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Celtic Media Centre

04.22.08

Area Youth Enjoy Film Ed Fun Night
 

sponsored by La Film Resources, Celtic Media Centre and other Local Companies

On Monday night, April 21, 2008, a group of Louisiana companies partnered together to offer local children a night to learn more about job opportunities in the film industry.

This no cost event held at Celtic Media Centre was a collaborative effort by Louisiana Film Resources and some of the Key Crew Members of Louisiana’s film industry to provide an interactive educational experience for local young people.


Over 120 parents and children attended the event, which was organized in a tour format where attendees visited a series of educational stations. Guest speakers for the event included Jerry Katz (Acting Coach/Actor), Jessica DeBen (Professional Makeup Artist), Howell Gibbens (Sound Editing), Ken Decker w/ Composite FX (Special Effects Artist), and Phil O’Dell & the La Stunt Association (Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Players).
 

Sponsors Include:

This event was sponsored in part by Louisiana Film Resources, Raising Cane’s, Lofton Staffing, Travelcorp International, Serrano’s, Heirloom Cuisine, Baton Rouge Concierge, and Celtic Media Centre.