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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…

A Hybrid Hollywood Festival of Cinematic Craft, Innovation, and Sports Capture Submitted by:Dakar Foundation for the Performing ArtsHollywood / Los Angeles, California Dakar Foundation for the Performing Arts seeks support to launch Cinema Basel West, a hybrid Hollywood-based cultural festival and exhibition platform dedicated to the art, craft, and future of cinematic image-making. Inspired by…

The crisis in public education to worforce begins when millions of dollars are spent preserving outdated, one-way teaching and internship models that no longer prepare young people for a fast-changing economy, culture, or environment.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…

SCREENING + BTS EXPERIENCE + HANDLING THE TECH. Behind the Lens, From Script to Camera to Theatrical Release. “The Process”. Step into the world of film-making for a workshop and behind-the-scenes experience that brings the art of filmmaking to life. Featured will be friends to the Dakar Apprenticeship program, Chris Jai Alex, and Mathew Richardson,…

A Day on the Set of JellyFish: Dakar Apprentices Step Into Real Production On Sunday, March 15, Dakar Foundation was back in action on the set of JellyFish, supporting actor, writer, director, producer, and creator Chris Jai Alex and muliti-hyphenated actor Zeda Zhang inside his home production facility as he pushed forward on the pilot…

The Dakar Foundation apprenticeship crew was back in action for another unforgettable chapter with the legendary 1500 or Nothin’ band, documenting their second appearance at the Blue Note Los Angeles on Sunset — an intimate venue that set the stage for two completely sold-out shows Shout out to Rance and Alexandria Dopson and Ash Toves…