009
"From fans of Gerard Butler and the film The Phantom of the Opera. Funds raised at the Phantom Pheast in L.A. on 11/14/09 to celebrate Mr. Butler's 40th Birthday and the 5th anniversary of the film. We support education, especially that which inspires creativity in students."
Susan
from Newport Beach, CA
gave
in support of Phantom 40 & 5 Giving Page
on Nov 19, 2009
"Good luck with your project!"
"Thank you all so much for your donations, this is my first time using this site and it means so much to my students and I every time we see a new donation!"
The teacher Ms. V.
on Nov 30, 2009
"In honor of Adam Lambert and his amazing talent and heart, and his Mom, Leila Lambert. Giving to the children on this first day of Hanakkuh! I just hired a videographer at work, and know that Adam will one day be in films. Dream big - kids!"
"In honor of Adam Lambert and his mom Leila who always nurtured his creativity, on this 2nd night of Hanukkah. May the light of creativity shine bright in these young future filmmakers. "
"I gave to this project because I strongly believe in the power of film and story! Special thanks to HP for their giving cards supporting the Tomato Nation Challenge. Good luck to all your filmmaker students!"
"Inspired by Adam Lambert - hoping this gets funded for the children to learn film making!"
"In honor of the 3rd and 4th days of Hanukkah, for the amazing Adam Lambert, may his creativity, generosity, and integrity inspire these future filmmakers in their endeavors. "
"Thank you all so much, I did not think this would be funded but you are giving me hope!"
The teacher Ms. V.
on Dec 14, 2009
"Donating in honor of Adam Lambert on this 4th day of Hanukkah.
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"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Visual Arts education."
Danielle
from South Carolina
gave
on Dec 15, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Visual Arts education."
"On this 5th day of Hanukkah I give another gift to the future filmmakers in honor of Adam Lambert and his beautiful, supportive mother, Leila."
"On this 6th day of Hanukkah another gift to the future filmmakers, may there be a future Steven Spielberg in their midst."
"This donation is a holiday gift to my 12 SiStars. A film, The Phantom of the Opera, brought us together nearly 5 years ago, and perhaps one of your future filmmakers will create something with that connects people that way. For Carol, Cheri, Cheryl, Debby, Janis, Kathy, Kristi, Sarah B, Sarah H, Sherrell, Tamara and Veronica. You are the lights on my Christmas tree! "
Susan
from Newport Beach, CA
gave
in support of Phantom 40 & 5 Giving Page
on Dec 16, 2009
"Donating in honor of Adam Lambert, his mom Leila, Steven Spielberg, and Adamazing-Eyes on this 6th day of Hanukkah.
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Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 17, 2009
The teacher Ms. V.
on Dec 17, 2009
"I'm thrilled to see your project funded and I hope that some of your students will consider putting their projects up on YouTube and letting us know so we can see the results."
Susan
from Newport Beach, CA
on Dec 17, 2009
Purchased the technology for Ms. V.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Dec 28, 2009
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