OUR VISION, OUR HOLLYWOOD
Using the skills and processes of film production as the means to bring together youth to produce films on their reality within Toronto. We work with youth age 15-29, coming from different neighborhoods working collaboratively to share ideas and produce a film project, all while developing new relationships with each other and service providers, and ultimately, increase their sense of capacity and self worth.
The vision of this organization is to enhance the services and programs by engaging youth through the leadership programming, arts and film production. We will provide opportunities for youth to be involved and lead in their communities through training in film production .
creating dreams for our young people
We create a platform for our young people to have their voices heard. Giving a voice to the voiceless, and to empower youth to become more than what people believe them to be. We provide them with a stage to share stories, connect them with people who can help them get into the film industry, and help them become community stars.
Voices to speak on mental health
Through a series of resiliency and prevention workshops, panel discussions and trainings delivered in partnership with subject matter expert organizations, several small cohorts of peer leaders were able to have our youth speak on Mental health by sharing personal stories and producing small films on Mental Health challenges young people face within the community. Here are some videos:
6 star talks podcast
Participants from our program have conversations with people in the community, people in the film industry, overall people that are doing amazing things within the City of Toronto. The goal of this podcast is to highlight and give a voice to the voiceless to speak on subject matters that are important to them, and speak on issues that are happening in the community. We aim to do two episodes a week!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS 〰️
testimonials
I was nervous yet excited about something I love. At first, I was really having anxiety about meeting
new people, however, our mentors created a safe for everyone. I loved going to film because of the
professionalism yet there was a brotherhood and sisterhood environment. I learnt so much about
filming, especially the different roles of the crew.
Lesedi K.
My journey in the program was a great opportunity for me to network with the staff and my
fellow peers. I feel that right from the start it was a great group of creatives that came together,
where we all brought something special and different to the dynamic of the group.
Jason U.
My experience as a participant for The Film Stars Program was fruitful. As someone who was
always interested in the process of making a film and every component that goes into the
creation, Film Stars revealed that to me. Being a part of the program, I was able to understand
what it is like to be acting on-screen. Not only that, I enjoyed how flexible the roles were in the
program.
Stephanie H.