Youth Education

Approximately three weeks before the production of the feature film Libertad, a three week-long workshops will be held for the youth of Nogales, Sonora, to teach them film and video skills and how to tell their own stories. Professional filmmakers from Los Angeles and Arizona have already committed to teach the workshops, which will focus on empowerment and storytelling using small digital video cameras.

After the workshop, each student who completes the workshop will be paired with a mentor on the crew, and will have an opportunity to shadow that person as the filming of Libertad commences. In addition, the kids will have complete access to the set through the duration of the production.

In addition, we are in discussions with several educational organizations in Arizona to extend the workshops and establish a long-term media center for the youth of Nogales.


Previous Youth Projects

In it’s continuing efforts to expose youth to independent film, The Good Fight (TGF) partnered up with schools in Arizona, such as Amphi, Pueblo, Sunnyside, and Nogales for various workshops, presentations and discussions.

In 2002 TGH partnered with Tucson Unified School District and bused over 500 high school youth to see and discuss Runnin’ At Midnite.

Both Pablo Toledo and Larry Toledo have presented at many community centers, such as The John Valenzuela Center, Open Inn Youth Center, and Casey Family Programs, to name a few.

Noting Pablo’s continual dedication to youth media training and literacy, Congressman Ed Pastor thanked Halo for “showing the world that the stereotypes are not true”. Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva also recognized The Good Fight (formerly Hope Street) for it’s impact with youth and the communities of Southern Arizona.