In Volume 3, Life After Death, chapters include Life After Death, Hopes and Dreams, and I Am. In Professor Child’s Children and Grief series, children teach others about the grieving process by sharing their personal stories of losing a loved one. We hear about their grief and loss and how they are coping and healing. These children have experienced a life-changing event, yet manage to share their stories with a sense of strength and resiliency. Viewers will be left with a feeling of hope and an understanding they are not alone in grieving the death of a loved one. Each volume includes a companion workbook with numerous discussion questions and creative exercises corresponding to the film.
Languages: English
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Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
This unique film makes cinematic history by staying true to Shakespeare’s original language and storyline, yet being the first feature film version of the play set in modern day Harlem and having a complete cast of color. Students will find a new way to relate to this cherished classic with its contemporary vibe, exciting acting and its unique setting on Harlem’s streets, basketball courts and subways.
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Super Pack – All 3 Titles
In the documentary-style film, middle school aged children share their personal stories of what its like to transition from elementary to middle school. Viewers will hear from children who are going into middle school and those who have already been attending. This challenging time is captured in their engaging stories about navigating new classes, having to use lockers for the first time, dealing with pressure to get good grades, worrying about fitting in and much more. Viewers will be left with a feeling of hope and an understanding that they are not alone in their feelings about transitioning to middle school.
Inlcudes: “Getting a Grip on Middle School“, “Surviving the Middle School Social Scene“, and “Problems Solved: Advice from Middle Schoolers“.
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Getting a Grip on Middle School
In the documentary-style film, middle school aged children share their personal stories of what its like to transition from elementary to middle school. Viewers will hear from children who are going into middle school and those who have already been attending. This challenging time is captured in their engaging stories about navigating new classes, having to use lockers for the first time, dealing with pressure to get good grades, worrying about fitting in and much more. Viewers will be left with a feeling of hope and an understanding that they are not alone in their feelings about transitioning to middle school.
Chapters include: My Biggest Fear, What’s Different, Expectations, New Classes and The Best Part.
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Surviving the Middle School Social Scene
In the documentary-style film, middle school aged children share their personal stories of what its like to transition from elementary to middle school. Viewers will hear from children who are going into middle school and those who have already been attending. This challenging time is captured in their engaging stories about navigating new classes, having to use lockers for the first time, dealing with pressure to get good grades, worrying about fitting in and much more. Viewers will be left with a feeling of hope and an understanding that they are not alone in their feelings about transitioning to middle school.
Chapters include: Meeting New People, Fitting In, Lunch Time, Getting to Class, Independence & Pressure.
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A Master’s Guide to Being an Actor
This program shows you examples of what it takes to get into the industry. Insights into the reality of the film industry, attitude, agents, work ethic, auditions, connecting to and breaking down the script, and coaching are touched upon while presenting acting as a profession.
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A Master’s Guide to Getting Kids into Film
Tips on auditioning, juggling school and work, getting an agent, demands upon a parent, the business side, and keeping the process fun.
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A Master’s Guide to Becoming a Director
This is all about the creative process and the vision of the director. Effectively working with actors and crew, relationship with the producers, the importance of story telling, flow, and character development are explained. Also presented are a the main issues that directors face, what they are, and how to handle them from start to finish.
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A Master’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking
First-hand knowledge is presented from industry professionals. Getting started, experience, understanding your project, and how to get people to help you. Pitching, budgeting, and marketing your project and film are explained as well as broadcaster needs to enable funding to fall into place.
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Super Pack – All 3 Titles
In Professor Child’s Children and Divorce series, children teach others about divorce by sharing their personal experiences. They describe what divorce means to them, how it has changed their lives, what has helped, what they love most about their families, and much more. Viewers will be left with a sense of hope and an understanding that they are not alone in experiencing divorce. Each volume includes a companion workbook with numerous discussion questions and creative exercises corresponding to the film. Includes: The Experience and Feelings, The Transition and Ways to Cope.