Storytelling, BAH, Inspiration & Welcome

Veterans: Do you have a story to tell? “My time at the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking has been one of the most challenging and rewarding educational experiences of my life. As a veteran, my military experience was absolutely key to my success in this program. The film industry is positively MADE for veterans; it requires individuals to have integrity, to be leaders, be a self-starter, to take initiative, and have the ability to work long grueling hours. So, if you are a veteran, and you are interested in independent filmmaking...without going seven figures in debt, you owe it to yourself to check out ZGI!” contributed by A.S. Bachmeier
The Yavapai College Zaki Gordon Film School in Sedona is featured in this highlight from Northern Arizona University, where the YC Film Certificate is now transferable to an NAU bachelor’s degree as a minor in film: http://extended.nau.edu/tvs/insidenau/index.aspx?play=1122 The ZGI Film School is an intensive, hands-on program teaching documentary, story-telling, and feature film techniques, you can check out more at: http://zgi-yc.com/

Our friend, Robert Short from Guidance Aviation gives a brief explanation of Student-Veterans’ Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and how to budget for income/expenses during your schooling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARDeB1eLwI

If you aren’t familiar with TED Talks, check out their YouTube channel for an incredibly wide array of subjects. An inspirational video for anyone, but especially for those who have had any brain trauma, this scientist explains the brain science and life-altering experience of having a stroke: http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html

All Veterans and their families are invited to attend the March 30, 2012 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration. The event will include a Motorcycle Escort starting at 10:30 a.m. in Clarkdale. It will go through Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Village of Oak Creek and end at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road in Sedona. Starting at 1:00 p.m., a full color guard will open the festivities. The event will include entertainment, food, information on Veteran’s benefits, and finish with a movie at the Mary D. Fisher Community Theater around 4:30 p.m. For more information, see: www.sedonaaz.gov and click on the calendar of events.