TAKE ONE YOUTH FILM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The “Take One” Youth Film Mentorship Program, powered by The Philadelphia Film Factory (Philm Factory) in partnership with We Embrace Fatherhood, provides local youth—particularly underrepresented youth in Philadelphia—with educational opportunities, workforce development, and mentorship in the film and media industry. With a strong focus on youth violence prevention and mental health awareness training, our program equips participants with creative education, career training, and personal development to help them build a safer, healthier, and more promising future. By offering positive alternatives to street violence, we aim to empower young people with tangible skills, industry exposure, and professional guidance. Additionally, our program integrates mental health awareness training to help youth navigate the emotional and psychological challenges they may face, ensuring they are supported both creatively and personally.
Filmmaking is such a dynamic field because not only does it include being creative, but it also involves life skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, communication and leadership skills, mathematics and budgeting, strategizing, and team building. Additionally, our youth participants will have the opportunity to build their public speaking skills and learn to be solution-driven when challenges arise. After all, filmmaking is all about working with multi-functional teams and problem-solving to create the finished product: a film!
2024 TAKE ONE YOUTH “GALAXY” SCREENING
The “Take One” Youth Mentorship Program took center stage on September 23, 2024, at the Academy of Natural Sciences, where participants premiered their short film *Galaxy* in a dazzling screening event that also featured an unforgettable award ceremony. A crowd of around 400 attendees lined up, eagerly awaiting the chance to experience the magic on the big screen. After the screening, the audience was treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, along with insightful interviews with the talented youth filmmakers, conducted by Philm Factory’s own *Youth Civics News* crew and anchors. The cast and crew shared their excitement, with the young filmmakers discussing the challenges and triumphs of bringing their creative vision to life. “It was hard work, but seeing it on the big screen made every moment worth it,” said one crew member, while another cast member reflected,
“This experience has opened my eyes to what’s possible when we collaborate and push our limits.” Parents were especially moved, with many expressing how proud they were to see their children, particularly the more introverted ones, shine on screen—opening up in ways they had never imagined. As the night progressed, the young stars celebrated their hard-earned achievements in a private VIP room, basking in the glow of their success. For many of them, it was their first time seeing their work—and themselves—on the BIG screen, making it an evening they would never forget!
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