Going Beyond Black History
BAYCAT is proud to take a bold stand on racial issues, especially in our 15th year of operation. BAYCAT Studio partnered with the Golden State Warriors to ditch your average run-of-the-mill Black...
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“Don’t Leave Her Out,” Meet Saleen Lee
As a Chinese-American teenage girl, Saleen Lee describes how being misrepresented and underrepresented in media is an isolating experience. When she walks down the street or watches TV and sees people...
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“I Only See the Typical Stereotypes,” Meet Alex Sorto
Alex Sorto immigrated from Honduras when he was 16 years old and is now a dynamic entrepreneur, an incredible filmmaker, rapper, graphic artist, and his signature on his email says, “Future CEO.” With...
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Gratitude Through BAYCAT Selfies Part 2
Did Part 1 of our BAYCAT selfies bring gratitude, peace and joy to your heart? We hope so. It’s taken a village of supporters to create daily doses of hopeful news here at BAYCAT, and here are just a...
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Gratitude Through BAYCAT Selfies Part 1
Social media and digital technology have accelerated the speed in which we receive news, good and bad. My mornings often start with a jolt of anxiety as I watch the headlines roll across my phone...
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The Child I Never Had
I don’t know about you, but I was an awkward 13-year old. Like many young teenagers, I was dealing with a changing body, growing out my bangs, trying to fit into a new high school and finding my unique...
View ArticleHarness Hope Not Hate: BAYCAT’s Response
Four days before the fatal deaths and tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia, 24 of BAYCAT’s young filmmakers, ages 11-16, put themselves on the line in a nonviolent and expressive way on the stage of...
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Why Donate to BAYCAT Today?
Because our educational and training programs bring diverse talent to the tech, media and creative industries. Make their dream jobs come true. Help us reach our $85,000 goal today. In light of all...
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Q&A with BAYCAT Academy Film Student D’Arion, 17
We got a chance to sit down last week with D’Arion and talk about how BAYCAT is shaping his career and influencing his life. We are so fortunate to have young people like him in our program and in the...
View ArticleInside BAYCAT: Carla Orendorff, BAYCAT Media Producer & Mentor
Getting to Know our Newest Team Member & Youth Media Instructor Meet Carla! Carla joins BAYCAT as a Media Producer and Mentor, working with the youth and young adults teaching filmmaking skills. A...
View ArticleNot Quite Goodbye: Music Producer Jason Valerio Makes His Move
Member of BAYCAT’s Music Program Pursuing Music Full-Time After an AMAZING 4 years at BAYCAT, Jason “Trackademicks” Valerio will be pursuing his music career full-time. Jason, a Bay Area native, will...
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Avoid the Back to School Rush + Support Diversity
Streamline back to school shopping, and do some good while you’re at it! Back to school madness is upon us. The end of summer means school is almost back in session. As students head back to the...
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Listen. Vibe. Share. Change Their World.
First Album Ever Produced by BAYCAT Youth. Housing crisis. Election fears. Black Lives Matter. Today, our youth are navigating a world with big questions and few answers. Empowering them to use their...
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Inside BAYCAT: Meet Alessandra Carter, Our Academy Manager
Getting to Know our Newest Team Member on Youth Education, Media + More Meet Alessandra Carter, aka “Ms. C!” An Oakland native, she recently returned to the Bay Area and brings a huge enthusiasm for...
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Are Our Youth Ready For The Creative Economy?
Kid: “Mom, I want to grow up to be an artist.”Mom: “Oh honey, that’s nice, but go get a real job.” What will I create today? That’s probably not the first question you asked as you hit your snooze...
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Why “Fund Passion. Not Prison.”
We’ve launched our year-end annual campaign: “Fund Passion. Not Prison.” At BAYCAT we believe in the power of education through arts and tech as the best way to inspire our youth to stay in school,...
View Article6 Things We’re Thankful For and Why You Should Be, Too!
As you’re getting on a plane, in a car, or busy prepping for your Thanksgiving celebration, here are 6 things we’re truly thankful for at BAYCAT that you can add to your list of things to be thankful...
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BAYCAT Grad, Bella Goes to USC Film School
Young BAYCAT filmmaker Bella Vallero, 17, has always been influenced by media, and dreams of being like the people she sees on TV. Now it’s her turn to do the influencing as she prepares to step behind...
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13 Days Left: Donate to Make Their Summer Happen
School’s out for the Summer, but BAYCAT teachers are working! We’re excited to start up again on June 15, but that means we only have 13 days left to reach our goal of 200 hours of instruction for our...
View ArticleSummer Film, Music Production, & Graphic Arts Teaching Assistants
BAYCAT is seeking energetic, creative and resourceful Teaching Assistants to be part of our education team for the Summer Media Camp. The ideal candidate is someone with some knowledge of media...
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