Fresh Films DT

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, we’re excited to spotlight three impactful films sharing stories of resilience, talent, and inclusivity. I AM disABLEd is a Fresh Films DT documentary capturing the inspiring journeys of people with disabilities, highlighting their strengths and achievements. This film will receive national distribution in 2025 (news coming soon!), but until then, you can catch a glimpse through the trailer. Also featured on The Roku Channel through our partnership with @Roku are two other inspiring films created by Fresh Films youth in our weekly program. The Atlanta ChangeMaker film introduces an incredible ASL teacher who’s making accessibility in education a reality, while the Charlestown ChangeMaker captures the journey of Jethro, a young man with disabilities, as portrayed by our neurodiverse filmmaking team. Take a moment to watch and celebrate these films that advocate for awareness and inclusivity.  https://lnkd.in/ecQT9EiJ

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Exciting update from Episode 8 of Industry Insights! We're proud to highlight Sean Gaston, our educator grant winner from Fleetwood Area High School. He and his talented juniors will use their $300 grant to purchase new production equipment, helping to nurture the next generation of creatives. Episode 8 features Tom Ryan CEO of @Paramount Streaming. If you haven't had a chance to watch the episode, check it out here! https://lnkd.in/gjVYBp2n Fresh Films DT Insights Educator Grants aim to enhance learning in film and media, ensuring that future storytellers have the resources they need to thrive. Learn more about our Industry Insights Program at Fresh Films Educators! https://lnkd.in/gxEzPmb7

Congratulations to Mike Clark, General Manager of Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta, for being recognized in Georgia Entertainment Top 200 Georgians spotlight!  This feature highlights Mike's outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, and we’re proud to work with such a dedicated supporter of Fresh Films DT. Thank you for all you do in mentoring and guiding the next generation of diverse creatives in Atlanta. Thank you, Mike and Eagle Rock Studios ! Check out the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/eM8Sr_zq #FreshFilms #EagleRockStudios #GAEntertainment #Mentorship #FutureFilmmakers

Fresh Films' Greater Boston filmmakers (and youth from 13 other cities) just wrapped an intensive and paid Adobe Premiere Pro Certification Internship. They dedicated over 65 hours to mastering editing, color, sound, and more, and we're thrilled to share that 91% passed the certification exam—well above the national average of 75%! They also learned about jobs in post from Fremantle and Roku's This Old House Ventures! Thanks to incredible Greater Boston area partners United Way of North Central Massachusetts, City of Boston YouthWorks, Boston After School & Beyond, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, MK3 Creative and other local supporters these interns not only received hourly wages and had exam costs covered, they also got the equipment and software they needed. We’re incredibly grateful for your help deepening filmmaking skills for these talented filmmakers. Here’s to more great collaborations ahead!

The new season of Industry Insights is here! Season 3 is off to an incredible start with the inspiring, Melissa C. Potter, who dives into her role as the Executive Director of Content for Change at Paramount! ⁠ ⁠ She has shares insight into how she is “moving culture for the culture.” ⁠ ⁠ Watch the episode now and get a chance to win $300 for your classroom if you’re an educator! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gxEzPmb7 #IndustryInsights #FreshFilms #Paramount #EducatorGrant

Our East Coast filmmakers had an unforgettable experience on the iconic sets of This Old House, all thanks to our amazing partners at Roku! They didn’t just explore these legendary spaces—they dove deep into the magic behind #RokuOriginals, discovering the secrets of how these shows are brought to life. And the best part? They got to meet the creative geniuses who make it all happen! A huge shoutout to Roku for empowering the next generation of filmmakers and supporting our mission to inspire young talent. 🌟 #FreshFilms #BehindTheScenes #FutureFilmmakers

Today's spotlight is Fresh Films DT! Fresh Films trains young people in video production, preparing them to enter the film industry. They receive support and guidance from professionals, helping them to gain experience in all facets of production. https://lnkd.in/etPaUxZj #summerlearning #summerforall

What an incredible Saturday with Alternating Currents in Quad Cities! Not one, but two of our Fresh Films original movies were showcased at their Music, Film, Art, and Comedy Festival this past weekend! 🎥 This was our first ever year partnering with Alternating Currents and the first year of The Last Picture House's existence, and it was a great start to a wonderful collaboration! Dr. Jeff Coussens, Director of Penguin Project of the Quad Cities and Professor of Theater at Augustana College along with Amy Calderone-Blommer Blommer, Producer with Fresh Films and Professor of Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication at Augustana College led the audience discussion. It was an insightful and impactful day for all! We had such an incredible time this year and can’t wait for what’s in store for next!

Our filmmaking students took an exciting trip to Van Nuys, CA, to visit QUEST PACIFICA LLC —an award-winning post-production studio and visual effects powerhouse! 🌟 ⁠ ⁠ With a resume that includes Stranger Things (Amazon), Jack Ryan - The Final Season (Prime), and Nickelodeon’s The Loud House series, our apprentices got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. 🎥 ⁠ ⁠ They even explored the magic of MOCAP technology, where wearable suits record body movements to bring animated characters to life! ⁠ From Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to the Avatar movies and Avengers, MOCAP suits are the key to some of the most iconic animations in film history. ⚡️⁠ ⁠ Huge thanks to our partners at QUEST PACIFICA LLC for this unforgettable experience! #QuestPacifica #VisualEffects #VFX #FreshFilms