RISK: At-Risk Girls Behind The Camera

We’re now seeking donations for the 2008 Girls Behind the Camera Program. In our second year of bringing in at-risk teen girls together to teach them filmmaking, we’re looking for donors and sponsors for this year’s event.  Last year was a wild success that taught girls self-confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and hope.

If you’re interested in making a donation simply follow this link:  We’re on our way to reach our $15,000 goal.  We’ve already raised $2500 in the first week.  Help us make this program possible!

Testimonials: “I probably would’ve been gang raped and killed like my friend was last summer if I wasn’t in your program” -anonymous 14 yrs. old.

“Being in the program kept me out of jail. I made new friends and learned a lot about other people.” - anonymous 13 yrs. old.

“I realized how loved I was and how many good things I can do in the world.”

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Hello All!  It’s almost the end of May and I’m so happy we had the wonderful reunion last month.  I’ve been very busy since I’ve been back in Los Angeles raising funds for the program this summer.

I’m looking forward to putting together the 3-Day program in both Kansas City and St. Joseph. We’ve had to move it to late July so that we can find the money and the new girls for the ‘08 program.   June is just too soon.  Also, we’re still searching for several of the girls from the ‘07 program that have moved.  We’ll keep you all posted as soon as we have the new dates.

One side note: since many of you already know about my health battles, I’d like to report that I’ve been doing so much better on my return. I’ve got amazing doctors and enough determination to boot!

All my love,  Tara Veneruso - Director

PS:  We do a weekly podcast for our company MoviesByWomen.com.  If you’re interested in hearing more about making films then tune in to the audio podcast for FREE straight from your computer, itunes, ipod, or you tube!  We have special guests share the expertise about making movies.   This week’s episode is called “Powerful Women of Early Hollywood“.  Check it out!

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