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New filmmaking program teaches teens the power of personal stories

New filmmaking program teaches teens the power of personal stories

This year Berkeley High School launched a new program that pairs professional filmmakers with high school students called Future Filmmakers. Seven students created personal documentaries about their own lives on topics ranging from divorce to masculin

Education Beat

June 19, 20250

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This year Berkeley High School launched a new program that pairs professional filmmakers with high school students called Future Filmmakers.

Seven students created personal documentaries about their own lives on topics ranging from divorce to masculinity to grief. Students shared what they learned through the program about filmmaking, storytelling and about their own families.

Guests:

  • Nico Lee, Berkeley High School student
  • Derrick Coney, Berkeley High School student
  • Madeleine Wilson, Berkeley High School student
  • Madison Chau, Berkeley High School student
  • Karen D'Souza, Reporter, EdSource

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Education Beat is a weekly podcast. This week's episode was hosted by EdSource’s Emma Gallegos and produced by Coby McDonald.

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