Media Education
Educational partners, film industry pros to offer job training workshops
UPDATED MONDAY, JULY 12: First session is sold out!
A two-part workshop focused on film industry training will begin July 31 at the Robinson Film Center. The first session, called “Introduction to Film Production,” will be taught by movie producer Michael Flannigan (pictured) and held at the film center.
The first session is SOLD OUT. For additional information, email
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The second session, beginning September 11, is called “Getting Your First Job in the Film Industry.” It will be led by leaders in the Shreveport-Bossier film industry, including Lampton Enochs (producer/unit production manager/cofounder of Louisiana Production Consultants), Cyndi Brenner (unit production manager) and Seth Hansen (assistant director). This session will be held at Southern University at Shreveport Metro Center.
Students can register for the second session by submitting their info to this online registration form between July 8 and September 2 by calling at SUSLA at (318) 670-6696. There are no fees for this session.
The workshops are funded by the City of Shreveport and the United Way of Northwest Louisiana in partnership with the film center; the Consortium for Education, Research and Technology of North Louisiana (CERT); Southern University at Shreveport; Louisiana Production Consultants; Millennium Films’ Studio Operations; and CoHabitat Shreveport.
The program was announced by Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover and industry leaders at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. July 9.
About the workshops
The workshops are designed for people seeking jobs in the movie and TV industry, or for those contemplating a transition to film work from their current trade.
“It is with great pride that we can say today that our local and area film production has increased tremendously this year,” Mayor Glover said. “With our new film workshops, there is no question that we will grow even more, and with classes taught by renowned local film professionals such as Mick Flannigan, this will only boost us up to another level."
“Breaking into the industry is competitive, and it’s important for job-seekers to know how to present themselves to potential employers,” Flannigan said. “In these workshops, we will offer them a detailed overview of what kinds of jobs are available. We will explain how a movie production really works day in and day out. And we will offer insights into what they need to know to be successful.”
Mayor Glover added, “Shreveport is committed, and will continue to support, maintain and grow programs like this, to stay ahead of the game and build a solid, skilled and knowledgeable crew base here within our community.”
About Michael Flannigan
While heading up Nu Image/Millennium Films’ operations in Shreveport, Flannigan produced or executive produced seven movies in the area. Projects included “Cleaner” (2007) starring Samuel L. Jackson, “Mad Money” (2008) starring Katie Holmes, and “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” (2009) starring Michael Douglas. Flannigan was central to developing plans for the Millennium Ledbetter Heights Film Studio, which is currently under construction in Shreveport. Flannigan left Millennium Films in 2008. He currently lives in Shreveport and is leading a film investment fund.
Course offerings
Sessions will take place between 9 a.m. and noon Saturdays. Each multi-week session is open to 40 students.
The first session, “Introduction to Film Production,” will take place July 31, August 7, August 14 and August 21 at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St.). It will be led by Michael Flannigan. Students will be required to purchase the textbook “The Complete Film Production Handbook” (4th ed.) by Eve Light Honthaner. Cost is approximately $40. There are no additional fees for this course.
Students can register for the first session between July 9 and July 27 by filling out this online registration form, calling (318) 737-1145 or emailing
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The second session, “Getting Your First Job in the Film Industry,” will take place September 11, September 18 and September 25 at the Southern University at Shreveport Metro Center (610 Texas Street). Course instructors and organizers are Lampton Enochs, a local producer, unit production manager and founding partner in Louisiana Production Consultants and Moonbot Studios; Cyndi Brenner (unit production manager); Seth Hansen (assistant director); and Diego Martinez, president of Studio Operations, a local division of Nu Image/Millennium Films. All are industry professionals living and working in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. They will provide an in-depth look at skills needed to land jobs in or as – the production office, accounting, animal trainers, art department, production design, set decoration, props, sound, special effects, camera, casting, catering/craft services, costume, electric, grip, locations, set medic, post-production, hair and makeup, and more.
Applications also can be found at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St.), room 104 of Southern University at Shreveport’s Metro Center, and CoHabitat Shreveport (610 Commerce Street, Facebook page).
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at
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or (318) 459-4123; or Yolanda Gilyard, director of workforce development at SUSLA, at (318) 670-6673.
Filmmaker to hold casting calls for short film July 17-18
* Zack Godshall to produce short and lead film production workshopThe Robinson Film Center will host writer-director Zack Godshall as a filmmaker-in-residence August 1-10, 2010. During a 10-day master class with 15 students, Godshall will produce an original short film called “Calponia” and lead a multi-day workshop on short-film production.
Godshall will hold a casting call at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., Shreveport) on the following dates:
• Open call: Saturday, July 17: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Call-backs by invitation only: Sunday, July 18: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Godshall is casting the following speaking roles for the short film:
• Calponia - Caucasian girl, ages 9-12
• Junifer - Caucasian boy, 9-12
• Lucian - Caucasian man, 60-80
• Gabriel - man, 35-60
• Balthazar - man, 35-60
The casting call is free and open to anyone who fits the above descriptions. Actors can drop by the open casting call Saturday between the scheduled times, or they can make an appointment with Godshall directly by emailing him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sunday’s session is not open to the public, for it is limited to call-backs only.
Scripts or sides will not be provided prior to the audition. Actors should come prepared to do cold readings and improvisations. Minors who wish to audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any specific questions about the script should be directed to Godshall.
The short film is a non-union production. Actors and students will not be paid for participating in this nonprofit education residency, but they will receive credit and a copy of the film.
Zack Godshall was recently named the Louisiana Filmmaker of the Year by the New Orleans Film Festival for his new documentary “God’s Architects.” Godshall’s first film, “Low and Behold,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards at film festivals around the country. He currently lives in Baton Rouge where he is the Screenwriter-In-Residence at LSU. Find more information about him at zackgodshall.com.
Godshall’s residency is part of the Robinson Film Center’s media education program. The workshop will be offered at no cost to students, and it will require a 10-day time commitment between August 1 and August 10.
If you have any questions, please contact Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (318) 459-4123.
Zack Godshall to produce short and lead film production workshop
SHREVEPORT, LA -- The Robinson Film Center will host writer-director Zack Godshall as a filmmaker-in-residence August 1-10, 2010. During a 10-day master class with 15 to 20 students, Godshall will produce an original short film called “Calponia” and lead a multi-day workshop on short-film production.
Godshall will hold a casting call at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., Shreveport) on the following dates:
• Open call: Saturday, July 17: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Call-backs by invitation only: Sunday, July 18: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Godshall is casting the following speaking roles for the short film:
• Calponia - Caucasian girl, ages 9-12
• Junifer - Caucasian boy, 9-12
• Lucian - Caucasian man, 60-80
• Gabriel - man, 35-60
• Balthazar - man, 35-60
The casting call is free and open to anyone who fits the above descriptions. Actors can drop by the open casting call Saturday between the scheduled times, or they can make an appointment with Godshall directly by emailing him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sunday’s session is not open to the public, for it is limited to call-backs only.
Scripts or sides will not be provided prior to the audition. Actors should come prepared to do cold readings and improvisations. Minors who wish to audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any specific questions about the script should be directed to Godshall.
The short film is a non-union production. Actors and students will not be paid for participating in this nonprofit education residency, but they will receive credit and a copy of the film.
Zack Godshall was recently named the Louisiana Filmmaker of the Year by the New Orleans Film Festival for his new documentary “God’s Architects.” Godshall’s first film, “Low and Behold,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards at film festivals around the country. He currently lives in Baton Rouge where he is the Screenwriter-In-Residence at LSU. Find more information about him at zackgodshall.com.
Godshall’s residency is part of the Robinson Film Center’s media education program. The workshop will be offered at no cost to students, and it will require a 10-day time commitment between August 1 and August 10.
If you have any questions, please contact Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (318) 459-4123.
Filmmaker to hold casting call for short film on June 26
- Zack Godshall to produce short and lead film production workshop
On Saturday, June 26, between 1 and 4 p.m., Godshall will host a casting call at Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., in Shreveport. For the short film, he is looking to cast the following speaking roles:
• Calponia - Caucasian girl, ages 9-12
• Junifer - Caucasian boy, 9-12
• Lucian - Caucasian man, 60-80
• Gabriel - man, 35-60
• Balthazar - man, 35-60
The casting call is free and open to anyone who fits the above descriptions. Scripts or sides will not be provided prior to the audition. Actors should come prepared to do cold readings and improvisations. Minors who wish to audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The short film is a non-union production. Actors and students will not be paid for participating in this nonprofit education residency, but they will receive credit and a copy of the film.
Zack Godshall was recently named the Louisiana Filmmaker of the Year by the New Orleans Film Festival for his new documentary “God’s Architects.” Godshall’s first film, “Low and Behold,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards at film festivals around the country. He currently lives in Baton Rouge where he is the Screenwriter-In-Residence at LSU.
Godshall’s residency is part of the Robinson Film Center’s media education program. The workshop will be offered at no cost to students, and it will require a 10-day time commitment in early August. More details will be released during the first week of July.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alexandyr Kent
The Robinson Film Center
(318) 459-4123
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Animation Wall from Artbreak 2010
Ninety artists contributed their drawings to our Animation Wall at Artbreak. We're delighted to showcase the result. This public art project was produced with a dry-erase board, markers, erasers, a still camera, editing software, the perfect music track, and boundless imagination. Please watch the three-minute film and celebrate our community's imagination at work!
Final summer camp sold out!
UPDATED: July 9, 2010.
Thanks, RFC members and supporters, for helping us sell out every summer camp for 2010! We just booked our last slot.
Next week, we're convening in Bossier City for the following:
July 19-23: Summer Camp, "Scary Movie Mayhem."
Learn cool effects for making scary movies.
Ages 12-17.
1 to 5 p.m. daily.
@ the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
The Scary Movie Mayhem camp will teach students about the scare tactics used to produce horror movies. Students will write, produce and star in their very own short film! The final product will be screened on the last day of camp, and students will leave with a DVD copy of their work.
For more information, call Alexandyr Kent at the Robinson Film Center at 318.459.4123 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .To see a slideshow of the Robinson Film Center's recent education programs, click here.
PHOTO: Chelsey Powell-Davenport, director and dance media educator, leads students in a bumblebee dance for the sold-out camp "Music to Make You Groove. It took place June 21-25, 2010, at artspace in downtown Shreveport.
Education programs impact young filmmakers
Watch an overview of how our education programs connect with area students. For more information about how our programs can serve you, contact Alexandyr Kent, Director of Community Outreach, at 318.459.4123.
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LIGHTS! CAMERA! LEARNING! Media Education at The Robinson Film Center
Media educators at the Robinson Film Center are committed to teaching students of all ages about the importance of media literacy. Whether it be after school programs serving grade schoolers and middle schoolers, or school tour programs highlighting the advancements in 1930s Hollywood, all programs are designed to teach students to question and value what they learn from what they see.
If you would like more information about the Robinson Film Center’s education programming, or would like to arrange a school tour and educational program of the film center, please contact Alexandyr Kent, Director of Community Outreach. He will be happy to answer your questions and deliver a program that meets your educational goals.
Contact Lights, Camera, Learning!:
Alexandyr Kent, Director of Community Outreach
(318) 459-4123
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