The idea started in the office of District 2 councilman Jalen McKee Rodriguez who collaborated with Alamo City Studios to bring it to life. 24 students were selected out of 60 applicants and 21 of them completed the six-week program proudly ending their experience with a red carpet graduation showcase at the Carver Cultural Center where their short films debuted for friends, family, and new fans.

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