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KITS Film Awards-Winning Film Official Selection for the East LA Films Festival (ELAFF)
Written by youth from the Variety Boys and Girls Club, the film is based on true events and follows a young Hispanic kid as he learns a valuable lesson about the meaning of family after he walks away from a gang. Through artful storytelling, the writers wanted...
Raleigh Barmer Joins KITS Full-Time as COO
Longtime part-time KITS Operations Manager Raleigh Barmer steps into the full-time role of KITS Chief Operating Officer. Barmer’s expanded role was made possible by a grant from the Weingart Foundation.Barmer has worked as an efficiency management consultant for over...
KITS Film Awards Illuminates Unique Films Created by L.A.’s Youngest Filmmakers
Annual Event Recognizes Inspiring Talent and Their Stories, Their Way LOS ANGELES – Local non-profit Kids In The Spotlight (KITS) recently hosted its thirteenth annual movie premiere and awards ceremony at the iconic Paramount Pictures Studios on Saturday, November...
KITS Production Studio Welcomes GAP’s STEP UP Summer Program for Behind the Scenes Field Trips
Kids In The Spotlight (KITS) was happy to welcome GAP (Gang Alternative Programs) Gangfree Life to the KITS Production Studio with Purpose for fun, hands-on learning about creative jobs in the entertainment industry.Their summer program, STEP UP, is an acronym for:...
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” World Premiere Includes Special Opportunity for KITS Alumni
Alumni Attend Premiere and Experience a Glimpse into their Bright Futures Thanks to a very special gifting, KITS was able to take eight alumni to the world premiere of Sony Animation’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood....
Los Angeles’ Newest Production Studio is Now Open! See this hidden Van Nuys gem at KITS Open House
nYou are invited to join us at the KITS Production Studio Open House. Come see the 5300-square-foot hidden Van Nuys gem for yourself! This informal Open House gives you a three-hour window over the course of three days to come take a tour of the space and see how you...
Important KITS Events
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March
KITS Studio Ribbon Cutting
KITS is proud to announce the Production Studio with Purpose is officially open and ready for your production needs after its official ribbon cutting.
06
AUGUST
Deadline Short Scripts For 2023
Open exclusively to current and former foster youth, ages 18-24, please submit your short scripts (10 pages or less) to submissions@kitsinc.org by 11:59pm PST on August 6th.
04
November
KITS Film Awards
Join us November 4th at Paramount Pictures Studios as Hollywood brightest stars help shine the spotlight on foster-impacted and inner-city young filmmakers!