Student filmmakers chase career dreams at Hollywood High
About this episode
Students at Hollywood High's New Media Academy learn video production and animation while connecting with industry professionals.
Students from all over Los Angeles flock to Hollywood High School’s New Media Academy to learn video production and animation. They produce their own films, from horror-comedy about ghost hunting to documentaries about historical figures. At the same time, they get the opportunity to build connections with entertainment industry professionals. The successful magnet arts program also boasts a 100% graduation rate. Guests: Mawuena Akorli, student, New Media Academy, Hollywood High Vani Sanganeria, reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: Hollywood High helps student filmmakers break into film and TV Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube
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