Author: Linna/ Dakar Apprenticeship Editor

Culture Silicon: Not Just an Event — A Realignment On Sunday, May 3rd, WePlay Studio in Inglewood became more than a venue. We sat through the 3 hour experience of demonstration, keynote presentations and networking From WePlay Studio in Inglewood, Culture Silicon proved that the future does not arrive fully formed. It is built by…

Hello gang, before the lights came up in Los Angeles, before the DJ dropped the first record, and before the room turned into a full happy-hour singalong, the night carried the weight of two real hip-hop journeys. Shout-out to Sidney Bazemore for inviting me, and old friend Brian Samson for his decades of dedication to…

Recap: C.I.P.H.E.R. at CSUN — Best of the Best Hip-Hop Battles Date: April 23, 2026Location: Northridge Center, University Student Union, California State University, Northridge On April 23, 2026, the Northridge Center at CSUN became more than a campus venue — it became a living classroom, a cultural arena, and a proving ground for the next…

Dakar Live TV went Big Game Hunting for Employer Partners at NAB Show 2026: Building the Future of Sports, Media, Entertainment and Broadcasting. We left today to get back for meetings in LA, so we missed the closing party hosted by an old friend from the bay, DJ Franzen. By the way, this was my…

Last week, Dakar had the privilege of hosting Ski-ter Jones, one of the creative forces behind Clicka, as part of our Cinema Master Class series. Now, this second bite of the apple gives our apprentices and audience the chance to break the film down from script to screen to distribution, examining the creative decisions, cinematic…

They gave our community a powerful preview of what’s possible as we begin shaping the vision for Cinema Basel West in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals. Our workshop was held in partnership with the Taxco Theater DCA, Ms. Delores Chavez and. project managed by Dakar Apprentice, Hector Santos is one step…

The crisis in public education to worforce begins when millions of dollars are spent preserving outdated, one-way teaching and internship models that no longer prepare young people for a fast-changing economy, culture, or environment. Too many of our youth are being asked to sit still, tune out, and accept an education to work-force that does…

13. Budget Narrative Grant funds will support the direct delivery of the Camera, Lighting, and Set Operations Apprenticeship Intensive, including instructional personnel, equipment access, training materials, participant supports, space, and administrative coordination required for successful implementation. Instructional Personnel A significant portion of the budget will support compensation for industry professionals delivering weekly instruction, demonstrations, labs,…

1. Executive Summary The Camera, Lighting, and Set Operations Apprenticeship Intensive is an 8-week, industry-led workforce training program designed to prepare beginning participants for entry-level and advancement-oriented careers in film, television, live production, digital media, and content creation. The program provides structured, hands-on instruction in camera systems, lighting, sound, set workflow, and production etiquette, while…