STARTING ARTS AND DAWNRUNNER PRODUCTIONS PARTNER FOR "SINGULARITY," ORIGINAL SHORT FILM TO SPOTLIGHT GRADE SCHOOL ACTING AND FILM PRODUCTION TALENT

First-of-its-kind summer film camp broadens scope for non-profit arts program

SAN FRANCISCO-- May 19, 2008-- Starting Arts, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Dawnrunner Productions, a San Francisco based production company, partner for a first-of-its-kind Starting Arts Summer Film Camp. The three week long art program, taking place July 21-August 8, 2008 and hosted at Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California, will feature student acting and production talent from grades 6-12 in an original short film production titled "Singularity". Taught and produced by trained film professionals James Fox and Geoff Peck, Director and Director of Photography, Dawnrunner Productions, the course will educate students in advanced film-making techniques and a primary focus on on-camera acting through hands-on instruction.

"The Starting Arts Summer Film Camp pilot program is a logical next step to the plethora of arts programs currently offered to Starting Arts students and fits our goals of supporting and growing arts education" said Ann Watts, Executive Director of Starting Arts "The response to "Singularity" has been phenomenal and we are looking forward to offering more groundbreaking programs like this in the future."

"Singularity", the original script featured in this production, is a coming of age story that revolves around a group of students whose collective imaginations unlock incredible adventures. Students will participate in all aspects of the production with a primary focus on on-camera acting techniques.  The film camp will culminate in a premiere gala event on September 6, showcasing the finished film, "Singularity," on the big screen and recognizing the excellence of the student talent.

"Teaching students about film production at an early age is critical for inspiring the next generation of talent to push the bounds in the film industry" said James Fox, Owner/Director, Dawnrunner Productions and one of the Starting Arts Film Camp Instructors "We're offering, not just the chance to learn filmmaking, but also the opportunity to complete the program with a finished short film. For young talent, this is a big leg-up in pursuing their acting career goals."

Donation and sponsorship opportunities are available for the Starting Arts Summer Film Camp production of "Singularity". All donations are tax-deductible.

More information about "Singularity" the movie and opportunities to help are available at http://www.dawnrunner.com/singularity

6th -12th grade students, who wish to participate in the film camp, please visit http://www.startingarts.com/content/view/32  to register.

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About Starting Arts (www.startingarts.com )
Starting Arts is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is the promotion and preservation of quality arts education in public schools. Since 2001, Starting Arts has partnered with school communities and districts in the San Francisco Bay area to provide both during and after school programs in visual and performing arts for children in grades K through 12. Starting Arts actively promotes all four arts disciplines: Dance, Theatre, Music, Visual Arts, and now Film. Starting Arts receives and solicits operating funds from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies. Contributors not only help educate the next generation of artists and audiences - they help teach creative thinking skills to the future innovators and leaders of our world.

About Dawnrunner Productions (www.dawnrunner.com)
Dawnrunner Productions is a San Francisco based film and video production company committed to creating innovative films, creative commercials, dynamic corporate videos, and eye-catching music videos. All members of the Dawnrunner crew are experienced film and videography professionals with bachelor's degrees in various facets of filmmaking. Services include HD filming, lighting, editing, custom titles, motion graphics, storyboarding, crewing, studio shoots, greenscreen, concept development, scripting, sound mixing, and scoring. Production format expertise include television broadcast (HD, SD), film (8mm, 16mm, 35mm), DVD/CD design and production, web-ready video, and podcasts.

Contact Info:
·         Ann Watts, Starting Arts - (408) 492-9022 -ann@startingarts.com
·         James Fox, Dawnrunner Productions - (415) 637-3219 - info@dawnrunner.com