In this hands-on workshop, filmmakers and educators Hector Chaira (Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project), Jasmene Miranda (Media Academy), and Barbara Valentino (Docs in Progress) will show you how to find a subject, prepare thoughtful questions, and get people talking on camera.
Hector Chaira, Director of Education Programs at the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project
Hector Chaira is a Los Angeles–born nonprofit leader with over 17 years of experience expanding equitable access to arts and learning opportunities for young people and their families. Rooted in community and collaboration, he believes every student has a story worth telling. As Director of Education Programs at the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project, he drives statewide growth through strategic planning, curriculum development, program expansion, and student-centered initiatives that uplift youth from historically underrepresented communities and build pathways to thriving futures.
Jasmene Miranda is the Director of a California Distinguished Academy and a Career Technical Education (CTE) educator with over 13 years of experience preparing Oakland youth for careers in media and the creative industries. She teaches a pre-apprenticeship class in editing and story producing, linking students with industry practices, work based learning and professional opportunities.
She is focused on expanding career connected learning and creating meaningful pathways into media and technology. She is especially interested in leading innovative programs, projects, and emerging technologies that rethink how students learn, create, and prepare for the future of work. Jasmene welcomes collaboration with educators, industry professionals and organizations dedicated to developing the next generation of creative talent.
Barbara Valentino,CEO, Docs In Progress
Guided by the principle that everyone has a story to tell, Barbara champions programs that broaden creative access—including an incubator for Filmmakers with Disabilities, the intergenerational Village Reels program, and building new partnerships across the region and the nation.
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