Anaheim Union High School District's Film Academy Empowers Students with Blackmagic URSA Mini Pros and DaVinci Resolve

Film Education Program Expands Student Skills

The Anaheim Union High School District's Film Academy has been offering a unique opportunity for students to learn the art of filmmaking. The program, which launched in 2017, invites junior and senior class students from high schools across the district to an intensive four-week program that teaches theory and application of film techniques.

This summer, the academy utilized Blackmagic URSA Mini Pros and DaVinci Resolve 15 software during their session. Thirty students from nine campuses had the chance to shoot using the cinema cameras and then finish their films using the post-production software.

Instructors Foster Practical Approach

The program's instructors, including John Bautista, Jeff Numainville, Dean Delgado, and Adrian Olmedo, focus on providing a practical approach to filmmaking. Students are required to make films for both the district and local companies, working with partner organizations such as the United Way, MeridianLink, and Kaiser Permanente.