LAYOM Valley Arts & Media

11/20/2013

Valley View news came to our center to do a story on our program.

The Los Angeles Youth Opportunity Movement center in San Fernando helps students from low-income families get into the entertainment industry by providing th...

10/31/2013

LAYOM Valley Arts & Media's goal is to start an international film festival that will show case the work of film makers around the globe whom we loan cameras to. Leo Montiel talks to Youth Leaders representing over 20 countries in Latin America on how we can work together in order to make this endeavor come to life.

10/08/2013

Friends, please continue to pass the word around about our program! Share our page to your friends and ask for them do the same!

Grandes amigos, por favor, seguir compartiendo nuestra página a todos sus amigos en facebook! Un millón de gracias!

09/26/2013

Barry Shils is an award winning director, producer, writer and renowned film teacher. His career spans over 25 years in the film and television industry.

He produced the 80's cult classic feature "Vampires Kiss" starring Nicholas Cage and Maria Conchita Alonso.

In 1991 Shils directed the coming of age adventure film "Motorama" Starring Drew Barrymore, Susan Tyrrell, and Jordan Michael.

Barry Shils is also an accomplished documentary filmmaker directing and producing such films as "Wigstock: The Movie" Starring RuPaul, Lypsinka, and The Lady Bunny. He also produced and directed HBO's ground breaking reality series "AMERICA UNDERCOVER".

His most recent work is a documentary called "Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts". About young people with autism who utilize the arts to reach their highest potential.

Shils has worked alongside master film makers such as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Larry Cohen, Walter hill and Philip Kaufman.

He received his B.A from Yale University graduating with a Major in & Drama, and has received an M.A in Creative Arts & Film from Hunter College (CUNY).

Barry Shils has been a huge proponent of the visual and performing arts and we are ecstatic to have him come on board to help further our program.

He is a longtime member of The Directors Guild of America and The Screen Actors Guild.

09/25/2013

Please help us continue to gain more facebook fans by sharing us on your page! Thank you!

09/20/2013

09/20/2013

Academy Award Nominated Editor- Alan Baumgarten


Alan Baumgarten is the Editor of popular films such as Gangster Squad, 30 minutes or Less, The Job, Kickboxer 2, Dinner for Schmucks, The Jungle Book, meet the fockers and many more.

What originally was a general meet and greet, turned into a dream come true, when Alan offered to help us with our program and feature film "Can".

09/18/2013

David Vedon is one of the Co-Founders as well as the Lead editing, & cinematography instructor for LAYOM Arts & Media.

David is the perfect example of what the San Fernando Valley has to offer. He began his love affair with cinema at the age of 14 when he joined his high school's AV club. There, he learned how to film, but most importantly how to edit. He received many praises from teachers and peers.

It wasn't until 2007, that David walked into YO! Valley's doors.

YO! Valley's Media program was able to allow Vedon the ability to unleash his true potential. While most teenagers his age were having fun on summer break, David was busy becoming a Certified Apple Final Cut Pro editor.

It is his tenacious attention to detail, and commitment to quality that has launched him into the editing bays of Spanish Soap Operas, Shorts, Music Videos, and Feature Films.

David Vedon has been a valued asset to the LAYOM Arts & Media team, and his "can do" attitude is beyond compare.

09/18/2013

Leo Montiel is one of the Co-founders and Lead Acting instructor, at LAYOM Arts & Media.

In 2006, Leo Montiel came to Yo! Valley as an Actor looking to be cast in the feature film "CAN".

Although the feature did not get off the ground until late 2012, Montiel kept the program close to his heart, and never let it out of his sight.

Leo Montiel is a young passionate Actor with over 15 years of experience. Starring on various short films, Indie features, and television shows.

The time and resources he volunteers for the youth at our program has helped grow and inspire a new generation of actors sprouting from our local communities.

Montiel is a member of The Screen Actors Guild & The American Federation of Television & Radio Artists. (SAG-AFTRA)

09/17/2013

LAYOM VALLEY Arts & Media has partnered up with the following organizations and companies.

09/17/2013