Creating Creators

05/30/2026

It has been challenging to keep updating all the wonderful things we keep experiencing with the students and educators we work with, but one thing we at Creating Creators love to hear is this; “My voice has value,” because this is the essence of the journey we get to accompany them through.

05/04/2026

Thank you to the Goethe Institute Los Angeles, for hosting the SEEfest Youth Program. AI, Creators and Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Industry

04/18/2026

Diplomatic and mindful communication isn’t just “being nice”—it’s a core learning skill that directly impacts how a student thinks, learns, collaborates, and succeeds in school and beyond. When students develop this skill, they’re essentially strengthening their academic fluency, social awareness, and decision-making ability all at once.

Video: Students from Duarte High School prepare to show 8th graders from the Duarte Unified School District how they produce their films.

04/14/2026

“Prompting,” is just writing with intention. Writing forces you to: define your goal, structure your ideas, and clarify your intent. Learning to write well isn’t becoming less important in the age of AI—it’s becoming more powerful and more strategic. For an AI user, writing is no longer just about expression… it’s about thinking, directing, refining, and building outcomes. These film students at the Pomona Unified School District ‘s TLC Film Academies programs will be well prepared to not just use AI, but to direct it.

04/03/2026

A partnership with Creating Creators provides:
A standards-aligned, project-based filmmaking system that develops
literacy, communication, collaboration, technical fluency, and real-world readiness— while increasing engagement, attendance, and student voice.
Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture NewFilmmakers Los Angeles San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Shine Global Inc. Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association Orange County Department of Education Los Angeles County Office of Education Orange County Register California Teachers Association

03/12/2026

Today students from Duarte Unified School District were invited to attend a private reading by Goethe-Institut Los Angeles as part of their “On the Road” program.

“Words, reflections, and encounters: Two German writers, Louise Kenn and Mücahit Türk, set out across the United States, meeting people from all walks of life and chronicling their encounters in an online travel blog. Through this remarkable journey, they hope to reimagine the transatlantic relationship for a new generation and strengthen the literary dialogue between Germany and the United States.”
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/kul/kua/unt/otr.html

03/09/2026

This promo was produced in collaboration with Duarte Unified School District’s Cinematic Arts pathway. This is Royal Oaks STEAM Academy, whose students are featured.
Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Duarte Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) City of Duarte, City Hall Mt. Olive Innovation & Technology High School Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Royal Oaks STEAM Academy PTO Valley View Academy of Technology & Creative Learning San Gabriel Valley Tribune

03/02/2026

This morning at Mt. Olive Innovation & Technology High School , we continue our project in partnership with Duarte Unified School District to produce promos for their schools. It’s a workforce development initiative to provide authentic learning opportunities and experiences to their students.

Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Duarte Chamber of Commerce City of Duarte, City Hall NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

02/28/2026

Our work is focused, "Create Creators." Our guiding motto, "Learning to Learn Together," is designed to create an environment of inclusiveness, responsibility, rigor, connection, and community. We are deeply grateful and humbled to be recognized for our collaboration at Centralia Elementary School District as Partners in Educational Excellence by the Association of California School Administrators Region 17. The focus of Creating Creators has always been to support the literacy development of students through the opportunities that filmmaking provides as a tool for active literacy. As we continue our journey to be a true partner in education, this recognition is deeply felt by all of the teaching artists who continue to grow and expand their skillsets to best provide guidance and develop competence and confidence in the students and educators we are lucky to collaborate and partner with. We are deeply grateful for the support and guidance from our partners at Centralia Elementary School District, and the Association of California School Administrators Region 17 Superintendent of the Year, Norma E. Martinez.

We’re proud to celebrate Creating Creators for receiving the ACSA Region 17 Partners in Educational Excellence Award!

Through our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, students step into roles as writers, directors, editors and producers — building creativity, confidence and real-world skills.

We’re not just teaching students. We’re creating creators.

02/23/2026

Duarte Unified School District Beardslee Academy San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) Duarte Chamber of Commerce City of Duarte, City Hall Mt. Olive Innovation & Technology High School Duarte High School Royal Oaks STEAM Academy Royal Oaks STEAM Academy PTO Valley View Academy of Technology & Creative Learning