Summer 2007 Filmmaking Workshop: Elgin, TX

We were extremely pleased with the success of our pilot workshop in Manor, TX. It helped us refine our curriculum, and more importantly, illustrated the MSF programming model is effective, comprehensive and basically, really works.
The Mobile Film School’s second digital filmmaking workshop took place this July in Elgin, Texas, a sweet rural community located about 30 minutes from Austin. In partnership with the Elgin ISD, eight students, ranging in age from 16 to 18, participated in a one-week documentary workshop, lead by MFS’ media professionals and staff. MFS and the students clocked in over 96 hours of production time in Elgin, which included presentations from industry professionals Gary Walker, Kevin Triplett, Nevie Owens and Barry Coffing, as well as intensive instruction on the digital film and editing equipment.
The students short documentary, “Dr. Phil or Dr. Do-Little”, focused on an errant visit to Elgin by the television icon in 2004, and the continuing effect on the community. Nearly 110 residents and friends turned up for the successful premiere screening, held at the Elgin ISD administrative building on July 28.
A wonderful, galvanizing result of the Mobile Film School’s July workshop is the implementation of a year-long media program for Elgin High School students. Spearheaded by Dr. Duane Shaw, who acted as of our Elgin liaison, MFS will be available throughout the year as a consultant, and will beta test the curriculum we are creating for ongoing community media education.
MFS welcomed several Manor students to Elgin, who joined as volunteers, giving us another opportunity to connect with alumni and enhance their learning experience.
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Elgin 2007 Workshop Sponsors:
  • Bluebonnet Electric Coop
  • Frontier Bank of Texas

 

 

Mealtime is a precious and nurturing time at the MFS workshops, and we are grateful for those that kept us well fed:

  • Seattle’s Best Coffee
  • Chipolte
  • Magnolia Café
  • Soup Peddler
  • Texas Honey Ham
  • Austin Tamale House
  • Einstein Bagels
  • Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
  • Sweet Leaf Tea
  • Izze
  • Garden Spot Café & Catering
  • Jeannette Shelby Realty
  • Kay Silkenson
  • Sandy Smith
  • Gracie Villarreal & Phil Goetz
  • Jon & Debbie Harvey
  • Dr. Duane Shaw

 

We couldn't have done it without our community liaisons and volunteers:

  • Dr. Duane Shaw
  • Gracie Villarreal
  • Avan Allen
  • Amy Bench
  • Brittany Harmeyer
  • Carson Cummings
  • Phil Goetz
  • Jeremy Van Doren
  • Reed Penney
  • Jordyn Wilfrey
  • Lori Stammer
  • Diane Forbes

 

 

And once again, thanks to our equipment heroes:

  • Omega
  • Mopac Media
  • PACT
  • Patrick Phillips
  • April Melody Sanchez