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Ann Robinson, Melanee Wyatt and Estefan A. Bravo join Advisory Board

The Fireside Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Ann Robinson, costar of the 1953 WAR OF THE WORLDS hit film to the Advisory Board. Her experience in film, and dealings with the Hollywood studios, will be beneficial to the foundation. (more. . .

Local entertainment icon, Melanee Wyatt, founder of YES COMPANY, has joined the Advisory Board of the Fireside Foundation. Working with young talent for over 15 years, Miss Wyatt brings her educators eye and experience to the Foundation. (more...)

Broadway producer Estefan A. Bravo has agreed to lend his theatrical background to the decision making process on the Advisory Board of the Fireside Foundation. About to launch his latest project, Mr. Bravo is active in theatre and film and will bring this talent to the table. (more...)

 

 

Projects of The Fireside Foundation

1. Kids with Cameras Program -- The Kids with Cameras program is an opportunity for youn children from schools which are considered to be "disadvantaged" to gain exposure to the art of photography. Cameras are provided for their use, in conjunction with normal classroom curriculum, generally in science or history, and operate as a visual medium to reinformce the lessons which they hear and read. Educators have long held that knowledge is aquired in three ways, through hearing, seeing and doing, and that when it is possible to combine the three, kowledge is gained faster and is retained longer.

2. Central California Independent Film Group -- Recognizing that there are many talented people in any area, and that these talents are frequently unknown to even their neighbors, the CCIFG is an attempt to bring together diverse members of society for a single purpose - the making of films. The Group includes anyone with an interest in making films, from grips and gaffers to producers and directors, from storytellers and screenwriters to costumers and make-up professionals, from caterers to electricians to carpenters to . . . . If it can be used in the making of a film or if the people who do it can be involved in the making of a film, then we want them to be part of this group.

3. Kids With Cameras Film and Photo Festival --









Unknown Photographer, age 5
Photo by Marcus, age 5

KIDS WITH CAMERAS PROGRAM

The Program, distinct from the Festival, provides still cameras and film to children in low income schools to be used in conjunction with their classroom curriculum. This acts as the "do" section of the "see - hear - do" educational foundation, reinforcing the information provided through classroom study and outside reading. In its first year, the program served 40 kindergarten students, and is working to expand from that level. If you want to help, contact KWCPROGRAM@Kidswithcameras.com.

 
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