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Lisa McWilliams' Mobile Film School
BY C. AMBER PEARCE

The Austin-based Mobile Film School, founded by Lisa McWilliams, launched its pilot program in partnership with the Manor Independent School District during late February. While others took the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, seven Manor students participated in the weeklong, total-immersion filmmaking workshop breakfasting together at 7am and finishing up at 9pm each night.

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Youth Spin Interview

We did an interview with Youth Spin on KOOP Radio airing and/or streaming on Friday June 24th between 6pm and 6:30 at 91.7FM in Austin or streaming at www.koop.org.

Mobile Film School to Hold Free Student Documentary Workshop in Luling, Texas '08

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Mobile Film School, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing media arts education to rural and underserved communities, proudly announces its upcoming student workshop in Luling, Texas, from November 8th - 15th, 2008.

Film school bowls for local benefit

Saturday the Mobile Film School hosted the first-ever Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser to benefit Central Texas youth. In addition to bowling, participants enjoyed two free concerts and access to a silent auction. The program's founder said she's excited about the community's response.

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Mobile Film School Announces Winners of Inaugural Bowl-A-Rama Sponsored by Confidence Bay

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Mobile Film School would like to announce the winners of their inaugural Bowl-A-Rama sponsored by Confidence Bay

Austin, Texas, August 14, 2008 – On Saturday August 9th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, the Mobile Film School hosted their first annual Bowl-A-Rama.

The Mobile Film School Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser was a great success. The main goal of the event was to raise money for the Mobile Film School organization to further reach underserved and at-risk youth in Central Texas.

Mobile Film School Will Host the Bowl-A-Rama Sponsored by Confidence Bay

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Austin, Texas, August 4, 2008 – On Saturday August 9th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, the Mobile Film School will host the Bowl-A-Rama sponsored by Confidence Bay.

Mobile Film School Awarded Honor at Del Valle Independent School District’s 20th Anniversary Adopt-A-School Red Apple Success Award Ceremony

Mobile Film School was awarded an honor at Del Valle Independent School District’s 20th anniversary Adopt-A-School Red Apple Success award ceremony on Wednesday May 7th. The award was entitled “Big Things Come in Small Packages” and stemmed from the documentary workshop MFS held at Del Valle High School in March.

Free Short Film Showcase at Alamo Drafthouse/Ritz During Pecan Street Festival

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FREE SHORT FILM SHOWCASE AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE/RITZ DURING PECAN STREET FESTIVAL

Austin, Texas, April 22, 2008 – On Saturday May 3rd from noon to 5pm, the Mobile Film School will host the PowerFlickers Short Film Showcase at the newly renovated Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Theatre.

Mobile Film School to Hold Free Student Documentary Workshop in Del Valle, Texas

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Mobile Film School, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing media arts education to rural and underserved communities, proudly announces its upcoming student workshop in Del Valle, Texas, from March 15-22.

Mobile Film School and Whole Foods Market Partner Up for Community Change

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Mobile Film School and Whole Foods Market Partner Up for Community Change. The Mobile Film School is partnering up with Whole Foods Market to raise funds and awareness this month.

Austin, Texas, February 15, 2008 - Austin Whole Foods Market stores will collect donations for the Mobile Film School at their registers from February 18 to March 16, 2008. This is part of Whole Foods’ effort to support the local community and pay back those organizations that help others.